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TAQUERIA DEL JEFE LLC

6101 SYMMES RD, GIBSONTON · Hillsborough County

No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

APPLEBEE'S NEIGHBORHOOD GRILL & BAR

28422 SR 54, WESLEY CHAPEL · Pasco County

Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. diced tomatoes (56F - Cold Holding at 2:20, placed in cooler at 12:00, retemp 48F at 3:05); lettuce (54F - Cold Holding at 2:20, placed in cooler at 12:00, retemp 48F at 3:05 ); black bean corn mixture (54F - Cold Holding at 2:20, placed in cooler at 12:00, retemp 47F at 3:05) Cooler was not holding temp. Manager placed items in freezer to help bring temperature down quickly.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Cooler near fryer station was not keeping food in temp. Manager called repair person to come look at it.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed forks stored in server alley with food contact surface side up. Employee inverted.
Ceiling tile missing in front of bar counter and behind bar counter. Spoke with operator; they are missing due to a roof leak that happens when it rains. Operator stated they are in contact with a company to come fix the roof but that they havent received a date or time theyd be coming out. Operator closes those areas off when leaking does occur and doesnt keep and food or food contact items in those areas for the time being.

PAPA JOHNS PIZZA #3193

5434 CR 581, WESLEY CHAPEL · Pasco County

In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle of scoop touching in sausage, bacon, and cheese container on pizza make line. Employee rotated so handles are above food.

COTEE RIVER CREAMERY

6345 GRAND BLVD, NEW PORT RICHEY · Pasco County

No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Carrie, employed since January 2026.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm at front counter, corrected to 200 ppm
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. 1 bucket on reach in cooler in front prep area, operator moved to designated hook 1 on prep table above dessert mix, operator moved to sink to refill
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed expired 2/1/2025.

LITTLE CAESARS PIZZA

5482 POST OAK WESLEY CHAPEL, WESLEY CHAPEL · Pasco County

Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed pan and dishes sitting on top of sink. Employee moved items.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food debris in clear plastic food containers in clean dish storage area to the right of back door. Discussed making sure dishes are fully clean before putting them in the clean dish storage area. Employee removed dish and placed them in dish washer area to be cleaned.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting in large clear pans on a storage rack to the right of the back door

2950 49 ST N, ST. PETERSBURG · Pinellas County

Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. French toast mix with raw eggs stored over bread in reach in cooler on cookline Operator moved mix to store below bread
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Operator used hand wash sink on makeline to dump melted ice from prep cooler
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Interior of ovens and microwave have accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. -mens restroom door not self closing
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CITY OF TARPON SPGS GOLF CRSE

1310 S PINELLAS AVE, TARPON SPGS · Pinellas County

Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Open and operating, serving customers, license expired 2/1/26
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. In kitchen, under ice bin, behind reach in cooler
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed onions on top of sliced deli turkey, moved to pan with other produce
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Styrofoam cup above creamers, operator moved to other shelf.

DIMITRI'S ON THE WATER

690 DODECANESE BLVD, TARPON SPRINGS · Pinellas County

Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Under shelves above 3 compartment sink, under pass through shelf in kitchen.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Case of butter pads in reach in cooler at expo -butter pads (46F - Cold Holding), butter blend (46F - Cold Holding) moved to vertical freezer in storage room operator states that temperatures taken at 10:30 this morning were 41F or below, lots of food items were prepped this morning.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on top hinge of 2 door reach in cooler across from oven 1 live roach on floor at far end of cook line between wall and reach in cooler 1 live roach under shelf above 3 compartment sink 3 live roaches under pass through shelf on server side.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On oven door handle, moved to rack
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag on top of dishes in prep area, operator moved to designated employee area
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SCHOONERS WEST BAY

2441 W BAY DR, LARGO · Pinellas County

Corned beef, turkey, soup.
Ed Lawrence no certificate.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Stored food not covered. Craft ice not covered in front bar chiller.
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on stand up cooler on cooks line.
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2046 GULF TO BAY BLVD, CLEARWATER · Pinellas County

Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable- interior door of freezer opposite triple sink .
Hole in or other damage to wall opposite office .
Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public in walk in cooler . Manager relocated for to designated employee food box.

CHUCK E CHEESE 436

25921 US HWY 19, CLEARWATER · 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. Hose was not fully submerged in sanitizer. Operator found the problem and corrected it during the inspection.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Shaker not labeled.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Brown cutting board.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Refrigerator near entrance and refrigerator with pizza shelves interior soiled.

