727 SEAFOOD AND GRILL
1701 16 ST S · ST. PETERSBURG · Pinellas County · FL 33705
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
21 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
12A-16-4High Priority – Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee enter kitchen and begin preparing food and touching clean equipment without washing hands. Discussed with operator proper hand-hygiene techniques. Will email DBPR Form 5030-157. Washing Hands Method. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
35A-09-4High Priority – Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. 1 live spider on floor on side of reach-in freezer in room next kitchen. **Warning**
35A-23-4High Priority – Roach excrement and/or droppings present. 3 roach droppings in cabinet in men's restroom. **Warning**
35A-04-4High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 21 rodent droppings on floor behind reach-in freezer located in room near side entrance door. 4 rodent droppings in bucket on floor next kitchen entrance. 23 rodent droppings on floor in room next to kitchen. 13 rodent droppings on floor underneath shelf near side door entrance to prep area. 3 rodent droppings on floor underneath mop sink. 16 rodent droppings on floor behind reach-in freezer in prep room. 11 rodent droppings on floor near walk-in cooler. 71 rodent droppings on floor around ice machine. 2 rodent droppings in plastic container on shelf near ice machine. 6 rodent droppings on floor underneath three-compartment sink. **Warning**
Intermediate 3
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink on cooks line is blocked by food cart. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11-26-1Intermediate – No proof provided that recently hired food employee are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Marvin Serphian employed less than 60 days. 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. **Warning**
Basic 14
32-04-4Basic – Both bathrooms located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
32-02-4Basic – Both restroom doors left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. **Warning**
36-37-5Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-36-4Basic – Ceiling tiles are missing in room next to kitchen. **Warning**
32-12-5Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
50-09-4Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach on floor in men's restroom 1 dead roach on floor behind reach-in freezer located in room next to kitchen. 5 dead roaches behind reach-in freezer near walk-in cooler. **Warning**
13-03-4Basic – Employees with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in all reach-in freezers in establishment. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-73-4Basic – No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. **Warning**
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler interior near fat-fryers have accumulation of soil residues. **Warning**
25-32-4Basic – Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Reuse of chicken base containers to toss chicken wings in sauce. **Warning**
29-20-5Basic – Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Hand wash sink on cooks line is slow draining. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 3:00 AM.
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2 observation(s)
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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.