EL BENY MORE #1 LLC
6201 34TH ST, Pinellas Park FL 33781 · 6562038831
Last inspected Aug 26, 2026 · 12 visits since February 2024
5 inspections, swinging between A 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. 2 flies landing on frozen food stored on top of reach in freezer chest. 2 flies landing on single door stand alone fridge next to three compartment sink. 1 fly landing on cutting board stored on reach in freezer chest. 2 flies observed landing on reach in freezer chest near door entrance.
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $720
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2024052073 | Aug 21, 2024 | May 16, 2025 | $720 |
Inspection history
12 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef in plastic containers inside glass door reach in cooler over top cooked pork. Employee moved
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Make ahead pizza with cheese in green bin made at 11am temperature 99 degrees Sent time as a public health control to establishment
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed raw beef inside bin blocking hand wash sink.
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Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures of cooked time/temperature control for safety food. Cooked pork
Stored food not covered. Cooked pork in glass door reach in cooler employee covered
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket at reach freezer
Food stored on floor. Box of oil on floor near back door
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Under three compartment sink. Employee moved
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw chicken over unwashed pineapple employee moved
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over ready to eat French fries employee moved
Stored food not covered. Sliced ham inside glass reach in coolers not covered employee covered
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Meat storage inside to go bag employee moved inside metal pan.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Glass stand alone reach in cooler Raw beef and pork over open bag of French fries. Employee moved.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. Written on truck with Marker
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed under hot running water. Chicken inside three compartment sink thawing. Employee turned water on during inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. No date marking observed on cooked pasta and sliced ham.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service.
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
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Chlorine sanitizer in spray bottle not at proper minimum strength. Chlorine sanitizer bucket testing at 10 PPM. Employee replenished chlorine sanitizer now testing at 50 PPM.
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. Provided operator with vomiting or diarrheal event written procedures via email.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of employee training provided.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. No date marking observed on cooked pasta and sliced ham.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored on prep table next to flat top.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 13 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
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Chlorine sanitizer in spray bottle not at proper minimum strength. Chlorine sanitizer bucket testing at 10 PPM. Employee replenished chlorine sanitizer now testing at 50 PPM.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly landing on hoods. 1 live fly landing on paper towels stored above three compartment sink. 1 live fly landing on lid of open container storing sugar. 1 live fly landing on cutting board stored on top of reach in freezer. 1 live fly landing on Ninja blender blades. 1 live fly landing on cup lids sleeves.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over cooked pasta, shredded mozzarella cheese, diced bacon, diced pineapple.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Inspector observed live ants inside open bag of sugar.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk not date marked in stand alone cooler.
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. Provided operator with vomiting or diarrheal event written procedures via email.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of employee training provided.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Employee bought soap.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. No date marking observed on cooked pasta and sliced ham.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave soiled with food debris.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service.
Stored food not covered. Uncovered block of ham stored inside stand alone cooler.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored on prep table next to flat top.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of employee training provided.
Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. Decal expired on 2/2/2023.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Heavy ice build up inside reach in chest freezer.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave interior soiled with food debris.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 11 violations recorded.
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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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer soiled with food debris.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of employee training provided.
No running water at three-compartment sink. Operator stated water is being turned off because pump is in disrepair and leaking onto the floor inside the truck.
Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water. Inspector could not wash hands to begin conduction inspection due to water being shut off. Operator stated water is being turned off because pump is in disrepair and leaking onto the floor inside the truck.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Stand alone single door cooler near truck entrance heavily soiled with food debris. Avantco pizza oven handles soiled with food debris.
Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. Decal expired on 2/2/2023.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Heavy ice build up inside reach in chest freezer.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave interior soiled with food debris.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Plumbing system in disrepair. When inspector arrived water was turned. Operator turned on pump and water is now leaking on to the floors inside MFDV.
- From initial inspection : Flammables stored near a source of ignition. For reporting purposes only. Propane tank stored next to cook line.
Ordered shut on the spot. 30 violations recorded, 11 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee touched cell phone with single service gloves on one hand and changed tasks to begin touching pizza oven handle and utensils to pull out pizzas from the oven and placed them into Togo box to be served to the customer.
Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. Employee wiped their hand on a soiled wet wiping towel stored on counter and begin engaging with food preparation with out washing their hands.
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Operator turned on water pump to hands sink and three compartment sink wearing single service gloves and change tasks to begin engaging in food preparation without washing his hands and changing his gloves.
Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee wiped their hands on their pants and began touching container of tomato sauce, premade pans with dough and began preparing a pizza without washing their hands.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 flies landing on frozen food stored on top of reach in freezer chest. 2 flies landing on single door stand alone fridge next to three compartment sink. 1 fly landing on cutting board stored on reach in freezer chest. 2 flies observed landing on reach in freezer chest near door entrance.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Food being stored on no food grade containers and T-shirt grocery bags.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored above shredded cheese, sliced ham, diced ham, diced pineapple, tomato sauce inside stand alone cooler near truck entrance.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef stored over raw chicken inside stand alone single door cooler near truck entrance.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee touched register equipment, single door cooler handle with single service gloves on and began preparing food.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Inside single door display cooler next to three compartment sink: raw chicken (58F - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. tomato sauce (117F - Hot Holding)
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Unlabeled gallon of milk in single door cooler near truck entrance.
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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer soiled with food debris.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Strainer and pink tooth brush stored inside hand sink. Inspector moved item to allow accessibility to her wash hands.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of employee training provided.
No running water at three-compartment sink. Operator stated water is being turned off because pump is in disrepair and leaking onto the floor inside the truck.
Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water. Inspector could not wash hands to begin conduction inspection due to water being shut off. Operator stated water is being turned off because pump is in disrepair and leaking onto the floor inside the truck.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Stand alone single door cooler near truck entrance heavily soiled with food debris. Avantco pizza oven handles soiled with food debris.
Cardboard used to line food-contact area. Heavily soiled cardboard lining under cutting board stored on top of reach in freezer where space is utilized as a preparation table. Heavily soiled cardboard lining slicer.
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 drink stored on counter next to go boxes going out the window to be served to customers.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor.
Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. Decal expired on 2/2/2023.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Heavy ice build up inside reach in chest freezer.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave interior soiled with food debris.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. Kitchen door open.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Not closing screens on window and back door wide open. Flies present in MFDV.
Plumbing system in disrepair. When inspector arrived water was turned. Operator turned on pump and water is now leaking on to the floors inside MFDV.
Flammables stored near a source of ignition. For reporting purposes only. Propane tank stored next to cook line.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Operator put on gloves and engaged in preparing food without washing hands.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Open gallon of milk not date mark.
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. Emailed operator poster.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. 2/1/2023 license posted.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed poster to operator.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 3 high priority.
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Operator put on gloves and engaged in preparing food without washing hands.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored next to ready to eat food inside reach in cooler. Educated operator on safe refrigerator storage. Inspector and operator stored items correctly.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine sanitizer bucket 200 PPM. Operator replenished to 50 PPM.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Open gallon of milk not date mark.
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. Emailed operator poster.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Inspector gave operator a probe thermometer.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Soiled cardboard used to line top shelve inside reach in cooler. Operator took cardboard out.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. 2/1/2023 license posted.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle touching sugar. Operator moved.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed poster to operator.
Trash receptacles not provided where needed in establishment. No trash can inside food truck.
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.