BERNIE'S PLACE

Name: BERNIE'S PLACE
Address: 3135 18TH AVE SOUTH, SAINT PETERSBURG, FL, 33712, US
Rating: 76.7

3135 18TH AVE SOUTH, SAINT PETERSBURG, FL 33712

License #6214014

76.7 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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BERNIE'S PLACE in SAINT PETERSBURG currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 76.7 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 3 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on April 1, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 37 total violations — 7 critical, 7 major, 23 minor.

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Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[27-16-4] Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Manager repaired sink and turned on water line.
[29-08-4] Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand wash sink at front counter plumbing in disrepair.
[36-24-5] Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall in disrepair next to three compartment sink.
[50-09-4] Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed expired 2023. License is current and valid.
[22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven soiled.
[53B-14-5] 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 expired.
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Raw and cooked chicken stored uncovered in standing reach-in freezer.
[12A-16-4] Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Hand wash sink at front counter was not operational. Observed employee begin work with no hand wash. Discussed with manager handwashing and sink requirements.

Warning Issued
[01B-13-4] Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 1 live fly at front counter steam table landed on 3 pounds of Cabbage. Observed operator discard cabbage.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Bottom shelves of prep tables are rusted.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gaskets on refrigerator doors.
[29-08-4] Plumbing system in disrepair. Pipe not connected to hand wash sink at front counter.
[31A-12-4] No handwash sink for employees. No running water at hand wash sink at front counter.
[36-24-5] Hole in or other damage to wall in warewashing area and kitchen.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee keys stored on shelf next to clean pans. Operator removed keys. Discussed cleaning and sanitizing area.
[22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Gas oven used more than 24 hours ago soiled with food debris and grease buildup.
[27-16-4] Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No running water at hand wash sink at front counter.
[41-28-4] Sanitizer not used in accordance with the manufacturers recommendations. Chlorine sanitizer is mixed with dawn soap in three-compartment sink. Operator drained sink and setup three compartment sink correctly.
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler in hallway near kitchen interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
[36-02-5] Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
[36-62-4] Light not functioning near gas stoves in kitchen.
[16-13-5] Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Chlorine sanitizer is mixed with dawn soap in three-compartment sink. Operator drained sink and setup three compartment sink correctly.
[03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. From front counter steam table at 1:02pm. Operator turned steam table temperature up. Rechecked temps. a. cooked rice (125F - Hot Holding); 137f b. cooked corn (131F - Hot Holding) 144f
[16-20-4] Faucet at three-compartment sink does not reach all compartments.
[38-01-4] Light shield in kitchen area is cracked.
[35B-05-4] Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. 3 Live, small flying insects found inside employee restroom near rear kitchen exit. Flies did not land on food or food contact surfaces.
[12A-29-4] Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee at front counter bare hand touch money from customer then touch single-serve plates and utensils. Discussed with operator proper hand-hygiene techniques.
[53B-14-5] 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. Breon Williams expired 06-08-2024.
[32-02-4] Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance.

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