BROOKLYN SOUTH
1437 CENTRAL AVE, Saint Petersburg FL 33705 · 609.468.2211
Last inspected Jun 2, 2026 · 8 visits since December 2023
APR 24
AUG 24
JAN 26
MAR 26
JUN 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Crock pot - pork (106F - Hot Holding), operator increased temperature
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jun 2, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 25, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Panini press soiled
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles in kitchen broken.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven soiled on cook line toaster oven. Interior of microwave soiled.
Jan 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Staff in kitchen uses porous masonry bricks on top of sandwich press to hold lid down. Staff observed handling bricks, then proceeded to package a pressed sandwich without changing gloves or washing hands Discussed proper hand washing with staff
Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Can of Raid insect spray under prep table
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Crock pot - pork (106F - Hot Holding), operator increased temperature
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Accumulation of grease on stove and sandwich press Magnetic knife holder soiled on wall
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Equipment stacked on hand sink in rear of kitchen
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink next to rear kitchen door
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Cooler handles soiled Hood
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cook line and prep coolers
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Kitchen area
Food stored on floor. Two cans on floor next to rear door, relocated
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of toaster oven soiled
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cooler gaskets soiled Metal storage shelves soiled in kitchen
Aug 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. 1 raw shell egg cracked in reach-in cooler on cooks line. Employee discarded egg. Stop sale not warranted.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Meat slicer used more than 4 hours ago is soiled with food debris.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Floor tiles cracked in warewashing area.
In-use tongs stored on rack next to oven.
No drainboards or equivalent provided for soiled items and/or air drying cleaned items.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gaskets on reach-in cooler doors.
Apr 4, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Equipment in poor repair. Dry-storage shelf in kitchen is rusted. Shelves above three-compartment sink are rusted.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles are cracked in warewashing area.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
No drainboards or equivalent provided for soiled items and/or air drying cleaned items.
Apr 2, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate13 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Prep sink in kitchen at 2:59pm a. cooked pasta 75F); Reach-in cooler at 3:00p, a. sliced tomatoes (51F - Cold Holding); b. sliced ham (53F - Cold Holding); c. sliced cheese (53F - Cold Holding)
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Will email DBPR Form 5030-165. Big 6 Foodborne illnesses.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage stored on shelf above reach-in cooler on cooks line.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on top shelf of prep table.
Equipment in poor repair. Dry-storage shelf in kitchen is rusted. Shelves above three-compartment sink are rusted.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles are cracked in warewashing area.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs are stored on handle of cart on cooks line.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Will email DBPR Form 5030-105. Choking First Aid Procedures.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
No drainboards or equivalent provided for soiled items and/or air drying cleaned items.
Reach-in cooler on cooks line interior have accumulation of soil residues.
Stored food not covered. Shredded cheese in upright refrigerator at front counter is not covered.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor in warewashing area.
Feb 19, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on cook line torn.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on cook line
Dec 18, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee don gloves and begin to slice meat without washing hands. Employee was re-educated.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board staining, slicer guard.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on cook line torn.
No barrier between hand washing sink and food prep sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on cook line
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.