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1500 16 ST S, Saint Petersburg FL 33705
Last inspected Apr 15, 2026 · 2 visits since March 2026
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Inspection history
2 visits, newest first
Apr 15, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Food items store inside stand alone refrigerator/freezer on cook line: Heavy cream (51F - Cold Holding); butter (52F - Cold Holding); heavy cream (46F - Cold Holding); sausage (49F - Cold Holding); sour cream (51F - Cold Holding) Food items were stored inside reach in deep freezer to bring down the temperature. Re-temp at 3:39: Sour cream (42F - Cold Holding); butter (46F - Cold Holding); heavy cream (40F - Cold Holding); sausage (41F - Cold Holding) Discussed maintaining TCS food items at 41 degrees of below j
Inadequate number/capacity of cold holding units to maintain time/temperature control for safety food at proper temperatures. The establishment had only one refrigerator present at the licensing inspection. The inspector discussed with the staff present that if the unit is unable to maintain food items at 41 F or below, they must have a corrective action plan to keep TCS food items held at 41 degrees or below, and a corrective action plan to bring down the temperatures rapidly.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Establishment has ordered a thermometer and it's on its way.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven interior soiled with burnt food debris.
Mar 24, 2026Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate3 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 https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/ Establishment is open and operating with 3 employee present during the licensing inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Food items store inside stand alone refrigerator/freezer on cook line: Heavy cream (51F - Cold Holding); butter (52F - Cold Holding); heavy cream (46F - Cold Holding); sausage (49F - Cold Holding); sour cream (51F - Cold Holding) Food items were stored inside reach in deep freezer to bring down the temperature. Re-temp at 3:39: Sour cream (42F - Cold Holding); butter (46F - Cold Holding); heavy cream (40F - Cold Holding); sausage (41F - Cold Holding) Discussed maintaining TCS food items at 41 degrees of below j
Inadequate number/capacity of cold holding units to maintain time/temperature control for safety food at proper temperatures. The establishment had only one refrigerator present at the licensing inspection. The inspector discussed with the staff present that if the unit is unable to maintain food items at 41 F or below, they must have a corrective action plan to keep TCS food items held at 41 degrees or below, and a corrective action plan to bring down the temperatures rapidly.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit observed.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing at hand handsink in guest bathroom and handsink next to three compartment sink. Roll of paper towels place at both hand sinks.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Establishment has ordered a thermometer and it's on its way.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven interior soiled with burnt food debris.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Provided hand handsink sign for guest bathroom and handsink next to three compartment sink. Signs were posted during inspection.
No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Did not observed mop handsink during licensing inspection. Plans that were approved on 11/03/2025 stated mop handsink should be next to water heater in stored closet.
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