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PHO 97

6800 49 ST N · PINELLAS PARK · Pinellas County · FL 33781

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 22, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionCall Back – Admin. complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3429605
Visit number2
Inspection Visit ID8891570
DBPR license6215087

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority3 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical9 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#4High Priority35A-02-6

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly in dry goods storage area not landing in food or food contact surfaces. 4 live flies behind front counter not landing on food or food contact surfaces. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-10-22: Approximately: 30 live flies on ginger in storage container in under prep table storing microwave. 10 live flies coming from inside the trash bin. 50 live flies under prep tables in kitchen area. 50 live flies under dish machine. 10 live flies in dry storage area. 30 live flies under hand sink in server station in dining room area. 15 live flies under booth in dining room area. **Time Extended** **Admin Complaint**

WarningAdmin Complaint
#5High Priority14-86-1

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Cloth towels used to dry vegetables in upright glass reach in cooler behind front door. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-10-22: Wet wiping cloths used to line sprouts and mint in upright glass reach in cooler behind front door. **Time Extended**

Warning
#6High Priority35A-09-4

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. 1 live spider in dry goods storage area. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-10-22: 3 live roach crawling on the floor in kitchen area. 5 live roach inside interior of oven. 3 live roach in top right reach in cooler hinge. 1 live roach on way behind prep table. 2 live roaches in gaskets in reach in freezer. **Admin Complaint**

WarningAdmin Complaint

Intermediate 3

#7Intermediate11-07-5

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-10-22: Operator unable to answer questions about foodborne illness and the symptoms. Inspector reviewed/discussed An easy way to remember the "Big 6" foodbourne illnesses DBPR form posted in hallway leading to kitchen area with the operator and server. **Time Extended**

Warning
#8Intermediate53B-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. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-10-22: Employees Linda, Van, and Tho all hired more than 60 days could not provide employee training at the time of callback inspection. Inspector previously discussed and review employee training requirements at routine inspection on 4/29/24. **Time Extended**

Warning
#9Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items in reach in cooler prepared more than 24 hours ago with no date marking. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-10-22: Reviewed with manager **Time Extended**

Warning

Basic 3

#1Basic16-21-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-10-22: Soiled exterior of dish machine in the top area **Time Extended**

Warning
#2Basic35A-03-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach in dry goods storage area. Employee removed and sanitized the area. 4 dead roaches behind upright freezer across from ice machine. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-10-22: 6 dead roaches on floor in kitchen area. 1 dead roach inside oven interior. 3 dead roach behind warning sign under fire suppression system. 1 dead roach on under prep table in dry storage area. 2 dead roaches under table in between restrooms. **Time Extended** **Admin Complaint**

WarningAdmin Complaint
#3Basic22-08-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave oven and toaster oven have built up food debris. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-10-22: Interior of microwave soiled at cook line **Time Extended**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 23, 2026 12:32 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
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
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
3 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.