St. Petersburg, Pinellas County

THREE BIRDS TAVERN

1492 4 ST NORTH, St. Petersburg, FL 33704

FoodSeating
Latest violations
1
1 Basic
Sep 10, 2021
City
St. Petersburg
County
Pinellas
Status
Ownership Changed
Inspections
8

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.

Sep 10, 2021

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

36-24-5

Detail 20500262

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Cracks in tiles of kitchen walls and downstairs area Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-09: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-09: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-10: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-10: Time Extended

Sep 10, 2021

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

35A-05-4

Detail 20497899

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 7 live roaches on wall and in crack of wall in downstairs area near walk-in cooler. 1 live roach in women's restroom. Employee exterminated live roaches then cleaned and sanitized the area. Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-09: 1 live roach in crack of bar countertop Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-09: 6 live roaches in wall crack in dry storage area down stairs. 3 live in diamond plate crack space of walk in cooler next to door latch. Employee sprayed areas with chemical. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-10: 1 live roach on wall next to walk-in cooler. 1 live roach in crack between bricks near start of downstairs steps. 1 live roach on steps of stairway leading downstairs. 2 dead roaches on floor near single service storage rack. 1 dead roach in crack of bricks near steps in downstairs area. Employee exterminated roaches, disposed of the dead then cleaned and sanitized the areas Time Extended Corrective Action Taken

36-24-5

Detail 20497898

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Cracks in tiles of kitchen walls and downstairs area Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-09: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-09: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-10: Time Extended

Sep 9, 2021

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

High Priority: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

35A-05-4

Detail 20496245

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 7 live roaches on wall and in crack of wall in downstairs area near walk-in cooler. 1 live roach in women's restroom. Employee exterminated live roaches then cleaned and sanitized the area. Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-09: 1 live roach in crack of bar countertop Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-09: 6 live roaches in wall crack in dry storage area down stairs. 3 live in diamond plate crack space of walk in cooler next to door latch. Employee sprayed areas with chemical. Time Extended

35A-04-4

Detail 20496246

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 6 rodent droppings in downstairs area near single service storage rack. 2 rodent droppings under prep table of kitchen next to tall double door reach-in cooler. 1 rodent dropping in women's restroom. Operator discarded droppings then cleaned and sanitized the area Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-09: 1 rodent dropping in liquor room. Employee discarded dropping then cleaned had sanitized the area Time Extended Corrective Action Taken - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-09: 2 droppings observed motor shelf on rear of oven on cook line. 1 dropping on floor in kitchen by oven next to wall. Time Extended

36-24-5

Detail 20496244

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Cracks in tiles of kitchen walls and downstairs area Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-09: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-09: Time Extended

Sep 9, 2021

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

High Priority: 3Basic: 1Total: 4

35A-09-4

Detail 20495110

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Presence of insects or other pests. 1 dead flying insect in women's restroom. Operator discarded insect then cleaned and sanitized the area Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-09: Approximately 20 live unknown insects crawling in crack of bar countertop and on shelving above ice well of bar Time Extended

35A-05-4

Detail 20495111

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 7 live roaches on wall and in crack of wall in downstairs area near walk-in cooler. 1 live roach in women's restroom. Employee exterminated live roaches then cleaned and sanitized the area. Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-09: 1 live roach in crack of bar countertop Time Extended

35A-04-4

Detail 20495112

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 6 rodent droppings in downstairs area near single service storage rack. 2 rodent droppings under prep table of kitchen next to tall double door reach-in cooler. 1 rodent dropping in women's restroom. Operator discarded droppings then cleaned and sanitized the area Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-09: 1 rodent dropping in liquor room. Employee discarded dropping then cleaned had sanitized the area Time Extended Corrective Action Taken

36-24-5

Detail 20495109

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Cracks in tiles of kitchen walls and downstairs area Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-09: Time Extended

Sep 8, 2021

Routine - Food

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 8Intermediate: 1Basic: 11Total: 20

41-24-4

Detail 20493192

High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. In bar area Warning

35A-09-4

Detail 20493207

High Priority - Presence of insects or other pests. 1 dead flying insect in women's restroom. Operator discarded insect then cleaned and sanitized the area Corrective Action Taken Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 20493198

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over cooked mushrooms in single door reach-in cooler of cook line. Employee rearranged Corrected On-Site Warning

35A-05-4

Detail 20493194

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 7 live roaches on wall and in crack of wall in downstairs area near walk-in cooler. 1 live roach in women's restroom. Employee exterminated live roaches then cleaned and sanitized the area. Corrective Action Taken Warning

35A-04-4

Detail 20493201

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 6 rodent droppings in downstairs area near single service storage rack. 2 rodent droppings under prep table of kitchen next to tall double door reach-in cooler. 1 rodent dropping in women's restroom. Operator discarded droppings then cleaned and sanitized the area Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 20493202

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Double door reach-in cooler of cook line: Gouda 45-48°F. Double door reach-in cooler on expo side: feta 46°F, chick peas 49°F, peeled boiled eggs 50°F. Per operator top lid is left open letting cold air out. Top lid was closed Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 20493204

