GA FOODS
12200 32 CT N, Saint Petersburg FL 33716
Last inspected May 31, 2024 · 4 visits since September 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.
SEP 23
JAN 24
MAY 24
▼ IMPROVING
3 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. chicken cooling from hot from 8:30 71-77 degrees Fahrenheit at 9:00am retemp 9:40 38-93 degrees Fahrenheit retemp 66-81 df at 10:45, speed rack plastic covers were removed and extra time was allotted for chicken to get to 70 degrees Fahrenheit
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $1,000
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2023035753 | Jun 5, 2023 | Jul 25, 2023 | $400 |
| 3--2022034774 | May 16, 2022 | Aug 18, 2022 | $200 |
| 3--2016029683 | Jun 16, 2016 | Jul 7, 2016 | $400 |
Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
May 31, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. First bottom oven to left interior soiled with food debris. Team working on cleaning ovens.
Sep 21, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Attached lights over 3 compartment sink room soiled with dust build up. Maintenance cleaning will be scheduled. Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In walk in cooler.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer has large icicles hanging from ceiling and ice/frost build up around doorways.
Sep 20, 2023Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate9 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 cooling from hot from 8:30 71-77 degrees Fahrenheit at 9:00am retemp 9:40 38-93 degrees Fahrenheit retemp 66-81 df at 10:45, speed rack plastic covers were removed and extra time was allotted for chicken to get to 70 degrees Fahrenheit
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Catering walk in cooler: shredded cheddar 67 degrees Fahrenheit, mixed shredded cheese blend 66 degrees Fahrenheit, mozzarella shredded 66 degrees Fahrenheit, all stop saled. Cheese was being stored from an unknown time until 10am 9-29-23 in a non-working walk in cooler with an ambient temperature of 74 degrees Fahrenheit. Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed 2 buns with mold like substance. Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Catering walk in cooler: shredded cheddar 67 degrees Fahrenheit, mixed shredded cheese blend 66 degrees Fahrenheit, mozzarella shredded 66 degrees Fahrenheit, all stop saled. Cheese was being stored from an unknown time until 10am 9-29-23 in a non-working walk in cooler with an ambient temperature of 74 degrees Fahrenheit.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Cooling chicken on speed racks covered by plastic covers. Covers will no longer be used until chicken has reached 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Approximately 10 flies on fly trap near door to loading dock in dish area. Approximately 10 flies in sticky trap near walk in freezer. 5 flies in trap near office. 5 flies in trap near prep area. Fly paper in changed weekly. Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 fly near slicing room. Dead moth inside large metal food bin inside slicing room. Bin was sent back to be cleaned and sanitized.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Attached lights over 3 compartment sink room soiled with dust build up. Maintenance cleaning will be scheduled. Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In walk in cooler.
Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. In 3 compartment sink room. Bin cleaned out onsite.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Along oven wall in canning room.
Equipment in poor repair. Plastic spoon with paint chipping. Spoon removed and thrown away. Cambro has cracked melted bottom. Cambro was removed. Oven rack rust. Underside on prep counter at prep area. Wooden pallets have wood splitting and splintering.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer has large icicles hanging from ceiling and ice/frost build up around doorways.
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 in white pepper. Scoop removed.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Opened bottled water in walk in cooler. Removed by management.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Under 3 compartment sink. Maintenance request has been submitted.
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.