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GULFPORT COMFORT CAFÉ

5808 28TH AVE S, GULFPORT · Pinellas County

Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -raw beef and chicken in ziplock bags over French fries in reach in freezer near restrooms. Operator moved raw meats to store below ready to eat foods
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -cutting boards on prep tables stained -soda machine ice chute has black moldlike substance
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -cutting boards on prep tables grooved
Ice buildup in reach-in freezers.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm) Operator added bleach and tested at 100PPM
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FATTY'S BBQ AND SOUL FOOD

846 49 ST S, SAINT PETERSBURG · Pinellas County

Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw eggs stored above shredded cheese in reach in cooler near kitchen entrance Operator moved eggs
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -pans and lids in hand wash sink by 3 compartment sink Operator moved items
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -in restroom Operator put out paper towels
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employees who engage in food handling and have been employed for over 60 days have no proof of food handler training
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -cutting board on prep table grooved
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2626 GULF TO BAY BLVD, CLEARWATER · Pinellas County

Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning on shelf near dish machine
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Metal pans stacked on shelf above triple sink .
In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away in the front counter area . Manager increased velocity

JIMMYS FISH HOUSE AND IGUANA BAR

521 S GULFVIEW BLVD, CLEARWATER BEACH · Pinellas County

Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 7 raw mahi unopened, cryovac. Items discarded.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled. Soda gun nozzles.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employee certificates all expired in chefs office.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. See stop sale. 7 thawed raw mahi still in cryovac package. Items to be discarded
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Southeast corner of bar floor soiled with debris.
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BUSY BEE DINER LLC

2552 SUNSET POINT RD, CLEARWATER · Pinellas County

Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Manager changed solution . Recheck 100 ppm chlorine
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. 0 ppm chlorine . Run three times . Manager scheduled service this day
Food ( containers of toppings and Bavarian créme) stored on floor in the walk in freezer . Manager relocated food
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit ( glass door cooler ) with food to be served to customers in the front line area . Employee discarded open bottle of water

7048 PARK BLVD N, PINELLAS PARK · Pinellas County

Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together. Front counter. Replaced during inspection
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on deli cooler cook line
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Cutting boards

STONE SOUP CAFE & PUB

4122 16 ST N, ST. PETERSBURG · Pinellas County

Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Dishwasher was seen handling dirty dishes and then working with clean dishes without proper handwashing. Discussed with operator on the importance of issues and ways to negate the situation.
Live, small flying insects found. Discussed with supervisor Lisa Day Walker (4) Flies found around beer taps at back side of bar. Discussed with operator proper safety precautions for vermin and discussed ways to mitigate issue.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Bathroom on left side of restaurants sink did not have any hot water when turned on.
No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Bar area at front counter added, no plan review involved.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Multiple spray bottles found without proper labeling throughout kitchen area and on top of ice machine.
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ORIGINAL PINEHURST PUB

1422 PINEHURST RD STE B, DUNEDIN · Pinellas County

Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board soiled, interior of soda nozzles soiled with debris.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Grooved cutting board in kitchen
Interior of ice machine/bin with rust that has pitted the surface Interior of ice machine has rust that pitted to the surface.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top of jager tap soiled with residue.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling tiles in dry storage closet, bar, and freezer area acoustic tiles not smooth and easily cleanable.
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TOMMY'S HIDEAWAY WOOD FIRED PIZZA AND PUB

3121 BEACH BLVD S, GULF PORT · Pinellas County

Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw ground beef stored above cooked pasta in reach in cooler on cookline Operator moved beef to store below pasta
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In walk in cooler- marinara sauce (47F - Cooling) Sauce was made yesterday morning and kept in walk in cooler. Operator did not remove from walk in at all today. Sauce was in a deep pan that did not allow for proper cooling. Stop Sale issued.
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In walk in cooler- marinara sauce (47F - Cooling) Sauce was made yesterday morning and kept in walk in cooler. Operator did not remove from walk in at all today. Sauce was in a deep pan that did not allow for proper cooling. Stop Sale issued.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Marinara sauce in walk in coolers Operator made yesterday at 10AM not date marked.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -cutting boards on prep cooler on cookline stained -soda gun nozzle behind bar soiled
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BEN THANH RESTAURANT

