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BROWN'S BBQ PIT

4450 PET LN #107, LAND O LAKES · Pasco County

Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. Discussed with owner that he needs his license number to be placed on the outside of his truck with 2 inch stickers.
Long white cutting board on hot holding unit has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

BURGER KING #3131

3701 34 ST N, ST. PETERSBURG · Pinellas County

Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Sausage in hot holding unit temped at 125f. Operator voluntarily discarded.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

2820 SCHERER DR STE 250, ST. PETERSBURG · Pinellas County

Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Front counter cooked vegetables with garlic and oil (50F - Cold Holding)
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Chili - in white tub
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On cutting board
Hole in or other damage to wall. Under front hand wash sink pipe
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THE VINOY RESORT AND GOLF CLUB - VINOY CLUB GRILL

600 NE SNELL ISLE BLVD, ST. PETERSBURG · Pinellas County

Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Fish (46F - Cooling) retemped at 47f at 3:15; Fish (41 - Cold Holding); fish (45F - Cooling) Fish (41 - Cold Holding) retemped; tomatoes sliced at 2:00, (50F - Cooling); pineapple salsa 47f temped at 2:00, retemped at 3:15 at 46f, shredded cheese 49f temped at 2:00, retemped at 47f at 3:15. Stop sale issued for sliced tomatoes, fish, pineapple salsa, and shredded cheese.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Fish (46F - Cooling) retemped at 47f at 3:15; Fish (41 - Cold Holding); fish (45F - Cooling) Fish (41 - Cold Holding) retemped; tomatoes sliced at 2:00, (50F - Cooling); pineapple salsa 47f temped at 2:00, retemped at 3:15 at 46f, shredded cheese 49f temped at 2:00, retemped at 47f at 3:15. Stop sale issued for sliced tomatoes, fish, pineapple salsa, and shredded cheese.
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. Grilled onions and butter no time mark. Manager put time marking on both items.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed steam wand encrusted with milk. Operator cleaned and sanitized.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage next to water pitchers at bar on bar mats. Employee lunchbox in servers station reach in cooler. Operator removed. COS. Employee beverages in reach in cooler next to reach in freezer in main kitchen. Operator removed. COS.
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PIEROGI BAR ST PETE

6661 CENTRAL AVE, ST. PETERSBURG · Pinellas County

Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 500ppm) Operator diluted and retested at 200PPM
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -soda gun nozzle behind bar soiled Operator cleaned and sanitized
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. -mixing bowls on dish rack not inverted
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler behind bar.
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THE VINOY RESORT AND GOLF CLUB - SUNSET BALLROOM

600 NE SNELL ISLE BLVD, ST. PETERSBURG · Pinellas County

Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach found in banquet overflow room. Operator eradicated, cleaned and sanitized area.
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach found behind fryer station. Manager cleaned and sanitized area.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in walk in freezer in banquet kitchen.
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface observed on ice machine bin lid in banquet kitchen holding lid onto machine.

CANTEEN AT RAYMOND JAMES TOWER 3

880 CARILLON PKWY, SAINT PETERSBURG · Pinellas County

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. Using dishwasher Wet dishes on rack Chlorine 0 ppm recheck 50 ppm chlorine

929 22 ST S, ST. PETERSBURG · Pinellas County

Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken seen stored over top of raw fish in reach-in coolerA below flat top. Operator was informed and moved chicken to bottom rack below fish.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Manager training for Melissa Gardener currently expired (5/12/26) Operator has scheduled a class for next week to obtain new certification.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unknown liquid (Quaternary Sanitizer) seen in unlabeled bottle on main prep line. Operator was informed and labeled bottle.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Paper towel dispenser not working. Operator removed paper towels from dispenser for manual use.
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FIVE BUCKS DRINKERY

7402 49 ST N, PINELLAS PARK · Pinellas County

Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Stop sale ground beef inside pull out drawers under flat top grill ambient temp 44 degrees. Temperature of ground beef was 50 degrees. Put into draw at 9:00am no temperature log
Live, small flying insects found. 3 live flying insects landing on side of liquors bottom. Educated
In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Spatial for griddle in water 97 degrees. Educated
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pull outdoor underline flat top raw ground beef (49F - Cold Holding) Establishment put into draw this morning 9:00am No temperature log Ambient temperature 44 degrees
No soap provided at handwash sink. Bar
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SAGES WEST BAY BISTRO

883 WEST BAY DR, LARGO · Pinellas County

Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. fresh mozz 46f, moved to metal pans.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked lasagna. Date mark added
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Pizza make reach in cooler.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup no handle used for portioning in Parmesan cheese.

CD ROMA RESTAURANT

1462 66 ST N, ST. PETERSBURG · Pinellas County

Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork over okra in freezer, not all commercially packaged. Operator moved raw pork to bottom shelf
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Soda gun nozzle behind bar soiled. -cutting boards throughout kitchen and prep areas stained Operator cleaned and sanitized soda gun nozzle
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -cutting boards throughout kitchen and prep areas grooved
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates on clean dish rack not inverted Operator inverted
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -Cell phone and earbud case on shelf with clean dishes above prep cooler Operator removed items

THE MOON UNDER WATER

2832 BEACH BLVD S, GULFPORT · Pinellas County

Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/ Unable to issue license during inspection due to lack of an approved plan review. Will issue license upon satisfactory callback inspection with approved plans.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. 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/. License was submitted as change of owner with no plan review, however plans on file for previous ownership are not up to date and call to Plan Review confirmed that submission to plan review is required. Provided operator with guidance for submitting plans.

