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TWISTED ROLLS KRATES THE GROVE

5903 GOLDVIEW PKWY UNIT 103, WESLEY CHAPEL · Hillsborough County

Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license as of 2/1/2026. Observed establishment open, operating and selling to the public. spoke with operator. They were unaware of the license renewal date as they were licensed the week before. Operator renewed during inspection
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed Nutella containers being stored in hand washing sink. Employee moved. We discussed that hand washing sinks are only used for hand washing.

BURGER BROTHERS BBQ

6815 E ADAMO DR, TAMPA · Hillsborough County

Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Lettuce at 56F after 2.5 hours. Sitting high up in cooler. Operator moved to reach in cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stained.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Sent copy to operator. Operator posted at time of inspection.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed expired Feb 2026, manager printed license at time of inspection.

TAQUERIA LA TOXICA

1936 W MAIN ST, TAMPA · Hillsborough County

Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Operator need quat test strips.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

PIT BOSS BAR B QUE & PUB

4221 LITTLE RD, NEW PORT RICHEY · Pasco County

Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. sliced turkey (50F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding); Swiss cheese (53F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (50F - Cold Holding)
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 23 rodent droppings under 3 compartment sink 2 rodent droppings on floor in storage room under bag in box soda 10 rodent droppings on floor in beer storage room by shelves 1 rodent dropping under ice bin at server station
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Lift top cooler on cook line -chicken wings (51F - Cold Holding); in walk in cooler over night, moved to reach in cooler 4 hours ago, moved to freezer, sliced turkey (50F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding); Swiss cheese (53F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (50F - Cold Holding) In lift top cooler at wait station -butter pads (47F - Cold Holding); cheesecake (47F - Cold Holding), removed from refrigeration at 11am, operator moved both back to walk in cooler.
Live, small flying insects found. 2 flies at front counter 1 fly in kitchen on 3 compartment sink
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Operator only has employee part of certificate from SafeStaff book, does not show birthdate or day the training was completed
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KENTUCKY FRIED CHICKEN

21617 VILLAGE LK SHOP CNTR, LAND O LAKES · Pasco County

Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. No back flow preventer at splitter with hose attached in mop sink faucet
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Opened shredded cheese mix no date mark over 24 hours in walk in cooler, operator marked date correctly.

APPLEBEE'S NEIGHBORHOOD GRILL & BAR

28422 SR 54, WESLEY CHAPEL · Pasco County

Ceiling tile missing. 3 ceiling tiles missing near and at bar area due to active water leak from roof damage. Water is not leaking onto any food or food contact surfaces as theyve moved the seats from that area of the bar. New ownership has called a company to come fix the roof.
Both cooks on cook line have no beard guard or restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees put on beard guards
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer around door
Standing water in walk-in-cooler at door to reach in freezer.

CULVER'S OF PORT RICHEY

8425 US 19, PORT RICHEY · Pasco County

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. 2 drawer unit on cook line, all food in cooler was above 47F, moved from walk in cooler 3 hours prior. Temperatures in walk in cooler are at 41F or lower.

KEKE'S BREAKFAST CAFE

22952 STATE RD 54, LUTZ · Pasco County

Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine tested 3 times , chlorine reading 0ppm. Operator set up triple sink and quaternary 700ppm sink and surface cleaner.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stained on prep cooler
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Container in hand sink by cook line , operator removed it
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink by prep table, operator refilled it
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee drink soda in prep area, discussed with operator and he discarded the drink, washed hand properly
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BREAKFAST STATION

9141 LITTLE RD, NEW PORT RICHEY · Pasco County

Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Chlorine sanitizer 0 ppm, ran 2 more cycles, primed machine, still 0ppm 3 compartment sink set up, chlorine 50 ppm Operator called for repair
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on shelf in storage area above onions. Operator removed
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Glass door cooler at wait station
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Prep person, put beard guard on.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Small white cutting board at prep station
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5888 GRAND ORO LANE UNIT 112, WESLEY CHAPEL · Pasco County

Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Togo containers not inverted. Manager inverted.

BEBO'S CHEESESTEAK LLC

5840 GRAND ORO #106, WESLEY CHAPEL · Pasco County

Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of seasoning and squeeze bottles on counter not labeled. Manager labeled.

29707 PROVINCIALE PKWY, WESLEY CHAPEL · Pasco County

Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed silver cup for steaming milk inside hand washing sink. Discussed hand washing sinks are only for hand washing with employee. She removed the cup
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed 3 protein powders in jars by window without labels. Employee labeled.

