LALA ST PETE
2324 CENTRAL AVE · ST. PETERSBURG · Pinellas County · FL 33712
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
9 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
12A-16-4High Priority – Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee exit kitchen then return dining gloves and begin portioning cooked chicken without washing hands. Discussed with operator proper hand-hygiene techniques. **Corrective Action Taken**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored above sauces in reach-in cooler near cooks line. Operator placed eggs on bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 4
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on cooks line soiled with food buildup through cracks.
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice dumped in bowl of hand wash sink on cooks line. Ice melted. Discussed with operator purpose of hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
53B-02-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
41-17-4Intermediate – Squeeze bottle above hand wash sink on cooks containing blue soap not labeled. Operator labeled soap. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 3
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Repeat Violation**
21-38-4Basic – Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor on cooks line. Operator removed bucket from floor and placed on crate. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 15, 2026 1:22 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.