RED MESA CANTINA
128 3 ST S · ST. PETERSBURG · Pinellas County · FL 33701
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
6 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
22-57-6High Priority – Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. High temperature dishwasher machine only reached 159.1 F after running more than 6 times. Sanitization will occur in three compartment sink at 200 ppm quaternary. Operator was able to get dish machine to work properly. Dish machine is now sanitizing at 161.6 F. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Intermediate 3
53A-03-7Intermediate – Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Green cutting boards on cook line have built up food debris. Can opener on prep table in rear part of kitchen has built up food debris. **Repeat Violation**
16-54-4Intermediate – Wash solution in spray type hot water sanitizing dishmachine not reaching proper temperature according to manufacturer's specifications. High temperature dishwasher machine only reached 159.1 F after running more than 6 times. Sanitization will occur in three compartment sink at 200 ppm quaternary. Operator was able to get dish machine to work properly. Dish machine is now sanitizing at 161.6 F. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Basic 2
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on prep table across from walk in cooler. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
16-46-4Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 25, 2026 1:01 PM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
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.