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2626 GULF TO BAY BLVD, CLEARWATER · Pinellas County

Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Metal pans stacked on shelf above triple sink .
In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away in the front counter area . Manager increased velocity
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning on shelf near dish machine

JIMMYS FISH HOUSE AND IGUANA BAR

521 S GULFVIEW BLVD, CLEARWATER BEACH · Pinellas County

Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 7 raw mahi unopened, cryovac. Items discarded.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled. Soda gun nozzles.
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. Employee certificates all expired in chefs office.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
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. See stop sale. 7 thawed raw mahi still in cryovac package. Items to be discarded
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BUSY BEE DINER LLC

2552 SUNSET POINT RD, CLEARWATER · 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. 0 ppm chlorine . Run three times . Manager scheduled service this day
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Manager changed solution . Recheck 100 ppm chlorine
Food ( containers of toppings and Bavarian créme) stored on floor in the walk in freezer . Manager relocated food
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit ( glass door cooler ) with food to be served to customers in the front line area . Employee discarded open bottle of water

7048 PARK BLVD N, PINELLAS PARK · Pinellas County

Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together. Front counter. Replaced during inspection
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on deli cooler cook line
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Cutting boards

STONE SOUP CAFE & PUB

4122 16 ST N, ST. PETERSBURG · Pinellas County

Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Dishwasher was seen handling dirty dishes and then working with clean dishes without proper handwashing. Discussed with operator on the importance of issues and ways to negate the situation.
Live, small flying insects found. Discussed with supervisor Lisa Day Walker (4) Flies found around beer taps at back side of bar. Discussed with operator proper safety precautions for vermin and discussed ways to mitigate issue.
No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. 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/. Bar area at front counter added, no plan review involved.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mixer head on stand mixer had a buildup-up of residue underneath where mixer blades are attached. Ice sticks stored on ground in walk in freezer.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Bathroom on left side of restaurants sink did not have any hot water when turned on.
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ORIGINAL PINEHURST PUB

1422 PINEHURST RD STE B, DUNEDIN · Pinellas County

Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board soiled, interior of soda nozzles soiled with debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top of jager tap soiled with residue.
Interior of ice machine/bin with rust that has pitted the surface Interior of ice machine has rust that pitted to the surface.
Equipment in poor repair. Stove top in disrepair in kitchen hanging. Burners exposed.
Food stored in a prohibited area. Cooking oil stored in lobby next to push carts. Operator moved cooking oil to kitchen.
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TOMMY'S HIDEAWAY WOOD FIRED PIZZA AND PUB

3121 BEACH BLVD S, GULF PORT · Pinellas County

Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In walk in cooler- marinara sauce (47F - Cooling) Sauce was made yesterday morning and kept in walk in cooler. Operator did not remove from walk in at all today. Sauce was in a deep pan that did not allow for proper cooling. Stop Sale issued.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw ground beef stored above cooked pasta in reach in cooler on cookline Operator moved beef to store below pasta
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In walk in cooler- marinara sauce (47F - Cooling) Sauce was made yesterday morning and kept in walk in cooler. Operator did not remove from walk in at all today. Sauce was in a deep pan that did not allow for proper cooling. Stop Sale issued.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -cutting boards on prep cooler on cookline stained -soda gun nozzle behind bar soiled
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Marinara sauce in walk in coolers Operator made yesterday at 10AM not date marked.
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BEN THANH RESTAURANT

4200 62 AVE N STE C, PINELLAS PARK · Pinellas County

Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs over top of large put of cooked pork inside two door reach in cooler. Employee moved
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw beef inside to go bags touching the food reach in freezer.
Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Raw pork chops in To go bag with righting inside freezer
One-compartment sink used for warewashing. Establishment has removed the dividers in between three compartment sink.
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. Observed multiple containers of soup in plastic containers in white fridge no date or label. Employee labeled during inspection
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PIRATES PUB-N-GRUB

116 JOHNS PASS BOARDWALK, MADEIRA BEACH · 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. 0ppm, sanitizer bucket empty, staff replaced and primed system
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs over produce in reach in cooler, staff corrected order
Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Dish machine sanitizer empty at time of inspection with staff acknowledging that machine has already been used
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun holster soiled at bar
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink in kitchen, restocked
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STEAK N SHAKE INC

3853 TAMPA RD, OLDSMAR · Pinellas County

Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw burger (48F - Cold Holding, second temperature 43F cooling); hot dog (47F - Cold Holding, second temperature 41F cold holding)

