Pinellas Park, Pinellas County

QSL RESTAURANT FLORIDA LIMITED

10400 49 ST N, Pinellas Park, FL 33762

FoodSeating
Latest violations
1
1 Intermediate
Mar 18, 2026
City
Pinellas Park
County
Pinellas
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
13

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Mar 18, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

53B-13-5

Detail 24450410

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-18: Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees Time Extended

Mar 16, 2026

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 6

22-41-4

Detail 24443152

High Priority - 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 Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 24443154

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed 5 pieces of ROP fish fully thawed in ROP packaging in walk in cooler verified Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 24443157

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Deli reach in cooler rice - individual wrap (55F - Cold Holding)thew away Warning

53B-13-5

Detail 24443156

Intermediate - 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. Warning

06-09-1

Detail 24443155

Basic - 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. 5 pieces of salmon in walk in cooler verified with box Warning

29-49-6

Detail 24443153

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Warning

Sep 9, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

02C-03-5

Detail 24020065

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Jug of milk in glass reach in cooler near shake machine no date marked. employee dated during inspection. Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 24020063

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.

13-04-4

Detail 24020064

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook on right side

13-03-4

Detail 24020066

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook on right side

Feb 6, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 5

03D-01-5

Detail 23534374

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Chicken in walk in cooler Chicken at 75 degrees Cooked at 10:30am Temperature taken at 1:00pm 75 degrees Second temp taken at 1:27pm 43 degrees Put onto sheet pans put inside walk in freezer. Used ice on top to cool Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 23534370

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler at cook line. cut tomatoes (54F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese yellow and white (52F - Cold Holding) Employee moved half to walk cut tomatoes (38F - Cold Holding); Corrective Action Taken

31B-02-4

Detail 23534371

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bar hand wash sink. Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 23534373

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage containers on cutting boards. Employee moved. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 23534372

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups at right bar.

Oct 22, 2024

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

36-73-4

Detail 23301011

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind fryers main cook line drain near dishwasher.

Mar 15, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Basic: 1Total: 5

35A-02-6

Detail 22722810

High Priority - 4 Live, small flying insects at right side bar area to front door in flying around drain boards for beer not landing on food. Bar was not open during time of inspection. Owner disposed of cleaned and sanitised area. Corrective Action Taken

02C-01-5

Detail 22722812

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Portioned Cooked Pork In wrap dated 3-2 walk in cooler

01B-02-5

Detail 22722814

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Portioned Cooked Pork In wrap dated 3-2 walk in cooler 10lbs

03A-02-5

Detail 22722811

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Batering station chicken liquid breading (50F - Cold Holding); fish liquid breading (50F - Cold Holding); shredded lettuce (50F - Cold Holding) Put more ice under pans Reach in cooler at cook line sliced cheese (50F - Cold Holding) shredded lettuce (46F - Cold Holding) Manager put in walk in cooler Retemp both batter 43 cold holding Shredded lettuce 41 cold holding Sliced cheese 41 cold holding Corrected On-Site

22-08-4

Detail 22722813

Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave at cook line soiled

Nov 28, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 6

02C-01-5

Detail 22467473

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Chicken with date marked 11-14-2023 in walk in cooler Was prepared on 11-28 per management. Updated labels. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 22467476

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Front cutting boards soiled

10-01-5

Detail 22467477

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed spoon used for carrots resting on carrots in front reach in cooler. Manger moved. Corrected On-Site

16-46-4

Detail 22467475

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning On dry storage rack

12B-13-4

Detail 22467478

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee bottled water under expo line in reach in fridge. Corrected On-Site

21-08-4

Detail 22467474

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 quaternary ppm at sanitizer bucket at front bar to right. Manger change replaced now at 200ppm. Corrected On-Site

Mar 22, 2023

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 10Total: 15

35A-02-6

Detail 21876933

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flies in interior not open bar.

02C-01-5

Detail 21876930

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Ice cream mix at interior bar no date mark opened 3/21. Employee dated mix. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 21876929

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. blue cheese crumbles (47F - Cold Holding) raw chicken wings (44F - Cold Holding). Employee moved blue cheese crumbles to reach in cooler and put ice on chicken wings. Retemped blue cheese crumbles 42F and chicken wings 40F. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 21876927

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer guard soiled last used 3-21 Repeat Violation

31A-09-4

Detail 21876922

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink in exterior bar use for ice and beer storage. Repeat Violation

22-20-5

Detail 21876921

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine in kitchen soiled with black mold like debris.

13-04-4

Detail 21876924

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.cook on cook line no beard guard.

36-17-5

Detail 21876920

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles broken on cook line under chicken wing fryers. Repeat Violation

14-38-4

Detail 21876931

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. 2 Large plastic bins for food storage broken and cracked on dry storage shelf. Employee discarded. Corrected On-Site

10-01-5

Detail 21876932

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop in flour touching flour. Employee moved scoop. Corrected On-Site

22-08-4

Detail 21876934

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave on cook line soiled with food debris. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 21876925

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on salad station black mold like debris. Repeat Violation

16-46-4

Detail 21876928

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old date dot labels on clean six pans on drying rack.

