HOLIDAY INN
1200 34TH ST N, Saint Petersburg FL 33713 · 8479101068
Last inspected Oct 27, 2025 · 7 visits since February 2024
FEB 24
AUG 24
OCT 25
— STEADY
3 inspections within 4 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $600
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2025082626 | Oct 16, 2025 | Dec 11, 2025 | $200 |
| 3--2018057051 | Nov 5, 2018 | Dec 12, 2018 | $400 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Oct 27, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Chlorine dish machine testing at 0 PPM. Employee states they are aware machine is malfunctioning. Advised employee to set up three compartment sink and utilize for ware washing until repaired. Dish machine at front bar not sanitizing properly. Advised to use plastic or three compartment sink until repaired.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Employee advised no test strips available.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Thomas Kerschen - employed 2 months
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured next to walk-in cooler
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Floor soiled/has heavy accumulation of debris under cook lines, reach-in coolers and tables.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach-in cooler across from cook-line soiled.
Oct 16, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority6 Intermediate6 Basic
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Chlorine dish machine testing at 0 PPM. Employee states they are aware machine is malfunctioning. Advised employee to set up three compartment sink and utilize for ware washing until repaired. Dish machine at front bar not sanitizing properly. Advised to use plastic or three compartment sink until repaired.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Soap bottle inside hand wash sink in kitchen next to ice machine. Item removed. Bottle degreaser in hand wash sink in dish pit. Item removed.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Employee advised no test strips available.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at dish pit
No soap provided at handwash sink at dish pit.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Thomas Kerschen - employed 2 months
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Establishment sells eggs to order. No consumer advisory on menu. Manager corrected and reprimanded Ted a new menu.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine next to exit door in kitchen
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured next to walk-in cooler
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting observed at front bar glassware
Floor soiled/has heavy accumulation of debris under cook lines, reach-in coolers and tables.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink at front bar used by employees.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach-in cooler across from cook-line soiled.
Dec 3, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ certified food manager Angele Straukiene expired 1-31-2024.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained on deli reach in cooler, soda nozzles soiled in kitchen, soda guns soiled in bar area.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven soiled with burnt on food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled on reach in freezer, reach in coolers,cooler drawers on cook line.
Oct 24, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ certified food manager Angele Straukiene expired 1-31-2024.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained on deli reach in cooler, soda nozzles soiled in kitchen, soda guns soiled in bar area.
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on reach in freezer on cook line.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven soiled with burnt on food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled on reach in freezer, reach in coolers,cooler drawers on cook line.
Aug 22, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate11 Basic
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Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. 1 cracked egg in reach in cooler on cook line, 3 cracked eggs in walk in cooler in carton.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk in reach in cooler opened 8-20 no date mark. Employee dated milk.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ certified food manager Angele Straukiene expired 1-31-2024.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained on deli reach in cooler, soda nozzles soiled in kitchen, soda guns soiled in bar area.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets not inverted in dry storage area. Employee inverted.
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Ice bucket not inverted.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on cutting board. Employee removed drink.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Back pack on prep table next to single service. Employee removed back pack.
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on reach in freezer on cook line.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors soiled under equipment, dry storage and in dish area.
Food stored on floor. Case of eggs and potatoes on floor in the walk in cooler and freezer. Employee moved both items to shelf.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven soiled with burnt on food debris.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash signage at bar hand sink. Provided sign to manager.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled on reach in freezer, reach in coolers,cooler drawers on cook line.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of cups on floor in dry storage. Employee moved to shelf.
Feb 13, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Oven soiled with food debris.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Co2 tanks in storage area and waitress area are not secured
- From initial inspection : Portable fire extinguisher missing from its designated location. For reporting purposes only. Fire extinguisher on floor next to soda boxes.
Feb 1, 2024Warning 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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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. DM chlorine 0ppm. Manager set up three compartment sink with Quat sanitizer at 200ppm.
Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Employee cracked shell egg then continued to handle bagels. Inspector educated on proper hand washing.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Tomato sauce, cheese sauce opened no date mark. Employee unable to verify when they were open.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Oven soiled with food debris.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at bar hand sink. No paper towels at hand sink in dish area.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at bar hand sink. No soap at dish area hand sink.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Co2 tanks in storage area and waitress area are not secured
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Ice bucket stored improperly. Manager inverted ice bucket.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No Employees must wash hand sink at bar hand sink.
Portable fire extinguisher missing from its designated location. For reporting purposes only. Fire extinguisher on floor next to soda boxes.
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.