BODEGA ON CENTRAL
1180 CENTRAL AVE · ST. PETERSBURG · Pinellas County · FL 33705
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
15 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
01B-01-4High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. From shelf in kitchen a. Two #10 cans of Coconut milk dented at seam. **Warning**
22-41-4High 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. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer reading 0ppm. Employee setup three-compartment sink. Quat sanitizer reading 150ppm **Warning**
09-01-4High 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. Observed employee green leafy garnish with bare hands. Verified no Approved AOP. Discussed proper hand-hygiene techniques. Operator discarded items. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. From reach-in cooler on cooks line at 3:15pm. Operator placed in ice bath. Re temp at 3:55pm a. sliced ham (47F – Cold Holding); 41f b. sliced cheese (49F – Cold Holding)43f Will email DBPR Form 5030-106. Cold Holding. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Intermediate 6
53A-04-6Intermediate – Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 1. Kristen Pauline **Warning**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice dumped in bowl of hand wash sink at wait station. Operator melted ice. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
51-14-7Intermediate – No plan review submitted and approved – bar area added. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Bar added next to kitchen no plans on file. **Warning**
51-16-7Intermediate – No plan review submitted and approved – renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Plans on file do not accurately reflect the establishment. No plans for kitchen. Fat-fryers, reach-in cooler, flat-top grill, steam table, hand wash sinks, three-compartment sink walk-in cooler and dishmachine in kitchen. **Warning**
11-26-1Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. No proof for employees who only operate Dishmachine and cash register. Will email DBPR Form 5030-103. Employee Health Food Reporting Agreement. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53B-13-5Intermediate – 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. **Warning**
Basic 5
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-09-4Basic – Cutting boards on cooks line has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on prep table next to rice cooker. Employee removed beverage. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
12B-02-4Basic – Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee drinking soda on cooks line. **Warning**
16-46-4Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers stored on rack above three-compartment sink after cleaning. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 2, 2026 1:38 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.