RED MESA MERCADO
1100 1 AVE N · ST. PETERSBURG · Pinellas County · FL 33705
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
5 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
01B-01-4High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 6lb can of whole tomatoes are dented at seam on dry-storage rack. **Repeat Violation**
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 employee touching soiled dishes while donning gloves then retrieve clean dishes without removing gloves and washing hands. Discussed with operator proper hand-hygiene techniques. **Corrective Action Taken**
29-34-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Water hose connected water faucet without vacuum breaker in warewashing area.
Intermediate 1
27-16-4Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water at hand wash sink at front counter is 72f. Operator hot water for five minutes.
Basic 1
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Reduced oxygen packaging fish is thawing in ROP packaging in walk-in cooler. ROP fish is partially frozen. Operator cut package. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 16, 2026 1:03 PM.
Violation category totals
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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.