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STONE SOUP CAFE & PUB

4122 16 ST N, ST. PETERSBURG · Pinellas County

Live, small flying insects found. Discussed with supervisor Lisa Day Walker (4) Flies found around beer taps at back side of bar. Discussed with operator proper safety precautions for vermin and discussed ways to mitigate issue.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Bathroom on left side of restaurants sink did not have any hot water when turned on.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Multiple spray bottles found without proper labeling throughout kitchen area and on top of ice machine.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mixer head on stand mixer had a buildup-up of residue underneath where mixer blades are attached. Ice sticks stored on ground in walk in freezer.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. No label on containers containing white powder held in the dry storage area. Employee labeled containers and
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LA HACIENDA MEXICAN RESTAURANT

14016 7 ST, DADE CITY · Pasco County

Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Shredded Cheese (49F - Cold Holding); Chorizo (49F - Cold Holding); Raw Bacon (47F - Cold Holding); Fish (47F - Cold Holding); Raw Beef (52F - Cold Holding); Raw Chicken (47F - Cold Holding) in 4 drawer reach-in cooler underneath grill on cook line. Employee started to ice products down.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in warewashing area/dishpit area. Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair above dishpit area and in wait station area at entrance of kitchen.
Employee beverage container with no lid stored next to clean plates off cook line and another employee drink with no lid stored in a reach-in cooler to the left of the cook line. Employee removed.
No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Removed near walk-in cooler hallway area.

TIN CAN CAFE 2 LLC

13227 US HWY 19, HUDSON · Pasco County

No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test strips expired.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. The fan guards in the walk in cooler soiled with dust. The operator cleaned the fan guards.

13537 STATE ROAD 54, ODESSA · Pasco County

No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand sink by triple sink. Operator refilled it

CAPRIOTTIS SANDWICH SHOP - LUTZ

1948 COLLIER PKWY, LUTZ · Pasco County

Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Sliced provolone cheese no date marked over 24 hours in walk in cooler, operator marked the date correctly.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Two cutting boards in front of kitchen have deep cut marks and are no longer cleanable
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed tomatoes and yellow onions above roast beef in walk in cooler, operator moved the tomatoes and onions to bottom shelf.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee no hair restraint while engaging food preparation, manager asked him to put hat on

EINSTEIN BROS BAGELS

1821 BRUCE B DOWNS BLVD STE 112, WESLEY CHAPEL · Pasco County

Long white cutting boards attached to pull top reach in coolers and square white cutting board on back kitchen prep table have cut marks and are no longer cleanable.

GULFPORT COMFORT CAFÉ

5808 28TH AVE S, GULFPORT · Pinellas County

Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -raw beef and chicken in ziplock bags over French fries in reach in freezer near restrooms. Operator moved raw meats to store below ready to eat foods
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -cutting boards on prep tables stained -soda machine ice chute has black moldlike substance
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -employee drink on clean dish rack Employee moved drink
Ice buildup in reach-in freezers.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm) Operator added bleach and tested at 100PPM

FATTY'S BBQ AND SOUL FOOD

846 49 ST S, SAINT PETERSBURG · Pinellas County

Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw eggs stored above shredded cheese in reach in cooler near kitchen entrance Operator moved eggs
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. Employees who engage in food handling and have been employed for over 60 days have no proof of food handler training
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -pans and lids in hand wash sink by 3 compartment sink Operator moved items
Interior of oven and microwave have accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -cutting board on prep table grooved

2626 GULF TO BAY BLVD, CLEARWATER · Pinellas County

No chemical test kit available for the sanitizer in use; dishmachine maintenance issues, label residue on cleaned containers, lime scale buildup.
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses — in standing water below 135°F, on equipment door handles, or in unsanitary positions.
Equipment and utensils stored wet (wet nesting), stored uninverted, or stored in dirty drawers/racks after cleaning.

