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SEMINOLE LANES INC

8668 PARK BLVD, SEMINOLE · Pinellas County

Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 200ppm, staff diluted 100ppm
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under equipment on cook line

METRO DINER PALM HARBOR

35000 US HWY 19 N, PALM HARBOR · Pinellas County

Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Dented cans of 6lb can of black beans Rusted cans 12lbs of pumpkin pie mix, 6lbs of pinto beans
Live, small flying insects found 2 live flies in kitchen.
Microwave missing fan guard cover/splatter shield. Microwave using a plastic lid as substitute, lid is warped, operator removed lid.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards soiled with debris.
Equipment in poor repair. Covers of reach in coolers on chicken station in cook line in disrepair. Off Hinge.
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ZOM HEE RESTAURANT

9015 PARK BLVD, SEMINOLE · Pinellas County

Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs over cooked chicken in cooler on cook line, order corrected
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/1/26 Establishment open and operating, serving food to the public Owner renewed during inspection
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Soiled soda lines running through drink ice behind bar
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw chicken thawing in standing water in kitchen prep sink, operator placed under running water
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. At entrance to kitchen
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DAYDREAMERS CAFE AND GRILL

143 7 AVE N, SAFETY HARBOR · Pinellas County

Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. 3 compartment sink sanitizer too strong. 200+ppm corrected to 100ppm
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on cook line soiled/stained Accumulation of grease on the exterior fry pan and small griddle on stove
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/. Operator added a smoker since taking ownership.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles store in reach in cooler containing food removed from its original container not labeled with common name.
Equipment in poor repair. Knobs for gas stove missing, wrenches used to turn on and off.
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9119 S BELCHER RD, PINELLAS PK · Pinellas County

Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Next to triple sink at bar
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. Individually portioned lasagna in freezer not dated
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Rear kitchen and warewashing area
Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Reach in freezers next to front door containing unpackaged food unsecured
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Cooked sausage thawing at room temp next to pizza oven
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857 E KLOSTERMAN RD, TARPON SPRINGS · Pinellas County

Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Cook - total hand wash time was 7 seconds. Discussed proper hand wash with staff and manager on duty
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler on end if cook line- cut lettuce (48F - Cold Holding), pan filled above fill line, cook moved lettuce to bottom of cooler .
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach in cooler across from grill- shell eggs above open carton of pasteurized eggs, shell eggs moved to bottom
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Towel bucket, chlorine sanitizer greater than 200 ppm, corrected to 50 ppm
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Waffle iron
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33486 US 19 N, PALM HARBOR · Pinellas County

Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 2 6lb cans of mushroom stems and pieces dented. Not separated from undamaged product.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 12 heads of lettuce spoiled, 48oz of pizza dough has black debris on it.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Food stored in walk in cooler held overnight, no prior temperature monitoring documented. shredded cheese (54F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (55F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (54F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (55F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (54F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (54F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (54F - Cold Holding); butter milk ranch (56F - Cold Holding); ham (52F - Cold Holding); buttermilk (49F - Cold Holding); buttermilk (47F - Cold Holding); buttermilk (54F - Cold Holding); bittermilk (50F - Cold Holding); buttermilk (52F - Cold Holding); buttermilk (50F - Cold Holding); pizza sauce (53F - Cold Holding)
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 45lbs of cheese temperatures ranging from 54-55F, .5lbs of ham. 5lbs of ranch. 8 gallons of buttermilk, 72lbs of pizza sauce, 2lbs of feta.
Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Pizza dough stored in soiled metal containers.
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CHINA EXPRESS TAKE-OUT

1159 S PINELLAS AVENUE, TARPON SPRINGS · Pinellas County

Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Cook came in from outside, began to take food from reach in cooler and cook. Discussed proper hand wash with manager on duty.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In refrigerator - pan of raw chicken above raw beef skewers, operator moved chicken to bottom
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler -pans of raw chicken above over buckets of sauce, cut produce
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Gallon jug in hand wash sink by 3 compartment sink , operated removed
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained at lift top cooler and prep table
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CS KOBE & ITALIAN

