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SEABREEZE LOUNGE

30625 US 19 N, PALM HARBOR · Pinellas County

Container of medicine improperly stored. Pain medicine and stomach ache medication stored above ready to eat foods in dry storage room, operator moved medicine to proper area.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand sink in bar
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelves of walk in beer cooler rusted.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice in has accumulation of brown and black mold like substances.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets not inverted in dry storage.
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19201 GULF BLVD, INDIAN SHORES · Pinellas County

Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
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 employee certificates available at time of inspection.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Female restroom hand wash sign missing.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Mens room.

1600 ACHIEVA WAY, DUNEDIN · Pinellas County

Dumpster/cans/garbage disposal location improper because it is causing a nuisance or public health hazard. Dumpster stored outside of enclosure.

DAYDREAMERS CAFE AND GRILL

143 7 AVE N, SAFETY HARBOR · Pinellas County

Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Interior of reach in refrigerator
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles on cook line containing food removed from the original container not labeled with common name. Discussed the need to label all foods removed from the original container
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Cook moved employee beverage to gain compliance

PAULOS PIZZA AND SUBS INC

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

Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. -lasagna in reach in cooler on cook line date marked 4/22, operator explained this is the date it was prepared and frozen, was taken out of freezer and thawed 5/4. Operator date marked 5/4.
No soap provided at handwash sink in prep kitchen. Operator waiting on delivery of soap, put out container of dish soap to use for now.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -cutting boards on cook line prep coolers stained.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach on floor in dry room area near bathrooms 1 dead roach behind toilet in womens restroom. Operator cleaned both areas.
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7630 34 AVE N, ST. PETERSBURG · Pinellas County

Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw seafood over cooked stuffing in walk in cooler
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled
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.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverages on shelf next to microwave and above steam table
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. In front of stove on cook line
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415 CLEVELAND ST, CLEARWATER · Pinellas County

Raw animal food ( individually wrapped raw chicken ) stored over or with ready-to-eat food ( individually wrapped cooked rice ) in a freezer chest and triple door freezer - not all products commercially packaged in kitchen .
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm chlorine. Dish machine run 4 times with each time reading 0 ppm chlorine . Discontinue use of dish machine for sanitizing . until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. No triple sink at establishment.
No dishwashing facilities of any kind provided. The dish machine is not sanitizing properly. Establishment has no triple sink .
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Trash can in front of hand wash sink at cook line . Employee relocated trash can. Reviewed with person in charge hand wash sinks must be accessible at all times
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
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CESARE AT THE BEACH

794 S GULFVIEW BLVD, CLEARWATER BEACH · Pinellas County

Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. 3 water bottles stored in bar machine ice. Ice is being discarded.
Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. 3 water bottles stored in bar machine ice. Ice is being discarded.
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. 0 ppm.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Blue and pink liquid not labeled in spray bottles.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked lasagna in front reach in cooler missing date marked.

VIP IRB MEXICAN AMERICAN CUISINE

213 GULF BLVD, INDIAN ROCKS BEACH · Pinellas County

Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw mahi in walk in cooler. Items corrected.

30611 US 19 N, PALM HARBOR · Pinellas County

Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Shelves of walk in cooler soiled.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink by here compartment sink blocked by emptied raw chicken boxes. Operator moved boxes
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelves of walk in cooler rusted.
Food stored on floor. Boxes of prepared food of floor of walk in freezer. Operator moved food to proper location
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Missing floor tiles in kitchen.

EL TORO NEGRO MEXICAN GRILL CANTINA CORP

5780 54 AVE N, KENNETH CITY · Pinellas County

Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 2-1-26 establishment open and operating a service to the general public.
Evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground. Mop sink full of dirt.
No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Establishment is open and operating and serving to the general public. Establishment went to store to get chlorine. Establishment only has three compartment sink for wear washing.
Lack of toilet tissue at each toilet. Women restroom, paper replaced
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Glass door reach in cooler 1) cooked mushrooms 2) cooked potatoes 3) cooked ground beef
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IRIE THYME JAMAICAN GRILL LLC

3114 5 AVE S, ST. PETERSBURG · Pinellas County

No running water at mop sink. Mop-sink was removed and not installed to plumbing line next to three compartment sink. Operator installed the mop-sink and hot running water was observed.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Missing at hand handsink in kitchen area. Bottle of soap place at hand handsink. Missing at handsink in front counter area. Soap stocked at both hand sinks.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Discussed getting chlorine test kit.
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/. Equipment added to floor plans. Last plan on file were observed from 2009 (File #23505). Outside smoker was observed. Added Handsink and another steam table was added to front counter serving area. Stand alone hot holding unit near hood system. Mop handsink was moved next to three compartment sink .

WINGHOUSE BAR + GRILL

2640 GULF TO BAY BLVD, CLEARWATER · Pinellas County

Service provided this day. Waiting for parts per manager. No food stored in reach in cooler

901 CURLEW RD, DUNEDIN · Pinellas County

Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on containers in waitstation.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Grooved cutting board in kitchen.

CLEAR SKY ON CLEVELAND

418 CLEVELAND ST, CLEARWATER · Pinellas County

Raw animal food ( raw beef ) stored over or with ready-to-eat food ( fries) in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged at cook line. Manager rearranged food
Oyster tags not marked with last date served. Reviewed with manager
No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
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.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing at the bar . Strainers inside the two bar hand wash sinks . Ice inside strainer at one of the hand wash sinks at the bar. Reviewed with manager hand wash sinks are for washing hands only
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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
Food ( box of oil ) stored on floor. at cook line Manager relocated oil .
Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice bin in the corner area of ice bin.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board in food prep area . Manager removed towel .

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.
Food stored on floor. Containers of dry seasonings on floor in kitchen
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
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KOBE STEAKHOUSE

2773 66 STREET NORTH, 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. Garlic in oil on individual carts for hibachi stations with no time mark
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverages on prep table on cook line
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up on packaged fish in walk in freezer

WATER OAK GRILL

201 MAIN ST #100, SAFETY HARBOR · Pinellas County

Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Fresh tuna not removed from ROP package before thawing
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.
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.
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.

AMBROSIA RESTAURANT

300 4 AVENUE NORTH, ST. PETERSBURG · Pinellas County

No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
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. Could not be provided for employee present handling food. Discussed with manager and emailed a Food Employee Reporting Agreement form.
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.
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-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting boards on reach in deli cooler stained yellow.
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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.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.. operator moved pan to over heat to bring water temperature up to 135F.
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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 soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand sink in ware washing area.
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.

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 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.

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