Latest Violations
Florida restaurant inspection violations, sorted by most recent. Grouped by restaurant.
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13537 STATE ROAD 54, ODESSA · Pasco County
- Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 4 live roaches in the roach trap on counter next to hand sink in the sushi bar. Operator cleaned and sanitized the area
- Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell egg above sauce in walk in cooler. Operator moved the egg to bottom shelf
- No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand sink by triple sink. Operator refilled it
- Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Soap bucket blocked hand wash sink by triple sink. Operator removed the soap bucket blocked hand
- Dead roaches on premises. Observed : 4 Dead roach in the roach trap on counter next to hand sink in the sushi bar; 1 dead roach on floor in dining room in the front of the sushi bar; and 2 dead roaches on floor by the wall in the sushi bar. Operator cleaned and sanitized the areas
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27835 WESLEY CHAPEL BOULEVARD, WESLEY CHAPEL · Pasco County
- Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed two male employees with no hair restraints engaging in food preparation. Both employee put on hats.
- Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed phone on prep table across from pull top reach in cooler. Employee moved.
13430 PINE GAP SPUR, ODESSA · Pasco County
- No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. No inverted thermometer for high temperature dish machine
6130 MASSACHUSETTS AVE, NEW PORT RICHEY · Pasco County
- In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Spoons in standing water at front counter. Operator removed to be washed.
7201 66TH ST N, PINELLAS PARK · Pinellas County
- Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
- Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Walk in cooler A. mushroom soup b. White sauce no date
- Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall left side of salad deli cooler
- Dead roaches on premises. 3 dead roaches inside wine box area. 1 dead roach under salad deli cooler
- Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
509 ALTERNATE 19, PALM HARBOR · Pinellas County
- Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Milk opened Monday not date marked
- No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand sink near reach in freezer
- 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.
30503 US HWY 19 N, PALM HARBOR · Pinellas County
- Equipment in poor repair. Gasket hanging from door of hot holding unit in kitchen.
- Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelves of reach in cooler rusted,
- Open dumpster lid. Open dumpster lids in garbage area.
- Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water of floor around kitchen.
- Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in walk in freezer
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8770 ULMERTON RD, LARGO · Pinellas County
- Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - soiled ice chutes at the self service beverage station . Employees cleaned ice chute
- In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Manager relocated tongs
- Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris along wall in drive thru area
5211 PARK ST, ST PETERSBURG · Pinellas County
- Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -cutting board on prep cooler stained -can opener blade soiled
- Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
- Walking or driving surfaces not maintained. -outside area near walk in cooler has standing water causing accumulation of flies
- Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -in walk in cooler
- Food stored on floor. -containers of food and bags of onions stored on walk in cooler floor.
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6640 ULMERTON RD, LARGO · Pinellas County
- Raw animal food ( raw chicken) stored over or with ready-to-eat food ( fries) in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Manager rearranged food
- Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Kristina, Dane and Victor
- Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair in the front counter area . Manager in the process of replacing ceiling tiles
1160 N 94 AVE, ST PETERSBURG · Pinellas County
- Food stored in ice used for drinks. Employee removed
- Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 3 certification of managers expired Aug 2025
- Food stored on floor. Box of lemon on floor near back storage
11775 SEMINOLE BLVD, LARGO · Pinellas County
- Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line - grilled chicken (128F - Hot Holding), staff placed on flat top to reheat, retemp 169F
- Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled, removed for cleaning
- Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on prep table next to steam table, removed
- Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Rear kitchen door
- Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket on cook line - 200ppm, staff diluted 100ppm
2543 COUNTRYSIDE BLVD STE 1, CLEARWATER · Pinellas County
- Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Knife washed in hand wash sink.
- Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cut tomato (60F - held on counter)less than 4 hours, placed in cooler Chicken feet 50F cold hold ice used to keep chicken feet cold was not packed high enough to maintain the chicken feet in salad bar. Chicken feet were in bar less than 4 hours. Operator added more ice under chicken feet to come up to the sides of pan.
- Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Operator obtained proof of parasite destruction during inspection
- Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Motor oil and WD40 on prep table. Operator moved chemicals during inspection.
- No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips available at time of inspection.
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1422 PINEHURST RD STE B, DUNEDIN · Pinellas County
- Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Dead moths on counter in back end of restaurant near arcade machines.
- Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Unwashed limes stored touching packages of raw beef in cooler in back of restaurant.
- Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 7 rodent droppings in and around pushcarts near rear exit. 6 rodent droppings in cabinet near dry storage closet in lobby. Operator began cleaning droppings.
- 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. Emailed operator form HR 5030-104
- Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink in bar used to store sanitizer tablets and mats.
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1026 NEBRASKA AVE, PALM HARBOR · Pinellas County
- Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Mahi salad held overnight at 54F .25oz no prior temperature monitoring documented.
- Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Employee washed hands for 5 seconds.
- Live, small flying insects found 2 live flies in kitchen.
- Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Mahi salad held overnight at 54F .25oz no prior temperature monitoring documented.
- Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 56oz of mahi thawed in packaging. Packing stated to remove product before thawing.
