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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.
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach between wall and reach in cooler on end of cook line 1 dead roach on floor by door to dining room
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.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Cooks line.
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on stand up cooler on cooks line.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen.
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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.
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.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Shaker not labeled.

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

Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw chicken 57f, sliced ham 56f, feta 58f, items have being added to them, repair scheduled for today.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. grits 131f, .
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.
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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
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
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
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 proof of training for Kate hired over 60 days
Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.
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HUARACHE AZTECA

2020 BAYSHORE BLVD, DUNEDIN · Pinellas County

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
Ambient thermometer inside walk in cooler, ambient on outside not working.
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.
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.
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.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Tanks near back door lacked any form of security to surrounding wall area.
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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.
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.
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
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
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. -microwave door handles on cookline soiled
Stored food not covered. -foods in hot holding unit not covered
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
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit at 82 F on cook line prep table
Glass door reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface
Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

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

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.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in womens bathroom.
Food stored on floor. Bottled water stored on floor. Operator moved water to a minimum of 6" off the floor during inspection.

MANHATTAN PIZZA

5677 PARK ST N, SAINT PETERSBURG · Pinellas County

Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked sausage (45F - Cold Holding, operator prepped them so they retemped at 60F, moved to freezer); cooked wings (45F - Cold Holding, retemped at 42F); cooked noodles (45F - Cold Holding, retemped at 45F, uncovered for faster cooling) All foods in walk in cooler temping 45F. Operator says the checked temperatures this morning and it was at 35F, but he noticed the cooler was freezer over and called for repairs. Ambient temperature of cooler 43F at time of inspection. Operator moved all temperature controlled foods he could fit to other units until walk in is serviced and can maintain foods at 41F or below. He did not have room for the desserts, cannolis and tiramisu, and said he would voluntarily discard these items.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food -raw shell eggs stored above cooked wings in walk in cooler Emailed operator safe cooler storage handout
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200ppm) Operator diluted and retested at 100PPM.
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. Sole food handler employee, Reyna Rexha, does not have food handler training.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
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LOS HOMIES TAQUIERIA

7625 49 ST N, , PINELLAS PARK FL PIN, PINELLAS PARK · Pinellas County

Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cut leafy greens (50F - Cold Holding); cubed tomatoes (49F - Cold Holding); fresco cheese (49F - Cold Holding); salsa (48F - Cold Holding); squeeze bottle sour cream (71F - Cold Holding)
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef and chicken inside two door reach in cooler top shelf overtop ready to eat red sauce underneath. Employee moved
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed chef /prep touch tacos then changed gloves no hand wash. Educated.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Red chili sauce made 16th no date. Employee dated all items inside reach in cooler red and green sauce from glass reach in cooler batch dates. Educated
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
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POTBELLY SANDWICH SHOP

5004 4 ST N, ST. PETERSBURG · Pinellas County

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.
Food stored on floor. Buckets of pickles stored on floor in walk-in cooler. Employee moved pickle buckets to proper area in walk-in cooler.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in womens bathroom.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. Insufficient velocity of dipper well in order to maintain proper storage of ice cream scoops.
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CORNE'S GRILL & SUBS

1600 MISSOURI AVE N STE 200, LARGO · Pinellas County

Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Gyro 98f, on spindle. Operator turned on flame to reheat to 165f,
Food stored on floor. Plastic drink bottles stored on floor.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Personal food stored with customer food in stand up cooler. Items moved to bottom in pan with label.

JIMMY'S ISLAND GRILL

40 DEVON DR, CLEARWATER BEACH · Pinellas County

Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Kelly Lux General Manager
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Kelly Lux. General Manager

WRIGHTS CONCESSIONS LLC

1060 GULF BLVD, CLEARWATER · Pinellas County

Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw frozen burgers stored over frozen french fries in stand up freezer.
Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. 57f, versus inspector thermometer at 32f, in ice water. Could not calibrate operator thermometer due to no tools available.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Taco beef, pulled pork.

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