GASTRONOMIX
11928 SEMINOLE BLVD, Largo FL 33778
Last inspected Jul 1, 2025 · 6 visits since July 2024
□ 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.
JUL 24
AUG 24
JUL 25
≈ ERRATIC
3 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found 2 live flies next to wait station
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2024070121 | Aug 27, 2024 | Mar 11, 2025 | $160 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Jul 1, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Live, small flying insects found 2 live flies next to wait station
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting board
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach in walk in freezer (not functioning, used as dry storage), operator cleaned and sanitized
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food in prep cooler, removed
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Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Operator observed preparing food with no hair restraint, put on hair net
Food stored on floor. Bin of raw onions on floor in kitchen, relocated
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cooler gaskets soiled Sliding door soiled on display cooler at front counter
Oct 28, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.
Aug 30, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed in front counter area. Reviewed with manager.
Aug 27, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 24 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority7 Intermediate12 Basic
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No proof of parasite destruction or aquaculture documentation for cold smoked salmon served raw or undercooked. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Reviewed with manager cold smoked salmon may not be served raw or undercooked.
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container for raw salmon. Employee removed paper towels
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Uncovered food ( French onion soup stock, sauce ) stored under splash getting into food from sprinkler on the top of interior of walk in cooler. Employee discarded food
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Butter at 55 F in cooler opposite stove overnight. No temperatures taken this day. Employee discarded butter.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter at 55 F in cooler opposite stove. No temperatures taken this day. Employee discarded butter.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food ( milk ) opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening in front counter area. Manager date marked items
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.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -Wet towels stored in cook line hand wash sink. -Silverware container over hand wash sink near ice machine - paint brush inside bar area hand wash sink Reviewed with manager hand wash sinks are for washing hands only and must be assessable at all times. Manager removed items
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.
Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.Reviewed with manager importance of monitoring food temperatures regularly.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food ( quiche, soup ) prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked in walk in cooler. Reviewed with manager.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled in dishwashing area. Employee labeled spray bottle
Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Water leaking from sprinkler head inside walk in cooler. Reviewed with manager
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation at cook line. Reviewed with manager. Employee put a hat on.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in kitchen. Reviewed with manager.
Food stored on floor in walk in cooler. Reviewed with manager
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Employee relocated tongs.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Nonfood-contact surface ( reach in cooler gaskets ) soiled with grease, food debris opposite stove. - shelving unit soiled in front counter area Reviewed with manager.
Reach-in freezer and reach in cooler under top door interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Stored food ( soups, sauces, quiche, raw bacon ) not covered in walk in cooler. Reviewed with manager.
Uncovered food ( French onion soup stock, sauce ) stored under splash getting into food from sprinkler on the top of interior of walk in cooler. Employee discarded food
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed in front counter area. Reviewed with manager.
Jul 25, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 24, 2024Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Unable to issue a license at this time. Operator would like to open in two days
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 plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Plans do not match with the Ceiling tiles not washable tiles in the coffee station and beverage station. Acoustic ceiling tiles in place in this area.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage in beverage station, bus station with ice machine and soda station, retail area and display area at bakery
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in storage area near mop sink
Hole in or other damage to wall under hand wash sink next mop sink
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Nonfood-contact surface ( wall fan ) soiled with dust.
Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler.
Water leaking from pipe under hand wash sink at wait station and mop sink in back kitchen area
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.