JIMMYS FISH HOUSE AND IGUANA BAR

521 S GULFVIEW BLVD, CLEARWATER BEACH · Pinellas County

Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 7 raw mahi unopened, cryovac. Items discarded.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employee certificates all expired in chefs office.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled. Soda gun nozzles.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
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. See stop sale. 7 thawed raw mahi still in cryovac package. Items to be discarded
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BUSY BEE DINER LLC

2552 SUNSET POINT RD, CLEARWATER · Pinellas County

Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Manager changed solution . Recheck 100 ppm chlorine
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 chlorine . Run three times . Manager scheduled service this day
Food ( containers of toppings and Bavarian créme) stored on floor in the walk in freezer . Manager relocated food
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit ( glass door cooler ) with food to be served to customers in the front line area . Employee discarded open bottle of water

7048 PARK BLVD N, PINELLAS PARK · Pinellas County

Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Cutting boards
Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together. Front counter. Replaced during inspection
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on deli cooler cook line

ORIGINAL PINEHURST PUB

1422 PINEHURST RD STE B, DUNEDIN · Pinellas County

Interior of ice machine/bin with rust that has pitted the surface Interior of ice machine has rust that pitted to the surface.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top of jager tap soiled with residue.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Unlabeled squeeze bottles of oil and water in kitchen.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave soiled with debris.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles soiled in kitchen
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TOMMY'S HIDEAWAY WOOD FIRED PIZZA AND PUB

3121 BEACH BLVD S, GULF PORT · Pinellas County

Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In walk in cooler- marinara sauce (47F - Cooling) Sauce was made yesterday morning and kept in walk in cooler. Operator did not remove from walk in at all today. Sauce was in a deep pan that did not allow for proper cooling. Stop Sale issued.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw ground beef stored above cooked pasta in reach in cooler on cookline Operator moved beef to store below pasta
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In walk in cooler- marinara sauce (47F - Cooling) Sauce was made yesterday morning and kept in walk in cooler. Operator did not remove from walk in at all today. Sauce was in a deep pan that did not allow for proper cooling. Stop Sale issued.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Marinara sauce in walk in coolers Operator made yesterday at 10AM not date marked.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. -tongs on oven door handle
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BEN THANH RESTAURANT

4200 62 AVE N STE C, PINELLAS PARK · Pinellas County

Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs over top of large put of cooked pork inside two door reach in cooler. Employee moved
One-compartment sink used for warewashing. Establishment has removed the dividers in between three compartment sink.
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/. Establishment has removed the dividers in between three compartment sink.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. All purpose cleaner
Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Small plates on dry storage rack with large chips. Employee discarded
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PIRATES PUB-N-GRUB

116 JOHNS PASS BOARDWALK, MADEIRA BEACH · Pinellas County

Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs over produce in reach in cooler, staff corrected order
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. 0ppm, sanitizer bucket empty, staff replaced and primed system
Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Dish machine sanitizer empty at time of inspection with staff acknowledging that machine has already been used
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. Two certificates expired
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink in kitchen, restocked
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STEAK N SHAKE INC

3853 TAMPA RD, OLDSMAR · Pinellas County

Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw burger (48F - Cold Holding, second temperature 43F cooling); hot dog (47F - Cold Holding, second temperature 41F cold holding)

10790 PARK BLVD, SEMINOLE · Pinellas County

Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Cooler handles soiled next to fryers

1530 N MCMULLEN BOOTH RD STE D4, CLEARWATER · Pinellas County

Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm . Manager changed empty bucket of sanitizer . Recheck 50 ppm
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their arms while preparing food. Employee removed watch
Floors not maintained smooth and durable in kitchen .
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone - overcharged Class K in kitchen . For reporting purposes only.

