GREEN PAGODA
7900 4 ST N · ST. PETERSBURG · Pinellas County · FL 33702
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
16 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs over uncovered container of sauce in reach in deli cooler. Employee moved raw shelled eggs to bottom of cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Inside reach in deli cooler on cook line: sprouts (56F – Cold Holding) at 1:50pm ; sprouts @ 1:53pm (56F – Cold Holding) Employees put ice in containers to bring down temperature. Inspector re-temped items at 2:26pm: sprouts (42F – Cold Holding); sprouts (42F – Cold Holding) **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 11
11-07-5Intermediate – Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. CFM on-site lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses symptoms. Inspector discussed/educated Big 6 symptoms and reporting responsibilities with CFM.
11-05-4Intermediate – Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions. CFM on site lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities if an employee is diagnosed with a foodbourne illness. Inspector discussed/educated Big 6 symptoms and reporting responsibilities with CFM. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03D-15-4Intermediate – Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed cooked chicken inside enclosed bags stored in buss tub stored inside walk in cooler temping at (56F – Cooling). Employee stated chicken was cooked at 11am. Discussed with CFM.
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting boards on reach in deli coolers on cook line and sushi bar. Can opener soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation**
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/ No CFM present with 6 employee onsite engaging with food and in food preparation. CFM arrived at the end of inspection at 2:22pm. Discussed with CFM. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand sink next to three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
02C-04-5Intermediate – Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Deli containers of multiple food items stored in walk in freezer not date marked.
31B-05-4Intermediate – Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Broken sign posted on paper towel dispenser at hand sink next to three compartment sink.
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. Observed training certificates for Elizabeth P. 1/31/2023 through FLRA and Destiny K. 1/31/2023 who are not currently present at the time of inspection. CFM could not provide employee training for any employee who is currently onsite engaging with food or food preparation. Discussed with CFM. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Deli containers of food items stored in walk in cooler not date marked.
53B-09-4Intermediate – Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Observed printed training certificate for Sarina P. 12/21/2024 through FLRA which is expired and Joan P. 2/23/2023 through FLRA who are not present at the time of inspection. Discussed with CFM.
Basic 3
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on top of double cooler above sushi bar display case.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Two five gallon buckets of soy sauce stored on floor in outside shed. Employee removed items off floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Stove top oven interior soiled with food debris on cook line. Microwave interior soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 17, 2026 1:03 PM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.