31 GRAND
3063 CENTRAL AVE, Saint Petersburg FL 33713
Last inspected May 30, 2024 · 5 visits since July 2023
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
JUL 23
MAR 24
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live fly in kitchen not landing on food or food contact surfaces. 4 live flies in bar area not landing on food or food contact surfaces.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2020056574 | Nov 23, 2020 | Jan 15, 2021 | $400 |
Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
May 30, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained on cook line
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.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cooler gaskets soiled
Mar 21, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate8 Basic
Show 14 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Opened raw beef over beyond burgers in walk-in freezer, order corrected
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken wings (59F - Cold Holding), moved to cooler
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/ Chef Kent Stubbs expired 3/3/24, no other valid CFMs provided during inspection
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained on cook line
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. Chef unable to provide valid certificates for staff. Per chef, all staff completed training on 3/15/24 through IFS EA, but certificates have not yet been received.
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.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under equipment at bar
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in sugar bin
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cooler gaskets soiled
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Behind bar
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw shrimp thawing in standing water
Oct 26, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 24, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
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.
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.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered receptacle in unisex bathrooms.
Jul 6, 2023Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 24 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority6 Intermediate13 Basic
Show 25 findings ▾
Container of medicine improperly stored. Medication stored above a food preparation area. Manager stored properly.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live fly in kitchen not landing on food or food contact surfaces. 4 live flies in bar area not landing on food or food contact surfaces.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 02-01-2023.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over ready to eat food in walk-in cooler
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler on line cooked pasta (60F - Cold Holding); pull pork (60F - Cold Holding) Manager placed items into walk in freezer: cooked pasta 43 F, pulled pork 38 F.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards cook line soiled with food debris. Slicer has built up food debris.
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.
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.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Inspector printed Consumer Advisory and Manager posted.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Degreaser bottle next to bar area not labeled.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine soiled like black mold like substance.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of dish machine soiled.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Sugar, flour, dry rub had containers with no handle. Manager replaced with dispensers with handles.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Co2 tanks in dry storage not properly secured.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered receptacle in unisex bathrooms.
Food stored on floor. Coke box on floor cook line. Case of half and half milk on floor in walk-in freezer. Cases of food on floor in walk-in cooler.. Cook removed Food of floor.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored on soiled cloth.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Cook line microwave soiled food like substance.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign at multiple hand wash sinks. Inspector emailed hand wash signs.
Single-service articles improperly stored. To go boxes of containers on floor in dry storage.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizer buckets behind bar on floor.
Portable fire extinguisher missing from its designated location. For reporting purposes only. Fire extinguisher on floor behind bar.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.