HAROLD SELTZERS STEAKHOUSE
3500 TYRONE BLVD, Saint Petersburg FL 33710
Last inspected May 7, 2024 · 4 visits since October 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.
OCT 23
MAY 24
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. 26 dead and trapped flies in a light control device.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
7 cases · $1,350
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2024006828 | Oct 23, 2023 | Mar 18, 2024 | $200 |
| 3--2021000491 | Dec 14, 2021 | Sep 22, 2021 | — |
| 3--2021010702 | Feb 16, 2021 | Sep 22, 2021 | — |
| 3--2021018332 | Apr 20, 2021 | Sep 22, 2021 | — |
| 3--2020026957 | May 27, 2020 | Nov 25, 2020 | $550 |
| 3--2019027518 | May 20, 2019 | Jun 18, 2019 | $400 |
| 3--2015008393 | Jan 23, 2015 | Mar 11, 2015 | $200 |
Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
May 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 19 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate15 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 19 findingsThe state's own report →
Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Raw tuna in meat cooler not removed from vacuum packaging before thaw as indicated on packaging
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. buttermilk (63F - Cold Holding) on cook line, chef added to ice bath
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink at bar used as dump sink, ice present
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Over cook line
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Raw tuna in meat cooler not removed from vacuum packaging before thaw as indicated on packaging
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Posted during inspection
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cook line
Drain cover(s) missing. Next to hand sink on cook line
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Damaged floor tiles and cove molding in kitchen
Food stored in undrained ice. Cooked shrimp in meat cooler in undrained ice, moved to container with proper drainage
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On oven door handle on cook line
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand sink at bar
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Kitchen door to dumpsters
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Beer cooler behind bar
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Next to walk-in cooler
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Behind bar
Oct 31, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding missing in back room by dough marker.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Floors outside of walk in coolers have unsealed concrete and are not smooth and easily cleanable.
Oct 30, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
2 High priority0 Intermediate11 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flies in ware washing area not landing on food or food contact surfaces. 1 live fly in kitchen not landing on food or food contact surfaces. 4 live flies on wall behind ice machine in rear of kitchen not landing on food or food contact surfaces. 3 live flies in keg and wine storage coolers not landing on food or food contact surfaces. 1 live fly in rear prep area by walk in cooler's not landing on food or food contact surfaces. 1 live fly in dry goods storage area not landing on food or food contact surfaces. 1 live fly by hostess stand not landing on food or food contact surfaces. 3 live flies in main bar area. 1 landed on wine glass. Manager had bartender clean and sanitize wine glasses.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose bib in wine and beer storage cooler area missing vacuum breaker.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. 26 dead and trapped flies in a light control device.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding missing in back room by dough marker.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Multiple cutting boards in kitchen have cutting marks.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone on prep table next to clean dishes. Employees drinks on table next to ice tea machine.
Equipment in poor repair. Window to ice machine cracked. Plastic containers on shelves cracked. Bamboo salad bowels cracked.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Though out the kitchen line has standing water.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign at hand wash sink in dough mixer room.
Open dumpster lid.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Floors outside of walk in coolers have unsealed concrete and are not smooth and easily cleanable.
Oct 23, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 25 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority3 Intermediate18 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flies in ware washing area not landing on food or food contact surfaces. 1 live fly in kitchen not landing on food or food contact surfaces. 4 live flies on wall behind ice machine in rear of kitchen not landing on food or food contact surfaces. 3 live flies in keg and wine storage coolers not landing on food or food contact surfaces. 1 live fly in rear prep area by walk in cooler's not landing on food or food contact surfaces. 1 live fly in dry goods storage area not landing on food or food contact surfaces. 1 live fly by hostess stand not landing on food or food contact surfaces. 3 live flies in main bar area. 1 landed on wine glass. Manager had bartender clean and sanitize wine glasses.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw hamburger meat was stored over lobster meat in reach in cooler on cook line. Employee stored items properly.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose bib in wine and beer storage cooler area missing vacuum breaker.
Whole meat roast hot held at less than 130 degrees Fahrenheit. Whole roast held in warmer on cook line at 113 F. Manger reheated roast.
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Inspector emailed manager Big 6 Foodborne Illnesses.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener on prep table by pan storage area has built up food debris.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink blocked by table in bread storage room by front door.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. 26 dead and trapped flies in a light control device.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Metal bowl in flour container in dry goods storage area with no handle. Manager removed bowl.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding missing in back room by dough marker.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Multiple cutting boards in kitchen have cutting marks.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone on prep table next to clean dishes. Employees drinks on table next to ice tea machine.
Equipment in poor repair. Window to ice machine cracked. Plastic containers on shelves cracked. Bamboo salad bowels cracked.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Though out the kitchen line has standing water.
Food stored on floor. Plastic bottles of cranberry juice in liquor storage area stored on floor.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign at hand wash sink in dough mixer room.
Open dumpster lid.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Door from kitchen to dumpster area stays open when employees walk outside.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Floors outside of walk in coolers have unsealed concrete and are not smooth and easily cleanable.
Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Plastic straws on bar not wrapped.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of flour not labeled in dry goods storage 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.