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7220 CENTRAL AVE, ST. PETERSBURG · Pinellas County

Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler on left side on makeline tuna salad (48F - Cold Holding, retemped at 46F); raw beef (49F - Cold Holding, retemped at 46F) Operator says cooler was temping at 38F when he arrived at 11AM. Ambient temperature was 50F, Operator closed cooler and ambient temperature only dropped to 45F during my inspection. Operator moved items to different unit to cool. Operator will discontinue use of this cooler until it is serviced and can hold foods at 41F and below
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Soda gun behind bar nozzle soiled -cutting boards on cookline stained
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -sole hand wash sink in kitchen blocked by dish rack Operator moved dish rack to unblock sink
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. Bartender Carissa does not have proof of food handler training. Discussed training requirements with operator.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. -oven door handle
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GUPPY'S ON THE BEACH

1701 GULF BLVD, INDIAN ROCKS BEACH · Pinellas County

Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Cooked rice 46f, made on 8/11/26, missed cooling window, item discarded.
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Fire roasted peppers dented on seam, 28oz.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked rice 46f, made on 8/11/26, missed cooling window, item discarded.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Oven door. Items moved.
Stored food not covered. Ice cubes for drinks not covered in bar chiller. Staff covered ice.
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PALM COURT ITALIAN GRILL

5500 GULF BLVD, ST.PETE BEACH · Pinellas County

No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary or Chlorine test strips observed.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. No dates observed on tags clams.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Tags for clams not in chronological order.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Reach in deli cooler cutting boards.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing at hand sink nearest to dish machine.
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10650 GULF BLVD, TREASURE ISLAND · Pinellas County

2 live flies observed near wire racks. Fan was brought down and flies were removed.
Ecolab is scheduled to come out and service the chemical dispenser at the three compartment sink. No quaternary sanitizer buckets set up during the call back inspection. Discussed diluting chemical with water and testing it with their quaternary test strips to ensure it is at the proper strength as they wait for the dispenser to be serviced.
Food items stored inside reach in cooler deli cooler across the walk in cooler: Cooler was unplugged during deep cleaning. Cooler was observed not turned on and all TCS food items were voluntarily discarded. Food items were stored in the cooler over night. Food items stored in pull out cold holding drawers during callback: raw chicken dated (43 F - Cold Holding) Discussed monitoring all cold holding units to ensure temps are being maintain at 41 degrees or below.
Discussed with management. Violation will be time extended 60 days from initial inspection.
Emailed manager Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (DBPR HR 5030-104) form during callback inspection. Establishment carries chemical (Chlorine) associated with the written procedures.
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THE BIG CATCH AT SALT CREEK

1500 2 ST S, ST. PETERSBURG · Pinellas County

Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Slaw temped at 55 (Stop Sale) Voluntarily discarded.
(9) Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. (6) rodent droppings on top of dish machine (2) droppings in dry storage (1) dropping at server pass in kitchen
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. (1) Roach casing in food preparation and storage area (1) Roach casing in outside bar .
Stop Sale issued. Fish reduced oxygen packaged on premises, or commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish labeled with instructions to remain frozen until time of use, not held frozen. Stop sale 3 tuna ROP packaged (Stop Sale) Stop sale 4 salmon ROP packaged (Stop Sale)
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.
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31876 N. US . HWY 19, PALM HARBOR · Pinellas County

Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink in bar used for storage of drip trays. Operator moved items from sink.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Grooved cutting board in kitchen
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine has accumulation of mold like substance.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Each in cooler by salad station has rust pitting to surface of shelves.

GOLDEN KRUST CARIBBEAN BAKERY & GRILL

3010 54TH AVENUE S, ST. PETERSBURG · Pinellas County

Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Fried chicken located in front counter steam well (120F - Hot Holding) Chicken was refried and Retemped at 165F Curry Chicken held in oven in kitchen that was not currently turned on (115F - Hot Holding) Curry was moved to working oven and Retemped at 165F Oxtail curry held in oven in kitchen that was not currently turned on (119F - Hot Holding) Curry was moved to working oven and Retemped at 166F
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Cardboard used to line shelf under preps table closest to the hand wash sink.
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Tin Foil used to line bottom shelf of prep table nearest to the entrance of the kitchen.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in womens bathroom.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwashing sign in customer bathroom.
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BUONA RISTORANTE

