CEDARS GRILL
6549 54 AVE N · ST.PETERSBURG · Pinellas County · FL 33709
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
16 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
08B-27-4High Priority – Food placed in soiled container/equipment. In use squeeze bottles soiled on cook line Metal dry seasoning containers in prep room soiled
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over whole tomatoes in glass cooler
08A-20-5High 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 white cooler
Intermediate 1
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Grill surface soiled Stained cutting boards on cook line **Repeat Violation**
Basic 12
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Cooler handles soiled
36-37-5Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Over kitchen **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Walls and ceilings soiled in kitchen with accumulation of grease and dust
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag on shelf with dry seasonings **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation**
10-06-5Basic – In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Spoon handle in kale salad
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven and microwave soiled
38-07-4Basic – Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Over kitchen and and prep room
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Accumulation of grease on around equipment on cook line. Cooler gaskets soiled **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Repeat Violation**
08B-63-4Basic – Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Heat freezer containing unpackaged foods in dining room not secured **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop in mop bucket. Mop sink blocked with soiled cooking equipment **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 24, 2026 12:42 PM.
Violation category totals
4 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 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.