BJ'S RESTAURANT & BREWHOUSE 460

3800 PARK BLVD, PINELLAS PARK · Pinellas County

Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Deli cooler under counter pull out dryer Mac and cheese individual bags (47F - Cold Holding); penne pasta (47F - Cold Holding) voluntary discarded Put into walk in freezer during inspection. retemp 41 degrees
Equipment in poor repair. Dryer used for Mac and cheese not closing

PANERA BREAD #4162

2532 SR 580 UNITS L, M, N, CLEARWATER · Pinellas 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.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. 2 squeeze bottles behind front counter containing a clear substance not labeled with common name. The operator labeled the bottles during inspection.

HOOTERS RESTAURANT

192 JOHN'S PASS BOARDWALK W, MADEIRA BEACH · Pinellas County

Live, small flying insects found. 2 live flies next to dish machine sanitizer empty
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Damaged floor tiles on cook line
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Soda gun holsters over drink ice wells clogged with standing water
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizer bucket on floor next to grill

MELLOW MUSHROOM

2630 GULF TO BAY BLVD, CLEARWATER · Pinellas County

No soap provided at handwash sink at wait station by exit in dining area . Soap placed at hand wash sink . Reviewed with manager hand wash sinks must be stocked at all times:ed
Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.0 ppm quaternary at the bar and kitchen areas . Manager changed solution . Recheck 200 ppm quaternary
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in walk in freezer . Per manager, floor to be cleaned this day
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public ( on top of boxed pineapple juice ) in the walk in cooler by the bar . Manager placed employee food in a designated container
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3687 TAMPA RD STE 208, OLDSMAR · Pinellas County

Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottles containing chemicals stored with clean glasses behind the bar. Operator relocated the chemicals during inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken raw 44F. Old hold, operator placed in freezer for quick cool.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sanitizer bucket in hand wash sink. Operator relocated sanitizer bucket.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun s at 2 bars soiled.

SIRI'S GOURMET BURGERS & PIZZA

2813 BEACH BLVD, GULF PORT · Pinellas County

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. Operator handled pizza with bare hands while cutting it
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in prep cooler at makeline entrance- sliced tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (48F - Cold Holding); sliced deli meats (48F - Cold Holding); caramelized onions (48F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (48F - Cold Holding); feta cheese (44F - Cold Holding) Restaurant just opened, operator says all items were stored in this cooler overnight and hed just opened the cooler. No temperature monitoring conducted this morning. Stop sale issued due to not being able to determine how long the items had been out of temperature.
2 live roaches in dining room 1 live roach on wall on cookline between prep cooler and steam table 1 live roach on prep table shelf 1 live roach inside prep cooler 3 live roaches in prep cooler door hinges
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. -cooler on cookline
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Reach in cooler on cookline holding foods at 44-48F.

PHO BOWL EXPRESS

1550 N MCMULLEN BOOTH RD STE F4, CLEARWATER · Pinellas County

Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked rice 87F -90 F at 3:30 pm cooked at 1:00 pm on cooler next woks . Manager discarded food
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sprouts 53 F , cut lettuce 45 F , tofu 47F cut lettuce 49F , cut cabbage 46 F , cooked shrimp 49 F, pork 47F in cooler opposite fryer in cooler less than 4 hours moved from walk in cooler . Manager moved items to walk in cooler and freezer - egg noodles 55 F , broccoli 50 F in silver door cooler overnight . No temperatures taken - see stop sale
Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures. Reviewed with manager the use of a thermometer to regular monitoring of food temperatures.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris -Stained/soiled cutting board at reach in cooler next to woks
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Utensils inside the front counter hand wash sink . Employee rinsed utensils in hand wash sink. Reviewed with manager hand wash sinks are for washing hands only . Utensils relocated to dishwashing area
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JIMMY'S ON THE EDGE/ LEVEL 10

505 SOUTH GULFVIEW BLVD, CLEARWATER BEACH · Pinellas County

Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Crab dip dated 8/19/2026, item discarded.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Crab dip dated 8/19/2026, item discarded
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Left back upper corner of inside machine.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cooks line.

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