Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

BURG BAR & GRILL (THE)

1752 CENTRAL AVE · ST PETERSBURG · Pinellas County · FL 33712

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 13, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3466545
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8777542
DBPR license6216170

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority4 Intermediate11 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 2

#12High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored above coleslaw in refrigerator near meat slicer. Will email DBPR Form 5030-098. Safe Refrigerator Storage.

#13High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler on cooks line at 2:00pm. Employee placed items in ice bath. Re temp at 2:45pm a. sliced tomatoes (53F – Cold Holding); 40f b. blue cheese crumbles (61F – Cold Holding); 47f c. sliced tomatoes (67F – Cold Holding)49f **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat Violation

Intermediate 4

#14Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on top of reach-in cooler on cooks line is stained.

#15Intermediate16-37-1

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

#16Intermediate53B-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.

#17Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Squeeze bottle containing blue toxic substance not labeled. Located on shelf in warewashing area. Operator labeled squeeze bottles. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation

Basic 11

#1Basic14-45-4

Basic – Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves above prep table in kitchen.

#2Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board on reach-in cooler on cooks line has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Dry-storage shelves are rusted. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic36-11-4

Basic – Floors not maintained smooth and durable. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#5Basic36-68-5

Basic – Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#6Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach-in cooler doors on cooks line. Knife rack on cooks line is soiled with debris buildup. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#7Basic35B-05-4

Basic – Outer openings not protected during operation. No back door on

#8Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler on cooks line interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#9Basic14-33-4

Basic – Refrigerator next to meat slicer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#10Basic25-32-4

Basic – Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Multiple sources cream containers are reused to store food.

#11Basic14-17-4

Basic – Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 30, 2026 1:20 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
5 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 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.