21-38-4

Detail 21876923

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizer bucket on floor in prep area. Employee moved to shelf. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

02D-01-5

Detail 21876926

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Prepared foods in walk in cooler no common name. Repeat Violation

Oct 20, 2022

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 4Basic: 18Total: 24

22-41-4

Detail 21513063

High Priority - 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. -Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm)

12A-28-4

Detail 21513056

High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. -employee touched shirt then began touching cutting board and food with pour washing hands Discussed proper hand washing procedures with operator during time of inspection.

22-02-4

Detail 21513049

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -soda gun in bar area near beer cooler has accumulation of slime -stained cutting cutting boards at condiments make table

31A-09-4

Detail 21513068

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -sanitizer bucket in hand sink at bar

27-18-4

Detail 21513060

Intermediate - Hot water supply not maintained during peak periods. -both inside bars

53A-05-6

Detail 21513051

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ -observed more than 4 employees during time of inspection.

16-21-4

Detail 21513052

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

14-01-5

Detail 21513066

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -portion cup in seasoning at walk-in cooler

14-09-4

Detail 21513050

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -red cutting boards at prep station

40-06-5

Detail 21513071

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -jacket on prep table at wait station Operator moved jacket during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

13-03-4

Detail 21513067

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. -employee at cooks line

24-08-4

Detail 21513065

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -plastic containers adjacent of fryers

14-10-4

Detail 21513061

Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. -fryer basket at cooks line have cracks

36-73-4

Detail 21513064

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor at cooks line has accumulation of grease

36-17-5

Detail 21513069

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -at fryers

16-38-5

Detail 21513058

Basic - Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine. -gauge not moving for rinse cycle

22-08-4

Detail 21513054

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -oven at cooks line has accumulation of grease Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 21513070

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -sides of fryers have accumulation of grease -hood filters have accumulation of grease -folding rack next to prep sink in fryer area near raw chicken walk-in cooler -green racks in kitchen and bar have accumulation of dust

16-48-4

Detail 21513048

Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. -tongs on rack above three compartment sink

33-16-4

Detail 21513055

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

08B-12-5

Detail 21513053

Basic - Stored food not covered. -ice in bar area

08B-17-4

Detail 21513057

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. -box with unwashed tomatoes over romaine in walk-in cooler Discussed proper hierarchy with operator during time of inspection.

21-38-4

Detail 21513059

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. -at walk-in cooler door Employee moved bucket during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 21513062

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -squeeze bottle on cooks line

May 2, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

24-08-4

Detail 21056674

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.dishes stacked wet on shelf in dish area

16-46-4

Detail 21056673

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

Mar 11, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 4Total: 4

14-09-4

Detail 20924278

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -prep table adjacent of fryers Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-09: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-11: Time Extended

24-08-4

Detail 20924279

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -metal pans at dish drying rack -plastic cups at bar Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-09: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-11: Time Extended

36-17-5

Detail 20924280

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair and/or in disrepair. -cracked tile at fryers adjacent of bbq sauces Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-09: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-11: Time Extended

14-69-4

Detail 20924281

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-09: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-11: Time Extended

Feb 9, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 1Basic: 7Total: 8

53A-03-7

Detail 20847628

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ -Hillary Smith 10/3/16 Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-09: Time Extended

36-34-5

Detail 20847627

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -ceiling above hand sink close to fryers has accumulation of dust Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-09: Time Extended

14-09-4

Detail 20847632

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -prep table adjacent of fryers Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-09: Time Extended

24-08-4

Detail 20847631

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -metal pans at dish drying rack -plastic cups at bar Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-09: Time Extended

36-17-5

Detail 20847626

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair and/or in disrepair. -cracked tile at fryers adjacent of bbq sauces Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-09: Time Extended

14-69-4

Detail 20847629

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-09: Time Extended

22-08-4

Detail 20847633

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -oven left of fryers has accumulation of grease Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-09: Time Extended

25-05-4

Detail 20847630

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -coffee filters at coffee machine Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-09: Time Extended

Dec 8, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 2Basic: 14Total: 16

53A-03-7

Detail 20711374

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ -Hillary Smith 10/3/16 Warning

22-02-4

Detail 20711377

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -soda gun in outside bar and main bar have accumulation of food residue Warning

22-20-5

Detail 20711373

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Warning

36-34-5

Detail 20711383

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -ceiling above hand sink close to fryers has accumulation of dust Warning

14-09-4

Detail 20711385

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -prep table adjacent of fryers Warning

40-06-5

Detail 20711378

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -jacket stored on sauces in back storage area near drive thru window Warning

24-08-4

Detail 20711375

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -metal pans at dish drying rack -plastic cups at bar Warning

36-17-5

Detail 20711382

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair and/or in disrepair. -cracked tile at fryers adjacent of bbq sauces Warning

14-69-4

Detail 20711372

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Warning

22-08-4

Detail 20711376

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -oven left of fryers has accumulation of grease Warning

05-09-4

Detail 20711370

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. -glass reach in cooler with condiments Warning

23-03-4

Detail 20711381

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filters Warning

12B-13-4

Detail 20711384

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. -Gatorade bottle in reach in cooler at bar Warning

25-05-4

Detail 20711371

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -coffee filters at coffee machine Warning

08B-12-5

Detail 20711380

Basic - Stored food not covered. -frozen shrimp in walk-in freezer Operator covered shrimp during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

21-07-4

Detail 20711379

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. -Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm) in bar area Corrected to 200 ppm Corrected On-Site Warning