4200 62 AVE N STE C, PINELLAS PARK · Pinellas County

Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs over top of large put of cooked pork inside two door reach in cooler. Employee moved
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw beef inside to go bags touching the food reach in freezer.
Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Raw pork chops in To go bag with righting inside freezer
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed multiple containers of soup in plastic containers in white fridge no date or label. Employee labeled during inspection
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. All purpose cleaner
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PIRATES PUB-N-GRUB

116 JOHNS PASS BOARDWALK, MADEIRA BEACH · Pinellas County

Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs over produce in reach in cooler, staff corrected order
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. 0ppm, sanitizer bucket empty, staff replaced and primed system
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun holster soiled at bar
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink in kitchen, restocked
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. Two certificates expired
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STEAK N SHAKE INC

3853 TAMPA RD, OLDSMAR · Pinellas County

Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw burger (48F - Cold Holding, second temperature 43F cooling); hot dog (47F - Cold Holding, second temperature 41F cold holding)

10790 PARK BLVD, SEMINOLE · Pinellas County

Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Cooler handles soiled next to fryers

1530 N MCMULLEN BOOTH RD STE D4, CLEARWATER · Pinellas County

Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm . Manager changed empty bucket of sanitizer . Recheck 50 ppm
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their arms while preparing food. Employee removed watch
Floors not maintained smooth and durable in kitchen .
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone - overcharged Class K in kitchen . For reporting purposes only.

BJ'S RESTAURANT & BREWHOUSE 460

3800 PARK BLVD, PINELLAS PARK · Pinellas County

Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Deli cooler under counter pull out dryer Mac and cheese individual bags (47F - Cold Holding); penne pasta (47F - Cold Holding) voluntary discarded Put into walk in freezer during inspection. retemp 41 degrees
Equipment in poor repair. Dryer used for Mac and cheese not closing

PANERA BREAD #4162

2532 SR 580 UNITS L, M, N, CLEARWATER · Pinellas County

No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. 2 squeeze bottles behind front counter containing a clear substance not labeled with common name. The operator labeled the bottles during inspection.

HOOTERS RESTAURANT

192 JOHN'S PASS BOARDWALK W, MADEIRA BEACH · Pinellas County

Live, small flying insects found. 2 live flies next to dish machine sanitizer empty
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled next
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizer bucket on floor next to grill
Plumbing system in disrepair. Soda gun holsters over drink ice wells clogged with standing water
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Beer cooler at outside bar
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MELLOW MUSHROOM

2630 GULF TO BAY BLVD, CLEARWATER · Pinellas County

No soap provided at handwash sink at wait station by exit in dining area . Soap placed at hand wash sink . Reviewed with manager hand wash sinks must be stocked at all times:ed
Exterior window has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside in the bar area . Manager to adjust the lock to close the gap this day
Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public ( on top of boxed pineapple juice ) in the walk in cooler by the bar . Manager placed employee food in a designated container
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. - chill stick on the floor of the walk in freezer . Manager ran the chill stick through the dish machine to store protected in the walk in freezer
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3687 TAMPA RD STE 208, OLDSMAR · Pinellas County

Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottles containing chemicals stored with clean glasses behind the bar. Operator relocated the chemicals during inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken raw 44F. Old hold, operator placed in freezer for quick cool.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sanitizer bucket in hand wash sink. Operator relocated sanitizer bucket.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun s at 2 bars soiled.

