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BURG BAR & GRILL (THE)

1752 CENTRAL AVE · ST PETERSBURG · Pinellas County · FL 33712

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 23, 2024
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionCall Back – Admin. complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3503330
Visit number2
Inspection Visit ID8893922
DBPR license6216170

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority3 Intermediate11 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical16 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#12High Priority08A-17-6

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken stored above raw fish and tater tot's in reach-in freezer located in dry-storage room. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-09-23: Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken stored above raw fish and tater tot's in reach-in freezer located in dry-storage room. **Admin Complaint**

WarningAdmin Complaint
#13High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler on cooks line at 11:20am a. potato salad (61F – Cold Holding); 47f b. coleslaw 57 (61F – Cold Holding); 40f c. blue cheese crumbles (68F – Cold Holding); 52f d. cut lettuce (69F – Cold Holding); 52f e. tzatziki sauce (47F – Cold Holding) 37f f. beef patty (47F – Cold Holding); 36f g. sliced turkey (51F – Cold Holding); 39f h. potato salad (47F – Cold Holding) 37f I hot dogs (47F – Cold Holding) 40f j raw chicken (48F – Cold Holding) 37f Operator placed items in ice bath and turned down both coolers temp. Re temp at 1230pm Will email DBPR Form 5030-106. Cold Holding. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** – From follow-up inspection 2024-09-23: From reach-in cooler on cooks line a. blue cheese crumbles 69f cold holding b. coleslaw 69f cold holding c. tzatziki sauce 53f cold holding d. potato salad 47f cold holding e. raw ground beef patty 46f Operator placed items in ice bath. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Intermediate 3

#14Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler on cooks line is soiled. Meat slicer on prep table in kitchen used more than 4 hours ago is soiled food debris. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** – From follow-up inspection 2024-09-23: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler on cooks line is soiled. Meat slicer on prep table in kitchen used more than 4 hours ago is soiled food debris. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#15Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pan and scrubber stored inside of bowl of hand wash sink next to three-compartment sink. Employee removed items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-09-23: Metal pans and bowl stored in bowl of hand wash sink next to three-compartment sink. Employee removed items. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#16Intermediate53B-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. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** – From follow-up inspection 2024-09-23: 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. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Basic 11

#1Basic14-45-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves above prep table in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** – From follow-up inspection 2024-09-23: Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves above prep table in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#2Basic14-09-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Cutting board on reach-in cooler on cooks line has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** – From follow-up inspection 2024-09-23: Cutting board on reach-in cooler on cooks line has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#3Basic14-71-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Duct tape used to repair bottom of reach-in cooler on cooks line. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-09-23: **Time Extended**

Warning
#4Basic14-11-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on right side reach-in cooler door on cooks line. Bottom shelves of prep table in kitchen and storage rack in dry-storage are rusted. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** – From follow-up inspection 2024-09-23: Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on right side reach-in cooler door on cooks line. Bottom shelves of prep table in kitchen and storage rack in dry-storage are rusted. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#5Basic36-11-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Floors not maintained smooth and durable. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** – From follow-up inspection 2024-09-23: Floors not maintained smooth and durable. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#6Basic36-68-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-09-23: Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationWarningAdmin Complaint
#7Basic23-03-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets are soiled on reach-in coolers doors in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** – From follow-up inspection 2024-09-23: **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#8Basic14-33-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Reach-in cooler near meat slicer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** – From follow-up inspection 2024-09-23: Reach-in cooler near meat slicer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#9Basic22-16-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Reach-in cooler on cooks line interior have accumulation of soil residues. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** – From follow-up inspection 2024-09-23: Reach-in cooler on cooks line interior have accumulation of soil residues. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#10Basic25-32-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Sour cream buckets reused to store beef patties in reach-in coolers in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** – From follow-up inspection 2024-09-23: Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Sour cream buckets reused to store beef patties in reach-in coolers in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#11Basic14-17-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Located outside in rear of establishment. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** – From follow-up inspection 2024-09-23: Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Located outside in rear of establishment. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 24, 2026 12:50 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
6 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 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 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.