THE BIG CATCH AT SALT CREEK
1500 2 ST S · ST. PETERSBURG · Pinellas County · FL 33701
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
01B-13-4High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Reduced oxygen packaged fish thawing in walk in cooler without removal from packaging. 8 mahi filets and 16 snapper filets. **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-19: In reach in cooler nearest walk in freezer: cut leafy greens (60F – Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (60F – Cold Holding); cheddar cheese (60F – Cold Holding); cooked pasta (60F – Cold Holding); tzatziki sauce (60F – Cold Holding); raw fish (60F – Cold Holding); raw beef (60F – Cold Holding) more than four hours in reach in cooler. In reach in cooler underneath cooktop: raw shrimp (48F – Cold Holding); grouper (50F – Cold Holding); mahi (50F – Cold Holding) **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler nearest walk in freezer: cut leafy greens (50F – Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (50F – Cold Holding); cheddar cheese (50F – Cold Holding) In reach in cooler underneath cooktop: raw shrimp (48F – Cold Holding); grouper (48F – Cold Holding); mahi (48F – Cold Holding) Employee moved all items to walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-19: In reach in cooler nearest walk in freezer: cut leafy greens (60F – Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (60F – Cold Holding); cheddar cheese (60F – Cold Holding); cooked pasta (60F – Cold Holding); tzatziki sauce (60F – Cold Holding); raw fish (60F – Cold Holding); raw beef (60F – Cold Holding) more than four hours in reach in cooler. In reach in cooler underneath cooktop: raw shrimp (48F – Cold Holding); grouper (50F – Cold Holding); mahi (50F – Cold Holding) **Admin Complaint**
41-27-4High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Wiping cloth solution sanitizer over 500 ppm quaternary. Corrected to 200 ppm quaternary. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-19: Wiping cloth solution tested at over 500 ppm quaternary. Manager corrected to 200 ppm quaternary. **Time Extended** **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 3
31A-11-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink by dish machine used to rinse utensils. **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-19: Hand wash sinks by dish washer and walk in freezer have utensils stored in them. **Time Extended**
31B-03-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink near walk in freezer. – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-19: No soap provided at handwash sink near walk in freezer. **Time Extended**
53B-13-5Intermediate – – 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. – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-19: Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. **Time Extended**
Basic 2
06-09-1Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Reduced oxygen packaged fish thawing in walk in cooler without removal from packaging. 8 mahi filets and 16 snapper filets. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-19: 9 snapper filets in reach in cooler underneath cooktop has been thawed in reduced oxygen packaging. Packaging states remove prior to thawing. **Admin Complaint**
22-08-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Double door oven in kitchen has built up food debris. **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-19: **Time Extended**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 26, 2026 12:45 PM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.