Inspection Report

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GASTRONOMIX

11928 SEMINOLE BLVD · LARGO · Pinellas County · FL 33778

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 27, 2024
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3496718
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8871089
DBPR license6218643

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority7 Intermediate12 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical24 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 5

#13High Priority01D-03-5

High Priority – No proof of parasite destruction or aquaculture documentation for cold smoked salmon served raw or undercooked. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Reviewed with manager cold smoked salmon may not be served raw or undercooked.

#14High Priority14-86-1

High Priority – Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container for raw salmon . Employee removed paper towels **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#15High Priority01B-13-4

High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Uncovered food ( French onion soup stock , sauce ) stored under splash getting into food from sprinkler on the top of interior of walk in cooler . Employee discarded food **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action TakenStop Sale
#16High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Butter at 55 F in cooler opposite stove overnight . No temperatures taken this day . Employee discarded butter . **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action TakenStop Sale
#17High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter at 55 F in cooler opposite stove . No temperatures taken this day . Employee discarded butter . **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 7

#18Intermediate02C-03-5

Intermediate – Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food ( milk ) opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening in front counter area . Manager date marked items **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#19Intermediate11-27-4

Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.

#20Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -Wet towels stored in cook line hand wash sink . -Silverware container over hand wash sink near ice machine – paint brush inside bar area hand wash sink Reviewed with manager hand wash sinks are for washing hands only and must be assessable at all times . Manager removed items **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#21Intermediate53A-02-7

Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.

#22Intermediate05-10-4

Intermediate – Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.Reviewed with manager importance of monitoring food temperatures regularly .

#23Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food ( quiche , soup ) prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked in walk in cooler . Reviewed with manager .

#24Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled in dishwashing area . Employee labeled spray bottle **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 12

#1Basic28-02-4

Basic – Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Water leaking from sprinkler head inside walk in cooler. Reviewed with manager

#2Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

#3Basic13-03-4

Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation at cook line . Reviewed with manager . Employee put a hat on . **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in kitchen . Reviewed with manager .

#5Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor in walk in cooler . Reviewed with manager

#6Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Employee relocated tongs . **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7Basic51-13-4

Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

#8Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface ( reach in cooler gaskets ) soiled with grease, food debris opposite stove. – shelving unit soiled in front counter area Reviewed with manager .

#9Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in freezer and reach in cooler under top door interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

#10Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food ( soups , sauces, quiche, raw bacon ) not covered in walk in cooler . Reviewed with manager .

#11Basic08B-54-4

Basic – Uncovered food ( French onion soup stock , sauce ) stored under splash getting into food from sprinkler on the top of interior of walk in cooler . Employee discarded food **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#12Basic14-06-4

Basic – Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed in front counter area . Reviewed with manager .

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 26, 2026 12:09 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
3 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
2 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 5 · Food and equipment thermometers
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
3 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 28 · Sewage and wastewater disposal
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
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.