Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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QUE PASA MEXICAN CANTINA

10478 ROOSEVELT BLVD · ST. PETERSBURG · Pinellas County · FL 33716

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 9, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3453674
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8745713
DBPR license6215991

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority3 Intermediate14 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical22 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 5

#15High Priority01B-01-4

High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 2 dented 6 Lbs. 6 oz. Cans Tomatoes para Salsa 2 dented 6 lbs 11oz. Can of tomato purée **Repeat Violation**

Repeat ViolationStop Sale
#16High Priority09-01-4

High Priority – Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands – food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Bartender handled a cut lime barehanded and stuck it on a glass cup.

#17High Priority35A-02-6

High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Live flies not landing on food or food contact surfaces. Observed flies near soda lines soiled with syrup and standing water on floors in bar area. Approximately: 15+ live flies under three compartment sink in bar area. 5+ live flies under equipment next to soda machine in bar area. Manager began cleaning and disinfecting the soda lines and areas where flies were observed in bar area. **Admin Complaint**

Admin Complaint
#18High Priority08A-20-5

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw beef in stand alone cooler on cook line. Inspector stored items at minimum required cooking temperatures. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#19High Priority29-34-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Vacuum breaker missing on splitter at mop sink. Missing on hose bibb near back door.

Intermediate 3

#20Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled with food debris. Bar area ice bin interior soiled with mold like substance. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#21Intermediate53B-13-5

Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee training for: Edison F, JasonM, Joceline H, and Rosalia M.

#22Intermediate41-04-4

Intermediate – Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment.

Basic 14

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior soiled with black/pink mold like substance. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic16-03-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Lime scale build up inside dish machine.

#3Basic36-36-4

Basic – Ceiling tile missing. Above dry storage area.

#4Basic24-05-4

Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket not stored inverted.

#5Basic32-12-5

Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#6Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards on reach in deli coolers.

#7Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. 8 dead roaches under rack storing boxes of soda syrup in dry storage area. 4 dead roaches under dry storage racks in dry storage area. Operator clean and sanitized areas. **Admin Complaint**

Admin Complaint
#8Basic12B-12-5

Basic – Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Employee drink stored on top of reach in cooler near hot holding unit storing chips.

#9Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In front of ice machine. Under three compartment sink in bar area.

#10Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Heavily soiled with grease and food debris under equipment on cook line.

#11Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Oil on the floor on cook line.

#12Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Stove top oven interior soiled with food debris. Commercial oven interior soiled with food debris. Microwave interior soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#13Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Equipment on cook line heavily soiled with grease and food debris. Gaskets soiled with food debris on reach in deli coolers. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#14Basic29-49-6

Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Near hot holding unit storing chips. Heavily soiled standing water inside cold hold fridge storing beer kegs in bar area. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 30, 2026 1:31 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
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 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
2 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
3 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
1 observation(s)

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