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5901 SUN BLVD STE 111, ST PETERSBURG · Pinellas County

Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee working with food, employee then removed gloves and began working with clean dishes in main prep area. Discussed proper handwashing techniques. Employee washed hands thoroughly before beginning to work further.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Buildup of grease on hood over top bread ovens on main line.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Handwashing sink in prep area seen with very slow drain.
Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile missing over top entrance to main counter.
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AC CLEARWATER BEACH

395 CORONADO DR, CLEARWATER BEACH · Pinellas County

Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 4 raw grouper still in cryovac package. Package states to removed frozen fish from cryovac before thawing. Items discarded.
Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Rinse temp at 127f, service called.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled. Bar Cutting board found soiled from yesterday.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup no handle found in sugar containers. Items removed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Item discarded.
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NUEVO VALLARTA PINELLAS PARK

9359 US HWY 19 N, PINELLAS PARK · Pinellas County

Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Household pest spray cans in kitchen
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging under flat top on cook line
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Lean forks and spoons at service window not inverted
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Under cooler on cook line
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EL TORO NEGRO MEXICAN GRILL CANTINA CORP

5780 54 AVE N, KENNETH CITY · Pinellas County

Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In black 2 door reach in cooler near kitchen exit- raw chicken (47F - Cold Holding); raw beef (50F - Cold Holding); salsa (47F - Cold Holding) Items have been in cooler since yesterday and were not temped today. One case of raw chicken was purchased today, operator says it was purchased at 11AM, I took my temps at 4PM. However, receipt with case of chicken is from 8:50 AM. I explained to operator that when Time/Temperature Control for Safety foods temperature elevate above 41F, they have 4 hours to return the foods to 41F. Since the lower estimate of time was up to 5 hours, and the high estimate is 6 hours, I included this case in the Stop Sale. Stop Sale issued due to not being able to determine how long the foods have been out of temperature.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In black 2 door reach in cooler near kitchen exit- raw chicken (47F - Cold Holding); raw beef (50F - Cold Holding); salsa (47F - Cold Holding) Items have been in cooler since yesterday and were not temped today. One case of raw chicken was purchased today, operator says it was purchased at 11AM, I took my temps at 4PM. However, receipt with case of chicken is from 8:50 AM. I explained to operator that when Time/Temperature Control for Safety foods temperature elevate above 41F, they have 4 hours to return the foods to 41F. Since the lower estimate of time was up to 5 hours, and the high estimate is 6 hours, I included this case in the Stop Sale. Stop Sale issued due to not being able to determine how long the foods have been out of temperature.
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 reach in cooler to left of kitchen entrance opened 3 days ago has no date mark. Operator date marked.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Cutting boards stained on reach in cooler behind front counter and on cookline. -Can opener blade soiled Operator cleaned can opener blade.
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/. -Structure in front counter area has been added where drinks and foods are being prepared. No hand wash sink in this area. -A reach in freezer has been added and ice machine moved to storage room behind bar. There is no hand wash sink in this room. Explained plan review requirements with operator and gave him plan review information.
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LOS GUERREROS MEXICAN RESTAURAN

9727 66TH, PINELLAS PARK · Pinellas County

Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Can of WD40 on shelf over prep table where staff observed activity cutting onions, removed
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sanitizer bucket in hand sink at service window due
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 2 unlabeled spray bottles next to dish machine
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
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MYTHOS GREEK BISTRO

2501 CENTRAL AVE, ST. PETERSBURG · Pinellas County

Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water inside reach-in cooler in kitchen, and two reach-in coolers in the front patio bar.
Torn gasket still present at reach in cooler make line across from cook line.

601 CENTRAL AVENUE, ST. PETERSBURG · Pinellas County

Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Can of lubricant stored on rack next to spices. Chef removed can of lubricant.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on front deli cooler by pass thru window soiled with food debris.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored in between deli coolers on cook line across from convection ovens.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. White container store in cane sugar in dry storage area. Chef removed container.
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on front deli cooler by pass thru window are in very poor repair.
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6000 SUN BLVD, ST. PETERSBURG · Pinellas County

Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with unknown liquid (Quaternary Sanitizer) seen hung on dry storage shelf next to three compartment sink.
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 vomit and diarrheal poster to operator.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Build up of green mold like substance on ice chute on outside covered ice machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Buildup of dust seen on ceiling vent over top guest drinks in dry storage area.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
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DADS' KITCHEN & CO.

2105 CENTRAL AVE, ST. PETERSBURG · Pinellas County

No written procedures. Provided Time as Public Health Control handout.
Test kits provided to employees are QAC test strips. Educated employee on test strips and requirements.