SIRI'S GOURMET BURGERS & PIZZA

2813 BEACH BLVD, GULF PORT · Pinellas County

2 live roaches in dining room 1 live roach on wall on cookline between prep cooler and steam table 1 live roach on prep table shelf 1 live roach inside prep cooler 3 live roaches in prep cooler door hinges
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Operator handled pizza with bare hands while cutting it
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in prep cooler at makeline entrance- sliced tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (48F - Cold Holding); sliced deli meats (48F - Cold Holding); caramelized onions (48F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (48F - Cold Holding); feta cheese (44F - Cold Holding) Restaurant just opened, operator says all items were stored in this cooler overnight and hed just opened the cooler. No temperature monitoring conducted this morning. Stop sale issued due to not being able to determine how long the items had been out of temperature.
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. Reach in cooler on cookline holding foods at 44-48F.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -cutting board on prep cooler grooved
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PHO BOWL EXPRESS

1550 N MCMULLEN BOOTH RD STE F4, CLEARWATER · Pinellas County

Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked rice 87F -90 F at 3:30 pm cooked at 1:00 pm on cooler next woks . Manager discarded food
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Cooked rice 87F -90 F at 3:30 pm cooked at 1:00 pm on cooler next woks . Manager discarded food
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Cooked rice 87F -90 F at 3:30 pm cooked at 1:00 pm in cooler next woks . Manager discarded food
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sprouts 53 F , cut lettuce 45 F , tofu 47F cut lettuce 49F , cut cabbage 46 F , cooked shrimp 49 F, pork 47F in cooler opposite fryer in cooler less than 4 hours moved from walk in cooler . Manager moved items to walk in cooler and freezer - egg noodles 55 F , broccoli 50 F in silver door cooler overnight . No temperatures taken - see stop sale
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris -Stained/soiled cutting board at reach in cooler next to woks
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JIMMY'S ON THE EDGE/ LEVEL 10

505 SOUTH GULFVIEW BLVD, CLEARWATER BEACH · Pinellas County

Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Crab dip dated 8/19/2026, item discarded.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Crab dip dated 8/19/2026, item discarded
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cooks line.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Left back upper corner of inside machine.

6251 34 ST N STE 102, PINELLAS PARK · Pinellas County

Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Establishment had large jug and trash and boxes blocking only hand wash sink in drink prep area. Employee moved
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Under ice machine floor

LIBRARY JV MANAGEMENT LLC & FOR ALL KIDS LLC

600 5 ST S, ST. PETERSBURG · Pinellas County

Verified the HACCP Plans and Process Waiver Status Report and observed seating license 6217793 Library JV Management LLC and For All Kids LLC submitting a HACCP plan for Vacuum sealing raw meats, with the status stating Pending operator reply. Catering license 6215835, Library Prep Kitchen is where the special process is being conducted. Discussed corresponding with OPQ and adding the prep kitchen to the plan. No vacuumed sealed food items observed during the callback.

CAZADORES MEXICAN RESTAURANT

630 E EAU GALLIE BLVD STE 103, INDIAN HARBOR BEACH · Brevard County

Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. queso (51F - Cooling) prepared on previous day.
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Wiping cloths used to wrap tortillas
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Shopping bags with printed ink used to store foods
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. queso (51F - Cooling) prepared on previous day. SEE STOP SALE
Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. In hot well on make line queso (91F - Reheating); cooked beans (87F - Reheating); cooked rice (113F - Reheating); verde (128F - Reheating). Manager stated that the food had been in well for nearly 2 hours. Moved all products to grill top to finish reheat. All foods over 165°F
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CADDY'S MADIERA BEACH

14080 GULF BLVD, MADEIRA BEACH · Pinellas County

Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Steam table - white rice (114F - Hot Holding), manager removed to reheat
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink at downstairs bar used as dump sink
No soap provided at handwash sink. Soap dispenser not accessible at downstairs bar, manager placed temporary soap bottle at sink
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
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FISH BOWL KITCHEN

654 EAST LAKE ROAD, PALM HARBOR · Pinellas County

Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Seared Salmon 2 fillets not removed from ROP packaging before thawed.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Operator was able to determine the time the product left temperature control and marked during inspection.
Interior of air fryer has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. See stop sale.

COCO WOOD GRILL

17814 GULF BLVD, REDINGTON SHORES · Pinellas County

Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Steam table - cream sauce (119F - Hot Holding); gravy (111F - Hot Holding), staff reheated on stove
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand sink in rear prep room next to triple sink has been detached from wall and lying on floor, water lines still attached. Staff was able to temporarily reattach sink during inspection
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Dispenser empty on cook line, staff restocked
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun holsters soiled at bar
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