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COCONUTS POOL AND BAR

9801 INTERNATIONAL DRIVE, ORLANDO · Orange County

Live, small flying insects found./one flying insect at cook line.
Equipment in poor repair./hand sink next to dish machine posted out of order sign/water pressure too low per manager. Restaurant is closing for renovation in two weeks.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination./to go boxes on cook line top shelf not inverted/
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside./two exit doors.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food./unwashed produce stored over cut lettuce/cook line reach in cooler.
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SPRING GARDEN CHINESE RESTAURANTE

850 49 ST, ST. PETERSBURG · Pinellas County

Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Cans of Raid near 3 compartment sink.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. -grocery bags being used in direct contact with raw chicken in reach in freezer near 3 compartment sink.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Cutting boards on prep cooler on cookline stained
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -hand wash sink near prep sink Operator put out paper towels
No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Owner is the only person with training and it is a food handler certificate. No proof of food manager certificate for any employees.
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CHARLEY'S PHILLY STEAKS

27001 US HWY 19 S STE 2085, CLEARWATER · Pinellas County

Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. shredded cheddar (50F - Cold Holding); bacon (47F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (46F - Cold Holding); chicken wings cooked (47F - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. shredded cheddar (50F - Cold Holding); bacon (47F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (46F - Cold Holding); chicken wings cooked (47F - Cold Holding) See Stop Sale
Establishment conducts non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods without written procedures approved by the division.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink across from 3 compartment sink. Operator replenished paper towels. Discussed the need to always have hand wash sinks stocked with paper towels.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. As I entered the kitchen I observed the cook dipping his hands in soapy water of 3 compartment sink, no rinse and returned to work.
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27001 US HWY 19 N STE 9245, CLEARWATER · Pinellas County

Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Bean Sprouts 50F cold hold. Sprouts have been in the u it less than 4 hours, operator iced down for quick cool.

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
1 live roach on prep table on cookline 2 live roaches on prep table in back of kitchen near 3 compartment sink Operator killed all
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
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Cutting boards on cook line stained
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7224 CENTRAL AVE, ST. PETERSBURG · Pinellas County

Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw chicken over curries in reach in cooler on cookline -raw beef over ginger in reach in cooler behind cook line Operator moved chicken and beef to store on bottom shelf
Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. -operator has quaternary test strips but is using chlorine sanitizer
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -cutting board on prep cooler stained
Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not removed from its package within 48 hours after packaging. -raw chicken in reach in freezer, vacuum packaged onsite and frozen, dated but not timed, and held more than 48 hours. Operator removed all vacuum sealed packaging
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -reach in cooler gaskets soiled on cookline
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ORANGE CYCLE CREAMERY

212 E TARPON AVE, TARPON SPRINGS · Pinellas County

Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Gallon of milk opened yesterday, unknown time, oat milk - unknown open date. Discussed proper date marking with operator
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
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. 1 employee, hired less than 60 days ago, has not signed employee health agreement
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No ambient thermometer in reach in cooler at front counter
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.

ANOTHER BROKEN EGG CAFE

470 POINSETTIA AVE, CLEARWATER BEACH · Pinellas County

Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked chicken tenders 95f, operator voluntarily discarded items.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Bar.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Bar.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.

5572 PARK BLVD, PINELLAS PARK · Pinellas County

3 live flying insects at cook line and back door 1 live flying insect at service area. Live, small flying insects found.
Rodent burrow or rodent nesting materials present. Inside cabinet near rest rooms
In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 80 degrees rice scoop
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 2 Rodent droppings near dry storage area in dining room. 2 under white freezer dry storage area in dining room. 1 second level of dry storage soda 8 rodent droppings in cabinet near bathrooms
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Deli cooler at cook line In small plastic bowls on top of sheep hand, sitting on top of the line in deli cooler. eye rounds (55F - Cold Holding); pork intestines (60F - Cold Holding) Employee removed sheet pan, put all items in reach in cooler.
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THE HELM SEAFOOD PARLOUR

7800 BLIND PASS RD, ST.PETE BEACH · Pinellas County

Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 2- 5.5 Lb dented cans of Artichoke Hearts.
Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/ During the licensing process the HVAC duct work on the cook line was observed wrapped with aluminum tape, clear packing tape, and black tape. The aluminum tape was observed in disrepair with observable holes and grease accumulation. Establishment is non-licensable due to need to complete the covering of the HVAC duct work above cook line observable from the dinning room not being covered with metal as required by plan review. Plan review required the enclosure to be done with metal that is smooth and easily cleanable or a drop ceiling that is smooth and easily can be installed.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White stained cutting boards on reach in deli coolers.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Steel scrubber stored inside hand sink next to dish machine.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing at hand sink next to dish machine.
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2302 TYRONE BLVD N, ST. PETERSBURG · 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. Corporate has changed their training to all online, however the operator is unsure how to find the proof of training online. Operator provided 15 paper certificates that are up to date, they have over 40 employees.
Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Operator cleaned and sanitized.
Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

GUILTY SEA PUB AND SPORTS BAR

301 GULF BLVD, INDIAN ROCKS BEACH · Pinellas County

Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw burger 46f, raw steak 48f, cooked chicken 47f, cooked brisket 48f, raw chicken 45f, cooked shrimp 46f, all located in reach in cooler #16. All items left in reach in cooler overnight. Repair called.
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. #10 can Pizza sauce dented on seam. #10 can salsa dented on seam. Items to be discarded.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Raw burger 46f, raw steak 48f, cooked chicken 47f, cooked brisket 48f, raw chicken 45f, cooked shrimp 46f, all located in reach in cooler #16. All items left in reach in cooler overnight.Repair called.
No soap provided at handwash sink.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
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DADS' KITCHEN & CO.