13505 ICOT BLVD., STE. 207, CLEARWATER · Pinellas County

Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled on reach in cooler across from cook line. Hood filters accumulated with grease.
6 tubs Panko breadcrumb trays stored on dry storage shelves uncovered.
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in freezer next to rice cooker on cook line is cracked and peeling on the top inside of the lid.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

4045 N TYRONE BLVD #204, ST. PETERSBURG · Pinellas County

Dish machine service is waiting on parts, chlorine 0PPM
Triple Sink (Lactic Acid 452ppm, retested at 704 PPM) Operator added sanitizer
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 food handler training for cook Paul hazakis
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Two new employees do not have food handler training and no proof of employee health reporting agreement.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Can opener blade soiled -Cutting boards on cookline stained
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JOHNNYS TAPHOUSE & GRILL LLC

224 E TARPON AVE, TARPON SPRINGS · Pinellas County

Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Cook washed- total hand wash was 15 seconds, prep cook also washed hands less than 15 seconds. Operate discussed proper hand wash with staff and manager on duty
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler on cook across from flat top grill-blue cheese crumble (47F - Cold Holding); sauerkraut (47F - Cold Holding); sliced provolone (48F - Cold Holding);mixed shredded cheese (45F - Cold Holding) In reach in cooler across from fryers- raw chicken breast (46F - Cold Holding); mixed shredded cheese (46F - Cold Holding); sour cream (47F - Cold Holding); raw chicken wings (44F - Cold Holding), operator put bag of ice on chicken, moved all other foods back to walk in cooler. Temperatures taken this morning at 9:30 were 41F or lower. All food held in walk in cooler overnight.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Towel bucket by door to kitchen- greater than 400 ppm, corrected to
Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine 0 ppm, sanitizer jug empty. Operator attached new jug.
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/ 2 prep persons, 1 server, 2 bartenders, 2 cooks.
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WOODEN LADLE NOODLE SHOP

3689 TAMPA RD # 305, OLDSMAR · Pinellas County

Call is out to repairman per PIC. 3 compartment sink is being utilized until the dish machine can be repaired, the 3 compartment sink has a chlorine ppm of 50 during inspection.
Cooked mushrooms 48F cold hold cooked yesterday 7-29-26, cooked mushrooms 50F cold hold, cooked yesterday 7-29-26 cooked mushrooms 47F cold hold. Whole milk 49F cold hold the milk has been in the cooler since yesterday 7-29-26. Operator calibrated the probe thermometer being used by staff. When the calibration was checked during inspection it read 12F which falsely lead the person in charge think the walk in temperatures were now with in minimum temperature
Cooked mushrooms 48F cold hold cooked yesterday 7-29-26, cooked mushrooms 50F cold hold, cooked yesterday 7-29-26 cooked mushrooms 47F cold hold. Whole milk 49F cold hold has been in the cooler sunset yesterday 7-29-26. See Stop Sale
Walk in cooler and cooler at Ramen prep table not working. PIC placed ice in Ramen cooler to keep food at proper temperatures, Stop Sale completed on TCS foods in walk in cooler

EMPANADAS VALRICO PINELLAS

6870 66 ST N, PINELLAS PARK · Pinellas County

Ice buildup in reach-in freezer

SIAM THAI & SUSHI

5460 EAST BAY DR SUITE 100, CLEARWATER · Pinellas County

Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Roe container reused to store wontons in reach in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled at front sushi bar reach in cooler on left side.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface in tall stainless steel cooler next to cook line.
2 Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured next to soda box area
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in walk in cooler.
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9711 66 ST N, PINELLAS PARK · 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/Manager Sean Killie CFM expired 9/4/25, other staff with valid CFM
Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. No quat test kit for bar, operator ordered
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Maintenance tools in outside hand sink next to ice machine Bucket of coasters in hand sink at bar
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Next to servers station at hand sink

THE CAMPUS GRIND LLC

121 7 AVE S STE 1, ST. PETERSBURG · Pinellas County

Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Operator cracked raw eggs and then proceeded to reach for flour tortillas. Inspector intervened and educated operator on the importance of changing gloves, and washing hands after cracking raw shell eggs do to the transfer of Operator removed gloves and washed hands.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle of 200 ppm quaternary sanitizer hanging on mop sink faucet. Operator label bottle.
Food stored on floor. Bottles of beverage in plastic bottles on floor by office area. Operator put bottles on shelf.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Styrofoam cup stored in coffee beans. Operator removed cup from coffee beans.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On some containers on wire rack in kitchen next to handwashing sink.
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KARMA JUICE BAR

