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27427 WESLEY CHAPEL BLVD, WESLEY CHAPEL · Pasco County

Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Togo containers on top of pull top reach in cooler not inverted. Employee inverted

27405 WESLEY CHAPEL BLVD, WESLEY CHAPEL · Pasco County

Clean knives stored between equipment on cook line. Employee removed and brought knives to dish area to be re-cleaned.
Stored food not covered. Container of powdered sugar stored on prep table next to flan cooler without lid. Employee placed lid on container.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of powdered sugar on prep table next flan cooler not labeled.employee labeled.

THE LIVING ROOM AT WIREGRASS

2001 PIAZZA AVE STE 100, WESLEY CHAPEL · Pasco County

Ceiling vents in dining room and behind bar area soiled with accumulated dust and mold-like substance. Discussed cleaning with manager.
Colorful cutting boards stored under prep table in back prep area have cut marks and are no longer cleanable.

BROWN'S BBQ PIT

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

Long white cutting board on hot holding unit has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
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.

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)
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Large reach in freezer
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On cutting board
ceiling tiles ith accumulated dust
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32530 US HWY 19 N, PALM HARBOR · Pinellas County

Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Employee washed hands for 5 seconds
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched phone did not wash hands before continuing to work
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. When asked manager on site had no knowledge of big six foodborne illnesses. Provided operator with copy of education packet,
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. Brian Dang expired 10/13/25 Douglas Larsen 10/13/25 Austin Mccreary 3/8/26 Jacob Merkley 3/8/26 Iulia scott 3/8/26 Rice Walton 3/8/26
Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Michael Mehdi
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CHARLIE'S SUSHI JAPANESE RESTAURANT

1200 CLEVELAND ST, CLEARWATER · Pinellas County

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. No training for Alan Lam hired over 60 days
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice at the bar .Manager relocated ice scoop
Stored food not covered in dry storage in the back kitchen near walk in cooler . Manager closed bags of food .
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit at the sushi bar
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Heavily soiled high chairs in dining storage area. Manager cleaning high chairs at end of inspection

STONE SOUP CAFE & PUB

4122 16 ST N, ST. PETERSBURG · Pinellas County

Grease trap still remains on absorbent surface.
Drain plug still has not been replaced.
Floor of walk-in coolerA remains soiled.

THE VINOY RESORT AND GOLF CLUB - VINOY CLUB GRILL

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

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.
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.
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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed steam wand encrusted with milk. Operator cleaned and sanitized.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Operator broke ice.
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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
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler behind bar.
Interior of oven across from dish machine has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. -mixing bowls on dish rack not inverted
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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.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in walk in freezer in banquet kitchen.
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach found behind fryer station. Manager cleaned and sanitized area.
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.
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.
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Hand soap dispenser not working. Operator moved working hand soap dispenser to handwashing area.
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.
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FIVE BUCKS DRINKERY

7402 49 ST N, PINELLAS PARK · Pinellas County

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
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
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
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device 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
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup no handle used for portioning in Parmesan cheese.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Pizza make reach in cooler.

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

35903 US HWY 19 N, PALM HARBOR · Pinellas County

Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Grooved cutting boards in kitchen.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets not inverted operator inverted buckets
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on containers in kitchen
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nest in containers in ware washing area.

LOCAL BREWING COMPANY

35631 US HWY 19 N, PALM HARBOR · Pinellas County

Raw chicken held at 48F in reach in cooler on cook line.
1 Raw chicken breast held at 48F in reach in cooler on cook line. Overnight no prior temperature monitoring done.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 7lbs of salmon defrosted in packaging
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand sink on cookline inoperable. Hand sink in ware washing area clogged and unable to be used,
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting board Interior of soda nozzle in bar and soda nozzle in waitstation soiled with debris.
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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.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grates of gas store on cook line soiled with food debris.
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
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
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle stored next to food on cart at the cook line . Person in charge relocated spray bottle
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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

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