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BUBBAKOO'S BURRITOS

5919 GALL BLVD STE 9, ZEPHYRHILLS · Pasco County

2 spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled near mop sink chemical storage area. Operator labeled.

COLD STONE CREAMERY

2923 W BAY DR, BELLEAIR BLUFFS · Pinellas County

No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Back area. Front area.
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. Lily H.-employee.
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Both hand sinks.
Garbage enclosure area in disrepair. Bent gate. Shared dumpster.
Garbage enclosure not closed when not in use. Shared dumpster.
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HUNGRY HOWIE'S PIZZA AND SUBS

1500 N 34 ST, ST PETERSBURG · Pinellas County

No copy of latest inspection report available.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current license displayed expired 2-1-26. License is current and valid.

30263 US HWY 19 N, CLEARWATER · Pinellas County

Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by cutting board.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 2 employees with no hair restraint.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Personal items not separated and labeled

PAPA'S NY DINER INC

1764 GULF TO BAY BLVD, CLEARWATER · Pinellas County

Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

WOK N ROLL CHINESE RESTAURANT

881 W BAY DR UNIT #3, LARGO · Pinellas County

Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork stored over cooked chicken and cooked pork in walk in cooler.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw shrimp in walk in cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Bottom of two door reach in cooler soiled , cooks line. Cutting boards soiled.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked ribs, cooked chicken, cooked chicken, cooked pasta , cooked rice all in walk in cooler.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup no handle in rice containers.
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FAMOUS GREEK SALADS & SANDWICHES

2508 A MCMULLEN BOOTH RD, CLEARWATER · Pinellas County

Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Purse stored with clean equipment and food on shelf in rear of the kitchen. Discussed the need to separate personal items from clean equipment and food from restaurant.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Food container with no handle used to scoop cut tomatoes. Discussed the need to use scoop with handle to scoop food.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee beverage stored in reach in cooler, on the top shelf next to food for restaurant.

POPEYES LOUISIANA KITCHEN 4901

5950 PARK BOULEVARD NORTH, PINELLAS PARK · Pinellas County

Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Box and red flat pan. Employee moved
Single-service articles improperly stored. Thought of Popeyes to go boxes on floor front counter. Employee moved
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at prep area.
Water draining onto floor surface. Under hand wash sink near cook line - drive through.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Single water cup beside ice bin front counter drive-through area.Employee moved
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1590 N MISSOURI AVE, LARGO · Pinellas County

Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Water leak from roof in several areas in dining room observed tiles.

KRISTINA'S CAFE

3590 N 34 ST, ST PETERSBURG · Pinellas County

Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Dish machine tested at 0 ppm. Operator primed the unit and the unit was retested. Second test was at 50 ppm. Discussed with operator to test the u it using their test strips prior to utilizing machine.
Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Test kit not used to check sanitizer indicated by dish machine testing at 0 ppm.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used to scoop frozen green beans in walk-in freezer
Stored food not covered. Cooked potato not stored covered in walk-in cooler after cooling has been completed.

PEPOS CUBAN CAFE

9939 4 ST N, ST. PETERSBURG · Pinellas County

Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 10 can of sliced mushrooms not segregated on can rack. Employee put an x to send it back.
Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Cook cracked two raw shelled eggs then touched handles of glass reach in cooler to get cheese. Educated, Employee washed hands
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Inside walk in cooler most cooked items no date marks. Educated. Employee marked during inspection
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Empanadas no date inside reach in freezing.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee moved
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2117 66 ST N, ST. PETERSBURG · Pinellas County

Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Triple Sink (Quaternary 500ppm) Operator diluted and solution retested at 300PPM

GULFSIDE TAP ROOM PIZZA AND WINGS

1719 DREW ST, CLEARWATER · Pinellas County

Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Cutting board in food prep area soiled with food build up in cracks at cook line .
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit ( walk in cooler) with food to be served to customers.Employee relocated employee drink to employee storage container
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable . Per person in charge , cutting board is on order to be delivered by the following week
Unwashed fruits/vegetables ( whole onions ) stored with ready-to-eat food ( bag of salami) in walk in cooler . Employee rearranged food

LITTLE CAESARS 636

190 KEENE RD, LARGO · Pinellas County

Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored next to single use paper on shelf in food prep area near walk in cooler Cleaner spray relocated
No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer by exit door
Water leaking from faucet/handle near walk in cooler

PANDA EXPRESS #1164

2200 EAST BAY DR, LARGO · Pinellas County

Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris inside the cabinet at the self service beverage station in the dining area
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Food ( box of diced chicken) stored on floor in walk in freezer .

BIG STEINS DELI

9001 4 ST N, ST. PETERSBURG · Pinellas County

Water draining onto floor surface. Under hand wash sink.

