BIG STEINS DELI
9001 4 ST N, Saint Petersburg FL 33702 · 727-578-0548
Last inspected Aug 4, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023
5 inspections within 19 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $300
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2018028510 | May 22, 2018 | Oct 15, 2018 | $300 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Water draining onto floor surface. Under hand wash sink.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 1 high priority.
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Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed chlorine 200+ppm. Management added water.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Both owner and wife exp 6-30-25 Emailed owner More information is available on the division website at: DBPR Form HR 5030-080 www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/foodlodging/food-manager/
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Made in house front counter deli cooler Macaroni salad made on Friday 6-27-25 establishment put stickers date on all
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained on reach in deli cooler.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave interior soiled with food debris.
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Grooved cutting boards on reach in deli coolers.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on prep table in kitchen area.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave interior soiled with food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods soiled with grease build up.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Stored on prep table next to slicer.
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine sanitizer bucket at 200+ PPM. Operator Replenished bucket to 50 PPM.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on reach in deli cooler stained.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels in bathroom. Operator stocked paper towels in bathroom.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On deli reach in cooler near entrance of kitchen.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Drink stored on top of prep table in the middle of the kitchen area. Drink was moved.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Around and near flat top and hood system.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave interior soiled with food debris.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed operator Heimlich maneuver/choking sign.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sliding window tracks on deli cooler in front counter area soiled with food debris. Gaskets soiled on stand alone freezer and stand alone Pepsi fridge in hallway near restroom.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled above prep table near hoods and flat top.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained on prep line
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Kitchen
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container.scoop handles in potato and pasta salad, removed
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Tracks on glass cooler at front counter soiled
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.