DECK BAR & GRILLE
5901 SUN BLVD, Saint Petersburg FL 33715 · 727.289.9855
Last inspected Apr 2, 2026 · 9 visits since January 2024
APR 24
SEP 24
FEB 25
OCT 25
APR 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 38 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. (1) one live roach observed under the dish machine. Employee dispatched and cleaned/sanitized area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $1,200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2017004170 | Dec 29, 2016 | Mar 28, 2017 | $400 |
| 3--2016018440 | Apr 12, 2016 | May 18, 2016 | $800 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Apr 2, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors heavily soiled with grease behind cook line.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach-in cooler at front bars have build up of residues.
Apr 1, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Chicken wings not cooled to 70F within two hours and would not reach first benchmark without intervention. Employees reheated items to 165F and began the cooling process. Employees are utilizing a probe thermometer to monitor temperature.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. (1) one live roach observed under the dish machine. Employee dispatched and cleaned/sanitized area.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink at prep area used to store cooling rice. Employee removed.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink at mop sink. Employee provided during inspection.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machines at front bar with mold like substance.
Dead roaches on premises. (2) dead roaches located in dish pit on the floor. Employee cleaned and sanitized area.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors heavily soiled with grease behind cook line.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach-in cooler at front bars have build up of residues.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen fish thawing on a prep table located in the rear. Discussed thawing with employees. Employees place fish under refrigeration to thaw.
Oct 2, 2025Inspection 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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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. cooked chicken wings at 1130am (84F - Cooling) Operator reheated chicken wings to 165f to restart the process.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on steam stable on cooks line is stained with food debris.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Drinking glass stored inside bowl of hand wash sink in bar area. Operator removed glass.
Cutting board on steam table on cooks line has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Equipment in poor repair. Bottom shelf of prep table is rusted. Torn gasket on reach-in freezer door located on cooks line.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice in ice bin in bar area. Operator removed scoop.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Feb 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Scoops in standing water temp is 71f.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. From reach-in cooler on cooks line at 2:34pm. Operator placed items in freezer. Rechecked temp at 3:00pm a. potato salad (53F - Cold Holding); 44f b. pasta salad (53F - Cold Holding) 44f
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on steam on cooks line is stained with food buildup.
Spray bottle at wait station containing sanitizer not labeled. Employee labeled spray bottle by common name.
Wash solution in spray-type chemical warewasher less than 120 degrees Fahrenheit. DM temp is 111f
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Single-serve bowl without handle stored in container of blue cheese crumbles in reach-in cooler on cooks line.
Cutting board on steam table on cooks line has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice in ice bin in bar area. Operator removed scoop.
Stored food not covered. Cut lemons, limes, and oranges in container at bar are not covered.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen shrimp thawing in sink without running cold water. Operator placed shrimp under running cold water.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor on cooks line.
Sep 4, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soiled cutting boards on reach-in coolers on cooks line. Soda diffusers are soiled in wait station area.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Operated hot water at hand wash sink in bar area for,five minutes. Temperature 81f.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin located in rear of establishment.
All reach-in coolers interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hand wash sink in wait station area is soiled with buildup.
Outer openings in bar area not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. 4 dead roaches on floor.
Sep 3, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 17 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority3 Intermediate10 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. Observed employee pick up raw fish from the floor to discard, then touched single-serve gloves without washing hands first. Discussed with operator proper hand-hygiene techniques.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 2 rodent droppings in dry-storage area. Employee discarded rodent droppings. Cleaned and sanitized the area.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Water hose connected to water faucet without vacuum breaker at mop sink.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soiled cutting boards on reach-in coolers on cooks line. Soda diffusers are soiled in wait station area.
Two spray bottles containing toxic substance not labeled in wait station area.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Operated hot water at hand wash sink in bar area for,five minutes. Temperature 81f.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin located in rear of establishment.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
All reach-in coolers interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Dead roaches on premises. 4 dead roaches in bar area. Operator discarded roaches. Cleaned and sanitized area.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hand wash sink in wait station area is soiled with buildup.
Outer openings in bar area not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. 4 dead roaches on floor.
Stored food not covered. Cut lemons, limes and oranges not covered in bar area. Employee covered items.
Three commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged mani mani 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.
Apr 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 21 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate17 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Reading 0ppm. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Operator primed dishmachine. Chlorine sanitizer reading 50ppm.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp and salmon are stored above cooked chicken wings in walk-in cooler. Operator placed cooked chicken above raw items.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled with slime buildup. Soda machine in wait station area diffusers soiled.
Spray bottle in wait station containing toxic substance not labeled. Employee labeled spray bottle with common name.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Tongs stored on pipe behind fat-fryer.
Cutting boards on reach-in coolers on cooks line has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on reach-in cooler on cooks line across from fat-fryer.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors behind fat-fryers, flat-top grill soiled with grease buildup.
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled on reach-in coolers doors on cooks line.
Reach-in cooler across from oven on cooks line interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler on cooks line across from oven.
Stored food not covered. Cut limes, lemons, oranges, olives and cherries not covered in bar area. Employee closed lid.
Three commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged grouper 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. Operator discarded fish. Stop-sale not warranted.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Ground beef not thawing under running cold water or refrigeration in sink located in prep area. Operator placed under cold running water.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wet wiping cloth on top of cutting board not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Employee discarded cloth.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor on cooks line. Employee removed from the floor.
Mar 21, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back door.
Jan 12, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded.
0 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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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/Dean Okrasinski 1/6/2019
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade.
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.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Printed for operator. Posted.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Dead roaches on premises. 3 dead roaches in back storage area to the right of canned goods. Operator cleaned and sanitized area.
Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters above grill.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back door.
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