STARLITE CRUISES

Name: STARLITE CRUISES
Address: 3400 PASADENA AVE S, SOUTH PASADENA, FL, 33707, US
Rating: 43.5

3400 PASADENA AVE S, SOUTH PASADENA, FL 33707

License #6216909

43.5 Grade F / 100

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Latest inspection

February 11, 2026 · 6 findings · 0 critical

Routine - Food

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STARLITE CRUISES in SOUTH PASADENA currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 43.5 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 18 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on February 11, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 120 total violations — 20 critical, 11 major, 89 minor.

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Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[36-32-5] Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -ceiling tiles throughout kitchen are sagging
[14-74-7] All TCS food has been removed from large reach in cooler next to hand wash sink in kitchen until it can be repaired.
[36-22-4] Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -in bar area between ice machine and dish machine
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -reach in coolers in kitchen
[29-49-6] Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler in kitchen near hand wash sink.
[36-10-4] Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. -Floors throughout kitchen are rusted

Disposition: Warning Issued
[36-32-5] Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -ceiling tiles throughout kitchen are sagging
[14-74-7] Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Stop Sale issued on all temperature sensitive foods in cooler nearest hand wash sink in kitchen. All temped above 43F. Operator has been advised not to use this unit until it has been serviced and repaired.
[35A-03-4] Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach on floor in corner behind hand wash sink in kitchen 1 dead roach on floor in dry storage area below kitchen Operator cleaned areas.
[36-22-4] Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -in bar area between ice machine and dish machine
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -reach in coolers in kitchen
[29-49-6] Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler in kitchen near hand wash sink.
[36-10-4] Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. -Floors throughout kitchen are rusted
[50-17-3] Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired Feb 1 2026 Discussed renewing license with operator. They are waiting for fees to be paid before their license can be renewed.
[35A-05-4] Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach in door hinge of cook and hold oven system in kitchen Operator killed and sanitized
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked shrimp (49F Cold Holding); cooked yellow rice (50F - Cold Holding); diced Swiss cheese (49F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (44F - Cold Holding); heavy cream (44F - Cold Holding); cheese cake (45F - Cold Holding); spinach dip (50F - Cold Holding); goat cheese (48F - Cold Holding); cream cheese (49F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (45F - Cold Holding); mozzarella (50F - Cold Holding); Brie (52F - Cold Holding) In reach in cooler in kitchen near hand wash sink. No food preparation has taken place today. Today is a maintenance day and no kitchen staff is present. No food is cooling. Kitchen last used and food last prepared during yesterdays dinner cruise, which ended at 9PM. Stop Sale issued for these items and advised operator to discontinue use of this unit until it has been repaired.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked shrimp (49F Cold Holding); cooked yellow rice (50F - Cold Holding); diced Swiss cheese (49F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (44F - Cold Holding); heavy cream (44F - Cold Holding); cheese cake (45F - Cold Holding); spinach dip (50F - Cold Holding); goat cheese (48F - Cold Holding); cream cheese (49F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (45F - Cold Holding); mozzarella (50F - Cold Holding); Brie (52F - Cold Holding) In reach in cooler in kitchen near hand wash sink. No food preparation has taken place today. Today is a maintenance day and no kitchen staff is present. No food is cooling. Kitchen last used and food last prepared during yesterdays dinner cruise, which ended at 9PM. Stop Sale issued for these items and advised operator to discontinue use of this unit until it has been repaired.
[02C-03-5] Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Half and half open but not date marked. Operator could not determine when this had been opened. Stop sale due to temperature 44F Cold Holding.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. - ice machine behind bar on upper level
[36-32-5] Ceiling tiles throughout kitchen is in disrepair, sagging.
[33-23-4] Dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.
[36-22-4] Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -in front of ice machine in bar on upper level
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor under ice machine and dish machine in upper level bar is soiled with black debris. -floor under kitchen equipment is soiled with lack debris, grease and moisture
[36-12-4] Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Kitchen floors and dry storage floors are uneven and do now allow for proper drainage or cleaning.
