Inspection Report

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3018 54 AVE S · ST. PETERSBURG · Pinellas County · FL 33712

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJanuary 17, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3485397
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8833231
DBPR license6214397

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority1 Intermediate9 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical13 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

13 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 3

#10High Priority12A-16-4

High Priority – Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee touching personal phone then begin touching spatula without washing hands first. Discussed with operator proper hand-hygiene techniques. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#11High Priority14-15-4

High Priority – Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage – direct contact with food. Cooked egg rolls stored in cardboard box in reach-in freezer.

#12High Priority41-27-4

High Priority – Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed 200ppm. Operator discarded and refilled. Rechecked reading 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 1

#13Intermediate22-02-4

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

Basic 9

#1Basic36-37-5

Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#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
#3Basic36-17-5

Basic – Floor tiles cracked throughout kitchen.

#4Basic14-73-4

Basic – No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#5Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gaskets on reach-in cooler doors on cooks line are soiled. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#6Basic22-16-4

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

Repeat Violation
#7Basic35B-09-4

Basic – Screen in rear kitchen door torn. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#8Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler and reach-in freezer. a. pan of shrimp b. cooked chicken c. raw beef d. tofu e. cooked egg rolls in reach-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#9Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw frozen beef in zip lock bag on table and sheet pans of frozen raw chicken and beef on top of reach-in freezer not thawing under refrigeration or running cold water.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 17, 2026 12:34 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
3 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
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)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.