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1030 58 ST N, ST PETERSBURG · Pinellas County

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
Roach excrement and/or droppings present. -roach droppings in corners of shelving in dry storage area
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
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
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Cutting boards on cook line stained
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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

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. Cooked potatoes on hot line were being held, still under the time allotted for being held using time as a public health control.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun on bar has a slight buildup of grime in holster area.
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
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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.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer on prep line
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, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Buffet line Pork (121F - Hot Holding)
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.
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
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.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed beans and rice noodle no date marked in two door reach in cooler.
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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.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on all doors of front service cooler.
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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.

260 1 AVE S STE 100, ST. PETERSBURG · Pinellas County

Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Menu is missing asterisk on Nigiri and Sashimi portion of menu. Manager marked printed menus with asterisk on menu during time of inspection.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Raw salmon cut/portioned and wrapped in plastic wrap stored in double door reach in cooler. Not date marked.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle of light red liquid substance stored across from three compartment sink. Spray bottle labeled as degreaser.
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn on cooler across three compartment sink.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven soiled with burnt food debris. Interior of microwave soiled with dried food debris.
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AHILLY'S ICE CREAM SHOP

1464 GULF TO BAY BLVD, CLEARWATER · Pinellas County

No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in front counter area and employee restroom . Employee placed paper towels at hand wash sinks
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. -Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.
Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment hanging on the mop sink . Employee labeled spray bottle
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Employee changed solution . Recheck 50 ppm chlorine
Covered waste receptacle not provided in womens bathroom in employee restroom
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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

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

EDDIE'S RESTAURANT

1524 3 ST SW, WINTER HAVEN · Polk County

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.
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
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Inside bag of salt, operator removed container.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dining room area and kitchen
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MOE'S SOUTHWEST GRILL

1326 TOWN CENTER DR E, LAKELAND · Polk County

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

Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee on grill hanging down
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In seasoning.Manager removed cup
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
Food stored on floor. Case of chicken on floor in walk-in cooler

CHEN'S DUCK AND DUMPLINGS

5125 S FLORIDA AVE, LAKELAND · Polk County

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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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PALACE ITALIAN RESTAURANT SOUTHSIDE

4780 S FLORIDA AVE, LAKELAND · Polk County

Food stored on floor. A case of cherry coke beverage syrup on the floor inside the beverage service station.
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.

JIMMY JOHNS FLORIDA AVE

4128 FLORIDA AVE S, LAKELAND · Polk County

Food stored on floor. A case of tomatoes on the floor inside the walk in cooler.

FOGON CATRACHO RESTAURANT

621 MAGNOLIA AVE, AUBURNDALE · Polk County

Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef over coleslaw in glass door unit . Employee moved raw meat.
Food stored on floor. Observed container of cooking oil on floor, employee removed from floor.

GASKINS BARBECUE & LOBSTER

1614 TOWN CENTER DR, LAKELAND · Polk County

Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle front counter light blue liquid
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.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Email operator consumer advisory. Posted in dining room
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Purse and drink stored on shelving in kitchen. Employee moved items

PIZZA HUT #4676

721 3 ST SW, WINTER HAVEN · Polk County

2 of the four Lights not functioning over pizza oven.

1775 N BROADWAY, BARTOW · Polk County

Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
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 improperly stored. A case of solo plastic lids on the floor in the hallway in the dining room.

HIBACHI EXPRESS

348 HAVENDALE BLVD, AUBURNDALE · Polk County

Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over cut carrots in walk in cooler, employee moved raw chicken.
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); Dishwasher (Chlorine 50ppm), employee prime to comply.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed stainless steel wool in sink, operator removed steel wool.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed on cook line, operator refilled paper towels.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed 87F on cook line. Operator removed from use.
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DENA'S PLACE DINER

4525 S FLORIDA AVE STE 28, LAKELAND · Polk County

Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Cases of beverage syrup on the floor under the dry storage shelf. 2 buckets with butterball turkeys thawing on the floor in the room with the upright refrigerators.
Water leaking from faucet. At the 3 compartment sink.

125 W BAY ST, DAVENPORT · Polk County

Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. 25 raw burgers, turned grey indicating spoilage.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs stored over ready to eat rice, and pasta.
Live, small flying insects found 7 flying insects on and around prep sink in kitchen.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Raw burgers marked 7/16 and 7/12, exceeds 7 day mark. Cooked chicken in beer cooler prepared 7/21. See stop sale.
Fish using a reduced oxygen method label indicating that it is to be kept frozen until time of use. 3 ROP salmon completely thawed, when label stated to keep frozen until time of use. See stop sale.
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303 NW 1 AVE, MULBERRY · Polk County

No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

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