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TEQUILA MEXICAN GRILL & CANTINA

422 CLEVELAND STREET, CLEARWATER · Pinellas County

Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored next to hot sauces at the bar. Manager relocated spray bottles of cleaners .
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food ( cooked rice ) . Reviewed with manager
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food in walk in cooler. Manager rearranged food
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board in food prep area . Manager removed towel .
Food ( box of oil ) stored on floor. at cook line Manager relocated oil .
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GRILLIN N CHILLIN

6708 GULF BLVD, ST.PETE BEACH · Pinellas County

No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Food stored on floor. Containers of dry seasonings on floor in kitchen
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KOBE STEAKHOUSE

2773 66 STREET NORTH, ST. PETERSBURG · Pinellas 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. Employee in dish pit observed not washing hands in between loading soiled dishes and removing clean dishes
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. Garlic in oil on individual carts for hibachi stations with no time mark
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up on packaged fish in walk in freezer
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverages on prep table on cook line
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards at prep coolers in kitchen

WATER OAK GRILL

201 MAIN ST #100, SAFETY HARBOR · Pinellas County

Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit Raw beef 50F cold hold. The beef was sitting in a pan that was not sitting flat in the unit. The beef was in the unit for less then 4 hours. The operator rearranged the unit to better fit the pan.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Fresh tuna not removed from ROP package before thawing
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. 2 pieces of fresh tuna not removed from package before being thawed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Small portion cup no handle used to dispense spices. Discussed why paper the reason a utensil with a handle must be used.

AMBROSIA RESTAURANT

300 4 AVENUE NORTH, ST. PETERSBURG · Pinellas County

No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing at hand handsink across from walk in cooler. Roll of paper towels place at the hand handsink.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting boards on reach in deli cooler stained yellow.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Handsink in prep area not dispensing any water. Hot water turned on.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed expired training certificate for the kitchen employee Duane Lewis who was present during the inspection and was engaging in food preparation. Training was conducted on 2/28/2019 through ServSafe.
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OSTERIA POLLANI

201 MAIN ST STE 101, SAFETY HARBOR · Pinellas County

Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Paper towels lining the bottom of food pans. Discussed why paper towels can not be used as a food contact surface and suggested using coffee filters or deli paper.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Both items were on the counter less than 4 hours operator placed in cooler, unable to get a second temperature
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles containing food that was removed from its original container not labeled with common name.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers Walk in cooler.
Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Wiping cloths covering shell fish in drawer on cook line. Discussed why paper the reason wiping cloths can not be used as a food contact surface.
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CHINELOS TAQUERIA

6210 54 AVE N, KENNETH CITY · Pinellas County

Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken over ready to eat buns in two door glass reach in cooler. Employee moved
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Beside of cook line
Water leaking from faucet/handle. Hand wash sink in prep area hot water turned off when hot water turned on water leaking into sink. Establishment has plumber coming to fix tomorrow.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone on prep table during active making of taco shells

1530 PASADENA AVE S STE 207, PASADENA · Pinellas County

Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -cutting boards on prep coolers stained and grooved
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash sinks in employee and guest restrooms temping at 77F.

GRAPE BOTTLE LLC

2668 BAYSHORE BLVD, DUNEDIN · Pinellas County

Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 2/1/26. Establishment is open and operating. Not serving TCS food to customers. No TCS food at establishment at this time. Spoke to operator, Operator wished to keep out license at this time.
Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. High temp dish machine dispensing water at 74F. Instructed operator to use three compartment sink until fixed.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand sink in ware washing areas.
Wash solution in spray type hot water sanitizing dishmachine not reaching proper temperature according to manufacturers specifications. High temp dish machine dispensing water at 74F. Instructed operator to use three compartment sink until fixed.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand sink in ware washing area.

UNCORKED WINE BAR

35136 US HWY 19 N, PALM HARBOR · Pinellas County

Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 2/1/26. Establishment is open and operating and serving TCS food to the public.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee beverage over ready to eat cheeses in cooler. Operator moved beverage.

J&T FRESH CATERING

3400 PASADENA AVE S, SOUTH PASADENA · Pinellas County

Roach excrement and/or droppings present. 1 roach egg sac in reach in freezer
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 6 live roaches in reach in freezer gasket 1 live roach in hot holding unit Operator killed all
Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Operator only has household bleach, not approved for sanitizing food contact surfaces.
Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

993 FLORIDA AVE, PALM HARBOR · Pinellas County

Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Rusted shelves in reach in cooler in truck.