10790 PARK BLVD, SEMINOLE · Pinellas County

Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Cooler handles soiled next to fryers

1530 N MCMULLEN BOOTH RD STE D4, CLEARWATER · Pinellas County

Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm . Manager changed empty bucket of sanitizer . Recheck 50 ppm
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone - overcharged Class K in kitchen . For reporting purposes only.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable in kitchen .
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their arms while preparing food. Employee removed watch

BJ'S RESTAURANT & BREWHOUSE 460

3800 PARK BLVD, PINELLAS PARK · Pinellas County

Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Deli cooler under counter pull out dryer Mac and cheese individual bags (47F - Cold Holding); penne pasta (47F - Cold Holding) voluntary discarded Put into walk in freezer during inspection. retemp 41 degrees
Equipment in poor repair. Dryer used for Mac and cheese not closing

PANERA BREAD #4162

2532 SR 580 UNITS L, M, N, CLEARWATER · 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.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. 2 squeeze bottles behind front counter containing a clear substance not labeled with common name. The operator labeled the bottles during inspection.

HOOTERS RESTAURANT

192 JOHN'S PASS BOARDWALK W, MADEIRA BEACH · Pinellas County

Live, small flying insects found. 2 live flies next to dish machine sanitizer empty
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled next
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Beer cooler at outside bar
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Soda gun holsters over drink ice wells clogged with standing water
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MELLOW MUSHROOM

2630 GULF TO BAY BLVD, CLEARWATER · Pinellas County

No soap provided at handwash sink at wait station by exit in dining area . Soap placed at hand wash sink . Reviewed with manager hand wash sinks must be stocked at all times:ed
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. - chill stick on the floor of the walk in freezer . Manager ran the chill stick through the dish machine to store protected in the walk in freezer
Exterior window has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside in the bar area . Manager to adjust the lock to close the gap this day
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.0 ppm quaternary at the bar and kitchen areas . Manager changed solution . Recheck 200 ppm quaternary
Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
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3687 TAMPA RD STE 208, OLDSMAR · Pinellas County

Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken raw 44F. Old hold, operator placed in freezer for quick cool.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottles containing chemicals stored with clean glasses behind the bar. Operator relocated the chemicals during inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun s at 2 bars soiled.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sanitizer bucket in hand wash sink. Operator relocated sanitizer bucket.

SIRI'S GOURMET BURGERS & PIZZA

2813 BEACH BLVD, GULF PORT · Pinellas County

Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in prep cooler at makeline entrance- sliced tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (48F - Cold Holding); sliced deli meats (48F - Cold Holding); caramelized onions (48F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (48F - Cold Holding); feta cheese (44F - Cold Holding) Restaurant just opened, operator says all items were stored in this cooler overnight and hed just opened the cooler. No temperature monitoring conducted this morning. Stop sale issued due to not being able to determine how long the items had been out of temperature.
2 live roaches in dining room 1 live roach on wall on cookline between prep cooler and steam table 1 live roach on prep table shelf 1 live roach inside prep cooler 3 live roaches in prep cooler door hinges
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. Operator handled pizza with bare hands while cutting it
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Reach in cooler on cookline holding foods at 44-48F.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -cutting board on prep cooler grooved
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PHO BOWL EXPRESS

1550 N MCMULLEN BOOTH RD STE F4, CLEARWATER · Pinellas County

Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Cooked rice 87F -90 F at 3:30 pm cooked at 1:00 pm on cooler next woks . Manager discarded food
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked rice 87F -90 F at 3:30 pm cooked at 1:00 pm on cooler next woks . Manager discarded food
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Cooked rice 87F -90 F at 3:30 pm cooked at 1:00 pm in cooler next woks . Manager discarded food
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sprouts 53 F , cut lettuce 45 F , tofu 47F cut lettuce 49F , cut cabbage 46 F , cooked shrimp 49 F, pork 47F in cooler opposite fryer in cooler less than 4 hours moved from walk in cooler . Manager moved items to walk in cooler and freezer - egg noodles 55 F , broccoli 50 F in silver door cooler overnight . No temperatures taken - see stop sale
Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures. Reviewed with manager the use of a thermometer to regular monitoring of food temperatures.
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JIMMY'S ON THE EDGE/ LEVEL 10

505 SOUTH GULFVIEW BLVD, CLEARWATER BEACH · Pinellas County

Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Crab dip dated 8/19/2026, item discarded.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Crab dip dated 8/19/2026, item discarded
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cooks line.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Left back upper corner of inside machine.