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190 N 37 AVE, ST. PETERSBURG · Pinellas County
- Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Located on shelves above the cookline: yellow rice (110F - Hot Holding) cooked black beans (126F - Hot Holding) Chef discarded the yellow rice, however placed the chicken back on the flat top and reheated to 165F.
- Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle of bleach and water mixture stored in a spray bottle at the dish pit unlabeled. Chef placed a label on the item.
5980 66 ST NORTH STE A, ST. PETERSBURG · Pinellas County
- Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. -paper towels used in contact with cut cucumbers Operator removed paper towels from container
- Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -piping bag stored on hand wash sink next to 3 compartment sink Operator removed
- Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -cutting board on prep cooler stained
- Ice buildup in reach-in freezers.
- Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. -reach in freezers on cookline have debris buildup on the handles
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11180 66TH ST, LARGO · 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/
- 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/. Establishment is a change of ownership without plan review. There are no previous plans on file from the previous businesses. Owner was advised and provided with instructions to submit remodel plans.
3153 4 ST N, ST. PETERSBURG · Pinellas County
- Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish stored in fron reach-in cooler above dressings. Operator relocated sauces for safe storage. Raw chicken stored above cooked potatos and cooked corn in walk-in cooler. Operator relocated chicken to a lower shelf also holding chicken.
- No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink next to standing reach-in freezers at cookline. Operator replaced.
- Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Inspector discussed documentation requirements for oyster tags and provided form DBPR HR 5022-106
- Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of reach-in cooler across from cook-line soiled.
- Label for original container of raw shucked clams/mussels/oysters not maintained on premises until last of product served. Oysters shucked on site inside walk-in cooler with tag already removed for storage. Operator identified current tag and returned to unit.
1461 MAIN ST, DUNEDIN · Pinellas County
- Vacuum breaker missing sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to sink faucet. Sink near ice cream coolers has a splitter with no vacuum breaker
- Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Accumulation of debris n bagel cutter.
- Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwash sink used to store spray bottle of chemicals. Operator moved bottle.
- Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage stored over food for customers in back prep area. Operator moved food items to different location.
- Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee not wearing beard guard. Operator had employee place on beard guard
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2510 22 AVE N, ST. 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. Dish machine testing at 0 ppm.
- Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Indicated by the dish machine at 0 ppm. Not used to check sanitizer
4195 54 AVE N UNIT E, ST. PETERSBURG · Pinellas County
- Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowls used as scoop inside cooked rice in reach-in cooler
- Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
- Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Located on cutting boards across from sushi counter
2813 BEACH BLVD, GULF PORT · Pinellas County
- Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 live roaches in dining room near back door 7 live roaches on wall in kitchen between prep cooler and steam table 1 live roach in 3 compartment sink 1 live roach on floor on kitchen floor
- 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.
- Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -cutting board on prep cooler grooved
- Dead roaches on premises. 3 dead roaches on dining room floor 3 dead roaches behind dining booths 1 dead roach on kitchen floor 6 dead roaches on floor next to cooler at kitchen entrance 1 dead roach in dry storage room
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5701 SHORE BLVD S, GULFPORT · Pinellas County
- Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. -raw chicken stored on top of raw chorizo in reach in cooler in laundry room Operator moved chicken to store below chorizo
- Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Shakshuka (75F - Reheating) Operator put shakshuka in steam table around 8AM and when I temped it at 9:48AM it was 75F. Operator moved to flattop to reheat to 165F within next 12 minutes. Retemped at 182F.
- Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk in wait station opened Sunday bearing no date marked after opening. Operator date marked.
- Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -cutting board on prep cooler stained
- Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Displayed license expired 2/1/26
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1136 94 AVE N, ST. PETERSBURG · Pinellas County
- In-use utensil stored in water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoop in water temp 85 degrees. Employee removed water
- Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs and container over raw chicken over top of ready to eat cooked broccoli and carrots inside glass door cooler.
- Equipment in poor repair. Glass reach in cooler door broken.
- Single-service articles improperly stored. Hinge lid trays on floor.
- Cardboard box used as garbage container. Establishment using old boxes throughout establishment to put old trash in. Had establishment take trash out during inspection.
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6549 54 AVE N, ST.PETERSBURG · Pinellas County
- Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. -raw ground beef stored above unwashed peppers and onions in reach in cooler Operator moved ground beef to store below vegetables
- No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in restroom. Operator put out paper towels
- Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -cutting boards stained
- In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. -tongs on oven door handle Operator moved tongs
- Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
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9610 GULF BLVD, TREASURE ISLAND · Pinellas County
- Chlorine sanitizer strips have been ordered, per chef in duty.
- Measuring device for high temp dish machine in the kitchen has been ordered, per general manager.
- Per manager on duty, training is being planned for this upcoming month. Discussed conducting training as soon as possible.
- Cleaning of storage racks inside both walk in coolers have been initiated. Observed a few racks soiled with white substance and the chef on duty instructed employees to continue finishing the rest of the racks remaining.
- Vents throughout the kitchen were cleaned. Observed vents stained and with rust build up. Per manager on duty, plans have been made to be painted.
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6129 PARK BLVD, PINELLAS PARK · Pinellas County
- Plans observed and submitted sent to plan review
- Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on cutting board