WENDY'S PROPERTIES LLC

750 E LAKE RD S, PALM HARBOR · Pinellas County

Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Faucet on hand wash sink next to dish machine leaking.

MAGGIE MAE'S SUNRISE CAFE

1261 GULF BLVD STE 104, CLEARWATER BEACH · Pinellas County

Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw chicken stored over unwashed fruits in two door cooler.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored above potatoes and cooked corned beef in stand up cooler.
Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands.
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. 0 ppm.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. grits 131f, .
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NORTON'S SOUTHSIDE SPORTS BAR

115 N STARCREST DR, CLEARWATER · Pinellas County

Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -Cooked pork 49:F at 1:40 pm placed in cooler at midnight from steam table in deep covered pan in reach in cooler opposite triple sink in kitchen No temperatures taken today. Employee discarded food
Raw animal food ( raw shell eggs) stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food ( container of cheese) in all single reach in cooler . Employee rearranged food
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. -Cooked pork 49:F at 1:40 pm placed in cooler midnight from steam table in deep, covered plastic pan in reach in cooler opposite triple sink in kitchen No temperatures taken today. Employee discarded food. Discussed with the cook cooling procedures and methods
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - soiled soda nozzle at the bar .
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Employee changed batteries . Dispenser now working
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HUARACHE AZTECA

2020 BAYSHORE BLVD, DUNEDIN · Pinellas County

Ambient thermometer inside walk in cooler, ambient on outside not working.
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/ Veronica Guevara 7/1/26
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelves of walk in cooler rusted.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Cracked tiles in kitchen and lobby.

HAWKERS ASIAN STREET FARE

1235 CENTRAL AVE, ST. PETERSBURG · Pinellas County

Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Operator was made aware of high temperatures. Employees put large bags of ice in reach-in cooler in order to bring down temperatures of cooked shrimp and kimchi. cooked shrimp (50F - Cold Holding)Re-temped at 46F ; kimchi (51F - Cold Holding) Re-temped at 45F
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink near dish pit found with empty food containers being held in sink. Items removed from handwashing sink by employee.
Required employee training provided by an unapproved provider. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
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.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Items stored near dish machine not properly dried after going through the ware washing process.
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MAGGIE'S CAFE AND SMOOTHIES

500 MAIN ST STE C, SAFETY HARBOR · Pinellas County

Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw bacon stored over ready to eat foods. Operator rearranged the refrigerator to gain compliance.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Pans in hand wash sink.
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. Taurus Beal expired 12-16-24
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Deli meat not dated. Operator was able to determine the opening dates and dated accordingly.
Food stored on floor. W Bottled water, oil. Operator moved food items off the floor a minimum of 6"

TACO MIENDO ST PETE

4747 66 ST N, ST PETERSBURG · Pinellas County

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. Food prep employee hired two years ago training expired 10/10/25.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -cutting boards on cook line stained -soda nozzles soiled
Stored food not covered. -foods in hot holding unit not covered
Equipment in poor repair. -walk in cooler out of order, not in use
Fifty (50) foot-candles of light not provided at a food working surface or where safety is a factor. Kitchen is very dimly lit
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JEROME'S CAFE & BAKERY

2475 N MCMULLEN BOOTH RD STE D, CLEARWATER · Pinellas County

No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control ( Croissants) to hold time/temperature control for safety food at the front counter area
Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Glass door reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit at 82 F on cook line prep table

2520 S WASHINGTON AVE UNIT 100, TITUSVILLE · Brevard County

Live, small flying insects found. 1 small flying insect observed in triple sink area
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken and raw steak stored over ready to eat sliced ham and raw bacon in cooler drawer on cook line. Operator removed
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Cracked Mortar pestle stored by triple sink area

CAFFEINATED BAKERY

55 BAYMONT ST, CLEARWATER · Pinellas County

Container of medicine improperly stored above bakery items. Items moved.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Paper towels and ziplock backs.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink.

BRIGHT ICE PARK BLVD

5591 PARK BLVD, PINELLAS PARK · Pinellas County

Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Rack and mop
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease microwave handles
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Near walk in cooler

STRACHAN'S ICE CREAM AND DESSERTS

323 MAIN ST, SAFETY HARBOR · Pinellas County

Food stored on floor. Bottled water stored on floor. Operator moved water to a minimum of 6" off the floor during inspection.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in womens bathroom.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food not separated from milk and butter used for the restaurant. Operator separated foods during inspection.

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