BERLINS DOENER
4195 34 ST S, Saint Petersburg FL 33711 · 7279544918
Last inspected Aug 24, 2026 · 12 visits since October 2023
SEP 24
APR 25
AUG 25
JAN 26
AUG 26
▼ IMPROVING
5 inspections trending up, 13 points better than where it started.
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Fly light in mop sink with approximately 50 small dead flies
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2023066589 | Oct 24, 2023 | Jan 16, 2024 | $400 |
Inspection history
12 visits, newest first
Aug 24, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets on reach-in cooler at cook-line
Aug 11, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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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. Dish machine testing at 0 ppm. Machine appears to be leaking chlorine from line. Discussed with chef to discontinue using machine until repaired.
Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer.
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets on reach-in cooler at cook-line
Jan 22, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw comminuted beef frozen in reach-in freezer above puff pastry dough. Items were relocated for proper storage.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine with build up on black mold like substance.
Dishmachine has no data plate/operating specifications. Data plate is worn and missing required information.
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets on reach-in coolers across from cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gaskets on reach-in coolers at cook line.
Aug 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork and beef stored above ice cream in reach-in freezer located near dishmachine. Operator moved during inspection.
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. Inspector will provide DBPR HR 5030-104 at the end of inspection.
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on reach-in cooler across cook-line
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer next to dishmachine with ice build up
In-use utensil stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Scraper used for spatzle stored between three compartment sink and wall. Operator removed.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven with buildup of food debris.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach-in coolers with buildup of debris
Apr 11, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler at front counter soiled with food buildup between cracks.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves in walk-in cooler.
Clean spatulas stored between three-compartment sink and wall.
Cutting board on reach-in cooler at front counter has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Apr 1, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Reading 0ppm. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Operator setup three-compartment sink. Quaternary sanitizer reading 200ppm.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler at front counter soiled with food buildup between cracks.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves in walk-in cooler.
Clean spatulas stored between three-compartment sink and wall.
Cutting board on reach-in cooler at front counter has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Sprite soda bottles stored underneath hand wash sink at front counter exposed to splash and drip. Operator moved items.
Food stored on floor. Soda bottles stored on floor underneath hand wash sink at front counter. Operator placed item on crate.
Oct 23, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 23, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
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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. Set up 3 compartment sink with quat 200 ppm
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shell eggs over produce in walk in cooler
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Sour cream in the walk in cooler
Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Compressor drain lines from reach in coolers draining into hand wash sink
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit
Jan 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Container off apple sauce in walk in cooler dated 12/22.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portion cup in feta. Cook removed
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Lobby line cook
Nov 6, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 25, 2023Emergency Order Callback Time ExtensionRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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. 2 runs 0ppm chlorine
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit on site. Operator was able to acquire quat strips during inspection to set up his 3 comp sink.
Oct 24, 2023■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 4 violations recorded, 2 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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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. 2 runs 0ppm chlorine
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 7 flies under 3 compartment sink in kitchen. 2 flies on clean dishes and 3 flies on clean dish racks above prep area of kitchen. 4 flies on cracked flour bucket and oil storage rack next to hand sink in kitchen. 2 flies in mop sink area. 2 flies under hand sink in front service area Fly droppings along clean dish shelving and dry storage shelving in kitchen with clean dishes stored on top.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit on site. Operator was able to acquire quat strips during inspection to set up his 3 comp sink.
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Fly light in mop sink with approximately 50 small dead flies
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.