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26111 US HWY 19 N · CLEARWATER · Pinellas County · FL 33763

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 12, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency Order Callback Not Complied
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3474163
Visit number2
Inspection Visit ID8886618
DBPR license6216971

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority0 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical5 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#5High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 11 live roaches in hole under dishmachine 2 live roaches on wheel of fryer **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-09-12: 1 live roach on wall above dish machine. Operator killed and sanitizer wall. 1 live on floor next to employee women's restroom. Operator killed and sanitized area**Time Extended** **Time Extended** **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Basic 4

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Both ice machines soiled with mold like substance on top interior walls. Discussed with manager who began cleaning. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-09-12: **Time Extended**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat ViolationWarning
#2Basic14-09-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White cutting board in prep area. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-09-12: **Time Extended**

Warning
#3Basic35A-03-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach in electrical box 1 dead roach under flat top 1 dead roach on floor in dry storage room **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-09-12: 1 dead roach on floor in dry storage room. Operator discarded and sanitizer area **Time Extended** **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#4Basic23-03-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan in walk in cooler soiled with dust. Heavy buildup on sides or equipment on cookline and on bottom/underneath equipment. Discussed with manager. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-09-12: Build up of debris on the inside of the pressure fryer and the wheels. Sides of equipment have been cleaned. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 25, 2026 12:40 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.