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1077 62 AVE S, Saint Petersburg FL 33705 · 727-867-9574

Last inspected Mar 23, 2026 · 7 visits since December 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats6
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6211806
Grade history
MAR 24
OCT 24
FEB 25
SEP 25
MAR 26
≈ ERRATIC

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

Worst finding on record
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee bare hand touch money then touch fry basket handle and single-serve item without first washing hands. Discussed with operator proper hand-hygiene techniques.
High priority/12A-29-4/Repeat Violation
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Disciplinary actions

1 case · $200

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
3--2019052016Aug 20, 2019Oct 31, 2019$200

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Mar 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findings
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Take out to-go bags used to store raw chicken inside reach-in cooler.
High priority/14-31-5
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw chicken wings stored above unwashed produce in walk-in cooler. Discussed with employee proper storage.
High priority/08A-04-5
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken, no commercially packaged, stored above raw shrimp in reach-in freezer located across from three compartment sink. Employee relocated with other chicken.
High priority/08A-17-6/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Table mounted can opener soiled. Cutting boards on reach-in coolers soiled/stained.
Intermediate/22-02-4
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken and cooked pork inside walk-in cooler not date marked.
Intermediate/02C-02-5
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees engaged in food preparation not wearing hair restraint/cover.
Basic/13-03-4
Food stored on floor. Cooking oil stored on floor inside bathroom
Basic/08B-38-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup inside each reach-in freezer in rear of kitchen.
Basic/14-69-4
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Sep 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee bare hand touch money then touch fry basket handle and single-serve item without first washing hands. Discussed with operator proper hand-hygiene techniques.
High priority/12A-29-4/Repeat Violation
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-03-4/Repeat Violation
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Basic/35B-01-4/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gaskets on reach-in cooler doors on cooks line.
Basic/23-03-4
Reach-in cooler on cooks line interior have accumulation of soil residues.
Basic/22-16-4
Stored food not covered. Multiple containers of shrimp egg rolls and fried chicken not covered.
Basic/08B-12-5/Repeat Violation
Feb 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

4 High priority2 Intermediate13 Basic
Show 19 findings ▾
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Two 6lb cans of oyster sauce are dented at seams.
High priority/01B-01-4
Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee at cash register touch debit card then touch single-serve items and tongs without washing hands. Discussed with operator proper hand-hygiene techniques.
High priority/12A-16-4/Corrective Action Taken
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with raw pork in reach-in freezer at front counter.
High priority/14-31-5
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw pork stored on top of french fries in reach-in freezer at front counter. Operator placed raw pork below french fries.
High priority/08A-02-6/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler is soiled with food buildup in cracks.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Operator provided soap.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Basic/36-37-5/Repeat Violation
Cutting board on reach-in cooler has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food not identified and segregated from food served to the public in reach-in freezer. Operator removed per food from freezer.
Basic/08B-49-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-03-4
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on reach-in cooler door on cooks line.
Basic/14-11-5/Repeat Violation
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Basic/35B-01-4/Repeat Violation
Food stored in a prohibited area. Five gallons of cooking oil stored in employee restroom.
Basic/08B-37-4/Repeat Violation
Food stored on floor. Container of soup stored on floor in kitchen near walk-in cooler.
Basic/08B-38-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at front counter.
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gaskets on reach-in cooler doors on cooks line.
Basic/23-03-4
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.
Basic/35B-03-4/Repeat Violation
Reuse of chicken base containers to store food in walk-in cooler.
Basic/25-32-4
Stored food not covered. Multiple containers of cooked shrimp egg rolls, vegetables, and raw chicken not covered in walk-in cooler.
Basic/08B-12-5/Repeat Violation
Oct 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 17 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority4 Intermediate11 Basic
Show 17 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Two pans of raw beef stored above uncovered fortune cookies in reach-in freezer.
High priority/08A-02-6
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. From walk-in cooler at 3:10pm. Operator placed item in reach-in freezer. Rechecked at 4:00pm a. shrimp egg rolls (46F - Cold Holding) 36f
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler on cooks line is stained.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Intermediate/05-08-4
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.
Intermediate/53B-13-5
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked ribs and pork prepared more than 24 hours ago located in walk-in cooler.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Repeat Violation
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Basic/36-37-5/Repeat Violation
Cutting board on reach-in cooler on cooks line has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on right reach-in cooler door across from wok grill.
Basic/14-11-5/Repeat Violation
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Basic/35B-01-4/Repeat Violation
Food stored in a prohibited area. Multiple cases of soy sauce packets and cooking oil stored inside employee restroom located in rear kitchen exit. Operator discarded items from employee restroom.
Basic/08B-37-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Food stored on floor. Two 5 gallon containers of kung pao sauce stored on floor near walk-in cooler. Operator placed items on pallet.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Ice buildup in all reach-in freezers in the kitchen.
Basic/14-69-4
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.
Basic/35B-03-4
Reach-in coolers on cooks line interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Basic/22-16-4/Repeat Violation
Refrigerator across from fat-fryer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-33-4/Repeat Violation
Stored food not covered. From walk-in cooler items stored uncovered. a. Container of cut cabbage b. Pan of raw shrimp c. Container of cooked ribs d. Container of raw chicken e. Multiple containers of cut vegetables
Basic/08B-12-5
May 28, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board in reach-in cooler on cooks line.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation/Return visit May 28, 2024 · Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board in reach-in cooler on cooks line. Time Extended
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Basic/36-37-5/Return visit May 28, 2024 · Time Extended
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-03-4/Repeat Violation/Return visit May 28, 2024 · Time Extended
Equipment in poor repair. Can opener is rusted.
Basic/14-11-5/Return visit May 28, 2024 · Time Extended
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Basic/35B-01-4/Return visit May 28, 2024 · Time Extended
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Rear exit kitchen door is not self-closing.
Basic/35B-03-4/Return visit May 28, 2024 · Time Extended
Reach-in cooler interior on cooks line have accumulation of soil residues.
Basic/22-16-4/Return visit May 28, 2024 · Time Extended
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler on cooks line.
Basic/29-49-6/Return visit May 28, 2024 · Time Extended
Upright refrigerator across from fat-fryer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-33-4/Return visit May 28, 2024 · Time Extended
Mar 20, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 28 recorded, 5 high priority.

