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1211 BRUCE B DOWNS BLVD, WESLEY CHAPEL · Pasco County

No paper towels provided at handwash sink at kitchen entrance across from cook line. Employee replaced.
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. Manager stated office was being reorganized and they were unable to find the training certificates.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Togo containers not inverted on front counter. Manager inverted.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Bottles of water and redbull can on prep tables on cook line and across from cook line. Employees moved.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed phone and headphones above food prep area on cook line. Employee moved.

COUNTRYSIDE LANES/ LUCKY'S

27867 US HWY 19 N, CLEARWATER · Pinellas County

Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sterno stored above iced tea. Operator moved sterno during inspection.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles containing food removed from the original container not labeled with common name

TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE

27001 US 19 N #2089A, CLEARWATER · Pinellas County

Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Cooked diced chicken being thawed on the counter at room temperature. Product still mostly frozen.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Water leaking under sink behind front counter.

BOARDWALK PIZZA AND GYROS

2547-1 COUNTRYSIDE BLVD, CLEARWATER · Pinellas County

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.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Hand wash sink area.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Opened employee beverage in reach in cooler.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Oil in squeeze bottle not labeled with common name.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizer between uses.

CHARLEY'S PHILLY STEAKS

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

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

1030 58 ST N, ST PETERSBURG · Pinellas County

Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Last 90 days of oyster tags not dated. Discussed proper dating of oyster tags with operators.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -sushi chef using hand wash sink to rinse sanitize cloth
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Hws at kitchen entrance not easily accessible due to very small amount of space to access it, crowded by cookline equipment. I was only able to wash one hand at a time
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Cutting boards on cook line stained
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5572 PARK BLVD, PINELLAS PARK · Pinellas County

Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. No date mark throughout establishment.
Two-compartment sink used for warewashing. Absurd two compartment sink thing used for wear washing, observed dish soap, scrubbers, and two buckets inside two compartment sink with soap and active dishes
Handwash sink does not have running water or enough water pressure to properly wash hands. At three compartment sink.
No plan review submitted and approved sent all information to operator
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. No date mark throughout establishment.
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FIRST WATCH RESTAURANT #289

2539 COUNTRYSIDE BLVD STE 8, CLEARWATER · Pinellas County

Liquid waste leakage from trash compactor onto ground/dumpster pad.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage stored next to clean dishes.operator removed employee beverage.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Cardboard and a heavy accumulation of grease surrounding trash compactor.

391 34 ST N, ST. PETERSBURG · Pinellas County

Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw prawns stored above cooked sausage in walk-in cooler. Operator relocated prawns for safe storage.
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. Dish machine not testing at minimum required concentration of chlorine. Unit was reran and retested at 50 ppm.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Located inside a reach-in deli cooler across from the cook line: raw chicken (55F - Cold Holding); raw calimari (55F - Cold Holding); raw fish (55F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken wings (55F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (55F - Cold Holding); portioned macaroni and cheese (56F - Cold Holding); milk (51F - Cold Holding) Items were held overnight in the unit.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Located at a glass door reach-in cooler across from the cook line: cooked sausage (56F - Cold Holding); cooked crab (55F - Cold Holding); muscles (54F - Cold Holding) Located at the cook line next to boiling water trays: cooked corn (60F - Cold Holding); cooked potato (61F - Cold Holding) Located in a reach-in deli cooler across from cook line: raw chicken (55F - Cold Holding); raw calimari (55F - Cold Holding); raw fish (55F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken wings (55F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (55F - Cold Holding); portioned macaroni and cheese (56F - Cold Holding); milk (51F - Cold Holding) Items in the reach-in deli cooler remained overnight and a stop sale was issued. Corrective action was taken with the following items placed on ice and rechecked as follows: cooked sausage (32F - Cold Holding); cooked crab (32F - Cold Holding); muscles (32F - Cold Holding) Cooked potatos and corn previously on line were returned to walk-in cooler to cool.
Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Indicated by dish machine not running at minimum level of chlorine concentration
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34266 US HWY 19 N, PALM HARBOR · Pinellas County

No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand sink in truck
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No food manager working for food truck
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. Sent operator form HR 5030-104
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips in truck.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Sent operator choking poster.
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541 S COMBEE RD, LAKELAND · Polk County

No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bartender replaced towels

ELENA'S CUBAN CAFE

2246 E EDGEWOOD DR, LAKELAND · Polk County

Wood non food-contact surface not properly sealed. Around window on service line
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on cutting board. operator removed.