TAQUERIA TACHINGON 2

1551 GULF TO BAY BLVD, CLEARWATER · Pinellas County

Ice scoop handle in contact with ice . Manager relocated ice scoop

CARRABBA'S ITALIAN GRILL

4829 S FLORIDA AVE, LAKELAND · Polk County

Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Under the sink in the ladies room.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old label on the shelf across from the 3 compartment sink.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink on a white cutting board on the grill. The beverage was discarded.

HAVANA CAFE DELIGHTS INC

155 E MAIN ST, BARTOW · Polk County

Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License February 1,2026. Establishment was open and operating.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Kitchen area.

SOUTHEAST EATERY

3378 CYPRESS GARDENS RD, WINTER HAVEN · Polk County

Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink near the back door is blocked by a slicer. The slicer was removed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Clear plastic purse on a case of Idaho potatoes stored near the back door. The purse was removed.

BUFFALO WILD WINGS

3750 US HWY 98, LAKELAND · Polk County

Unwashed produce ( whole lemons and limes) in beer walk in cooler over, ready to eat diced lemons, diced tomatoes, and cupped up sauces.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Front Bar station
Food stored on floor. Bucket of pickles and frozen onions on the in walk in cooler and walk in freezer, operator removed from the floor.

XING XING KITCHEN

3131 N HWY 98, LAKELAND · Polk County

Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed following: 4 rodent droppings behind beverage reach in cooler at front counter, 1 rodent dropping on floor where bottled water is stored, 4 rodent droppings between pallets in food storage area
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shelled eggs over cooked pork in walk in cooler.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed under and behind equipment.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed on counters in storage, and kitchen area.

3119 US HWY 98N, LAKELAND · Polk County

Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed following: 3 rodent droppings behind soft drink machine in dining area. 7 rodent droppings on floor behind ice machine 4 rodent droppings on glue trap behind ice machine
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.

875 STATE RD 559, AUBURNDALE · Polk County

Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Operator removed from non food grade bags
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash 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. 11 employees
Walk in cooler interior/ have accumulation of soil residues on the floor. Blood from raw meats
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. On cook line and by prep entrance to sushi station, operator removed knives from cook line.

TSAOCAA AND MICHI RAMEN

4238 US HWY 98 N, LAKELAND · Polk County

Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Spoons and ladles in hand washing sink
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Operator removed wiping cloth.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cellphone on prep area of make table, operator removed phone.

WINGNUTZ LAKELAND

1037 DIXIELAND MALL LN, LAKELAND · Polk County

Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Flat top reach in cooler across from the stove. Upright reach in freezer in the prep storage area.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in womens bathroom.

THE BORICUAZO WINGS

1112 MAYFLOWER DR, LAKELAND · Polk County

Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 02/01/2025 Operator indicated utilizing mobile food unit to sell food to public

ORLANDO BREEZE RESORT

100 ORLANDO BREEZE CIR, DAVENPORT · Polk County

Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Couches, and sandbags around dumpsters. Trash pick up tomorrow (Friday)

13752 N US HWY 441, LADY LAKE · Sumter County

Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Chicken, tuna and potato salad dated 4/28
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Chicken, tuna and potato salad dated 4/28
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Multiple reach in coolers in cook line area
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink at front counter. Provided sign to operator who posted.

CASA AGAVE MEXICAN GRILL

840 S MAIN ST, WILDWOOD · Sumter County

Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. Unable to read labels on the containers in the back of the walk in cooler due to no lighting

LATIN FLAVORS BAR AND GRILL

13769 N US HWY 441, LADY LAKE · Sumter County

Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler in prep area ambient temperature 49F. Operator states items were placed in cooler at 10:30am from another cold holding unit. Operator placed items in reach in freezer to rapidly chill. sliced ham (51F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (48F - Cold Holding); American cheese (49F - Cold Holding); mozzarella cheese (49F - Cold Holding)
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw beef in drawer reach in cooler at cook line. Operator corrected.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items in reach in cooler including cooked meats
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cup stored in hand wash sink in 3 compartment sink area. Operator removed.
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler ambient 49F in prep area
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8701 NE 136 AVE, LADY LAKE · Sumter County

Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 02/01/2026. Establishment is open and serving food to the public.
Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee cracked raw shell egg then touched clean plate without washing hands.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler next to toasters in cook line area. Operator states items were placed in reach in cooler at 10:30am and placed items in walk in freezer to rapidly chill. diced ham (47F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (48F - Cold Holding); American cheese (47F - Cold Holding) Recheck- diced ham 40F; sliced ham 36F; American cheese 34F Operator voluntarily discarded- diced tomatoes (46F); cut lettuce (47F - Cold Holding)
Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Server touched soiled dishes then picked up plated food to serve to customer.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Vertical 4 door reach in cooler in kitchen area bottom shelf soiled
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