2105 CENTRAL AVE, ST. PETERSBURG · Pinellas County

Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored at the top of the reach-in deli cooler at cook line above ready-to eat tomato and peppers. Discussed proper storage with the person in charge who relocated eggs for safe storage.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink at dish pit used to store plastic containers and drink cup tray. Items were relocated and moved for access to sink.
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. No proof of training for any employee other than the certified food manager.
Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Test kits provided to employees are QAC test strips. Dish machine utilized is a chlorine machine with a minimum required sanitation of 50 ppm. Discussed with person in charge with acquiring correct test strips to test concentration of sanitizer for the machine for daily operations.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Establishment holds butter for four hour holds at the wait station behind the front counter. Discussed with person in charge to complete DBPR Form HR 5022-090 and maintain at establishment.
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847 ROOSEVELT BLVD, TARPON SPRINGS · Pinellas County

Dish machine chlorine 0 ppm, primed machine, ran 4 cycles, still 0ppm

WILDFLOWER ICE CREAM

2603 9 ST N, SAINT PETERSBURG · Pinellas County

No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink next to three compartment sink. Inspector discussed with person in charge who placed and provided towels at sink.
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.
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Ice cream sold at front counter for customer self service.

DONA JULIA'S RESTAURANT

5375 S FLORIDA AVE, LAKELAND · Polk County

Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked rice, green sauce, refried beans. Inside the side by side reach in coolers.

3111 US HWY 98 S UNIT 116, LAKELAND · Polk County

Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk-in freezer floor

122 COMMONWEALTH AVE, POLK CITY · Polk County

Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 02/01/2026 open and operating during inspection Operator on the phone with Tallahassee.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Observed on can opener blade.
Open dumpster lid.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed in mens and womens bathroom used by employees.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed under and behind kitchen equipment.

HERBY'S KITCHEN

2844 LAKELAND HIGHLAND RD, LAKELAND · Polk County

Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw eggs stored over raw pork in reachin cooler
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 sanitizer at 0 ppm. operator is calling the dish machine company
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portion cup in seasoning. operator removed.

1151 HAVENDALE BLVD, WINTER HAVEN · Polk County

Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket on walk in cooler door.
Open dumpster lid.
Fifty (50) foot-candles of light not provided at a food working surface or where safety is a factor. Observed near oven, hand wash station and food preparation table in corner, also in dish area.
Food stored on floor. Observed bag of onions on floor in storage area.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed on sink next to oven on cook line.
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6858 S FLORIDA AVE, LAKELAND · Polk County

Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on the shelf across from the 3 compartment sink.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

POLK CITY BBQ COMPANY

221 COMMONWEALTH AVE N, POLK CITY · Polk County

Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket in A2 unit.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed in Kratos unit.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at 2 rear exit doors.
Ice buildup in reach-in cooler, observed in Kratos unit.

ANTOJITOS NAVIDENOS LLC

635 ROBIN RD, LAKELAND · Polk County

Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.raw beef over Ready to eat salsa. Operator moved salsa to right side on reachin cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reachin cooler all food in unit from previous day 12 hrs plus. Turkey Slices (50F - Cold Holding); ham slices (50F - Cold Holding); casa blanco (52F - Cold Holding); Poultry (49F - Cold Holding); cooked potatoes (47F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (46F - Cold Holding); cooked potatoes (46F - Cold Holding); cooked vegetables (47F - Cold Holding); cooked shrimp (46F - Cold Holding); raw fish (64F - Cold Holding);
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on cookline
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. BY 3-compartment sink. operator replaced paper towels.
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GSPOT AND HOLSHOTZ LLC

3825 N SCENIC HWY, LAKE WALES · Polk County

Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Location Underneath hand washing sink at bar

HAMPTON INN & SUITES

22900 SR 27, LAKE WALES · Polk County

Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Victoria Switzer certification expired on 5/3/26 Patricia Barlean is the manager in charge no proof of manager. Manager on duty does not have proof of certification
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Rufina Jaramillo expired 8/22/25 Janis Greene-Walter valid expires-8/2/28

6595 FLORIDA AVE S, LAKELAND · Polk 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.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Operator started removing ice to clean the machine.

JOSIE'S EGG STATION

1625 SHEPHERD RD, LAKELAND · Polk County

Stop Sale issued. Fish reduced oxygen packaged on premises, or commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish labeled with instructions to remain frozen until time of use, not held frozen.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Can opener blade on the can opener located at the end of the prep table across from the back door.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on ALL reach in coolers is soiled with debris.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Stop Sale Observed 4 packages of fish inside a drawer on the cook line thawed in a vacuum sealed packaging.

6856 S FLORIDA AVE, LAKELAND · Polk County

Food stored on floor. A bag of onions on the floor next to the dry storage area.

MJ'S PIZZA AND WINGS

1747 E EDGEWOOD DR, LAKELAND · Polk County

Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Microwave handle
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Grease buildup behind fryers on cookline

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