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CHICAGO DELI & CONEY DOGS

6585 126 AVE N, STE B1, LARGO · 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. One employee with an expired certificate

10650 GULF BLVD, TREASURE ISLAND · Pinellas County

Observed bags of TCS food not being removed from the package within 48 hours of packaging. Establishment is conducting Cook Chill and ROP. -1 bag of housemade marinara dated 10/9 -1 bag of Clam Chowder dated 10/9, No process waiver for cooked clams -1 bag of housemade Green Chili 10/7 -1 bag of housemade blue cheese sauce 10/7 Issued stop sale.
Soda gun nozzles in bar soiled with black substance.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic cups and metal pans.
Waste line missing at soda gun holster. For soda gun nozzles in bar.
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HARVEY'S SANDWICH & SALADS

33839 N US HWY 19, PALM HARBOR · Pinellas County

Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Under tomatoes, celery
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Operator dumped bucket of water in sink, discussed use of hand wash sink .
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Prep person
Accumulation of lime scale in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

PAULOS PIZZA AND SUBS INC

6297 CENTRAL AVE STE A, ST. PETERSBURG · Pinellas County

Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw shell eggs stored over boiled eggs in reach in cooler in kitchen -Raw beef and raw chicken not in commercial packaging stored in freezer above roast beef in reused ricotta container Operator moved ready to eat foods to top shelves.
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. -Paper towels in contact with cut cucumbers Operator removed paper towels
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. Slice of cooked pizza handled with bare hands. Operator put pizza slices back in oven to reheat and kill any germs from bare hand contact.
No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Operator put out soap.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -spray bottles on cookline and in warewash area containing blue cleaning chemical not labeled, Operator labeled.
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ISLA DEL SOL YACHT - MAIN KITCHEN

6000 SUN BLVD, ST. PETERSBURG · Pinellas County

Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw burgers in reach-in coolerA seen over top bottle of half and half. Employee moved burgers to bottom shelf in reach-in cooler. Raw beef seen touching ready-to-eatA hot dogs in reach-in cooler. Employee discarded hot dogs.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink seen with bottle of bleach inside. Employee removed bottle of bleach from hand-sink.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Entire walk-in coolerA in main kitchen area lacks required date marking. All food in walk-in coolerA has been made within the last 7 days. Employee began date marking cooler with proper dates.
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Old foil seen on bottom shelf of prep table on main cook line.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in womens bathroom. No proper covered receptacle in unisex bathroom in main kitchen area.
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EUREST FRANKLIN TEMPLETON

140 FOUNTAIN PKWY, ST. PETERSBURG · 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. Butter sitting on a counter right side of Panini press no timestamp added timestamp during inspection
In-use utensil stored in sanitizer between uses. Deli area observed small spatula inside sanitizer bucket observed mayonnaise on spatula attendant. Removed spatula cleaned and sanitized. Quarantine 200ppm

2250 SEMINOLE BLVD, LARGO · Pinellas County

Hole in or other damage to wall. Broken wall tiles behind dish machine
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Thawed ice pack resting on clean mugs in cooler behind bar, manager removed and proceeded to clean glassware

6000 SUN BLVD, ST PETERSBURG · Pinellas County

Quaternary ammonium sanitizer used to sanitize clean in place equipment not at proper minimum strength. Do not use equipment not properly sanitized. Quaternary PPM in sanitizer buckets reads at 500PPM. Employee was informed and replaced all sanitizer buckets throughout kitchen reading at 200PPM.
Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. All sanitizer buckets throughout kitchen read at 500 PPM. No evidence of proper testing done by kitchen staff.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels seen at handwashing sink in back storage area near ice machine. Employee brought paper towels to hand-sink.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Chef seen washing hands in two compartment sink. Inspector relayed proper handwashing techniques to chef.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sanitizer bucket inside handwashing sink in outside bar. Employee removed bucket.
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KAO THAI KITCHEN

7199 66 ST N, PINELLAS PARK · Pinellas County

Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Water filter at front hand wash sink.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed multiple plastic containers of tom yum soup inside reach in freezer. Educated dated during inspection
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On sushi station cutting board. Employee moved