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall behind dish machine in upper level bar soiled
[36-10-4] Worn, torn and/or soiled floors in kitchen. Has rust and cracks in the finish.
[35A-02-7] Live, small flying insects found 4 live flies in dry storage area under kitchen 1 live fly in kitchen near steam table
[35A-05-4] 1 live roach on wall next to hand wash sink in kitchen 1 live roach under dish machine 2 live roaches under reach in cooler on left side of kitchen 1 live roach on wall behind reach in cooler on left side of kitchen 2 live roaches in kitchen entryway 1 live roach on floor next to lower-level dry storage room entrance 1 live roach on floor near cabinets to left of kitchen entrance Operator killed all live roaches and cleaned areas. 1 dead roach in hallway outside kitchen entrance 1 dead roach on floor next to lower-level dry storage room entrance 1 dead roach under hand wash sink in kitchen Operator cleaned up and discarded dead roaches.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut tomatoes (44F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler to left of kitchen entrance. Cooked potatoes (45F - Cold Holding); bernaise sauce (44F - Cold Holding) in walk in cooler. Delivery received earlier today. Possible that caused elevation in temperature.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut tomatoes (44F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler to left of kitchen entrance. Cooked potatoes (45F - Cold Holding); bernaise sauce (44F - Cold Holding) in walk in cooler. Delivery received earlier today. Possible that caused elevation in temperature.
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. - ice machine behind bar on upper level
[36-32-5] Ceiling tiles throughout kitchen is in disrepair, sagging.
[33-23-4] Dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.
[36-22-4] Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -in front of ice machine in bar on upper level
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor under ice machine and dish machine in upper level bar is soiled with black debris. -floor under kitchen equipment is soiled with lack debris, grease and moisture
[36-12-4] Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Kitchen floors and dry storage floors are uneven and do now allow for proper drainage or cleaning.
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall behind dish machine in upper level bar soiled
[36-10-4] Worn, torn and/or soiled floors in kitchen. Has rust and cracks in the finish.
[35A-02-7] Live, small flying insects found 4 live flies in dry storage area under kitchen 1 live fly in kitchen near steam table
[35A-05-4] 1 live roach on wall next to hand wash sink in kitchen 1 live roach under dish machine 2 live roaches under reach in cooler on left side of kitchen 1 live roach on wall behind reach in cooler on left side of kitchen 2 live roaches in kitchen entryway 1 live roach on floor next to lower-level dry storage room entrance 1 live roach on floor near cabinets to left of kitchen entrance Operator killed all live roaches and cleaned areas. 1 dead roach in hallway outside kitchen entrance 1 dead roach on floor next to lower-level dry storage room entrance 1 dead roach under hand wash sink in kitchen Operator cleaned up and discarded dead roaches.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. - ice machine behind bar on upper level
[36-32-5] Ceiling tiles throughout kitchen is in disrepair, sagging.
[33-23-4] Dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.
[36-22-4] Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -in front of ice machine in bar on upper level
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor under ice machine and dish machine in upper level bar is soiled with black debris. -floor under kitchen equipment is soiled with lack debris, grease and moisture
[36-12-4] Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Kitchen floors and dry storage floors are uneven and do now allow for proper drainage or cleaning.
[35B-02-4] Insect control device installed over food preparation area. -blue light sticky trap installed in close proximity to ice machine and dish machine behind bar on upper level, ice machine door almost touches device when opened and closed. Operator removed device.
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall behind dish machine in upper level bar soiled
[36-10-4] Worn, torn and/or soiled floors in kitchen. Has rust and cracks in the finish.
[35A-02-7] Live, small flying insects found 4 live flies in dry storage area under kitchen 1 live fly in kitchen near steam table
[35A-05-4] Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on floor of dry storage area below kitchen 1 live roach on ceiling of dry storage area below kitchen Operator killed and disposed of both.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut tomatoes (44F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler to left of kitchen entrance. Cooked potatoes (45F - Cold Holding); bernaise sauce (44F - Cold Holding) in walk in cooler. Delivery received earlier today. Possible that caused elevation in temperature.
[31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -hand wash sink in patio on upper level blocked by trash can and ice scoop sitting in it. Operator moved trash can, removed ice scoop.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice scoop stored in hand wash sink in patio area of upper level. Operator removed, cleaned and sanitized scoop.