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CAFE 19

12500 VONN ROAD, Largo FL 33774 · 727-518-3024

Last inspected Nov 6, 2025 · 4 visits since April 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats70
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA6213913
Grade history
APR 24
DEC 24
NOV 25
▼ IMPROVING

3 inspections trending up, 12 points better than where it started.

Worst finding on record
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4
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Disciplinary actions

2 cases · $445

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
3--2024043436Apr 11, 2024Sep 19, 2024$320
3--2019063865Aug 29, 2019May 18, 2020$125

Inspection history

4 visits, newest first

Nov 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Staff observed using cash register, then proceeded to put on gloves to handle hot dogs without washing hands, discussed proper procedures with staff
High priority/12A-07-5
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Intermediate/16-37-1
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Only observed alcohol license posted at front counter
Basic/50-09-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Beer keg cooler at front counter
Basic/22-16-4
Dec 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5
Jun 12, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded.

0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.
Intermediate/53A-02-7/Return visit Jun 12, 2024 · Admin Complaint
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Intermediate/05-08-4/Return visit Jun 12, 2024 · Admin Complaint
Apr 11, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded.

0 High priority5 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times in back kitchen blocked by ice cart. Reviewed with manager. Cart relocated.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.
Intermediate/53A-02-7
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Intermediate/05-08-4
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.
Intermediate/11-26-1
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public in triple door cooler in back kitchen Reviewed with person in charge. Employee discarded food.
Basic/08B-49-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation in front counter.
Basic/13-03-4
Food ( plastic bottles of juice ) stored on floor in back kitchen. Employee relocated drinks.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels in back kitchen Employee placed trashcan in back kitchen area.
Basic/33-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Water draining onto floor surface under hand wash sink in back kitchen. Reviewed with person in charge. Employee attached the pipe in place under the hand wash sink
Basic/29-03-4/Corrected On-Site

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.