CHINA BOI HIBACHI

401 49 ST S, ST PETERSBURG · Pinellas County

Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. -hose bib in warewash area has no backflow preventer
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 500ppm) Operator diluted and retested at 200PPM
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw beef over cans of cooked crab claw in walk in cooler Operator moved raw beef to store below crab
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. - No paper towels at hand wash sink in kitchen or hand wash sink in warewash area Operator put out paper towels
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator does not have chemical test kit for quaternary sanitizer being used in 3 compartment sink and sanitize buckets
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MARYLAND FRIED CHICKEN/RICE BOWL

904 E HINSON AVE, HAINES CITY · Polk County

Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Can of bamboo shoots with 2 big dents.
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on wok station make table torn.

EAGLE LAKE FAMILY DINER

185 S US HIGHWAY 17, EAGLE LAKE · Polk County

Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork chops over milk in reach in cooler cook line next to the warmer, operator removed raw pork chops.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Employee cleaned and sanitized
Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Operator removed ice bucket from the floor.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. By the entrance door next to the reach in freezer
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Wallet in Buffett line touching plate, employee removed wallet. Hand bang on top of the white refrigerator cook line next to the cornbread, employee removed handbag.

APPLEBEE'S NEIGHBORHOOD GRILL & BAR

4835 FLORIDA AVE S, LAKELAND · Polk County

Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cook-line, operator removed bowl
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer at the bar
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. At bar in the reach in cooler employee removed water and sanitized area
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout the kitchen, operator began cleaning the floor

HAVANA CAFE DELIGHTS INC

155 E MAIN ST, BARTOW · Polk 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 chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Kitchen
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator cleaned and sanitized area.

6785 US 98 N, LAKELAND · Polk County

Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Observed on floor and around door.

4705 US HWY 98 N, LAKELAND · Polk County

Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on green and yellow boards on clean dish storage shelves.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed in center food preparation area near pizza oven. Manager removed towel.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed on top area of unit.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed on containers one clean dish storage shelf.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed on kitchen equipment.

ZARZA RESTAURANT LATIN FOOD & GRILL

4848 CLEVELAND HEIGHTS BLVD, LAKELAND · Polk County

Operator will send in November when complete.

LITTLE CAESARS #667

1262 N BROADWAY AVE, BARTOW · Polk County

No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By front counter, operator replaced paper towels
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Keimaurey Medaries manager on duty
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.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of napkins on the floor, operator removed from the floor.

ISLAND DELIGHT CUISINE

31 N 6 ST, HAINES CITY · Polk County

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. All employees training expired 7/14/2026.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Next to triple sink.
Food stored on floor. Fryer oil stored on floor. Operator removed.

1140 CHAMPIONS DR, DAVENPORT · Polk County

Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over ready to eat sauces in walk in cooler.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. On cooks line
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Used for rice.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On cutting board of make table.
Food stored on floor. Soy sauce stored on floor on cook line. Fryer oil stored on floor on cook line.

COLD STONE CREAMERY

2027 AEGEAN WAY, DAVENPORT · Polk County

Hose attached to dipperwell faucet eliminating required air gap. On front dipper well.
Ice buildup in or walk-in freezer.
Food stored on floor. On top whipped cream stored on floor in walk in cooler. Boxes of whipped icing stored on floor in walk in freezer.

1729 N WICKHAM RD, MELBOURNE · Brevard 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. 0ppm

SQUID LIPS WATERFRONT

1477 PINEAPPLE AVE, MELBOURNE · Brevard County

Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In batter station reach-in cooler raw cobia (51F - Cold Holding); raw mahi (48F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (49F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (49F - Cold Holding); raw liver (49F - Cold Holding). In flip top of reach-in cooler on cook line sliced cheese (53F - Cold Holding) In glass door reach-in cooler butter packets (47F - Cold Holding). SEE STOP SALE
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 500+ppm. Manager diluted to 200ppm
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk-in cooler raw tuna over cooked chicken and tortillas. In reach-in cooler raw fish over blue cheese. Manager moved
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical sternos on shelf over single service cups at service station by kitchen. Sanitizer bucket stored on ledge over ice machine. Manager moved
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In batter station reach-in cooler raw cobia (51F - Cold Holding); raw mahi (48F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (49F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (49F - Cold Holding); raw liver (49F - Cold Holding). In flip top of reach-in cooler on cook line sliced cheese (53F - Cold Holding) In glass door reach-in cooler butter packets (47F - Cold Holding).
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