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On cook line: Fried onions 86°F, cooked pasta 102°F Warning

41-10-4

Detail 20493195

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Surface cleaner next to plates on shelf under prep table. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

22-02-4

Detail 20493190

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on double door reach-in cooler of cook line. Repeat Violation Warning

14-01-5

Detail 20493206

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Repeat Violation Warning

51-11-4

Detail 20493191

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tanks in downstairs area Repeat Violation Warning

35A-03-4

Detail 20493196

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. A dead roach in outlet of kitchen. 1 dead roach in crack of kitchen wall. Employee discarded roaches then cleaned and sanitized the area Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 20493197

Basic - Food stored on floor. Pickle bucket on floor of walk-in cooler. Operator elevated. Corrected On-Site Warning

36-24-5

Detail 20493199

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Cracks in tiles of kitchen walls and downstairs area Repeat Violation Warning

10-20-4

Detail 20493189

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven door handle Warning

10-01-5

Detail 20493205

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle of scooper inside of flour. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

23-03-4

Detail 20493208

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

24-18-4

Detail 20493193

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Utensils used for cooking and mixing not handle up. Operator rearranged Corrected On-Site Warning

06-01-5

Detail 20493200

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw mahi thawing in standing water. Operator turned cold water on. Corrected On-Site Warning

02D-01-5

Detail 20493203

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Unlabeled container of flour. Operator labeled. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

Jul 8, 2021

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

36-24-5

Detail 20324056

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. I'm between guest restrooms outside. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-07-07: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-07-08: Time Extended

Jul 7, 2021

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

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

35A-04-4

Detail 20322488

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 13 rodent droppings in liquor storage room. 4 rodent droppings on duct in liquor storage room. 5 rodent droppings in dry storage room next to liquor room. 5 rodent droppings under soda bag in the boxes next to walk-in cooler. Approximately 15 rodent droppings under single service storage shelf next to walk-in cooler. 1 rodent dropping under dish machine. 3 rodent droppings behind interior bar Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-07-07: Approximately 8 rodent droppings under single service storage shelf next to walk-in cooler. Employee discarded droppings then cleaned and sanitized area. 1 live roach on wall next to walk-in cooler. Time Extended Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 20322489

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler of cook line. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-07-07: Time Extended

03F-10-5

Detail 20322490

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Establishment using time for onion rings. No written procedure. Provided operator with time as public health control form. Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-07-07: Time Extended

36-24-5

Detail 20322491

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. I'm between guest restrooms outside. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-07-07: Time Extended

35B-05-4

Detail 20322487

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Roll down gate is open for bar area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-07-07: Time Extended

Jul 7, 2021

Routine - Food

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 3Basic: 11Total: 18

12A-07-5

Detail 20321561

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee touched phone and then put on glove no hand wash. Discussed proper hand washing procedures Corrective Action Taken Warning

35A-02-6

Detail 20321560

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 5 live flies behind interior bar Warning

35A-04-4

Detail 20321555

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 13 rodent droppings in liquor storage room. 4 rodent droppings on duct in liquor storage room. 5 rodent droppings in dry storage room next to liquor room. 5 rodent droppings under soda bag in the boxes next to walk-in cooler. Approximately 15 rodent droppings under single service storage shelf next to walk-in cooler. 1 rodent dropping under dish machine. 3 rodent droppings behind interior bar Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 20321547

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler of expo side of cook line: Boiled eggs peeled 52 °F, cut leafy greens 45 °F. Employee placed ice bags on food items. Re-temps: boiled eggs peeled 41 °F, cut leafy greens 43 °F Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

22-02-4

Detail 20321558

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler of cook line. Repeat Violation Warning

03F-10-5

Detail 20321548

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Establishment using time for onion rings. No written procedure. Provided operator with time as public health control form. Corrective Action Taken Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 20321544

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Baked potatoes in tall reach-in cooler not date marked, made on Sunday. Cooked ground beef in walk-in cooler not date marked from Saturday. Warning

14-01-5

Detail 20321553

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used as scooper for seasoned flour Repeat Violation Warning

51-11-4

Detail 20321556

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tanks in downstairs basement. Repeat Violation Warning

35A-03-4

Detail 20321550

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach under dish machine. 1 dead roach in liquor storage room. Warning

40-06-5

Detail 20321551

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on cutting board of reach-in cooler. Corrected On-Site Warning

24-08-4

Detail 20321546

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clear storage containers. Operator separated containers. Corrected On-Site Warning

08B-37-4

Detail 20321545

Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. Liquor bottles stored in room under sewage lines. Warning

36-24-5

Detail 20321554

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. I'm between guest restrooms outside. Warning

10-17-4

Detail 20321557

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife in between lid of reach-in coolers on cook line. Warning

22-08-4

Detail 20321549

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave near tall reach-in coolers. Repeat Violation Warning

35B-05-4

Detail 20321552

Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Roll down gate is open for bar area. Warning

02D-01-5

Detail 20321559

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt and seasoned flour container not labeled. Repeat Violation Warning