GERMAN KNODLE
951 CENTRAL AVE · ST. PETERSBURG · Pinellas County · FL 33705
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Grocery bags used to store raw meat in reach-in freezer in upstairs kitchen. **Warning**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored above milk and cooked chicken in refrigerator located in upstairs kitchen. Will email DBPR Form 5030-098. Safe Refrigerator Storage. **Warning**
Intermediate 5
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink at front counter not accessible for employee use at all times. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Spray bottle and strainer stored inside bowl of hand wash sink on cooks line. Employee removed items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
53B-02-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 1. Rafael Hechavarria hired more than 60 days ago. Will email Approved Food Worker Training Programs **Warning**
11-26-1Intermediate – No proof provided that recently hired food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. 1. Will email DBPR Form 5030-103. Employee Health Food Reporting Agreement. **Warning**
53B-05-5Intermediate – Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Establishment has two employees. 1. Baerbel Whalley expired on 02-22-2024 Will email Approved Food Worker Training Programs. **Warning**
Basic 4
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Can opener blade is rusted. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-01-5Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handles touching flour and sugar inside containers stored on bottom shelf in upstairs kitchen. **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gaskets on reach-in cooler doors at front counter. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
29-49-6Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler located at front counter. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 2, 2026 1:33 PM.
Violation category totals
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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.