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G.A. FOOD SERVICES OF PINELLAS

1750 W MCNAB RD, Fort Lauderdale FL 33309

Last inspected Apr 9, 2026 · 10 visits since August 2023

□ Not on the state's active licence list

This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.

Licence typeFood service
Licence1616607
Grade history
MAR 25
MAY 25
AUG 25
DEC 25
APR 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

Worst finding on record
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. -Observed 4 dead flies in bug zapper machine. Operator replaced glue board with dead flying insects.
Basic/35A-06-4/Corrected On-Site
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★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

10 visits, newest first

Apr 9, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 8, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects found observed approximately 5 live small flying hovering and landing at mop sink area located in ware washing area. Observed approximately 3 live small flying insects landing on waste receptacle at hand wash sink in ware washing area. Observed approximately 5 live small flying insects landing on waste receptacle located outside of juice walk in cooler
High priority/35A-02-7/Warning
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Cooked meatballs stored in direct contact with plastic handle thank you bag in large walk in freezer. Operator discarded
High priority/14-31-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Wiping cloth sanitizer tested at 200ppm chlorine. Instructed operator on proper mixing of chlorine for sanitizer. Operator remade and retested at 100ppm chlorine
High priority/41-27-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing pink substance not labeled. Operator labeled soap and water
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Interior of in use oven has accumulation of black substance.
Basic/22-08-4/Warning
Dec 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed 5 employees engaged in food preparation without a certified food manager present.
Intermediate/53A-05-6
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed paper jam in towel dispenser, unable to dispense. Employee fixed during inspection.
Intermediate/31B-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. In walk in freezers., and throughout kitchen area.
Basic/36-73-4
Aug 26, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed under cooking equipment on cook line.
Basic/36-73-4
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Basic/16-46-4
May 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. -Observed accumulation of dead flies in n control device. Operator cleaned.
Basic/35A-06-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. -Observed 2 wet mops in dishwashing area not stored in a manner to allow to air dry.
Basic/42-01-4
Mar 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. -Observed vacuum breaker needed on threaded hose Bibb at 3 compartment sink where hose connects.
High priority/29-34-4
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Observed accumulation of old food residue buildup on can opener blade. Operator cleaned and sanitized.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. -Observed 4 dead flies in bug zapper machine. Operator replaced glue board with dead flying insects.
Basic/35A-06-4/Corrected On-Site
Stored food not covered. -Observed uncovered containers with cooked chicken and ground beef stored on bun racks in walk in freezer. Operator covered racks.
Basic/08B-12-5/Corrected On-Site
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -Observed accumulation of black mold like substance buildup on wall in dishwashing area.
Basic/36-27-5
Sep 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop wet nesting in mop bucket.
Basic/42-01-4
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Chlorine sanitizer 0 Ppm. Operator made new solution rechecked 100 Ppm.
Basic/21-07-4/Corrected On-Site
May 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed accumulation of dead flying insects in control devices throughout. Operator clean dead flies from devices.
Basic/35A-06-4/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -Observed accumulation of brown like substance buildup on ceiling tiles in dishwashing area.
Basic/36-34-5
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed chlorine sanitizer solution at 00 ppm. Operator correct solution to 100 ppm.
Basic/21-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Dec 8, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Stored food not covered. Observed chicken wings not covered in walk-in cooler. Operator covered.
Basic/08B-12-5/Corrected On-Site
Aug 4, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Main kitchen prep table at hand washing sink- observed employee cellphone on prep table. Employee removed cellphone.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site

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.