THE BRINEHOUSE
100 MAIN ST #104 · SAFETY HARBOR · Pinellas County · FL 34695
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 2
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. butter (70F – Cold Holding) sitting on counter; pesto (62F – Cold Holding) sitting on counter. Both were sitting on counter 1.5 hours. Operator relocated both foods back in the cooler. Discussed using time as a public health control with operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked onions (84F – Hot Holding) sitting under heat lamp for less than 4 hours. Bowl was blocking onions from the heat. Operator reheated to 187F. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 2
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Stained cutting boards on flip top and small white cutting boards. **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Crates blocking handwash sink in ware washing area. Operator relocated crates. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 4
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Top corners on drop plate of ice machine in the kitchen. Discussed with manager. **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee back pack and jacket above to go boxes and ice scoop. Operator relocated. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee washing dishes. Discussed with manager and employee. Employee put on hat. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4Basic – Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed tomatoes and mushrooms above cut lettuce in walk in cooler. Operator relocated. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 16, 2026 12:22 PM.
Violation category totals
2 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.