BACON BITCH
1120 CENTRAL AVE, Saint Petersburg FL 33705
Last inspected Apr 2, 2024 · 6 visits since August 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.
AUG 23
JAN 24
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 2 live roaches under prep table near ice machine. 1 live roach under ice machine. 1 live roach on pipe behind ice machine. 1 live roach on wall near walk in cooler. 6 live roaches on black shelf in upstairs prep area.
★ 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--2023013266 | Mar 2, 2023 | Mar 30, 2023 | $400 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Apr 2, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 14 violations recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate12 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 14 findingsThe state's own report →
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.
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 added an upstairs prep area with an oven, 3 compartment sink, hand washing sink, juicer, slicer, and prep tables. Observed active food prep during inspection.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
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Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Establishment displaying expired license 02-01-2023.
Cutting boards in kitchen has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water in warewashing area.
Floors in food preparation area and warewashing area not constructed to be easily cleanable.
Hole in wall behind prep table in kitchen.
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach-in cooler next to flat-top soiled.
Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Broken window in kitchen and door opened in warewashing area with live flies present inside establishment.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Single-serve containers stored on shelf in room next to warewashing area.
Walls in kitchen soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Jan 31, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority2 Intermediate15 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.
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 added an upstairs prep area with an oven, 3 compartment sink, hand washing sink, juicer, slicer, and prep tables. Observed active food prep during inspection.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Single-serve bowl without handle used as a scoop in a container of sugar on prep table. Single-serve container without handle stored in container of flour on bottom shelf of prep table.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in bathroom used by employees
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Establishment displaying expired license 02-01-2023.
Cutting boards in kitchen has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water in warewashing area.
Floors in food preparation area and warewashing area not constructed to be easily cleanable.
Hole in wall behind prep table in kitchen.
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach-in cooler next to flat-top soiled.
Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Broken window in kitchen and door opened in warewashing area with live flies present inside establishment.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Single-serve containers stored on shelf in room next to warewashing area.
Walls in kitchen soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour stored in container on bottom shelf of prep table not labeled.
Jan 29, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 35 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority7 Intermediate24 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly in kitchen. 1 live fly in hallway between kitchen and wait station. 1 live fly in wait station area 5 live flies underneath bar sink located at front entrance. Flies did not land on food or food contact surfaces.
Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Can of raid labeled for household uses only stored on bottom shelf of table in wait station area.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Steam table at 10:16am. Operator turned steam table heat up. Re temp at 11:00am a. beef patty (127F - Hot Holding) 175f Discussed with operator time as a public health control as an option. Will email DBPR Form HR 5022-090. Time as a Public Health Control.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Can of raid stored next to vinegar on bottom shelf of table in wait station area.
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. Will email DBPR Form 5030-104. Cleanup Of Vomit and Diarrheal Events.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Wet wiping cloths stored inside bowl of hand wash sink in kitchen.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in bar area
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 added an upstairs prep area with an oven, 3 compartment sink, hand washing sink, juicer, slicer, and prep tables. Observed active food prep during inspection.
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.
No soap provided at handwash sink in employees restroom, and bar area. Operator provided soap.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Single-serve bowl without handle used as a scoop in a container of sugar on prep table. Single-serve container without handle stored in container of flour on bottom shelf of prep table.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in bathroom used by employees
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Establishment displaying expired license 02-01-2023.
Cutting boards in kitchen has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches in hallway between kitchen and wait station. Operator eradicated roaches, cleaned and sanitized area. Two dead roaches behind wine and water refrigerators in wait station area. 1 dead roach underneath bar at front entrance.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone stored on top of cutting board across from flat-top grill.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water in warewashing area.
Floors in food preparation area and warewashing area not constructed to be easily cleanable.
Food stored on floor. Case of shredded cheese stored on floor in walk-in cooler. 5 gallons of cooking oil stored on floor in hallway between kitchen and wait station. Operator removed from floor and placed on pallet.
Hole in wall behind prep table in kitchen.
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in employees restroom, and bar area. Will email DBPR Form 5030-111. Employees must wash hands.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach-in cooler next to flat-top soiled.
Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Broken window in kitchen and door opened in warewashing area with live flies present inside establishment.
Reach-in cooler in kitchen interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Single-serve containers stored on shelf in room next to warewashing area.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use stored on top of cutting board. Employee discarded cloth.
Walls in kitchen soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Reading 0ppm. Operator refilled with chlorine solution. Re tested reading 50ppm
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor next to flat-top grill.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour stored in container on bottom shelf of prep table not labeled.
Oct 11, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Michael Schaffer and Quiniece Cole both managers during inspection.
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 added an upstairs prep area with an oven, 3 compartment sink, hand washing sink, juicer, slicer, and prep tables. Observed active food prep during inspection.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cook line
Aug 12, 2023Emergency Order Callback Time ExtensionComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Michael Schaffer and Quiniece Cole both managers during inspection.
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 added an upstairs prep area with an oven, 3 compartment sink, hand washing sink, juicer, slicer, and prep tables. Observed active food prep during inspection.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cook line
Equipment in poor repair. Hot cabinet won't shut properly,
Aug 10, 2023■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation
Ordered shut on the spot. 35 violations recorded, 5 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
5 High priority5 Intermediate25 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 4 flies at bar landing on bar, 1 fly in kitchen not landing. 1 fly in dish machine area on pipe. approximately 25 live flies under server pass counter. 1 fly near walk in cooler.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 2 live roaches under prep table near ice machine. 1 live roach under ice machine. 1 live roach on pipe behind ice machine. 1 live roach on wall near walk in cooler. 6 live roaches on black shelf in upstairs prep area.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. At server pass.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked sausage 52 degrees Fahrenheit, cut leafy greens 52-56 degrees Fahrenheit, butter 80 degrees Fahrenheit, chicken raw 50 degrees Fahrenheit, Eggs ambient 70 degrees Fahrenheit, pooled eggs 58 degrees Fahrenheit, Cut leafy greens 55 degrees Fahrenheit, cheese 56 degrees Fahrenheit, sour cream 56 degrees Fahrenheit, cut tomato 54 degrees Fahrenheit, salsa 54 degrees Fahrenheit,
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter 114 degrees Fahrenheit, cooked peppers and onions 115 degrees Fahrenheit, Gravy 123 degrees Fahrenheit, black beans 120 degrees Fahrenheit, cooked sweet potatoes 124 degrees Fahrenheit,
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk not date marked.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained, waffle maker soiled, interior of hot box.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Michael Schaffer and Quiniece Cole both managers during inspection.
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 added an upstairs prep area with an oven, 3 compartment sink, hand washing sink, juicer, slicer, and prep tables. Observed active food prep during inspection.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. At server pass.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup in butter and breading,
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Clean equipment and utensils not separated from soiled equipment and utensils. Soiled knife stored with clean knives.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cook line
Dead roaches on premises. Approximately 7 dead roaches on floor in hallway from kitchen to server pass. 1 dead roach in walk in cooler.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee eating in food prep upstairs.
Equipment in poor repair. Hot cabinet won't shut properly,
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Various areas.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Food contaminated by unsanitized equipment or utensil. See stop sale. Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. At server pass.
Food stored on floor. Oil boxes,
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 99 degrees Fahrenheit water, at cook line
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets, exterior of most equipment on cook line,
Open dumpster lid.
Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Doors and windows open flies present.
Single-service articles improperly stored. On floor upstairs.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. On cook line
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed mold like substance on walls.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Near waffle station
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
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.