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HARBOR MASTER TIKI GRILLE

9395 BAY PINES BLVD, Saint Petersburg FL 33708

Last inspected Sep 12, 2024 · 6 visits since July 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
Licence6252158
Grade history
OCT 23
FEB 24
SEP 24
≈ ERRATIC

3 inspections, swinging between C and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flies in food truck
High priority/35A-02-6/Warning
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★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Sep 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 19 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority2 Intermediate14 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 19 findings
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Staff observed garnishing burger by handling produce with bare hands
High priority/09-01-4
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw mahi in glass cooler
High priority/08A-20-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. potato salad (50F - Cold Holding), staff placed ice bag on item
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Fryer basket soiled Grill surface soiled Blue sauce bottle cooler soiled
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
Show the remaining 15 findings ▾
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Soiled pans in hand sink, removed
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Paper bowl in potato salad
Basic/14-01-5
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Cooler handles soiled
Basic/23-24-4/Repeat Violation
Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Clean equipment stored on soiled shelf above triple sink
Basic/24-06-4
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On prep table in truck
Basic/12B-07-4
Equipment in poor repair. Broken cooler handle
Basic/14-11-5
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cook line
Basic/36-73-4
Food stored in a prohibited area. Raw beef, chicken wings and fish spread stored in beer trailer (part of DOH licensed bar), staff began moving items to approved trailer
Basic/08B-37-4/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation
Food stored on floor. Bag of onions on floor in storage trailer
Basic/08B-38-4
Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service.
Basic/35B-14-4/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of cooking equipment soiled
Basic/23-03-4
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Glass cooler in truck
Basic/12B-13-4/Repeat Violation
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Basic/22-16-4/Repeat Violation
Single-service articles improperly stored. Paper trays stored outside of service window on truck, relocated
Basic/25-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed peppers over dressing and buttermilk in storage trailer
Basic/08B-17-4
The state's own report →
May 14, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flies in food truck
High priority/35A-02-6/Warning/Return visit Apr 12, 2024 · 2 live flies in kitchen not landing on food contact surfaces Time Extended/Return visit May 14, 2024 · 2 live fly in food truck Time Extended
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Fryer baskets soiled. Stained cutting boards. Blue ice chest with sauces soiled Grill surface soiled with accumulation of grease Exterior of sauce squeeze bottles soiled Tortilla chips store in soiled plastic bin
Intermediate/22-02-4/Warning/Return visit Apr 12, 2024 · Time Extended/Return visit May 14, 2024 · Time Extended
Equipment in poor repair. Broken drawer cooler handle repaired with duct tape Sliding glass cooler door
Basic/14-11-5/Warning/Return visit Apr 12, 2024 · Time Extended/Return visit May 14, 2024 · Time Extended
Food stored in a prohibited area. Dry goods stored in exterior metal shed owned by DOH facility
Basic/08B-37-4/Warning/Return visit Apr 12, 2024 · Produce, bread and dressing tubs stored in reach in coolers at DOH licensed bar. Operator advised staff still working on moving all food to approved trailer. Time Extended/Return visit May 14, 2024 · Raw beef and cooked pork stored in beer trailer (part of DOH licensed bar), staff moved to food truck. All other food stored in food truck or approved storage trailer. Time Extended Corrected On-Site
Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. Service window and rear door kept open during food prep
Basic/35B-14-4/Warning/Return visit Apr 12, 2024 · Time Extended/Return visit May 14, 2024 · Time Extended
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled Food debris and grease under flat top Cooler gaskets soiled
Basic/23-03-4/Warning/Return visit Apr 12, 2024 · Time Extended/Return visit May 14, 2024 · Time Extended
Apr 12, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

