THE GLASS NOODLE
681 CENTRAL AVE · ST PETERSBURG · Pinellas County · FL 33701
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
13 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Garlic in oil on counter was made two ago from minced Garlic. Stop sale **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Front deli cooler tofu (45F – Cold Holding); cooked chicken (46F – Cold Holding); cooked individual bags noodles (46F – Cold Holding); Beef (44F – Cold Holding) Back table sitting on counter Beef (44F – Cold Holding) Moved all items to walk in cooler during inspection. **Warning**
Intermediate 6
11-27-4Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. **Warning**
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Strainer inside cook line hand wash sink. Employee moved during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
53A-05-6Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 2 services 2 cook 1 prep. manager came into restaurant during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53B-01-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
11-26-1Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Warning**
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Garlic in oil on counter. **Warning**
Basic 5
35A-06-4Basic – Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. During inspection observed 2 different control devices over top of back prep table. Back near dishwasher during active prep food sitting on counter cleaned sanitized area. All flys dead on control device. removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
50-09-4Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on back prep table. **Warning**
12B-13-4Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee boba drink in reach in freezer near ice machine. Employee discarded **Warning**
21-38-4Basic – Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Under table near wok. Employee moved. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 11, 2026 12:04 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.