BUONA RISTORANTE

4705 GULF BLVD, ST.PETE BEACH · Pinellas County

No quaternary test kit observed during the callback inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting board on reach in deli cooler stained light yellow.
Observed expired CFM certificate for kitchen manager who is present at the time of the inspection. No evidence /proof of any other Certified Food Manager for the establishment.
During the callback inspection observed expired CFM certificate for Kitchen manager James Broderick with a completion date of 6/1/2021 through ServSafe.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Double door reach in deli cooler handles soiled with dried food debris.
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38529 US HWY 19 N, PALM HARBOR · Pinellas County

Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Mop sink outside
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. In bar, operator put handle up
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. In storage area
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket of vertical freezer by back door torn
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan guards in walk in cooler
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6395 GULF BLVD, ST.PETE BEACH · Pinellas County

Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Observed on wood underneath sushi counters and marble counter tops underneath sushi cold holding units. Observed on sides of dish machine detergent, rinse aid, and sanitizer prime equipment.
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Orange microfiber towels stored on top of cut onions and cut green and red bell peppers inside walk in cooler. Towels removed.
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 testing at 0 PPM. Ran dish machine multiple times and the chlorine sanitizer was primed. Three compartment sink was set up with chlorine sanitizer testing at 100 PPM.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice scoop stored inside hand sink basin in room with white arch in freezers. Item removed out of sink.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Paper towel dispenser next to ice machine and white reach in freezers.
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9131 US HWY 19 N, PINELLAS PARK · Pinellas County

Paper towel dispensers empty at hand sinks in kitchen and servers station, staff restocked
According to person in charge, owners still working on completing certified food manager training, no valid CFM certificates available
5 total employees present during inspection with no valid CFM (3 servers and 2 kitchen staff)
1 server was able to provide proof of valid food safety training, 4 additional employees hired over 60 days with no proof of training
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.
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WATERSIDE YACHT CLUB

5000 COQUINA KEY DRIVE S.E., ST. PETERSBURG · Pinellas County

Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soda gun holster has buildup of red and pink mold like substance in main bar area.

OUTSIDE BBQ LLC

6305 GULF BLVD, ST.PETE BEACH · Pinellas County

Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. pork ribs (111F - Hot Holding); cooked chicken (117F - Hot Holding) Foods items were put into stainless steel pans and placed inside the oven to bring up the temperature rapidly. Food items were not out of temperature for more than 4 hours. Second temperature was taken at 4:23pm and temperature was brought up above 165 degrees.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled with dried food debris. Fryer baskets soiled with grease build up.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Stainless steel lids stored inside the hand sink basin. Items removed.
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 manager on duty Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (DBPR HR 5030-104) form during the inspection.
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 employee training could be provided. Manager states training certificates are located at Tarpon Springs location.
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DICKEYS BBQ PIT

2119 TYRONE BLVD N, SAINT PETERSBURG · Pinellas County

Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. -Sliced ham in reach in cooler on cookline date marked 10/5 -Chili in walk in cooler date marked 10/2.
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple Sink (Quaternary 0ppm) Operator remade sink and tested at 200PPM
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -In hot box on cookline- ribs (142F - Reheating); brisket (147F - Reheating) Items put in hot box to reheat from walk in cooler at 9 AM today. Temps taken at 12:50PM. Stop Sales issued. Discussed proper reheating with operator, and that hot box may not be the best tool for reheating to 165F within two hours, start reheats in oven or stove.
Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. In hot box on cookline- ribs (142F - Reheating); brisket (147F - Reheating) Items put in hot box to reheat from walk in cooler at 9 AM today. Temps taken at 12:50PM. Stop Sales issued. Discussed proper reheating with operator, and that hot box may not be the best tool for reheating to 165F within two hours, start reheats in oven or stove.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. -Sliced ham in reach in cooler on cookline date marked 10/5 -Chili in walk in cooler date marked 10/2. Stop Sales issued.
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1625 4 ST S, ST. PETERSBURG · Pinellas County

Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 1 spray bottle of degreaser not labeled. 1 spray bottle of bleach not label. Both hanging on rack by chemicals in dish area. Operator labeled both bottles.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled with food debris.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored on top of ice machine. Employee put ice scoop in clean pan.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelves of double door reach-in-cooler in back prep area are rusted.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in the interior of keg cooler behind bar.
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2901 TYRONE BLVD N, ST. PETERSBURG · Pinellas County

Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. -mop sink faucet has no vacuum breaker or backflow prevention devices
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -cutting boards on prep cooler on cookline heavily stained.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -cutting boards on prep cooler on cookline grooved
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -reach in freezer on cookline gaskets soiled with black substance
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
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19525 GULF BLVD, INDIAN SHORES · Pinellas County

Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chopped greens 45f, shredded cheese 46f, ice bath added to product containers.
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. Unable to locate employee certificates.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.

