BERNIE'S PLACE

Name: BERNIE'S PLACE
Address: 3135 18TH AVE SOUTH, SAINT PETERSBURG, FL, 33712, US
Rating: 70.9

3135 18TH AVE SOUTH, SAINT PETERSBURG, FL 33712

License #6214014

70.9 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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BERNIE'S PLACE in SAINT PETERSBURG currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 70.9 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 3 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on April 1, 2026. Across those visits, DBPR recorded 48 total findings; InspectFL has detailed violation rows for 43 of them so far.

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The latest inspection on April 1, 2026 shows 9 observation rows: 2 critical, 2 major, and 5 minor.

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Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Raw and cooked chicken stored uncovered in standing reach-in freezer.
[27-16-4] Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Manager repaired sink and turned on water line.
[29-08-4] Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand wash sink at front counter plumbing in disrepair.
[36-24-5] Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall in disrepair next to three compartment sink.
[53B-14-5] Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One employee expired.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored above cooked pigs feet in reach-in freezer. Manager relocated.
[22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven soiled.
[12A-16-4] Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Hand wash sink at front counter was not operational. Observed employee begin work with no hand wash. Discussed with manager handwashing and sink requirements.
[50-09-4] Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed expired 2023. License is current and valid.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. From front counter steam table at 1:02pm. Operator turned steam table temperature up. Rechecked temps. a. cooked rice (125F - Hot Holding); 137f b. cooked corn (131F - Hot Holding) 144f
[29-08-4] Plumbing system in disrepair. Pipe not connected to hand wash sink at front counter.
[32-02-4] Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance.
[35A-02-7] 4 Live, small flying insects found inside employee restroom near rear kitchen exit at front counter. 1 Fly landed on cooked cabbage. Observed operator discard cabbage.
[36-24-5] Hole in or other damage to wall in warewashing area and kitchen.
[38-07-4] Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
[41-28-4] Sanitizer not used in accordance with the manufacturers recommendations. Chlorine sanitizer is mixed with dawn soap in three-compartment sink. Operator drained sink and setup three compartment sink correctly.
[22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Gas oven used more than 24 hours ago soiled with food debris and grease buildup.
[27-10-4] No hot running water at mop sink.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Bottom shelves of prep tables are rusted.
[38-01-4] Light shield in kitchen area is cracked.
[35B-05-4] Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. 3 Live, small flying insects found inside employee restroom near rear kitchen exit. Flies did not land on food or food contact surfaces.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee keys stored on shelf next to clean pans. Operator removed keys. Discussed cleaning and sanitizing area.
[32-04-4] Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
[31A-12-4] No handwash sink for employees. No running water at hand wash sink at front counter.
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler in hallway near kitchen interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gaskets on refrigerator doors.
[36-02-5] Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
[01B-13-4] Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 1 live fly at front counter steam table landed on 3 pounds of Cabbage. Observed operator discard cabbage.
[36-62-4] Light not functioning near gas stoves in kitchen.
[16-20-4] Faucet at three-compartment sink does not reach all compartments.
[12A-29-4] Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee at front counter bare hand touch money from customer then touch single-serve plates and utensils. Discussed with operator proper hand-hygiene techniques.
[16-13-5] Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Chlorine sanitizer is mixed with dawn soap in three-compartment sink. Operator drained sink and setup three compartment sink correctly.
[53B-14-5] Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Breon Williams expired 06-08-2024.
[27-16-4] Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No running water at hand wash sink at front counter.
[41-05-4] Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Can of raid labeled household use is stored near mop sink.

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