2910 LITTLE RD, NEW PORT RICHEY · Pasco 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. Chlorine Dish machine not sanitizing, 0ppm, primed machine, ran 2 more cycles, Still 0 ppm. Operator set up 3 compartment sink, 200 ppm quat.

1346 EPIPHANY WY P101, NEW PORT RICHEY · Pasco County

Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In 3 door vertical freezer - raw chicken in plastic wrap above beef, and pork. Operator rearranged freezer
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On counter on cook line - jammy eggs (56F - Cold Holding); sprouts (55F - Cold Holding); miso paste (52F - Cold Holding) removed from refrigeration 1 hour ago, moved to walk in cooler - recheck miso paste 46F, jammy eggs 47F, sprouts 46F,
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. In corn with shredded carrots and cabbage, operator removed
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/ 3 cooks, 1 server, manager arrived during inspection
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on lift top cooler on cook line, moved to shelf
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9000 4 ST N, ST. PETERSBURG · Pinellas County

Equipment in poor repair. Handle of reach in freezer at Cook line on right side.

CARMELITA'S MEXICAN GRILL & CANTINA

1280 MAIN ST, DUNEDIN · Pinellas County

No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary test strips
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stained. Can opener soiled
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink in ware washing area used to store gloves and rags, and steel wool. Operator removed items.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic bowl used as scoop for spices and for scoop for rice. Operator removed bowls,
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling in dry storage acoustic tiles not smooth and easily cleanable.
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SEMINOLE SUBS & GYROS

2298 MAIN ST, CLEARWATER · Pinellas County

Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ham (46F - Cold Holding). Operator placed ham in alternate cooler for quick cool. Other deli meat located in the same pan of make table were within minimum cold hold temperature. Ham may have been involved in morning prep.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles containing food removed from the original container not labeled with common names
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Keys, ear buds, lint roller and glasses on clean prep table.

CONCH REPUBLIC GRILL AND RAW BAR

16699 GULF BLVD, NORTH REDINGTON BEAC · Pinellas County

Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Feta cheese held in service area in the front temped at 50 F. Operator moved feta cheese into reach in cooler Retemped at: 45F
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Can of potatoes had large dent on seam being held in can storage area. Operator removed can and discarded.
Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Concentration of Quat sanitizer read 500+ppm in 3 compartment sink, and sanitizer buckets. Operator diluted triple sink 400ppm. Manager contacted chemical company to check dispenser on Monday.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Build up of trash and grime behind ice machines outside.
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Fire extinguisher was reading in red in the back room area near ice machines.
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ALBA PIZZA & CAFE

30 IDLEWILD, CLEARWATER BEACH · Pinellas County

Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pizza sauce 46f, Sliced tomatoes 48f, closed lid to reach in.
Food stored on floor. Flour containers stored on floor.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Plasticware not inverted

DUNKIN DONUTS/BASKIN ROBBINS

33240 US 19 N, PALM HARBOR · Pinellas 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. Kyle Mavis Sarah Bliss Jasmin Garcia Richard Green Hired over 60 days no training on site.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink by donut case used to store buckets. Operator moved buckets.
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. Rokisha Cohns Johnathan Berancouet Nicholas Croat Jamariez Hernandez
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee back packs and items stored above bucket of sugar.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in walk in freezer
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MADEMOISELLE PARIS

2937 BEACH BLVD, GULFPORT · 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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) Sanitize line was on the floor not hooked up to any chemical. Operator will manual wash in 3 compartment sink until sanitizer has been provided to dish machine.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw bacon over sliced onions in reach in cooler near ice machine -Raw scallops removed from commercial packaging stored over ice cream in reach in freezer on cookline -Raw fish and beef over ready to eat sauces in reach in cooler near cookline
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. -cook handled his cellphone with gloved hands, then proceeded to engage in food preparation. He then washed hands and changed gloves.
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple Sink (Quaternary 0ppm) Operator remade sink with manually added in sanitizer and retested at 200PPM
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. Cook has no proof of food handler training and has been employed more than 60 days.
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941 HUNTLEY AVE, DUNEDIN · Pinellas County

Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of soda guns in bar soiled with debris, surface of cutting board in desert station soiled.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked containers stored 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.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board in desert station and kitchen grooved.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelves of walk in cooler rusted.
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SHELLS OF ST PETE BEACH

