Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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FIVE BUCKS DRINKERY

7498 SEMINOLE BLVD · SEMINOLE · Pinellas County · FL 33772

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 19, 2024
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3503319
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8892659
DBPR license6218330

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
6 High Priority4 Intermediate18 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical28 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 6

#19High Priority08B-56-4

High Priority – Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Mixer bottles in contact with drink ice at main bar.

Stop Sale
#20High Priority35A-02-6

High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly at rear dining room wait station 1 live fly at wait station near main bar

#21High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw salmon over cooked ribs in walk-in cooler, order corrected **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#22High Priority01B-03-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Mixer bottles in contact with drink ice at main bar.

Stop Sale
#23High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. buttermilk (54F – Cold Holding) on cook line, placed in ice bath. sour cream cups (48F – Cold Holding) in cooler at entrance to kitchen, held overnight with no temperatures taken today, manager discarded **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat Violation
#24High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cheese (117F – Hot Holding), staff stirred sauce, Retemp 135F **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 4

#25Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun soiled at small bar Stained cutting boards **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#26Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bar equipment soaking in hand sink at small bar

#27Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand sinks at main bar

#28Intermediate27-16-4

Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand sink at entrance to kitchen

Basic 18

#1Basic51-11-4

Basic – Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Next to rear door of kitchen **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic14-05-4

Basic – Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Bread on cardboard above oven, replaced with sheet tray **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents over kitchen soiled

#4Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

#5Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverages on prep table in at service counter

#6Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exterior gaps astound windows at third (unused bar)

#7Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Under ice well at small bar

#8Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind cooler at small bar

#9Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Frozen strawberries on floor in walk-in freezer, removed **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#10Basic10-14-5

Basic – Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Next to ice machine

#11Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#12Basic21-04-4

Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#13Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwaves on cook line **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#14Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand sinks at main bar

#15Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Accumulation of grease under flat top **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#16Basic29-08-4

Basic – Plumbing system in disrepair. Water leaking from soda gun on to floor at small bar

#17Basic25-27-4

Basic – Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Unwrapped straws at bar in reach of customers, discussed relocating items with manager

#18Basic14-06-4

Basic – Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Wood shelves in liquor storage **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 24, 2026 12:59 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
3 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
4 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 27 · Safe water source and hot/cold water under pressure
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
3 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
3 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
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.