4705 GULF BLVD, ST.PETE BEACH · Pinellas County

Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Container stored on stove burners: chicken broth (113F - Hot Holding) Kitchen manager reheated chicken broth in a pan on the stove burner. Re-temped chicken broth (189F - Reheating)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Food items stored inside walk in cooler: Cooked noddles dated 8/9 (47F - Cold Holding); Cooked noddles dated 8/11 (46F - Cold Holding); Cooked rissoto dated 8/9 (49F - Cold Holding); Raw Chicken dated 8/11 (55F - Cold Holding) Ambient thermometer inside walk in cooler reading at 55. Cooked lasagna and cooked meatballs were observed cooling in stainless steel containers stored on the bottom racks inside the walkin cooler. Discussed hot food items cooling could raise the ambient temperature of the unit and cause temperatures for other stored TCS foods to rise. Establishment does not have a walk in freezer and only one double door reach in freezer on the cook line. Re-temped food items in the walk in cooler at 4:59pm: Cooked noddles dated 8/9 (46F - Cold Holding); Cooked noddles dated 8/11 (46F - Cold Holding); Cooked rissoto dated 8/9 (47F - Cold Holding); Raw Chicken dated 8/11 (55F - Cold Holding) Inspection visit was brief, not enough time to get temperatures to go down. Ambient thermometer inside walk in cooler reading at 39 degrees during the re-temp. Food items stored inside Pepsi display cooler: bag of cannoli cream (46F - Cold Holding); tiramisus (47F - Cold Holding) Ambient thermometer inside display cooler reading at 50 degrees. Discussed moving any TCS food items to cooler that maintains at 41 degrees or below.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Container of Cooked ground beef stored in walk in cooler not date marked.
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 kitchen manager Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (DBPR HR 5030-104) form. Confirmed establishment carries chemical (Chlorine) associated with written procedures. Discussed printing the form out.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed Lactic Acid test kit. Chemical dispenser at the compartment sink is dispensing quaternary sanitizer. No quaternary test kit observed.
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YIANNIS GREEK CUISINE DBA ACROPOLIS GREEK TAVERNA TARPON SPRINGS

514 DODECANESE, TARPON SPRINGS · Pinellas County

Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Server went to reach in cooler in dining room, put on gloves with no hand wash, plated desserts for customers
Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee came into dish room, put on gloves and put clean dishes away, no hand wash.
Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Server dropped soiled plate into bus tub, wiped hand on pants, went to expo and took customer food from window and served it to customer.
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. Mario
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/. Reach in cooler, soda dispenser with ice bin added at wait station. Not on most recent plans that were approved. Plans from 12/10/25.
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HUARACHE AZTECA

2020 BAYSHORE BLVD, DUNEDIN · Pinellas County

Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 5oz of ground beef, 2lbs cheese,2lbs pork, 2lbs vegetable soup.
Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Vegetable soup (118F - Hot Holding) operator states they started reheating at 7:30 temperature recorded at 12:30
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pork (47F - Cold Holding); tomatoes (63F - Cold Holding); sour cream (46F - Cold Holding); lettuce (46F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (48F - Cold Holding); raw beef (45F - Cold Holding); cooked beef (53F - Cold Holding); pork (44F - Cold Holding); cheese (54F - Cold Holding) Ambient thermometer of reach in (51F-Cold Holding) cheese (46F - Cold Holding); pork (44F - Cold Holding); chicken (44F - Cold Holding); chicken (45F - Cold Holding); rice (45F - Cold Holding); beans (45F - Cold Holding); chicken (43F - Cold Holding); soup (53F - Cold Holding) No prior temperature monitoring documented.
Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Beans and soup uncovered in walk in cooler
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Onion rings stored in to go bags in reach in freezer.
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201 W BAY DR, LARGO · Pinellas County

Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Hollandaise date marked 7/29/26. Item discarded.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Egg wash stored over fresh cut fruit. Item moved. Walk in cooler.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Hollandaise date marked 7/29/26. Item discarded.
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. Time mark adjusted for corned beef hash. Updated TPHC placed on cooler for tracking.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Deli ham. Turkey.
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TAQUERIA VIVA MEXICO

1740 DREW ST, CLEARWATER · Pinellas County

Raw animal food ( raw beef ) stored over or with ready-to-eat food ( fries) in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged next to ice machine . Manager rearranged food
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored . - sanitizer bucket stored on shelf next to container of flour and spices, Manager relocated sanitizer bucket .
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purse next to cans of beverages on shelf near service window . Manager relocated employee personal item
Unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area in the hallway. Manager placed lock on ice machine
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Individual packaged cheesecake and fruit cups In self service triple door cooler . Manager labeled food items

JUNGLE PRADA TAVERN

1700 PARK ST N, ST. PETERSBURG · Pinellas County

Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 2 rodent droppings on floor under prep table with vevor vacuum packaging machine Operator cleaned up droppings
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler at start of makeline- spinach artichoke dip (59F - Cold Holding); fresh mozzarella (49F - Cold Holding) Cooler had ambient temperature in the 50s. Operator moved all foods stocked in the last 4 hours to different unit to cool, and voluntarily discarded all foods, including spinach artichoke dip and fresh mozzarella, that had been stored in this unit overnight since they could not determine when the unit stopped working properly.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Griddle on makeline has accumulation of grease and food debris -Cutting boards on makeline stained
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -No paper towels at hand washing sink in dish pit area Operator put out paper towels
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. -half and half in reach in cooler behind bar open but not date marked, operator date marked with fridays date.
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13090 GANDY BLVD, ST. PETERSBURG · Pinellas County