200 1 AVE S, ST. PETERSBURG · Pinellas County

Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee on cook line took a drink from his cup and was proceeding to head back on cook line. Inspector intervened and instructed employee to remove gloves and wash hands before putting new gloves on.
In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Ice cream scoop stored in water less than 135F by ice cream well on server line. Employee removed ice cream scoop from water and placed in container with no water.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels in mens handicapped stall. Manager had towels replaced.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed clear plastic cups stored with water droplets on front line. Clear plastic containers on rack in dish washing area next to three compartment sink.
Drain cover(s) missing. Drain cover missing on drain outside of back door.
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JUANITO'S GROCERY

1458 GULF TO BAY BLVD, CLEARWATER · Pinellas County

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. Employee cutting onions in the back kitchen with bare hands . Reviewed with person in charge no barehand contact with ready to eat food . Onions were rinsed and employee placed gloves on
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on the glass door cooler gasket in the bar area . Person in charge removed the live roach and cleaned and sanitized area
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. -Cooked rice at 87 F at 10:10 am cooked at 4:35 am -Cooked salsa at 87 F at 10:10 am cooked at 4:35 am -Cooked beans at 91 F at 10:10 am cooked at 4:35 am - cooked pork at 86 F at 10:10 am cooked at 4:35 am . Reviewed with person in charge the cooling procedures and methods . Person in charge discarded food .
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food in reach in coolers . - food stored in nonfood grade containers in reach in cooler
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/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. -Cooked rice at 87 F at 10:10 am cooked at 4:35 am -Cooked salsa at 87 F at 10:10 am cooked at 4:35 am -Cooked beans at 91 F at 10:10 am cooked at 4:35 am -cooked pork at 86 F at 10:10 am cooked at 4:35 am . Person in charge discarded food
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CANTEEN @ RJ TOWER 4

880 CARILLON PKWY TOWER 4, ST. PETERSBURG · Pinellas County

Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation and clean equipment employee cell phone moved

LUCKY CUP COFFEE CO

101 3RD AVE N, ST. PETERSBURG · Pinellas County

Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee washed dishes and did not change gloves and wash hands. Inspector educated employee on proper hand washing practices.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Food stored on floor. Case of vegan marshmallows stored on floor across from upright cooler.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of turbo oven soiled with food debris.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator printed license and displayed license on reach-in-cooler.
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ROMA BELLA NY PIZZA

35977 US HWY 19 N, PALM HARBOR · Pinellas County

Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors in kitchen soiled with debris.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Shelves of reach in coolers soiled
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Grooved cutting board in kitchen.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave soiled

TAVERN IN THE BLUFFS

2890 W BAY DR, BELLEAIR BLUFFS · Pinellas County

Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Raw steak stored with cooked ribs. Raw steak moved.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Middle hand sink used for dump sink-bar.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Next to soda fountain.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Bar hand sinks- service area and end of bar.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Purée bottles and ice scoop in hand sink next to ice.
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NO 1 JIN JIN KITCHEN

1239 ARIANA ST, LAKELAND · Polk County

Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Make table cooks line raw chicken over veggies and fresh garlic and oil . Raw shell eggs over sauces in walk in cooler bean sprouts
Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Under prep tables Side of reach in freezer 2 roach casings under prep table
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. To go bags holding cooked meat
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Make table cooks line : Cold holding cooked pork 45 , raw chicken 46, fresh garlic and oil 49, shrimp 49, cooked chicken 49, pork Wong tons 44, all items from previous day and stayed in reach in cooler over night.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live on wall outside walk in cooler 1 live under three compartment sink 1 live on empty soy sauce bucket 9 live on exterior of oil containers 10 live on prep table 1 live on floor in back storage room 8 live under prep table
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DUNKIN DONUTS/BASKIN ROBBINS

1578 3RD SW STREET, WINTER HAVEN · Polk County

Open dumpster lid.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone store on toppings box in dry storage, operator removed cell phone.

46 MAXCY PLAZA CIR, HAINES CITY · Polk County

Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken and beef stored over ready to eat sauces in walk in cooler. Raw chicken stored over raw shrimp in walk in cooler.
Food stored on floor. Buckets of soy sauce stored on floor.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In storage bins in rear of kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on various coolers soiled with mold like substance.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tile above rear freezers damaged and hanging.
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SALEM'S FRESH EATS

1700 3 ST SW, WINTER HAVEN · Polk County

Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Front counter reach in coolers dressing cup and saucing packets inside soiled container. Operator replaced containers, and washed containers.
Stored food not covered. In reach in cooler,operator covered fish.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice chute at soda dispenser in dining room, operator cleaned and sanitized area.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food warmer on cook line
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In Walk in freezer, operator removed ice from walk in cooler door.

TACO BELL # 157

5090 DAVE ROBBINS WAY, LAKELAND · Polk County

Employee used the bathroom and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands upon returning to employee area. Employee used the bathroom entered the work area put on a pair of gloves and started making customers drink in the drive thru. I informed the manager and she had the employee to remove the gloves and wash his hands.
Ice buildup in the walk-in freezer.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Kitchen area.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.

CARIBBEAN SOUL ISLAND CUISINES, LLC

3400 AVENUE G NW, WINTER HAVEN · Polk County

No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Men and women restroom
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Operator removed standing water, from reach in cooler located at front kitchen entrance
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand washing sink located in the kitchen
Bathroom facility in disrepair. Toilet seat in womens restroom removed , operator has work order in place.
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