COUNTRY MARKET & DELI
2128 9TH AVE N, Saint Petersburg FL 33713 · 7273270296
Last inspected Mar 4, 2026 · 9 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 4 live flies in the kitchen not landing on food or food contact surfaces.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Mar 4, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 2-1-2026
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Package of shredded cheese not date marked after opening in standing reach-in cooler
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. No written plan to establishment using time as a public health control at front prep table for tomatoes, lettuce, sliced ham and sliced turkey.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling soiled with debris and grease build up in kitchen.
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Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee personal items, cigarettes, charger cables stored on prep table above clean utensils.
Equipment in poor repair. Standing reach-in cooler in poor repair. Broken glass, handle and gaskets observed.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven with build up of debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bottom shelves and legs of prep tables soiled with build up of debris.
Stored food not covered. Container of sliced ham, sliced turkey, black olives, jalapeños, cooked rice stored uncovered in standing reach-in cooler.
Oct 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate10 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found 2 live flies observed near rear door, dish area not landing on food contact surfaces. Call to Supervisor Marquetti regarding live vermin. Advised to educate.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over sliced turkey in standing reach-in cooler. Discussed with manager to relocate items. Manager moved eggs to bottom shelf.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Sliced and shredded cheese in reach-in cooler not date marked inside reach-in cooler
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Sandwich press with heavy accumulation of debris Deli slicer soiled with food debris.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Establishment is using time to to hold tomato, lettuce, ham, turkey, and eggs at front prep table. Items are time stamped at line, however establishment lacks written application.
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Approximately 60 dead flies in pest control device. Manager replaced strips in unit.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Pack of cigarettes and keys on deli slicer in rear of kitchen. Manager removed.
Equipment in poor repair. Reach-in cooler leaking into metal pans Torn gasket on same cold holding unit
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under three compartment sink and prep line.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in chest reach-in freezer
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave with food debris
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exteriors of equipment in kitchen soiled with grease.
Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Front door remains open as a service winds for taking orders.
Stored food not covered. Sliced ham and turkey not covered in reach-in cooler. Discussed with manager to cover food when being stored.
Mar 25, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.cutting board and slicer blade soiled with food debris, Panini press soiled.
Equipment in poor repair.broken cooler glass doors on reach in cooler.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor throughout soiled with food debris and debris.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven and microwave soiled with burnt on food debris.
Mar 24, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 19 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority5 Intermediate10 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee put on gloves no hand wash. Educated employee and he washed his hands and put on clean gloves.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 2-1-2025 license expired. Renewed license during inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ham 48F, sliced turkey 49F, cheese 49F.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice 130F hot holding. Reheated rice to 170F.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.cutting board and slicer blade soiled with food debris, Panini press soiled.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink in front of kitchen blocked with boxes. Employee removed boxes.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink soiled with grease and debris.
Nonservice animals in the food establishment or on premises. 2 dogs, 1 in pack and play and 1 in stroller in front counter area. Employee removed dogs from area.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pico de gallo made onsite no date mark made on 2-22. Employee dated pico.
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. 135 dead flys in sticky light trap in rear of kitchen.
Dead roaches on premises. 4 dead roaches on sticky trap near bathroom door. Employee removed sticky trap and discarded dead.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee with beard no beard guard while working with food.
Equipment in poor repair.broken cooler glass doors on reach in cooler.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor throughout soiled with food debris and debris.
Food stored on floor. Container of oil and produce stored on the floor in the kitchen.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven and microwave soiled with burnt on food debris.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwash sign at hand sink kitchen.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee open drink in reach in cooler. Employee removed drink.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet cloth on cutting board in kitchen. Employee removed wet cloth.
Aug 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate9 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flies in kitchen not landing on food or food contact surfaces.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In warming pan: pork (120F - Hot Holding) Manager reheated to 165 F and will hot hold at 135 F or above.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer and sandwich press have built up food debris.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee replaced.
Nonservice animals in the food establishment or on premises.
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Approximately 65 dead and trapped flies in light control device. Manager removed.
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 prep table.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone on prep table.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven has food debris buildup.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee beverage in glass door reach in cooler.
Standing water and very slow draining water in handwash sink.
Apr 26, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 4 live flies in the kitchen not landing on food or food contact surfaces.
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.
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. 42 dead and trapped flies in light control device by rear door.
Ceiling soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven has built up food debris.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Apr 22, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate9 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 4 live flies in the kitchen not landing on food or food contact surfaces.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler: cooked rice (48F - Cold Holding); ham (48F - Cold Holding); turkey (48F - Cold Holding)
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.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Manager replaced.
Non-service animals permitted in the premises of the establishment.
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. 42 dead and trapped flies in light control device by rear door.
Ceiling soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverages on prep table in kitchen.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phones and keys on prep table by slicer.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven has built up food debris.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Opened beverage container in reach in cooler.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Jan 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs over ready to eat food in cooler. Manager moved items to bottom shelf.
Equipment in poor repair. Cooler glass door broke.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven soiled with food debris.
Aug 24, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/1/2022
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Damien Rodriguez 5/30/18
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. Expired 2020
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portion cup in seasoning on prep table
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.