Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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QUE PASA MEXICAN CANTINA

10478 ROOSEVELT BLVD · ST. PETERSBURG · Pinellas County · FL 33716

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 12, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionCall Back – Complied
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3453674
Visit number2
Inspection Visit ID8855310
DBPR license6215991

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority3 Intermediate9 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical15 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#10High Priority01B-01-4

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 2 dented 6 Lbs. 6 oz. Cans Tomatoes para Salsa 2 dented 6 lbs 11oz. Can of tomato purée **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-12: Observed during call back inspection: 1 dented 6 Lbs. 6 oz. Cans Tomatoes para Salsa 1 dented 6 lbs 11oz. Can of tomato purée Operator removed cans from dry storage area to be returned to their provider. **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationStop Sale
#11High Priority09-01-4

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands – food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Bartender handled a cut lime barehanded and stuck it on a glass cup. – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-12: **Time Extended**

#12High Priority29-34-4

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Vacuum breaker missing on splitter at mop sink. Missing on hose bibb near back door. – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-12: **Time Extended**

Intermediate 3

#13Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled with food debris. Bar area ice bin interior soiled with mold like substance. **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-12: **Time Extended**

Repeat Violation
#14Intermediate53B-13-5

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – 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 employee training for: Edison F, JasonM, Joceline H, and Rosalia M. – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-12: **Time Extended**

#15Intermediate41-04-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-12: **Time Extended**

Basic 9

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior soiled with black/pink mold like substance. **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-12: **Time Extended**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic16-03-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Lime scale build up inside dish machine. – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-12: **Time Extended**

#3Basic36-36-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ceiling tile missing. Above dry storage area. – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-12: **Time Extended**

#4Basic24-05-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket not stored inverted. – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-12: **Time Extended**

#5Basic32-12-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-12: **Time Extended**

Repeat Violation
#6Basic14-09-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards on reach in deli coolers. – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-12: **Time Extended**

#7Basic36-22-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In front of ice machine. Under three compartment sink in bar area. – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-12: **Time Extended**

#8Basic36-73-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Heavily soiled with grease and food debris under equipment on cook line. – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-12: **Time Extended**

#9Basic23-03-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Equipment on cook line heavily soiled with grease and food debris. Gaskets soiled with food debris on reach in deli coolers. **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-12: **Time Extended**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 30, 2026 1:26 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
3 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.