2735 5 AVE N, St. Petersburg, FL 33713
Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.
Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign at rear prep kitchen. Inspector provided to operator who posted. Corrected On-Site
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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. Tested at 0PPM. Machine was out of chlorine. Operator installed new chlorine bucket and retested at 50ppm Corrected On-Site
Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Tested at 0PPM. Inspector discussed testing solution on a daily basis.
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on reach-in cooler across from cook line.
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil stored on floor. Operator relocated to a higher position. Corrected On-Site
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in standing reach-in freezer
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gaskets on reach-in cooler across from cook line
Routine - Food
Call Back - Complied
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Tank located in wait station behind front counter not secured. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-01: Tank still unsecured. Time Extended
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in reach in freezer at kitchen area behind front counter Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-01: Time Extended
Routine - Food
Warning Issued
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. Chlorine dish washer 0ppm. Employee called repair for dish machine. Warning
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Sanitation solution is empty in dish machine located at front kitchen. Operator advised to cease using machine and to utilize the three compartment sink to wash until corrected. Warning
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired at the beginning of the inspection. Operator renewed license during inspection. Confirmation number 249004195. Corrected On-Site Warning
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Eggs stored over ready to eat prepared foods in large walk in cooler at the rear of the establishment. Manager removed and relocated. Corrected On-Site Warning
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Panini press observed with food debris at front cook line. Cutting board at prep area behind window in the kitchen observed with stains. Warning
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employee cooking in kitchen Abdessamad Elkahly hired more than 60 days ago. Warning
Intermediate - Warewashing machine not automatically dispensing the detergent and/or the sanitizer. 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. Chlorine dish washer 0ppm. Employee called repair for dish machine. Warning
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Tank located in wait station behind front counter not secured. Warning
Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee observed working without hair restraint. Warning
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil and mayonnaise stored on floor in kitchen. Manager educated and relocated. Corrected On-Site Warning
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in reach in freezer at kitchen area behind front counter Warning
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Dumpster lid open at time of inspection. Operator was educated and closed the lid. Corrected On-Site Warning
Food-Licensing Inspection
Inspection Completed - No Further Action