860 3 AVE S, ST. PETERSBURG · Pinellas County

Container of medicine improperly stored. Employee medicine on counter next to hand sink. Operator removed medicine from hand sink area.
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. Cuban sandwiches help out temperature on counter not time marked. Employee stated the Cuban sandwiches came out of refrigeration at 2:00pm. Employee marked time on Cuban sandwiches. Inspector verified time as a public health control. And was filled out properly. Paperwork states that Cubans are being held on time for 4 hours.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing degreaser hanging three compartment sink not labeled. Operator labeled spray bottle.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Carbon dioxide tanks by bags of soda not secured. Operator secured tanks with a chain.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks on counter next handwashing sink. Operator removed drinks from counter.
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SANDBAR - TIKI BAR @ OPAL SANDS RESORT

430 SOUTH GULFVIEW BLVD, CLEARWATER · Pinellas County

Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw tuna stored over cooked shrimp. Item moved.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks stored on dry storage shelf. Items moved.

1030 58 ST N, ST PETERSBURG · Pinellas County

Raw fish stored above krab salad in walk in cooler Operator moved raw foods to store below krab salad
Paper towel in contact with fried sushi roll at sushi bar. Operator removed paper towel.
Oyster tags not marked with last date sold.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Cutting boards throughout kitchen are stained -Can opener blade soiled
Wash solution in spray type hot water sanitizing dishmachine not reaching proper temperature according to manufacturers specifications. High temp DM not temping 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Dishwasher (Temperature 158F) We ran several times and that was as high as it would temp. Operator set up 3 compartment sink.
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NINE SPICES HOT POT

6851 66 ST N, PINELLAS PARK · Pinellas County

Self-service conveyer belt lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Top place on top each item during inspection
Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Catfish intended to be cooked but customers choose to eat raw.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink near three compartment sink blocked with spray bottle. Employee moved
Clam tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. In one pile discussed rubber bans for each month.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed to operator- operator printed and Filled out time as a public health control paperwork for convoy belt. education
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OEC JAPANESE SUSHI & HIBACHI

13847 WALSINGHAM RD STE E, LARGO · Pinellas County

Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Unpackaged raw squid over Krab Rangoon dumplings in walk in freezer, manager reorganized
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Knife sharpening tools in hand sink at rear of kitchen, removed
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer on cook line
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on shelf above prep counter, staff removed

ROCKHOUSE LIVE IRB

14219 WALSINGHAM RD STE F, LARGO · Pinellas County

No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun holster soiled at bar
Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. No quat or chlorine test kit
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan covers soiled in walk in cooler
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under drink ice well at entrance to bar
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ANT BITES CAFE AND BAKERY

217 S PINELLAS AVE, TARPON SPRINGS · Pinellas County

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/ plan review required
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. 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/. Plans have changed from previous owner, dining room is ice cream area, has ice cream freezer, display case, dipper well, hand wash sink, cooler added.

PARADECO COFFEE ROASTERS

111 2 AVE NE SUITE 101, ST. PETERSBURG · Pinellas County

Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach in deli cooler in kitchen soiled with food debris
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior walls and next to ice chute in ice machine located in kitchen.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of auto shaam oven soiled with food debris.
Employee preparing food in customer section of dining area. Inspector observed employee slicing tomatoes on front counter in dining area. Inspector discussed that preparing of food is not allowed in dinning areas.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White cutting board on deli cooler in kitchen.

SAVOR THE MOMENT

409 GULF BLVD, INDIAN ROCKS BEACH · Pinellas County

Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Ice buildup in .walk-in freezer.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Walk in cooler back side.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Take out containers on floor in back area.

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