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WOK N ROLL CHINESE RESTAURANT

881 W BAY DR UNIT #3, LARGO · Pinellas County

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

DERUSSO'S PIZZERIA

1120 PINELLAS BAYWAY S UNIT 102-103, TIERRA VERDE · Pinellas County

Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose outside near walk in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. gyro meat (48F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler on pizza prep line. Employee moved to freezer for quick chill. Retemped at 38F;
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.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle near bar area containing table cleaner. Employee labeled bottle.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Single use plastic cup left inside of container of red pepper flakes in prep area.
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33180 US HWY 19 N, PALM HARBOR · Pinellas County

Shell eggs are not clean. See stop sale. 4 eggs covered in matza ball mix.
Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. 1 damaged egg stored with undamaged product.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 10oz of raw beef temped at 55F. Held over night no temperature monitoring documented.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Motzoballs held at 114F, soup held at 110F next to refrigerator in wait station. Prepared at 1pm Operator heated motzoballs to proper temperature.
Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee brushed hands in hair and went to work with serving food no hand wash.
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SHARKY'S SEA PUB

19703 GULF BLVD, INDIAN SHORES · Pinellas County

Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked off due to drain issues. Repairs will be made. Bar area.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Bar hand wash station.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles with blue liquid not labeled. Bar and dining room.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Main dining room and second dining room.
Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead cockroaches near back door. Cleaned up area.
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HIBACHI BUFFET SUSHI & GRILL

2456 GULF TO BAY BLVD, CLEARWATER · Pinellas County

Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils - clean plate without washing hands. Reviewed with manager who then explained to the cook in the hibachi area . Cook then watched hands
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 run three times . 0 ppm dish machine . Manager scheduled service this day . Triple sink set up 100 ppm chlorine
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. -Observed spatulas rinsed and wiped after use for raw food in the hand wash sink at the hibachi station . Spatulas removed to dishwashing area to wash, rinse sanitize . Clean spatulas replaced for use . Reviewed with the manager who then reviewed with cook - food containers not sanitized in the triple sink - reviewed with manager. - Triple sink set up -pans and utensils washed rinsed and sanitized
Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Reviewed with manager
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine and wiping cloths.
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8697 N 4 ST, ST PETERSBURG · Pinellas County

Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Over top napkin on dry storage.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Side table beside cook line deli cooler cooked penne pasta (58F - Cold Holding)
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. Frozen meatballs in reach in freezer
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
2 Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Front counter
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DELOSA'S PIZZERIA AND RESTAURANT

12800 VILLAGE BLVD, MADEIRA BEACH · 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. Pizza slices missing time mark, per staff held less than 1 hour
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. Lasagna in walk in cooler, previously frozen and then thawed, not dated
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Sanitizer bottle behind bar not labeled, staff labeled
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in sugar bin at front counter
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TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE

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

Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. After touching face with both hands employee rinsed hands for less than 10 seconds before touching clean equipment.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. 2 spray bottles of chemical stored next to bacon and above wraps. Operator moved chemical during inspection to gain compliance.
Food-contact surfaces in contact with time/temperature control for safety food not cleaned at least every four hours. Blender used to make smoothies containing TCS ingredients only washed at the end of the day per shift lead. Discussed that the blenders need to be washed rinsed and sanitized a minimum of every 4 hours.
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee accepted paper currency at cash register, made change and placed bills in tip container. No handwashing before touching clean equipment and preparing a smoothie.
Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched hair then touched clean equipment with no handwashing before touching wash.
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33855 US 19 N, PALM HARBOR · Pinellas County

Plan review has plans and its currently in the process of being approved.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelves of reach in cooler in kitchen has rust pitted to surface.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Grooved cutting board in kitchen and sushi station.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Unlabeled containers of sauce and oil in kitchen and sushi station.

5944 34 ST N #22, ST. PETERSBURG · Pinellas County

In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Rice scoop stored in rice container inside without handle above food. Manager relocated scoop.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Sign missing in rear kitchen hand wash sink

MYTHOS GREEK BISTRO

2501 CENTRAL AVE, ST. PETERSBURG · Pinellas County

(2) Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. (1) can of roasted eggplant pulp (1) can of baked giant beans
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Located in reach-in cooler along North wall; cut gyro meat (48F - Cold Holding) Item held in reach-in cooler overnight and undisturbed
(5) Live, small flying insects found. (2) located in rear prep are/door to walk-in cooler (1) in dining room, located near the restrooms (1) at front bar located near broken dish machine (1) inside kitchen located around the reach-in deli cooler along North wall Discussed findings with Supervisor LDW. Advised to educate employees on preventative and reactive measures. Advised to issue a warning and next day callback.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Located in reach-in cooler along North wall; cut gyro meat (48F - Cold Holding) Employee stated item was held overnight inside unit. See stop sale.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink at front bar used to dump drink waste. Discussed with employee to utilize sink for handwashing purposes only
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536 1 AVE N, ST. PETERSBURG · Pinellas County

No date marking of pasta in front reach-in-cooler. Discussed importance of date marking on time/temperature control for safety foods.
Hand washing sink next to three compartment sink containing steel scrubber.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing at hand sink in outdoor storage area next to ice machine.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Missing at hand sink in outdoor storage area next to ice machine.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Potato salad and tuna salad stored in butter blend container.
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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.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. -operator washed hands in prep sink
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
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.
Establishment conducts non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods without written procedures approved by the division.
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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.

ORANGE CYCLE CREAMERY

212 E TARPON AVE, TARPON SPRINGS · Pinellas County

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
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 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.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Bar.

5572 PARK BLVD, PINELLAS PARK · Pinellas County

In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 80 degrees rice scoop
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
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.
Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Operator cleaned and sanitized.

GUILTY SEA PUB AND SPORTS BAR

301 GULF BLVD, INDIAN ROCKS BEACH · Pinellas County

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.
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. #10 can Pizza sauce dented on seam. #10 can salsa dented on seam. Items to be discarded.
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.
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.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed under and behind kitchen equipment.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed in mens and womens bathroom used by employees.
Open dumpster lid.

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

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.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed on interior shield.
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.
Open dumpster lid.
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6858 S FLORIDA AVE, LAKELAND · Polk County

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

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