1804 4 ST N, ST. PETERSBURG · Pinellas County

Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer Bucket located at front counter tested at Quaternary 500ppm. Manager instructed employees to dump bucket and make a new one. Inspector suggested utilizing sanitizer set up in the three compartment sink.
Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Wiping cloth solution at front counter tested at Quaternary 500ppm. Test kits not used to check proper parts per million
Food stored on floor. Dry goods like flour and rice stored in plastic containers on the ground in rear prep area, manager relocated for safe storage

ICE & CREAM CREAMERY

10825 GULF BOULEVARD, TREASURE ISLAND · 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. Emailed operator Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (DBPR HR 5030-104) form. Establishment carries chemical (Chlorine) associated with the written procedures. Discussed printing it out.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Operators stated their certified food manager certificate was destroyed in the 2024 hurricanes. Discussed calling ServSafe to request the certificate. Konner Kelly, employee present during the inspection also holds a certified food manager certificate and tried to reset his password during the inspection and will call customer support to access his certificate.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sanitizer backer stored inside hand sink at the end of front counter. Item removed and discussed with employee on duty.
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. Observed employee training certificate for Olivia G. with the completion date of 5/24/2024 through SafeStaff FRLA. No other training was provided.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed operator DBPR choking poster.
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300 STATE ST E STE 110, OLDSMAR · Pinellas County

No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
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.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Foil pan on top to reach in cooler not inverted or protected.

4655 GULF BLVD UNIT 104, ST.PETE BEACH · Pinellas County

Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Purple cutting boards stored on shelf above hand sink in the back kitchen area are stained light yellow. Cutting board on reach in deli cooler in front counter stained yellow. Red cutting board in front counter.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. For the employee that started a week ago thats currently present engaging with food and in food preparation during the inspection. Discussed Food Employee Reporting Agreement (DBPR Form HR 5030-103) with person in charge. Form will be emailed.
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. Observed training certificate for Delaney Reiter with a completion date of 3/2/2024 through SafeStaff FRLA.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handles stored inside container of granola. Items moved and discussed the handle not touching the granola.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Purple cutting boards stored on shelf above hand sink in the back kitchen area. Cutting board of reach in cooler in front counter.
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97 CENTRAL AVE, ST PETERSBURG · Pinellas County

Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Cup with water located on prep table. Chef discarded.

WHATCHA WANT EATERY

472 DOUGLAS RD E, OLDSMAR · Pinellas County

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.
Freezers located in the dining area not shown on plans remain. Crock pot and fryer removed.

THE VIOLET STONE

2607 9 ST N, ST. PETERSBURG · Pinellas County

Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee grab raw steak and place on grill and proceeded to use a spatula to cook steak. Inspector educated employee on proper glove wearing and when to discard gloves and wash hands. Employee removed gloves and washed 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. Chlorine dish machine testing at 0ppm. Data plate indicated machine should be testing at 50 ppm. Upon further inspection, sanitizer has been completely depleted. Instructed operator to set up 3 compartment sink for ware washing until the unit is repaired.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. shredded cheese (47F - Cold Holding) retemped at 43F; sliced cheese (47F - Cold Holding) retemped at 42F; cooked ground comminuted beef (48F - Cold Holding); vodka sauce (49F - Cold Holding) retemped at 43F; cooked onions (49F - Cold Holding)retemped at 42F; cooked mushrooms (49F)retemped at 43F store in make table by pizza oven. Operator moved items to walk-in-cooler for quick chill. Inspector retemped above items before inspection end.
Live, small flying insects found 6 flies 1 fly landing on prep tables and baskets with liner in front line area. Operator discarded paper liners and disposed and took baskets to dish area Food Service Inspection Report sanitation. 2 in dish area landing on clean pans. 3 flies landing on various prep tables in prep area. Employees cleaned and sanitized areas were flies landed.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink in bar area blocked by sanitizer bucket stored in it. Employee removed sanitizer bucket from hand washing sink.
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