7081 GULF BLVD, ST.PETE BEACH · Pinellas County

Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately: 15 rodent droppings observed on top of dish machine. 15 rodent droppings observed underneath storage racks storing clean containers and sheet pans. 30 rodent droppings observed underneath double door display cooler next to dry storage racks storing paper product and can foods, bottled wine vinegar, buttered flavor oil, soy sauce bottle, containers of flour, and other white powered substance. 30 rodent droppings observed underneath counter top oven stored on table underneath dish machine chemicals across from the front end of the cook line. 6 rodent dropping underneath black electric panel across from speed rack storing blue trays of portioned cups of sauces. 3 rodent droppings observed on floor underneath soda machine dispenser in wait station across from dinning room. 2 rodent dropping observed in right corner underneath rack storing wrapped single service silverware, brown to go bags in Togo area/ register in front entrance of establishment. 13 rodent droppings on floor in hallway near liquor storage closet and womans bathroom. 4 rodent droppings on shelfs storing liquor bottles in closet next to womans bathroom. 1 rodent droppings on floor in handicap stall. 4 rodent droppings on floor under neath high top table across from bar area. 8 rodent dropping observed under neath rack storing white styrofoam to go container, white Togo cups, packet of paper towels, single utensils wrapped in white napkins, in wait stain nearest to side kitchen door leading to dining room/bar area. 20 rodent droppings underneath table storing red plastic cups, white coffee cups, condiment bottles, salt and pepper bottle, uncovered container of cut lemons in server wait station near dinning room/bar area. 40 rodent droppings on the floor underneath ice bins and cooler at the beginning of the bar in the dinning room. 5 rodent droppings on wooden rack on the wall storing glasses and liquor bottles in the bar.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Food items stored in pull out cold holding drawers on cook line: raw shrimp skewers (57 F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp skewers (46F - Cold Holding); raw red fish (46F - Cold Holding); raw salmon (45F - Cold Holding); crab cakes (52F - Cold Holding); cooked noddles (51F - Cold Holding); cooked pasta (50F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp and raw scallop mix (49F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (47F - Cold Holding); cooked lobster (49F - Cold Holding); cut cherry tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding); sautéed onions (46F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (48F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (48F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (48F - Cold Holding) Ambient temperature on outside of pull out drawers above stove burners reading at 53. Ambient temperature on thermometer outside of pull out drawers above grill reading at 43. Food items stored in display cooler next to dry storage: shucked raw oysters (45F - Cold Holding); crab dip (46F - Cold Holding); crab dip (45F - Cold Holding) Ambient thermometer inside display cooler reading at 44 degrees. Food items stored in the walk in cooler: raw salmon dated 8/4 (47F - Cold Holding); raw grouper dated 8/5 (46F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp skewers made Wednesday (49F - Cold Holding); crab cakes made Wednesday (49F - Cold Holding); clam chowder date 8/6 (47 F - Cold Holding)
Live, small flying insects found. 1 live fly landing in red baskets stored under expo shelf on cook line. 10 lives flies flying above soda dispenser drip pan in server wait station near dining room/bar area. 1 live fly observed landing on clean white plates in server waitstation near dinning room/bar area. Manager took plate to dish pit to be washed and sanitized.
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed no proof of approved food safety training program used on Employee Food Safety Certification log or Food Safety Certification test the manager provided. The manager on duty states they are using SafeStaff.
Label on container of raw pre-shucked clams/mussels/oysters is missing required information. See stop sale. Raw shucked oysters on sheet pans stored in double door display cooler next to dry storage.
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SALEM'S FRESH EATS

880 34TH ST N, ST. PETERSBURG · Pinellas County

(3) Live, small flying insects found. All three flies observed flying near dry storage. None observed landing on food contact surfaces. Discussed with Supervisor LDW who advised to educate employees and check at next routine inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Located inside broken reach-in cooler across from cook line: cut lettuce (70F - Cold Holding); cut tomato (68F - Cold Holding); tzatziki (69F - Cold Holding) Manager placed items on ice to cool down, items rechecked with the following temperatures: cut lettuce (49F - Cold Holding); cut tomato (42F - Cold Holding); tzatziki (45F - Cold Holding)
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gaskets on reach-in cooler across from cook line.
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. Reach-in cooler across from cook line not working correctly and not keeping food cool. Manager advised a work order has been placed, establishment is now utilizing ice to maintain proper cold holding.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw calamari and raw fish frozen observed thawing in buckets with water next to the frying station. Discussed proper approved methods of thawing with the manager with the manager. Manager instructed employees to return items to the reach-in cooler to thaw
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2930 BEACH BLVD S, GULFPORT · Pinellas County

No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Rice noodles on cookline being held on 4 hour time hold, operator did not have paperwork. Emailed operator paperwork and we filled out and discussed.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm, retested at 200PPM) Operator remade bucket.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -reach in freezer in kitchen and outside of walk in cooler

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