COUNTRY INN & SUITE
8050 US 19 N, Pinellas Park FL 33781 · 727-545-5777
Last inspected Nov 21, 2025 · 4 visits since November 2023
NOV 23
AUG 24
SEP 25
— STEADY
3 inspections within 19 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly in food preparation area not landing on food or food contact surfaces.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2020007271 | Dec 11, 2019 | Jun 17, 2020 | $160 |
Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
Nov 21, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 19, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. During inspection observed eggs in 1 lb package bottom drawer of reach in cooler exp Sep 8th. Employee disregarded.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. During inspection observed eggs in 1 lb package bottom drawer of reach in cooler exp Sep 8th. Employee disregarded.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Mini fridge, cream cheese (45F - Cold Holding) Discussed and moved half to back of house. Sitting on back counter inside kitchen French toast (75F - Cold Holding) discarded during inspection.
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/ Kunj Patel exp 5-27-19 serv safe
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
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. Griselda M hired 10 years
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee had coffee cup on back prep table near table oven. Employee moved
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Employee coffee cup had no lid inside kitchen. Employee moved
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee eating in back kitchen area during walk through. Employee disbanded and washed hands.
Aug 23, 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
Show 8 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly in food preparation area not landing on food or food contact surfaces.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In mini fridge in self service room: butter (58F - Cold Holding); cream cheese (55F - Cold Holding) employee moved items to reach-in freezer.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Food stored inside hand sink in kitchen area. Item was removed out of hand sink.
No color/concentration comparison chart available for chemical test kit used to check sanitizer. No test strips for chlorine sanitizer. Inspector supplied test strips.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Avantco oven interior soiled with grease.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing at kitchen hand sink. Emailed manager handwashing sign.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Coffee filters stored on top of coffee machine uncovered.
Nov 7, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 11 findings ▾
Container of medicine improperly stored. Prescription injection pen stored in white reach in cooler next to cheese and avocados
Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Displayed food at edge of table at omelette station and sneeze guard not positioned to adequately protect food from possible contamination
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cream cheese packets (49F - Cold Holding); butter packets (51F - Cold Holding) in glass cooler at breakfast bar, recommended items be added to time as a public health control
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Items at omelette bar and self service breakfast bar does not have time marks.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink at omelet bar with food debris
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand sink in kitchen
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on counter next to oven
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag on storage shelf with dry goods
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters in kitchen on covered. Plastic knives at breakfast bar not inverted
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.