1 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
Show 11 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flies in food truck
High priority/35A-02-6/Warning/Return visit Apr 12, 2024 · 2 live flies in kitchen not landing on food contact surfaces Time Extended
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Fryer baskets soiled. Stained cutting boards. Blue ice chest with sauces soiled Grill surface soiled with accumulation of grease Exterior of sauce squeeze bottles soiled Tortilla chips store in soiled plastic bin
Intermediate/22-02-4/Warning/Return visit Apr 12, 2024 · Time Extended
Equipment in poor repair. Broken drawer cooler handle repaired with duct tape Sliding glass cooler door
Basic/14-11-5/Warning/Return visit Apr 12, 2024 · Time Extended
Food stored in a prohibited area. Dry goods stored in exterior metal shed owned by DOH facility
Basic/08B-37-4/Warning/Return visit Apr 12, 2024 · Produce, bread and dressing tubs stored in reach in coolers at DOH licensed bar. Operator advised staff still working on moving all food to approved trailer. Time Extended
Food stored in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed. Reach in coolers containing sauces, vegetables, bread, fish spread in exterior metal shed part of DOH facility
Basic/08B-43-4/Warning/Return visit Apr 12, 2024 · Produce, bread and dressing tubs stored in reach in coolers at DOH licensed bar (area not fully enclosed). Operator advised staff still working on moving all food to approved trailer. Time Extended
Food stored on floor. Raw chicken on floor in walk-in beer cooler owned by DOH facility
Basic/08B-38-4/Warning/Return visit Apr 12, 2024 · Cooking oil on floor in storage trailer Time Extended
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer
Basic/14-69-4/Warning/Return visit Apr 12, 2024 · Time Extended
Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. Service window and rear door kept open during food prep
Basic/35B-14-4/Warning/Return visit Apr 12, 2024 · Time Extended
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled Food debris and grease under flat top Cooler gaskets soiled
Basic/23-03-4/Warning/Return visit Apr 12, 2024 · Time Extended
Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. service window and rear door to food truck left open when not serving food
Basic/35B-05-4/Warning/Return visit Apr 12, 2024 · Service window and rear door on truck remaining open when not serving food Time Extended
Single-service articles stored outside or in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed (open to outdoors/screened). Boxes of single service and condiment caddies with single service utensils in exterior metal sheds part of DOH facility
Basic/25-11-5/Warning/Return visit Apr 12, 2024 · Boxes of single service and condiment caddies with single service utensils in exterior metal sheds part of DOH facility. Per operator, staff still in process of moving all single service and food to approved trailer Time Extended
Feb 8, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 40 recorded, 8 high priority.