Live, small flying insects found. 4 live flying insects near floor fan refrigerator room
Rodent rub marks present along walls/ceilings. Near cook line above cook line ventilation system left side.
Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Was 500 + ppm now 200 ppm
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 6 droppings on floor left side of cook line cook line 1 dropping at porch fire bbq smoker 1 dropping at new structure prep under sink.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Deli cooler right side near steam rice shrimp ceviche (50F - Cold Holding) Moved into chest freezer during inspection
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2632 BAYSHORE BLVD, DUNEDIN · Pinellas County

Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee put on hair net and then moved to prepare food no hand wash.
Live, small flying insects found 1 live fly in wait station.
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. Operator added time mark to items missing it.
Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee cracked shell eggs and touched clean bowl no handwash.
Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Measured at 500ppm. Operator remade at 100ppm.
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GROUPERS ON THE GULF

1401 GULF BLVD STE 8 & 9, INDIAN ROCKS BEACH · Pinellas County

Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Pulled pork dated 7/29/26 Cooked beef dated 7/22/2026 Items discarded.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish stored over opened can of sauerkraut in reach in cooler.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Pulled pork dated 7/29/26 Cooked beef dated 7/22/2026 Items discarded.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Inside reach in cooler soiled, both units.
Equipment in poor repair. Small reach in gasket.
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9046 4 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. Side hot holding unit left side of grill cooked onions (102F - Hot Holding) Put on grill New temp 179
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. See stop sale. Butter, butter, and butter wheel no timestamp. Add stamp during inspection
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Large pots on dry storage rack
Food stored on floor. Box oil
Accumulation of lime scale in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Soda ice machine

CHIHUAS TACOS LLC

668 S GULFVIEW BLVD, CLEARWATER BEACH · Pinellas County

Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shell eggs above unwashed produce.
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap.

BELLAS BAGELS AND CAFE

7100 CENTRAL AVE, ST. PETERSBURG · Pinellas County

Employee washed hands with no soap. -cook picked something up off the floor and proceeded to engage in food preparation. I stopped him before stop sale would be necessary, and he proceeded to wash hands with no soap in 3 compartment sink. After correct, he washed hands with soap in hand wash sink.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -can of Raid and cleaning chemicals stored on shelf above rack of bagels proofing in hallway outside employee restroom -operator moved chemicals to store away from foods
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. -cook picked something up off the floor and proceeded to engage in food preparation. I stopped him before stop sale would be necessary, and he proceeded to wash hands with no soap in 3 compartment sink. After correct, he washed hands with soap in hand wash sink.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler behind front counter- cream cheese packets (63F - Cold Holding, retemped at 39F); half and half (63F - Cold Holding, retemped at 36F) In prep cooler on makeline- sliced cheese (48F - Cold Holding, retemped at 41F); block of cream cheese (77F - Cold Holding, retemped at 62F) Operator moved all foods to walk in freezer to rapid cool. All had been stocked this morning, nothing stored overnight in reach in coolers. We moved all foods in top compartment of makeline cooler to time as a public health control procedures because they go through them within 4 hours.
Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. -can of Raid stored above bagels proofing outside employee restroom
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EL LUNCH LATINO

1898 DREW ST, CLEARWATER · Pinellas County

Raw animal food ( raw beef) stored over or with ready-to-eat food ( ice cubes) in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Person in charge rearranged food
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on wall between fryer and reach in cooler . Person in charge removed roach and cleaned area
Container of medicine improperly stored. Bottles of vitamins stored on shelf next to spices . Person in charge relocated vitamins
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored Container of cleaner stored on shelf next to bulk containers of dry beans . Person in charge relocated cleaner
Roach excrement and/or droppings present on walls around electrical and gas components in the kitchen and behind hot water heater
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LANA'S DOWNTOWN LOUNGE

109 107 AVE, TREASURE ISLAND · Pinellas County

Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Container of cut lemons stored in ice bin with ice that is used for drinks. Item removed.
Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Hot dogs hot holding in dog roller grill with sneeze guard missing. Unit currently observed stored on top of reach in cooler across from bar counter and chairs.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Opened package of hot dogs stored in cooler. Discussed date marking.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing at hand sink at beginning of the bar. Roll of paper towels.
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CASABLANCA SHISHA CAFE

6620 4TH ST N, ST PETE · Pinellas County

Container of medicine improperly stored. medications on counter front counter employee moved.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. spray bottle on counter on top near clean dishes. Spray bottle of bleach on top of the food contact surface. Employee moved
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Reach in freezer Raw salmon over ready to eat beans employee moved
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket front counter
No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions. Excessive amount of personal items stored in or near food for restaurant. Educated
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TIENDA LA HUASTECA

1745 DREW ST, CLEARWATER · Pinellas County

Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in dishwashing area and storage area

TOWER 10 BURGER

5831 MEMORIAL HWY, TAMPA · Pinellas County

Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. American cheese inside reach in cooler is not dated. Operator added a date at time of inspection.

SUNSET PARK GRILL

7340 CENTRAL AVE, ST. PETERSBURG · Pinellas County

Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 500ppm, retested at 200PPM) Operator diluted solution.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -cutting boards on prep tables are grooved
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -hand washing sink sink blocked by jar of jalepenos being stored in it. Operator moved jalapeños to unblock sink.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -cutting boards on prep tables are grooved
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