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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.
Water leaking from faucet/handle near walk in cooler
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer by exit door

PANDA EXPRESS #1164

2200 EAST BAY DR, LARGO · Pinellas County

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
Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine
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.
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on reach-in cooler across from grill top on cook line
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled torn gasket on reach-in cooler across from grill top on cook line
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Hand wash sink at front counter slow draining
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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

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.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored above bucket of chicken soup base.
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.
Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Observed hanging on the side of the soda syrup rack in the bar area.
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CODY'S ORIGINAL ROADHOUSE

4360 PARK ST N, ST. PETERSBURG · Pinellas County

Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Cutting board on cookline stained
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -Fly swatter stored in hws near walk in cooler Operator removed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -Cutting board on cookline grooved
Equipment in poor repair. -Gaskets broken on walk in freezer door, causing ice buildup that wont allow door to close
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. -reach in cooler on cookline -reach in cooler on server line -reach in cooler in salad prep area
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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 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
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
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -sushi chef using hand wash sink to rinse sanitize cloth
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JERSEY MIKE'S SUBS

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

Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottles containing chemicals stored with bag in box beverage cases
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
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.
Live, small flying insects found (2) flies seen in dish pit landing on clean plates. PIC rewashed plates.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. 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.
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.
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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.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. No thermometer present in 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/
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Found in three areas: (1) bottle under dish machine area (1) bottle next to outside bar (1) bottle under cash register in inside bar
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.
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RED TIKI BAR AND GRILL

7361 46 AVE N, ST. PETERSBURG · Pinellas County

Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. #10 can red and green pepper strips with sharp dent in seam
Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Triple Sink (Quaternary 500ppm, retested at 200PPM) Operator diluted solution.
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 behind bar almost empty not dated marked, operator could not determine when it had been opened. Operator voluntarily discarded.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -hood system soiled with grease - ceiling tiles in kitchen have accumulation of dust
Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
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QUAN NGON BISTRO

6129 PARK BLVD, PINELLAS PARK · Pinellas County

Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Deli cooler across from cook line sticky rice patties (64F - Cold Holding) On plate top of deli cooler fill line. Stop sale made at 8:00am.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Buffet line Pork (121F - Hot Holding)
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Deli cooler across from cook line sticky rice patties (64F - Cold Holding) On plate top of deli cooler fill line. Stop sale made at 8:00am.
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. Was 0 ppm changed bucket
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Plastic lid inside hand wash sink front counter. Employee moved
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PACIFIC COUNTER

660 CENTRAL AVE, SAINT PETERSBURG · Pinellas County

Live, small flying insects found Approximately 16 live flies. 1 fly landing on front counter of cold holding serving cooler. 1 fly on wall in back prep area. 2 flies landing on post of sneeze guard of front cooler counter. 1 fly landing front counter by sushi rice. 1 fly flying above self serve drink dispensers pans in dinning room. 2 flies landing on napkin dispenser by front door. 1 fly inside cabinet of self serve ice machine in dinning room 2 flies observed flying by cabinet that stores chemicals and clean linen by bathrooms. 2 flies flying above reach in cooler at front counter. 2 flies flying over front trash receptacle. 1 fly flying around convection oven in back kitchen.
Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on all doors of front service cooler.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Around door of walk-in-freezer and on racks in walk-in-freezer.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Brown cutting board next to portioned sauce on front counter.
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SALEM'S FRESH EATS

1701 34 ST S, ST. PETERSBURG · Pinellas County

No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink at front line.
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets on reach-in cooler at cook line
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Located on the floor in front of dry storage area.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice chute. Interior of ice chute at customer self service drink dispenser with black mold like substance at front counter.

EDDIE'S RESTAURANT

1524 3 ST SW, WINTER HAVEN · Polk County

Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Walk in cooler items- pasta, chicken, pork , and shrimp
No soap provided at handwash sink. Operator replaced soap.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at both handwashing sinks located in the kitchen. Operator replaced paper towels.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Inside bag of salt, operator removed container.
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MA MA DILOS DELI

93 S 1 ST, WINTER HAVEN · Polk County

Raw animal food stored over or with produce. Operator removed raw eggs from over produce.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Mary Dilorenzo Ernie Dilorenzo
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Cookie residues in reach in freezer

INTERNATIONAL HOUSE OF PANCAKES - #36-117

3427 US 98 N, LAKELAND · Polk County

Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Damaged food. Observed cracked eggs in container on cook line.
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. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) employee replaced empty chlorine container. Dishwasher (Chlorine 100ppm)
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed Spatula in sink on cook line. Employee removed spatula.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Observed around door area.
Damaged food. Observed cracked eggs in container on cook line.

CRACKER BARREL #189

4343 LAKELAND PARK DR, LAKELAND · Polk County

Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Observed on floor.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed on containers in clean dish storage shelves, manager separated to air dry.

2517 S HWY 27, CLERMONT · Lake County

Vacuum breaker missing on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -walk in cooler shelves have residue buildup -interior of tea urns are stained
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/
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. -Mary
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16025 US HWY 441, EUSTIS · Lake County

Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Operator cracked eggs, grabbed food from reach in cooler and proceeded to continue cooking without handwashing.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mixer head soiled.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets at cook line.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In reach in cooler at cook line. Operator cleaned.
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QUALITY INN & SUITES LEESBURG

1392 W NORTH BLVD, LEESBURG · Lake 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.

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.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bathroom cleaner hanging on shelf by final gloves and above clean linens. manager removed chemicals to a proper location.
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.
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

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

CHEN'S DUCK AND DUMPLINGS

5125 S FLORIDA AVE, LAKELAND · Polk County

Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw beef inside the top section of the flip top reach in cooler across from the cook line wok station. The product was reversed.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over containers of soy sauce. Inside the walk in cooler. The soy sauce was relocated.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Duck 123F front counter dumpling station. The manager increased the temperature settings on the holding cabinet.
Unable to dispense soap provided at handwash sink. The soap was replaced with a hand soap.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink blocked by a black utility cart. In front of the walk in cooler. The cart was removed.
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PALACE ITALIAN RESTAURANT SOUTHSIDE

4780 S FLORIDA AVE, LAKELAND · Polk County

Silverware/utensils dried with a towel/cloth. Employee dried equipment with a cloth. We hand the employee to wash the dishes again and let them air dry.
Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Next to the beverage drink machine.
Food stored on floor. A case of cherry coke beverage syrup on the floor inside the beverage service station.

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