ENGINE NO.9
56 DR MLK JR BLVD · ST. PETERSBURG · Pinellas County · FL 33705-1557
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
14 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
12A-13-4High Priority – Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed server touch soiled dishes touch single-serve items preparing take-out items. Discussed with the operator proper hand-hygiene techniques. Will email DBPR Form 5030-157. Washing Hands Method.
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used to store tortillas in reach-in cooler in prep area.
50-17-3High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment is open and operating. Operator updated license during inspection. License expired on 02-01-2024. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-13-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 15 Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged raw tuna fish stored in reach-in cooler on cooks line is bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. From reach-in cooler on cooks line at 1:15pm. Employee placed cheese in reach-in cooler. Re temp at 1:50pm. a. sliced cheese (53F – Cold Holding) 47f Will email DBPR Form 5030-106. Cold Holding. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 3
53A-04-6Intermediate – Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink next to ice machine located near beer kegs. Operator provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
53B-13-5Intermediate – 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. 1. Bayton Perez 2. Ismael Perez **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Basic 6
06-09-1Basic – 15 Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged raw tuna fish stored in reach-in cooler on cooks line is bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin located near beer kegs.
32-02-4Basic – Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance.
32-04-4Basic – Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 1, 2026 2:55 PM.
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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.