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7022 22 AVE N, Saint Petersburg FL 33710 · 7272547774
Last inspected Jul 14, 2026 · 9 visits since November 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 34 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 live roaches behind reach in cooler on cook line. Manager removed and sanitized area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $800
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2024014126 | Feb 26, 2024 | May 29, 2024 | $400 |
| 3--2023003130 | Dec 13, 2022 | Mar 2, 2023 | $400 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jul 14, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 13 findingsThe state's own report →
Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. -operator handled sanitize bucket and proceeeded to engage in food preparation without changing gloves and washing hands. Operator then washed hands and changed gloves.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 500ppm) Operator diluted and retested at 200PPM.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -can opener blade has food debris on it -soda gun nozzles and holsters behind bar soiled
Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. -no quaternary test kit available to test 3 compartment sink I provided operator with quaternary test strips.
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No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employee Ana Sanchez (cook) lacking proof of food handler training, hired 3 months ago.
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. Two new cooks lacking proof of food handler training have not signed an employee health reporting agreement. Operator had employee sign, the other will sign when they next come in for work.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. -employee restroom at kitchen entrance not enclosed with self-closing doors
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -metal pans in dish storage area stacked wet
Equipment in poor repair. -soda gun holster behind bar lacking drain line. Operator installed drain line
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -next to mop sink -behind bar
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler across from flat top grill
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Jan 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority4 Intermediate7 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. Dishwasher behind bar (Chlorine 0ppm) hooked up to bottle of chlorine solution with instructions for pool use, no indication of use for food contact surfaces. Operator put approved sanitizer and retested at 50PPM.
Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. -sanitize dispenser in 3 compartment sink is hooked up to a bottle of hand sanitizer. -dish machine behind bar hooked up to bottle of chlorine solution with instructions for pool use, no indication of use for food contact surfaces. Operator will discontinue use of the sanitizer metering equipment in 3 compartment sink and use bleach. Bar dish machine was stocked with proper sanitizer and testing at 50PPM.
Live, small flying insects found -1 live fly behind bar
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -soda gun nozzle behind bar soiled with slime, operator cleaned and sanitized.
Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the dishmachine. They have quaternary test strips, but not chlorine. Provided operator with chlorine test strips.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink by 3 compartment sink. Operator put paper towels out.
No soap provided at handwash sink by 3 compartment sink. Operator put soap out.
Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. -employee bathroom in kitchen door left open
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. -employee restroom in kitchen does not have self closing doors
Dumpster on grass, not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -in walk in cooler -near mop sink and dry storage area
Garbage on the ground around dumpster.
Open dumpster lid.
Wet wiping cloths stored solution of water and hand sanitizer. Operator remade sanitize buckets with bleach and water, testing at 50PPM.
Jul 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Copper or copper alloys in contact with foods with a pH below 6. Copper cups used for mules at bar not lined with stainless steel
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork stored over baked potatoes. Corrected by staff.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Marinara (dated 7/16) and ribs (dated 7/11) in walk in cooler. Staff discarded.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Raw tuna and snapper not removed from commercially vacuum sealed bags prior to thawing in walk in cooler. Discussed proper thawing with mgmt.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Egg wash (51F - Cold Holding) cold holding on cook line. Cut lettuce (48F - Cold Holding); salsa (44F - Cold Holding) Staff moved to walk in freezer. retemp at or below 41. Butter packets by service window kept at room temp over 4 hours, per manager. Staff discarded these items.
Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Sink on right in women's restroom
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Management unable to find test strips during inspection.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portion cups in seasoning bins. Staff removed.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Raw tuna and snapper not removed from commercially vacuum sealed bags prior to thawing in walk in cooler. Discussed proper thawing with mgmt.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups and mixing bowls
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. In use container in cooler with cracker lid. Manager replaced.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Waste line missing at soda gun holster behind bar.
Jan 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Tongs in standing water at 60F. Employee removed tongs from water.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzles holders at bar soiled with food debris.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand sink in bar area next to dishwasher. Employee replaced paper towels
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle at bar area not labeled. Employee labeled bottled sanitizer
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Sep 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Copper or copper alloys in contact with foods with a pH below 6. Copper mugs at bar
Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Next to dish machine, removed
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun nozzles and holsters soiled at bar
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Strainer in hand sink at bar, removed
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop at bar on liquor bottles and in non drink ice, removed
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On oven door handle, removed
Apr 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate4 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. Employee placed dirty dishes through dish washer then placed clean dishes on shelves. Inspector educated management on proper hand washing.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sweet butter (57F - Cold Holding). Employee placed item in the walk-in freezer
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained with food debris. Soda nozzles at bar soiled with food debris.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink behind bar area. Employee replaced paper towels.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. 9 each, of 4oz raw yellowfin tuna reach in cooler on cook line fully thawed since 4-25-2024.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting cups at waitress area.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler on cook line.
Feb 27, 2024□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Feb 26, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation
Ordered shut on the spot. 22 violations recorded, 4 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
4 High priority3 Intermediate15 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 -10 oz dented can of black beans. 1 - 7 oz dented can of artichokes
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 live roaches behind reach in cooler on cook line. Manager removed and sanitized area.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cinnamon butter (69F - Cold Holding). Manager placed item in freezer
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Vacuum breaker missing in mop sink area.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Dicer on wall in prep area soiled with food debris.
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle at bar area not identified. Employee labeled chemical.
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. 2 dead roaches in sticky trap under soda boxes in kitchen area 2 dead roaches in sticky trap under hand sink in prep area. 2 dead roaches in sticky trap under hand sink on cook line. Manager removed and sanitized area.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic container with no handle in container. Employee removed items.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Co2 tank not secured next to soda boxes.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. 1 -10 oz dented can of black beans. 1 - 7 oz dented can artichokes
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach in corner next to liquor rack in kitchen area. 1 dead roach under soda boxes in kitchen area. 2 dead roaches under dish machine in kitchen area. Manager removed and sanitized area.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Case of crab legs on floor in walk-in freezer Case of lemons on floor in walk-in cooler. Employee moved items off the floor.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop on top of ice machine.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knifes between coolers on cook line. Employee moved knife
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven door handles on cook line. Employee moved items.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven on cook line soiled with food debris.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No employees must wash hand sign at hand sink waitress area.
Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Straws on bar not wrapped and protected.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White powdered substance in container not identified. Manager labeled container flour.
Nov 3, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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