5 High priority5 Intermediate18 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. dry-storage shelf a. Two 46oz cans are dented seams.
High priority/01B-01-4
Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Establishment using non-food contact surface chlorine for sanitation. Operator purchased food contact surface chlorine sanitizer during inspection.
High priority/22-48-5/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee wash cups, pots, and place items on shelf without sanitizing. Discussed with operator proper warewashing procedures. Operator removed items from shelf and placed in three-compartment sink.
High priority/22-45-4/Corrective Action Taken
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shell eggs stored above open box of sprouts in walk-in cooler. Operator placed raw shell eggs on bottom shelf.
High priority/08A-04-5/Corrected On-Site
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over uncovered dumplings in upright freezer in dry-storage area.
High priority/08A-05-6
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. From walk-in cooler. a. Commercially processed pork egg rolls open more than 24 hours ago not date-marked. Operator dateline-marked items.
Intermediate/02C-03-5/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board in reach-in cooler on cooks line.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink near three-compartment sink blocked by trash can and bucket on floor. Operator removed trash can.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
No running water at mop sink.
Intermediate/27-11-4/Warning
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. From walk-in cooler a. Multiple containers of pork cooked more than 24 hours ago not date-marked. operator date-marked items. Operator dateline-marked items.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Basic/36-37-5
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair near kitchen rear exit.
Basic/36-32-5
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Basic/32-12-5
Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. dry-storage shelf a. Two 46oz cans are dented seams.
Basic/08B-20-4
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open bottle water on shelf above reach-in cooler on cooks line.
Basic/12B-07-4/Repeat Violation
Employee personal food stored in walk-in cooler not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public.
Basic/08B-49-4
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-03-4/Repeat Violation
Equipment in poor repair. Can opener is rusted.
Basic/14-11-5
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Basic/35B-01-4
Food stored in a prohibited area. Five gallons of cooking oil stored in employee restroom at near rear exit door in kitchen. Operator discarded oil.
Basic/08B-37-4/Corrected On-Site
Food stored on floor. Five gallons of cooking oil stored on floor in front three-compartment sink. Operator removed floor.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave oven used more than 24 hours ago is soiled with food debris.
Basic/22-08-4
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Rear exit kitchen door is not self-closing.
Basic/35B-03-4
Reach-in cooler interior on cooks line have accumulation of soil residues.
Basic/22-16-4
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler on cooks line.
Basic/29-49-6
Stored food not covered. Dry-storage shelf a. Container of flour not covered. From walk-in cooler a. Multiple containers of cooked pork b. Multiple containers of vegetables removed from original packaging. Upright freezer a. Multiple pans of dumplings.
Basic/08B-12-5
Upright refrigerator across from fat-fryer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-33-4
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor on cooks line.
Basic/21-38-4
Dec 11, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 17 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority3 Intermediate12 Basic
Show 17 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw pork over produce, frozen raw chicken stored with ready to eat foods not commercially packaged in freezer,
High priority/08A-02-6
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cabbage cut 68 degrees Fahrenheit
High priority/03A-02-5
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stained, can opener soiled
Intermediate/22-02-4
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by trash can. Unblocked by operator.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Most items in walk in cooler
Intermediate/02C-02-5
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Walk in cooler handle
Basic/23-24-4
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Bottled water on back of reach in cooler during service,
Basic/12B-07-4
Employee drinking from an enclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Bottled water
Basic/12B-12-5
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-03-4
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets on reach in cooler and walk in cooler
Basic/14-11-5
Food stored on floor. Buckets of sauce, oil box,
Basic/08B-38-4
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Basic/21-04-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Cook line
Basic/31B-04-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets
Basic/23-03-4
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken thawing at room temperature, chicken moved to walk in cooler.
Basic/06-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
Basic/21-09-4

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.