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BRICK OVEN PIZZERIA

9945 TRINITY BLVD STE 109, NEW PORT RICHEY · Pasco 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 did not wash hands after touching dirty, then touched clean and put them away. Discussed proper hand wash with staff and manager on duty.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In server station cooler -butter pats (61F - Cold Holding) operator removed from refrigeration 20 minutes earlier, moved to freezer to quick chill. Recheck - cooled to 53F
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Pizza a make cooler

PANERA BREAD 4197

28332 WILLET WAY, WESLEY CHAPEL · Pasco County

Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed multiple containers without labels at prep station bottom shelf across from bread oven. Employee labeled.

BREAKFAST STATION

7331 GALL BLVD, ZEPHYRHILLS · Pasco County

Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Observed three dented cans stored with other cans on dry storage shelf in rear of kitchen. Employee separated. Discussed procedures with staff.
Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Chlorine sanitizing dishmachine at 0ppm at time of inspection. Employee started to set up three compartment sink with a chlorine sanitizing solution for manual dishwashing.
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap to the left of the three compartment sink. Operator has another dispenser to replace in area.
Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Observed three dented cans stored with other cans on dry storage shelf in rear of kitchen. Employee separated. Discussed procedures with staff.

6231 GRAND BLVD, NEW PORT RICHEY · Pasco County

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. Sage
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Previous plans are from 2016, No plans submitted
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
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. Sage

6386 GALL BLVD, ZEPHYRHILLS · Pasco County

Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Chocolate Ice Cream - Dairy (47F - Cold Holding) in middle hopper of ice cream machine in kitchen/prep area. Operator started to remove product and place out of order sign on middle hopper.

TACO BELL #5229

7575 STATE ROAD 54, NEW PORT RICHEY · Pasco County

Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. On center prep line, bottom and shelves

2653 BRUCE B DOWNS BLVD STE 106-107, WESLEY CHAPEL · Pasco County

In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handles in fruit drains below blenders not above food. Employee moved handles to not touch the food.

1211 BRUCE B DOWNS BLVD, WESLEY CHAPEL · Pasco 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. Manager stated office was being reorganized and they were unable to find the training certificates.
No paper towels provided at handwash sink at kitchen entrance across from cook line. Employee replaced.
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.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Togo containers not inverted on front counter. Manager inverted.
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.

2537 COUNTRYSIDE BLVD, CLEARWATER · 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. Operator has limited amount of certificates for employee training through Hospitality Resource. Chipotle has their own onboarding that includes food safety that is not approved through the state of Florida. Operator stated that the employee training is done through their in house program and then they are given certificates from Hospitality Resources but they are unable to order certificates from Chipotles order system because of being out of stock. I explained that they have to have their training through Hospitality Resources to use their certificates. A call was made to a supervisor who informed him where to find the proper training. The operator stated he goes through that training with the staff as well but does not record anything from it. .
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink blocked by 2 carts. Operator removed carts unblocking the sink.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee engaged in food prep, cutting onions. No hair restraint.
Food stored on floor. Multiple cases stored on the floor of walk in cooler. Operator states the shelving broke the previous day.
Water draining onto floor surface. Water from sink is draining onto the floor due to the pipe Being positioned to hit the drain cover and splash. Operator removed the drain cover to stop the water from drawing on the floor. The drain remains covered by the screen used to catch food debris.
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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.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Oil in squeeze bottle not labeled with common name.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Hand wash sink area.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizer between uses.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Opened employee beverage in reach in cooler.

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 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
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -sushi chef using hand wash sink to rinse sanitize cloth
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Cutting boards on cook line stained
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
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5572 PARK BLVD, PINELLAS PARK · Pinellas County

Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days opened commercially processed, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food 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. No date mark throughout establishment.
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.
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.
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FIRST WATCH RESTAURANT #289

2539 COUNTRYSIDE BLVD STE 8, CLEARWATER · Pinellas County

Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Cardboard and a heavy accumulation of grease surrounding trash compactor.
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.

391 34 ST N, ST. PETERSBURG · Pinellas County

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.
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.
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.
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
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.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No food manager working for food truck
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License not displayed on glass in MFDV. Operator posted license.
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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

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

BEEF O’ BRADY’S

4515 SOUTH FLORIDA AVE, LAKELAND · Polk County

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: 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: 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: 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 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.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed on containers in clean storage storage shelf.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed on top area of unit.

FLIGHTLINE CAFE AND CATERING

2073 US HIGHWAY 92, WINTER HAVEN · Polk County

Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Observed apple at front counter, employee removed apple from display.
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.
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.
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
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Stack of pans on the shelf across from the dishwasher.
Water leaking from the faucet. Hand washing sink at the front counter.
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SONIC DRIVE-IN 6669

5030 DAVE ROBBINS WAY, LAKELAND · Polk County

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)
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)
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

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.
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.
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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