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HARAZ COFFEE HOUSE

1722 BRUCE B DOWNS BLVD, WESLEY CHAPEL · Pasco County

Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer bucket stored on shelf above coffee bag. Manager moved bucket.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items Observed phones on prep table in back prep room. Employees moved
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverages on prep table in back prep room. Employees moved.

CLEARWATER YACHT CLUB

830 BAYWAY BLVD, CLEARWATER BCH · 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. Glass washer 0 ppm. Wrong sanitizer (quat) used for machine. Wont feed chlorine. Repair called.
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.
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. Bolognese sauce.
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets.
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5570 N 4 ST, ST PETERSBURG · 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/ Expired certificate observed for operator Scott Dearing completion date of 5/15/2018 through State Food Safety. Expired certificate observed for Romain Dabydeen completion date of 4/9/2019 through Serve Safe. Expired certificate observed for Jordan Stinson with a completion date of 4/29/2018 through Serve Safe.
Discussed printing vomiting and diarrheal written procedures.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Dough mixer heavily soiled with dry food debris. Laminator has grime build up. Pizza conveyor oven has heavy amount of grease and grime build up.
Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Observed water leaking from air filters and plumbing inside of walk in cooler. Water is dripping into buckets sitting on top of cases of cheese.
Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Most areas of the restaurant are missing cove molding.
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MCDONALDS #7731

3470 ULMERTON RD, CLEARWATER · Pinellas County

2 Live, small flying insects found near back drive through window.
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket is broken right side fryer reach in freezer.

3101 SR 580 G, SAFETY HARBOR · Pinellas County

Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles and shakers containing food removed from the original container not labeled with common name

MIKE'S PIZZA DELI STATION

13560 N 49 ST, CLEARWATER · Pinellas County

Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Back counter garlic in oil (70F - Cold Holding) Put into walk in cooler. Back deli cooler cooked chicken wings (51F - Cold Holding); breaded chicken breast (50F - Cold Holding); cooked rice (54F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken strips (51F - Cold Holding) Put all items on ice during inspection.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cutting board and pans sitting on top of hand wash sink Back near dry storage
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. 8 employees using Serv
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Garlic and oil in Mayo container. Employee labeled

PIZZA HUT #4669

1955 ALT 19 N, TARPON SPRINGS · Pinellas County

Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Under 3 compartment sink Prep table in back room
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. In walk in cooler and behind 2 door vertical cooler next to reach in cooler
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Frame around doors if pizza make cooler
Water draining onto floor surface. In walk in cooler Water dripping from pipe onto shelf, operator put tray under pipe to catch water.

5200 GULF BLVD, ST PETE BEACH · Pinellas County

Discussed printing Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (DBPR HR 5030-104) form. Establishment has chlorine associated with written procedures.
Can opener blade soiled with dried food debris. Employee stated it isnt being used. White cutting stained yellow on reach in deli cooler at end of cook line.
Establishment is operating as Frog Pond for morning service from 7:30am-1:30pm and reopens as MadFish for evening service 5pm-10pm. Frog Pond and Madfish are two completely separate concepts with different menus, individual staff teams, and distinct operating hours, with Frog Pond serving breakfast and Madfish serving dinner. Outdoor storage cold holding cooler trailer and a dry storage trailer have been observed in the parking lot of the establishment. Violation will be time extend for 60 days from initial inspection on 7/23/2026. Callback date will be on 9/21/2026.
Chemical test kit has been ordered and will be arriving tomorrow.
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturers instructions. Observed water filter dated 6/19/2025.
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SILA THAI AND SUSHI

3828 49 ST N, ST. PETERSBURG · Pinellas County

Employee washed hands with no soap. -sushi chef handled his hat and proceeded to engage in food preparation without changing gloves or washing hands I asked operator to tell him in Thai language that he needed to change his gloves and wash his hands He proceeded to change gloves without hand wash, then proceeded to wash hands without soap, then proceeded to wash hands with soap. Because sushi rice was being stored partially on top of hand wash sink, I observed his hands dripping into the sushi rice during this entire process.
Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. -sushi chef handled his hat and proceeded to engage in food preparation without changing gloves or washing hands I asked operator to tell him in Thai language that he needed to change his gloves and wash his hands He proceeded to change gloves without hand wash, then proceeded to wash hands without soap, then proceeded to wash hands with soap. Because sushi rice was being stored partially on top of hand wash sink, I observed his hands dripping into the sushi rice during this entire process.
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. -sushi chef handled his hat and proceeded to engage in food preparation without changing gloves or washing hands I asked operator to tell him in Thai language that he needed to change his gloves and wash his hands He proceeded to change gloves without hand wash, then proceeded to wash hands without soap, then proceeded to wash hands with soap. Because sushi rice was being stored partially on top of hand wash sink, I observed his hands dripping into the sushi rice during this entire process.
Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. -sushi chef handled his hat and proceeded to engage in food preparation without changing gloves or washing hands I asked operator to tell him in Thai language that he needed to change his gloves and wash his hands He proceeded to change gloves without hand wash, then proceeded to wash hands without soap, then proceeded to wash hands with soap for about 1-2 seconds. Because sushi rice was being stored partially on top of hand wash sink, I observed his hands dripping into the sushi rice during this entire process.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Rice in walk in cooler cooked last night stored covered and stacked. rice (47F - Cooling) Sushi rice at sushi bar was cooked last night and stored at room temperature overnight, operator says they planned to use the rice until 3 PM today.
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4725 66 ST N, KENNETH CITY · Pinellas County

Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -can opener blade soiled -cutting board on cookline stained
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -knife in hand wash sink at end of cookline Operator removed knife
Dead roaches on premises. 3 dead roaches on floor behind cookline Operator cleaned up
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. -reach in cooler and freezer handles -walk in cooler handle
Food stored on floor. -commercially packaged pork butts stored on floor in walk in cooler Operator moved to store properly
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5901 GULF BLVD, ST.PETE BEACH · Pinellas County

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. Establishment current only has 4 employees. Employee Leight is currently present engaging with food and in food preparation that has been employee over 60 days, but states she hold a CFM certificate, but could not access it during the inspection.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in walk in freezer. Discussed with manager on duty.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Turbo chef oven soiled with burnt food debris.

HONEY BUNNY BISTRO

1732 DREW ST, CLEARWATER · Pinellas County

Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter packets 75 F on the counter for less than 30 minutes . Manager placed butter packets in the freezer for a quick chill down recheck 41 F
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. Manager reviewed information with new employee and signed the reporting agreement during inspection
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in dish washing area . Manager placed paper towels at hand wash sink. Reviewed hand wash sinks must be fully stocked .
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses on the counters in kitchen . Manager placed towels in wiping bucket
Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

LA CHINA POBLANA MEXICAN RESTAURANT AND PIZZA LLC

2169 N HERCULES AVE, CLEARWATER · Pinellas County

Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at make table stained.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Ramekins used as scoop in dry storage under prep table. Discussed with operator.

POPPA'S BARBQUE LLC

4890 122 AVE N SUITE 5, CLEARWATER · Pinellas County

Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Spray bottle used on food contact surfaces was 300ppm+ now 200ppm

WOODEN LADLE NOODLE SHOP

3689 TAMPA RD # 305, OLDSMAR · Pinellas County

Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0ppm corrected to 50ppm during inspection
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Walk in cooler boiled eggs (46F - Cold Holding); raw tuna (47F - Cold Holding); cooked shrimp (47F - Cold Holding); corn dogs (47F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (46F - Cold Holding); imitation crab (47F - Cold Holding); raw beef (47F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (47F - Cold Holding); bean sprouts (47F - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 6-hour limit. Time as a public health control documents created by the operator show an hourly check. The person in charge stated they check hourly and put a dash if the need to replenish product or a line straight through that time frame if the foods do not to be replenished or removed due to time. The sheets from the last couple of days show some foods not being removed from time from 11:00am- 7:00pm. No specific time frames given for goods at Ramen station.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. boiled eggs (46F - Cold Holding); raw tuna (47F - Cold Holding); cooked shrimp (47F - Cold Holding); corn dogs (47F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (46F - Cold Holding); imitation crab (47F - Cold Holding); raw beef (47F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (47F - Cold Holding); bean sprouts (47F - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food held using a 6-hour time control plan is not monitored to ensure the temperature is not greater than 70 degrees Fahrenheit. Boiled eggs, cooked mushrooms, pork belly,bean sprouts,miso held on 6 hour time frame with no monitoring to be sure the food never exceeds 70F.
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TACO BELL #31793

2990 GULF TO BAY BLVD, CLEARWATER · Pinellas County

Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Restroom cleaner stored next to box of pepper packets on shelf in drive thru area . Manager relocated cleaner

FORTUNATO'S ITALIAN RESTAURANT

6890 GULFPORT BLVD, SOUTH PASADENA · Pinellas County

Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -stained cutting boards on cookline
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -cutting boards on cookline are grooved
Hood ventilation system has grease and dust accumulation