6251 34 ST N STE 102, PINELLAS PARK · Pinellas County

Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Establishment had large jug and trash and boxes blocking only hand wash sink in drink prep area. Employee moved
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Under ice machine floor

LIBRARY JV MANAGEMENT LLC & FOR ALL KIDS LLC

600 5 ST S, ST. PETERSBURG · Pinellas County

Verified the HACCP Plans and Process Waiver Status Report and observed seating license 6217793 Library JV Management LLC and For All Kids LLC submitting a HACCP plan for Vacuum sealing raw meats, with the status stating Pending operator reply. Catering license 6215835, Library Prep Kitchen is where the special process is being conducted. Discussed corresponding with OPQ and adding the prep kitchen to the plan. No vacuumed sealed food items observed during the callback.

CADDY'S MADIERA BEACH

14080 GULF BLVD, MADEIRA BEACH · Pinellas County

Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Steam table - white rice (114F - Hot Holding), manager removed to reheat
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink at downstairs bar used as dump sink
No soap provided at handwash sink. Soap dispenser not accessible at downstairs bar, manager placed temporary soap bottle at sink
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
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FISH BOWL KITCHEN

654 EAST LAKE ROAD, PALM HARBOR · 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. Operator was able to determine the time the product left temperature control and marked during inspection.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Seared Salmon 2 fillets not removed from ROP packaging before thawed.
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. See stop sale.
Interior of air fryer has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

COCO WOOD GRILL

17814 GULF BLVD, REDINGTON SHORES · Pinellas County

Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Steam table - cream sauce (119F - Hot Holding); gravy (111F - Hot Holding), staff reheated on stove
No soap provided at handwash sink. Soap dispenser missing from wall at sink on cook line, portable soap dispenser added
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Dispenser empty on cook line, staff restocked
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun holsters soiled at bar
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand sink in rear prep room next to triple sink has been detached from wall and lying on floor, water lines still attached. Staff was able to temporarily reattach sink during inspection
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385 S GULFVIEW BLVD, CLEARWATER · Pinellas County

Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun outside bar.
Water draining onto floor surface. Pool bar dishwasher draining on floor.

PARLOR DOUGHNUTS

430 W BAY DR, LARGO · Pinellas County

Plumbing system in disrepair. Sanitizing compartment leaking.

CATALINA'S LA CANTINA

10 S PINELLAS AVE, TARPON SPRINGS · Pinellas County

Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shrimp over unwashed cilantro in cooler. Operator moved shrimp.
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets of reach in cooler near mop sink torn and in disrepair.

LIBRARY PREP KITCHEN

600 5 ST S, ST. PETERSBURG · Pinellas County

During the callback inspection frozen vacuum sealed food items were observed stored inside the walk in freezer. Verified the HACCP Plans and Process Waiver Status Report and observed seating license 6217793 Library JV Management LLC and For All Kids LLC submitting a HACCP plan for Vacuum sealing raw meats, with the status stating Pending operator reply. Catering license 6215835, Library Prep Kitchen is where the special process is being conducted. During callback on 6/19/2026 and 7/23/2026 information was provided for updating the HACCP application and adding the prep kitchen license.
Observed stored inside walk in freezer: 3 vacuumed sealed bags of frozen Butter with Shallots and parsley dated 8/7/2026. 4 vacuumed sealed bags of frozen Demi glaze dated 7/25/2026. Container with vacuumed sealed frozen bags of tomato paste dated 6/26/2026. Previously discussed 48 hour exemption with the Chef during the callback inspection on 6/19/2026. Per Chef on duty, the special process is no longer being conducted.

318 CENTRAL AVE, ST. PETERSBURG · Pinellas County

Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine spray bottle testing at 200 PPM. Spray bottle was diluted with water and now testing at 50 PPM.
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/ Observed expired verticals for operator Kristijan Jankovic with a completion date 04/15/2021 through Prometric.
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 DBPR vomiting and diarrheal events form during the inspection. Establishment has chemical (Chlorine) associated with written procedures. Discussed printing the form out.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Reach in deli cooler cutting board stained light brown.
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/ Operators CFM certificate is expired. No other CFM.
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