OLE TAMPA CUBAN SHOP

4525 S FLORIDA AVE STE 31, LAKELAND · Polk County

Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior reach in cooler on cooks line
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Gaps in filters
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Between equipment and on floor under cooking equipment
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead on cardboard on chest freezer 1 dead on floor by soda boxes 1 dead on floor by three compartment sink Manager discarded cleaned and sanitized area
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on walk in cooler
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BEEF O’ BRADY’S

4515 SOUTH FLORIDA AVE, LAKELAND · Polk County

Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooks line reach in cooler raw chicken strips 46. Product was in two pans. Employee removed to help air flow
Observed: Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed server touch face then handle clan plates of food. Reviewed proper handwashing with employee.
Observed: Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Kitchen dish machine 0ppm, operator changed bucket primed machine several times 50ppm. Bar dish machine chlorine 0ppm , operator primed and retested
Observed: 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/ Establishment changed LLC per operator Andy. Currently open and operating serving the public.
Observed: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Coffee item and pitcher stored in front server handwash sink. Employee removed items
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OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE

4208 US 98 N, LAKELAND · Polk County

Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed on cook line counter where food are stored, manager removed wiping cloth solution.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed on top area of unit.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed on containers in clean storage storage shelf.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed on interior upper chute area. Manager cleaned interior of ice machine.

FLIGHTLINE CAFE AND CATERING

2073 US HIGHWAY 92, 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. Observed on macaroni and cheese in walk in cooler, employee properly date marked from 8/2/26.
Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Observed apple at front counter, employee removed apple from display.
Original container of toxic substance or chemical does not bear the manufacturers label. Employee labeled spray bottle.
Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed in stacked imperial ovens.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.

3695 INNOVATION DRIVE, LAKELAND · Polk County

Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Upright reach in freezer next to the 1st booth Drive-thru window. Has accumulation of food debris on the bottom.

4006 S FLORIDA AVE, LAKELAND · Polk County

Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sliced Ham 46F Pasta salad 46F The product was moved into the walk in freezer to drop the temperature to 41F
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. The water was turned off from the valve. The manager turned the water on.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Stack of pans on the shelf across from the dishwasher.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of the dishwasher is soiled with debris.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. February 1,2026 Displayed on the wall in the Lobby. Current license was printed and displayed February 1, 2027
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SONIC DRIVE-IN 6669

5030 DAVE ROBBINS WAY, LAKELAND · Polk County

Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Inside the top/bottom reach in cooler next to the flat grill on the cook line. hot dogs (50F - Cold Holding); corn dogs (50F - Cold Holding); smash beef patties (50F); sliced bacon (50F - Cold Holding)
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. hot dogs (50F - Cold Holding); corn dogs (50F - Cold Holding); smash beef patties (50F); sliced bacon (50F - Cold Holding)
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor is soiled under the beverage syrup rack in the dry storage area across from the walk in cooler.
Light not functioning. Hood system above the flat grill on the cook line.

FUZZY'S TACO SHOP

3950 S FLORIDA AVE, LAKELAND · Polk County

Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Corn elote108 F. The product was discarded.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw steak in the cook line reach in drawers the steak was relocated behind the steak.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Corn elote 108F. Inside the steam table.
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Del Pasado black beans on the can good rack. The can was removed to be discarded.
Hot water at hand washing sink does not reach 85 degrees Fahrenheit. To the right when entering the kitchen from the dining room.. 76
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117 E LAKE AVE, SUITE # 102, AUBURNDALE · Polk County

Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

502 E MAIN ST, LAKELAND · Polk County

Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup in rice in uncooked rice in walk-in cooler. operator moved up

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