ZEKO'S MEDITERRANEAN GRILL

4880 54 AVE N, ST. PETERSBURG · Pinellas County

Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. (1) dented can of roasted eggplant pulp
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink at cook line used to store empty pitcher. Pitcher was removed from sink.
Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Soiled cardboard on the floor in the walk-in freezer
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Hand wash sink at front counter slow draining
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice at front counter. Ice scoop was stored for safe storage.
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THE PIZZA JOINT FL

6723 49 ST N, PINELLAS PARK · Pinellas County

Equipment in poor repair. Gasket at cook line

536 1 AVE N, ST. PETERSBURG · Pinellas County

Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employees touching sliced cheese barehanded while portioning it and wrapping it in plastic. Educated employee on proper handwashing and glove wearing practices.
Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Observed hanging on the side of the soda syrup rack in the bar area.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. shredded mozzarella cheese (51F - Cold Holding); house made pizza sauce (56F - Cold Holding); diced tomatoes (49F - Cold Holding); cooked sliced sausage (53F - Cold Holding); spinach (59F - Cold Holding); diced cooked ham (52F - Cold Holding); cooked diced chicken (51F - Cold Holding); sliced meatballs (51F - Cold Holding); fresh garlic and oil (76F - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Food items items stored inside reach in cooler across from pizza oven: shredded mozzarella cheese (51F - Cold Holding); house made pizza sauce (56F - Cold Holding); diced tomatoes (49F - Cold Holding); cooked sliced sausage (53F - Cold Holding); spinach (59F - Cold Holding); diced cooked ham (52F - Cold Holding); cooked diced chicken (51F - Cold Holding); sliced meatballs (51F - Cold Holding) Ambient thermometer on the outside of the cooler reading at 52 degrees. Temperatures had not been taken. Could not determine how long temps have been above 41 degrees. Stop sale will be issued for these items.
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. Stored on shelf above reach in cooler on cook line: fresh garlic and oil (76F - Cold Holding) Observed item on time as a public health control written procedures. Item time marked for 10:15am.
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MOE'S SOUTHWEST GRILL

1326 TOWN CENTER DR E, LAKELAND · Polk County

Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 100 ppm. Manager made water retested 200 PPMs.
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Walk-in cooler cilantro, and jalapeño peppers container with paper towels in them for moisture.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bathroom cleaner hanging on shelf by final gloves and above clean linens. manager removed chemicals to a proper location.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice machine Ice chute soda, machine in dining room

LOUIS PAPPAS MARKET CAFE

1318 TOWNCENTER DR, LAKELAND · Polk County

Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee on grill hanging down
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In seasoning.Manager removed cup
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Sitting on front counter
Food stored on floor. Case of chicken on floor in walk-in cooler

454 MANDALAY AVE, CLEARWATER BEACH · Pinellas County

No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test kit missing.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Mens room door will not close. Scraping the floor.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Under fryers.

JIMMY JOHN'S #3187

10195 BAY PINES BLVD #106, SEMINOLE · Pinellas County

Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Tea and lemonade dispensers at self service counter not covered, staff cleaned and replaced lids
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.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup on exterior of boxes of frozen food in walk in freezer

1030 58 ST N, ST PETERSBURG · Pinellas County

Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. -Raw chicken over raw shrimp in reach in cooler Operator moved chicken to store below shrimp -Raw chicken over raw salmon in walk in freezer Operator moved salmon for proper storage
2 live roaches in dry storage room, one on floor one on cart 1 live roach on kitchen floor near dish pit 1 live roach in out of order ice machine 1 live roach inside reach in cooler on cookline 1 live roach in door hinges of reach in cooler on cookline
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw chicken stored over pizzas in reach in cooler near ovens Operator moved pizzas to store above chicken
Roach excrement and/or droppings present. -roach droppings in corners of shelving in dry storage area
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Cutting boards on cook line stained
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JERSEY MIKE'S SUBS

2560 N MCMULLEN BOOTH RD UNIT B, CLEARWATER · Pinellas County

Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cut tomato (45F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (45F - Cold Holding) Refrigerated unit not turned on. Operator turned on unit. Food was in unit for less than 4 hours
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottles containing chemicals stored with bag in box beverage cases
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.
Food stored on floor. Bottles of Pepsi stored on the floor

BENEDICTS RESTAURANT

9342 OAKHURST RD, SEMINOLE · Pinellas County

Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed cook work in dish pit and return to cook line without proper change of gloves when starting new tasks, discussed with staff about proper hand washing and gloves change procedures.
Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. See stop sale. Quieche found in walk in cooler dated for 7/22 production date. Manager removed product and discarded items.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken and beef held over top of bread in lowboys under flat top on hotline. Discussed with operator, operator moved ingredients to the proper storage setting.
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. Cooked potatoes on hot line were being held, still under the time allotted for being held using time as a public health control.
Live, small flying insects found (2) flies seen in dish pit landing on clean plates. PIC rewashed plates.
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662 150TH AVENUE, MADEIRA BEACH · Pinellas County

Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Temped marinara holding on line at 110F. Employee was notified and put sauce back on stove top. Temped at 203F after reheating.
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.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. (3) Employees working FOH (4) Employees working BOH A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. No thermometer present in establishment.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun on bar has a slight buildup of grime in holster area.
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