8 High priority9 Intermediate23 Basic
Show 40 findings ▾
Container of medicine improperly stored. First aid kits stored over produce
High priority/41-07-4/Warning
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Dented can of tomatoes and kidney beans on dry storage shelf
High priority/01B-01-4/Warning
Employee washed hands with no soap. Kitchen staff washed hands with no soap in DOH utility sink
High priority/12A-20-4/Warning
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flies in food truck
High priority/35A-02-6/Warning
Mobile food dispensing vehicle disposing of wastewater at an unapproved location.
High priority/28-29-5/Warning
Mobile food dispensing vehicle obtaining water from an unapproved source. Food truck obtaining potable water from DOH facility. Operator refilled potable water tanks from approved water source
High priority/27-27-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Nonfood-grade hose conveying potable water. Food truck using non-food grade hose to fill water tanks
High priority/29-04-4/Warning
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs over pretzels in reach in cooler
High priority/08A-05-6/Warning
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Kitchen staff washed hands in DOH utility sink
Intermediate/12A-03-4/Warning
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 to operator
Intermediate/11-27-4/Warning
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Fryer baskets soiled. Stained cutting boards. Blue ice chest with sauces soiled Grill surface soiled with accumulation of grease Exterior of sauce squeeze bottles soiled Tortilla chips store in soiled plastic bin
Intermediate/22-02-4/Warning
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Food truck using chlorine sanitizer
Intermediate/16-37-1/Warning
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. 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/. Food truck operating at DOH licensed bar. Food truck using multiple structures at DOH facility for food and single service storage. Discussed with operator about adding mobile walk in cooler and mobile enclosed trailer to plans for proper food storage and dry storage.
Intermediate/51-16-7/Warning
No running water at three-compartment sink. Operator refilled potable water tanks from approved water source
Intermediate/27-09-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chili prepared on 2/4, staff voluntarily discarded
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Warning
Self-sufficient mobile food dispensing vehicle operating from an unapproved commissary. Food truck storing food and single service items in multiple locations at a DOH facility. Food truck obtaining utilities from unapproved DOH facility.
Intermediate/51-22-4/Warning
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Instant water heater not properly functions per staff, no hot water at hand sink in food truck. Operator refilled potable water tanks from approved water source
Intermediate/27-16-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic bowl in chili in walk-in beer cooler
Basic/14-01-5/Warning
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Cooler handles
Basic/23-24-4/Warning
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. A/C vents soiled on roof of food truck
Basic/36-34-5/Warning
Clean utensils or equipment stored in soiled bucket
Basic/24-06-4/Warning
Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Dented can of tomatoes and kidney beans on dry storage shelf
Basic/08B-20-4/Warning
Equipment in poor repair. Broken drawer cooler handle repaired with duct tape Sliding glass cooler door
Basic/14-11-5/Warning
Evidence of employee smoking in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area. Cigarette butts and ash on shelf next to flour bin inside food truck
Basic/12B-06-4/Warning
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Accumulation of grease under cook line
Basic/36-73-4/Warning
Food stored in a prohibited area. Dry goods stored in exterior metal shed owned by DOH facility
Basic/08B-37-4/Warning
Food stored in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed. Reach in coolers containing sauces, vegetables, bread, fish spread in exterior metal shed part of DOH facility
Basic/08B-43-4/Warning
Food stored on floor. Raw chicken on floor in walk-in beer cooler owned by DOH facility
Basic/08B-38-4/Warning
Food stored outside. Sauce squeeze bottles in exterior ice chest, moved to interior of food truck
Basic/08B-42-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Grease recycling container overflowing onto ground. Plastic jugs and buckets of used cooing oil stored on ground near dry storage shed
Basic/28-24-4/Warning
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer
Basic/14-69-4/Warning
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop on top of exterior shed
Basic/10-12-5/Warning
Mobile food dispensing vehicle connected to utilities on more than a temporary basis. Food truck receiving electric and water from DOH facility.
Basic/51-06-4/Warning
Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. Service window and rear door kept open during food prep
Basic/35B-14-4/Warning
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed to operator
Basic/51-13-4/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled Food debris and grease under flat top Cooler gaskets soiled
Basic/23-03-4/Warning
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee beverage on top shelf in freezer, relocated
Basic/12B-13-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. service window and rear door to food truck left open when not serving food
Basic/35B-05-4/Warning
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of reach in coolers soiled
Basic/22-16-4/Warning
Single-service articles stored outside or in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed (open to outdoors/screened). Boxes of single service and condiment caddies with single service utensils in exterior metal sheds part of DOH facility
Basic/25-11-5/Warning
Oct 4, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority3 Intermediate10 Basic
Show 15 findings ▾
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. cooked chicken wings (54F - Cold Holding), no verification of food temp within last 4 hrs, operator discarded
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked chicken wings (54F - Cold Holding), no verification of food temp within last 4 hrs, operator discarded. Reach in cooler-fish spread (48F - Cold Holding); coleslaw (50F - Cold Holding), moved to iced cooler, retemp fish spread 43F, coleslaw 41F
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Accumulation of grease on grill surface Fryer baskets on cook line soiled
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Clean equipment in hand sink, removed
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonself-sufficient mobile food dispensing vehicle operating from an unapproved commissary. Food truck is storing food (cooked chicken wings, raw beef, raw chicken, dairy products) in beer trailer; single service and condiments stored in permanent dry storage shed; frozen shrimp, dressings, produce and bread stored in reach in coolers in permanent structure. Operator stated all storage areas are owned by the DOH licensed bar.
Intermediate/51-22-4/Repeat Violation
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4/Repeat Violation
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Drawer coolers under cook line
Basic/14-71-4
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Backpack over tortilla chips, removed
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Equipment in poor repair. Broken door handle on reach in cooler
Basic/14-11-5
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cook line
Basic/36-73-4/Repeat Violation
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation
Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. Service window and rear door left open without food service occuring
Basic/35B-14-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cooler gaskets soiled. Hood filters soiled.
Basic/23-03-4
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. A/C unit in ceiling of truck dripping
Basic/29-11-4
Jul 6, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic

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.