LINKING HEIGHTS
3001 28 ST N, ST. PETERSBURG, FL 33713
License #6215784
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Mixed Health Record
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LINKING HEIGHTS in ST. PETERSBURG currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 79 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has one inspection on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on July 7, 2026. Across those visits, DBPR recorded 12 total findings; InspectFL has detailed violation rows for 10 of them so far.
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What stands out in this inspection history
The latest inspection on July 7, 2026 shows 10 observation rows: 3 critical, 5 major, and 2 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- [16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
- [31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cardboard box stored on top of hand wash sink in rear prep area. Item was removed.
- [53B-10-4] Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Employee training for Shayia Copeland missingntrainers name and trainer certificate number with Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association.
- [01B-01-4] Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Dented can of black olives
- [08B-17-4] Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed produce stored above cut and washed broccoli in walk-in cooler. Manager relocated unwashed produce for adequate storage.
- [03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Located in reach-in cooler across the front cook line. sliced cheese (51F - Cold Holding) pico (47F - Cold Holding) comminuted beef (47F - Cold Holding) Located in reach-in cooler in rear prep area: blue cheese (46F - Cold Holding) At cook line: Blanched potato (78F - Hot Holding) Rechecked temperatures: Located in reach-in cooler across the front cook line. sliced cheese (42F- Cold Holding) pico (41F - Cold Holding) comminuted beef (41F - Cold Holding) Located in reach-in cooler in rear prep area: blue cheese (41F - Cold Holding) At cook line: Manager began properly tracking time and completed written plans for time as a public health control.
- [14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Paper cup used as scoop in sugar in dry storage. Manager removed.
- [22-41-4] Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Chlorine dish machine testing at 0 PPM Manager replaced sanitizer bucket and primed unit. Retested at 50 PPM.
- [03F-10-5] No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Establishment is using time to hold blanched potatos on the cook line out of temperature. Establishment is missing written plans. Inspector will discuss the written application and guidelines to manager.
- [22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener and deli slicer soiled. Employee washed items during inspection.
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