CEDARS GRILL
6549 54 AVE N · ST.PETERSBURG · Pinellas County · FL 33709
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
17 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef over raw chicken in reach-in cooler. Employee separated items. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 4
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained with food debris.
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
03F-10-5Intermediate – No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Gyro cone on spit in vertical broiler cooking is not continuous. Emailed operator procedures.
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. marinated chicken, and marinated beef in coolers has no date marking.
Basic 12
36-37-5Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas, Throughout kitchen area.
50-09-4Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed 2-1-2025.
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag on shelf with dry seasonings **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5Basic – Floor tiles in disrepair throughout kitchen.
36-73-4Basic – Floors soiled with heavy grease buildup on cook line.
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer in dining room.
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven and microwave soiled with food debris.
38-01-4Basic – Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Multiple ceiling lights in kitchen with damaged or missing covers
25-32-4Basic – Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Pia bread bags used for raw meats.
08B-63-4Basic – Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Chest freezers in dining room not secured. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust throughout kitchen area.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 13, 2026 12:42 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.