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THE LIVING ROOM AT WIREGRASS

2001 PIAZZA AVE STE 100, WESLEY CHAPEL · Pasco County

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

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.

32530 US HWY 19 N, PALM HARBOR · Pinellas County

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
Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Employee washed hands for 5 seconds
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
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
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,
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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
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit at the sushi bar
Stored food not covered in dry storage in the back kitchen near walk in cooler . Manager closed bags of food .
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 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.
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.
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.
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface observed on ice machine bin lid in banquet kitchen holding lid onto machine.
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.

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.
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.
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.
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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
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
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.

200 1 AVE S, ST. PETERSBURG · Pinellas County

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.
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.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels in mens handicapped stall. Manager had towels replaced.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored on top of ice machine. Employee placed scoop in pan and place back on top of ice machine.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grates of gas store on cook line soiled with food debris.
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STONEGATE GOLF CLUB - THE GRILL @ STONEGATE

404 VILLAGE DR, POINCIANA · Polk County

Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. On left side of kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on various coolers soiled with old food debris.

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
Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. House hold bleach present in sanitizer bucket. Operator purchased approved chlorine sanitizer during inspection.
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.
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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.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In storage bins in rear of kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Buckets of soy sauce stored on floor.
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.
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.
Stored food not covered. In reach in cooler,operator covered fish.

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.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. The whole fork inside of coleslaw, operator removed with gloves.
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
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COOKIE JAR BAKESHOP AND EATERY

305 E MAIN ST, BARTOW · Polk County

Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Cookies on the front counter not protected. The operator covered the product.

8270 CHAMPIONS GATE BLVD, DAVENPORT · Polk County

Container of medicine improperly stored. -pain killers stored with food items
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. -employee restroom
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. -employee restroom
Single-service articles improperly stored. -boxes of single service items stored on floor by office desk
No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. -hand wash sink at front counter
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90 MAXCY PLAZA CIR, HAINES CITY · Polk County

Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw lobster stored over ready to eat lobster in reach in freezer. Coached manager on how to properly store food.
Food stored on floor. Soda cans stored on floor. Employee moved off floor.

CHAIN OF LAKES PARK CONCESSION

210 CYPRESS GARDENS BLVD SW, WINTER HAVEN · Polk County

Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of cups on the floor, operator removed from the floor.
Stored food not covered. Pickles and peppers, the operator coved items.

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