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THE STUDY LOUNGE SAINT PETE

3100 3 AVE N · ST. PETERSBURG · Pinellas County · FL 33713

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJune 6, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3446388
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8735414
DBPR license6218280

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority5 Intermediate7 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical17 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

17 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 5

#8High Priority22-41-4

High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Operator advised to discontinue use until properly sanitizing. Operator set up three compartment sink with bleach as sanitation. Tested at proper PPM. **Warning**

Warning
#9High Priority35A-02-7

High Priority – Live, small flying insects found. (1) live fly observed at rear prep area, operator cleaned and sanitized food contact surfaces. (1) live fly observed at front bar **Warning**

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#10High Priority41-20-4

High Priority – Pesticide use not in accordance with manufacturer's directions. Yellow strip out while human present. Not used per manufacturer's directions. Operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#11High Priority12A-02-4

High Priority – Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. No handwashing observed, discussed with operator to wash hands prior to engaging in work. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#12High Priority29-34-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Faucet at rear of business exterior with no vacuum breaker. **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 5

#13Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Drain plug for dump sink observed in and wash sink. **Warning**

Warning
#14Intermediate53A-01-7

Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**

Warning
#15Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**

Warning
#16Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**

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#17Intermediate02C-04-5

Intermediate – Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Operator prepares meatballs and then freezes them. Operator not properly date marking meatballs at the time they are prepared. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 7

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine located at rear prep area interior soiled. **Warning**

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#2Basic32-04-4

Basic – Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Male and female restrooms doors not self closing. **Warning**

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#3Basic23-24-4

Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Door handles to reach in cooler and freezer sticky with residue in rear prep area. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic51-11-4

Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Used as door prop. Operator removed during inspection. **Warning**

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#5Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**

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#6Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. At rear mop sink area floor soiled with debris build up. **Warning**

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#7Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of reach in cooler soiled with old food debris. **Warning**

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Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 9, 2026 12:03 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
3 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
2 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.