DOC FORD'S RUM BAR & GRILLE

610 2 AVE NE, ST. PETERSBURG · Pinellas County

Live, small flying insects found 4 flies not landing on any food contact surface. 1 fly in dish machine area 1 fly in dry storage area 2 flies in prep areas Inspector discussed hazards associated with flies.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee touched raw fish and raw shrimp and only changed one glove. Discussed with chef about alternative methods for employees to touch raw product, using tongs instead of gloved hands. Discussed with chef about proper hand washing practices.
Dented/rusted cans present. Dented can of artichokes on rack in dry storage by ice machine Chef marked and segregated can of artichokes.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw steak stored on top of pan with lid of cut leafy greens in reach-in-cooler on cook line across from grill station. Chef removed raw steak and place in cooler with raw steak.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. Caesar dressing not denoted on menu as containing raw egg. Discussed with operator that the Caesar salad needs to be included under the consumer advisory.
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BODEGA ON CENTRAL

1180 CENTRAL AVE, ST. PETERSBURG · Pinellas County

Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards
Unlabeled spray bottle hanging next to hand sink at entrance to kitchen, staff labeled
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Labels were on clean containers on shelf across from hot line area.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards with black groove marks.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor had a large crack going down the back walkway of the cook line.
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3601 66ST N, ST. PETERSBURG · Pinellas County

Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In reach in cooler in back room- salsa (53F - Cold Holding); sour cream (53F - Cold Holding) Operator placed thermometer in middle of cooler and temped several minutes later at 53F. Items were stored in this unit overnight. No temperature monitoring conducted in this unit today.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On wait station- Butter packets (68F - Cold Holding) Operator put out on shallow ice at 7:30AM. Not in their Time as a Public Health Control plans. Operator put in cooler to cool. Retemped at 60F. Operato4 moved to freezer to rapid cool. Discussed keeping the, cold in a cooler, on adequate ice, or adding them to Time procedures for 4 hour hold. In reach in cooler in back room- salsa (53F - Cold Holding); sour cream (53F - Cold Holding) Operator placed thermometer in middle of cooler and temped several minutes later at 53F. Items were stored in this unit overnight. No temperature monitoring conducted in this unit today. Stop sale issued.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw beef not in commercial packaging stored over French fries and bread in walk in freezer Operator moved beef to store below ready to eat foods
Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. -cook removed dirty tongs from hand wash sink and proceeded to engage in food preparation without washing hands Operator washed hands.
No soap provided at employee handwash sink upstairs. Operator put out soap.
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NICKO'S PIZZA AND SUBS

1239 4 ST S, ST. PETERSBURG · Pinellas County

Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on pizza make table soiled with black like substance.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White cutting board on pizza make table.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee bottled water stored on prep table by cooler containing portion cups of Ranch and Bleu cheese dressing. Operator removed bottle of water from prep table.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone and keys stored on prep table by cooler containing portion cups of Ranch and Bleu cheese dressing. Operator removed phone and keys from prep table.

KEYS JAM-ROCK GRILL

40168 US HWY 19 N, TARPON SPRINGS · Pinellas County

Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In vertical cooler in kitchen- goat (46F - Cold Holding); Mac n cheese (46F - Cold Holding), operator discarded.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Operator opened new board
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, or dust. Floor fan Pvc pipes under hand wash sink in kitchen Trays on speed rack

WHATCHA WANT EATERY

472 DOUGLAS RD E, OLDSMAR · Pinellas County

Tzatziki sauce 46F cold hold, Tzatziki sauce 46F cold hold, sour cream 45F cold hold, shredded cheddar 45F cold hold, Hotdogs 45F Cold hold. ambient temperature of unit 47F. Foods were placed in unit prior to todays inspection. See Stop Sale.
Food containers continue to have a soil build up.
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.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of fixed equipment, crock pot
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120 COMMERCE BLVD STE 1, 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.

RUDYS FOOD AND MARKET

1698 CLEARWATER LARGO RD, CLEARWATER · Pinellas County

Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at make table stained at front counter. Discussed with operator.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Acoustic ceiling tiles in back kitchen and front counter area where food is being served and prepared. Discussed options with operator.
Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Deep fryer used in back kitchen area not under a hood system.
Cutting board at front make table has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Discussed with operator.

JIMMYS TACOS STP

2534 CENTRAL AVE, ST PETERSBURG · Pinellas County

Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sour cream (68F - Cold Holding); pico (68F - Cold Holding) Operator took action by placing pico and sour cream containers inside of reach in to decrease initial temperature. Items were re-temped at: sour cream (50F - Cold Holding); pico (51F - Cold Holding)
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bug spray was kept on top of reach in cooler near back of kitchen.
Live, small flying insects found (2) Flies near dish pit area. Operator has been educated on the issues with vermin and has been informed how to prevent further issue.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shelled eggs stored over ready to eat food.
Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Operator had only chlorine sanitizing strips but not quaternary. For triple sink.
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