KIPS BBQ HUT
14605 49 STREET N STE 13, Clearwater FL 33762 · 727-285-2145
Last inspected Aug 12, 2026 · 13 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections within 22 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 12 live flies landing on flavored syrup dispensers under front server station
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2023069815 | Nov 2, 2023 | Jan 16, 2024 | $400 |
Inspection history
13 visits, newest first
Aug 12, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Recorded at 4199 34 ST S, Saint Petersburg — this licence has since moved.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 11, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
Recorded at 4199 34 ST S, Saint Petersburg — this licence has since moved.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Tested dish machine multiple times. Unit testing at 0 ppm. Manager advised she was aware of a known issue with unit. Inspector advised to discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Manager had three compartment sink set up during inspection.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle on top of the dish machine. Discussed with manager who labeled with contents.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Build up of debris behind equipment on cookline
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gaskets on reach-in cooler across from cook line
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of reach-in cooler with buildup on debris
May 21, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 4199 34 ST S, Saint Petersburg — this licence has since moved.
0 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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No soap provided at handwash sink in men's restroom. Discussed with manager who provided.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Paper towel dispenser at dish pit broken and unable to dispense paper towels. Establishment Is utilizing paper towel dispenser and hand wash sink in adjoining room to wash hands after dropping utensils and plates. A work order has been placed.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle in chemical storage area near rear door not labeled. Manager properly labeled with contents.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Door handles of reach-in freezer at cook-line with build up of residue.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under flat top grill in kitchen.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup inside reach-in freezer across from cook-line.
Jul 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 4199 34 ST S, Saint Petersburg — this licence has since moved.
0 High priority4 Intermediate10 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink blocked in dish room with rolling cart. Manager on duty removed.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Knife in front handwash sink at server station. Knife was relocated.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Discussed with general manager employee health agreements and responsibilities of employees to report illnesses. Provided manager with new forms, who then discussed with employees and received signed forms.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Establishment is utilizing time stamp to hold items on time at cook-line, however has no written plan: Pancake batter Butter Hash browns Inspector discussed time as a public health control with manager and provided the application form and guidelines.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Door handles soiled with build up of debris on door handles on reach-in coolers across from cook-line.
Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Soiled cardboard in walk-in cooler lining floors.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Silver pans in dish room stored wet causing wet nesting.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Sloops soiled with build up of old debris behind cook-line.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer at front wait station.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Equipment to hold scoop for cold butter only holding water at 129F. Discussed with manager to cease using equipment until repaired or use time to hold water.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven with build up of old food debris in reach-in oven on cookline.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Will provide one to manager during inspection.
Open dumpster lid. Tan dumpster lid opened. Discussed with manager and the lid was closed.
Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Bottom of reach-in freezer at front wait station with old food debris.
Dec 5, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Recorded at 4199 34 ST S, Saint Petersburg — this licence has since moved.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Nov 21, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
Recorded at 4199 34 ST S, Saint Petersburg — this licence has since moved.
1 High priority1 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. Multiple runs 0ppm chlorine. Operator set up 3 compartment sink with 400 ppm quat.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.
Sep 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 4199 34 ST S, Saint Petersburg — this licence has since moved.
0 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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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 opened yesterday marked properly
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Whisk attachment for Hobart mixer
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Right side of cooks line
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Behind ice machine in kitchen. Drain pipe seems to be disconnected
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Open dumpster lid.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go boxes on cooks line not inverted
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Cut fruit cup prep being performed under unwashed produce in walk in cooler. Manager removed
Jan 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 18 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 4199 34 ST S, Saint Petersburg — this licence has since moved.
5 High priority3 Intermediate10 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. Chlorine reading 0ppm. Manager changed gallon of chlorine.
Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee went to front area for a drink and came back in kitchen without washing hands to continue cooking
Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee pulled pants up and did not change gloves and wash hands.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly in mop sink area.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cut tomatoes (45F - Cold Holding); cut leafy greens (46F - Cold Holding) Manager placed ice bags on items.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on cook line stained. Soda nozzles front counter area soiled with mold like substance.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test strips available for Lactic Acid
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.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Multiple handles reach in coolers soiled with food debris.
Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tiles missing above mop sink area in back kitchen.
Dead roaches on premises. 4 dead roaches next to soda boxes in dry storage area. Manager removed and sanitized area.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Kitchen floors on cook line heavily soiled with food debris under all equipment.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Case of bread on floor in walk-in freezer. Manager moved off the floor.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave on cook line soiled with food debris.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No employees must wash hand sign on cook line.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink in cooler front counter reach in. Manager moved item.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Under 3cp sink dish area.
Nov 6, 2023□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Recorded at 4199 34 ST S, Saint Petersburg — this licence has since moved.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Under side of cooks line and in between equipment on cooks line heavily soiled
Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Large lexans placed back on clean dish rack soiled
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Nov 4, 2023■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 5 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
Recorded at 4199 34 ST S, Saint Petersburg — this licence has since moved.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 4 live roaches in dry storage area under racks in kitchen 28 live roaches in, on, and under electrical boxes in rear of kitchen 12 live roaches on and in broken tile along wall near Hobart mixer in kitchen 6 live roaches on and in far wall of cooks line. 1 live roach under rear wall of cooks line 1 live roach under left corner of cooks line carrying an egg sac 8 live roaches in floor drain of front server area 5 live roaches in cabinet under sink in front server area 1 live roach under dish machine carrying egg sac
Dead roaches on premises. 14 dead roaches under bag in box soda station in dry storage area of kitchen 10 dead roaches under electrical boxes in rear of kitchen 15 dead roaches along wall near Hobart mixer in kitchen 10 dead roaches under cooks line 8 dead roaches along wall at far end of cooks line 5 dead roaches under 3 compartment sink 12 dead roaches under dish machine in kitchen. 2 dead roaches under dish machine carrying egg sacs 5 dead roaches along front server area 1 dead roach near bathrooms with egg sac attached
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Under side of cooks line and in between equipment on cooks line heavily soiled
Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Large lexans placed back on clean dish rack soiled
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Nov 3, 2023■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 7 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
Recorded at 4199 34 ST S, Saint Petersburg — this licence has since moved.
2 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 12 live flies landing on flavored syrup dispensers under front server station
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 4 live roaches in dry storage area under racks in kitchen 28 live roaches in, on, and under electrical boxes in rear of kitchen 12 live roaches on and in broken tile along wall near Hobart mixer in kitchen 6 live roaches on and in far wall of cooks line. 1 live roach under rear wall of cooks line 1 live roach under left corner of cooks line carrying an egg sac 8 live roaches in floor drain of front server area 5 live roaches in cabinet under sink in front server area 1 live roach under dish machine carrying egg sac
Dead roaches on premises. 14 dead roaches under bag in box soda station in dry storage area of kitchen 10 dead roaches under electrical boxes in rear of kitchen 15 dead roaches along wall near Hobart mixer in kitchen 10 dead roaches under cooks line 8 dead roaches along wall at far end of cooks line 5 dead roaches under 3 compartment sink 12 dead roaches under dish machine in kitchen. 2 dead roaches under dish machine carrying egg sacs 5 dead roaches along front server area 1 dead roach near bathrooms with egg sac attached
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Under side of cooks line and in between equipment on cooks line heavily soiled
Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Large lexans placed back on clean dish rack soiled
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Nov 2, 2023■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 15 violations recorded, 5 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
Recorded at 4199 34 ST S, Saint Petersburg — this licence has since moved.
5 High priority1 Intermediate9 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. 0ppm chlorine. Employee set up 3 compartment sink with 300ppm quat
Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee put hair net on then went back to cooks line and put gloves on to begin cooking. Inspector educated
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 12 live flies landing on flavored syrup dispensers under front server station
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 4 live roaches in dry storage area under racks in kitchen 28 live roaches in, on, and under electrical boxes in rear of kitchen 12 live roaches on and in broken tile along wall near Hobart mixer in kitchen 6 live roaches on and in far wall of cooks line. 1 live roach under rear wall of cooks line 1 live roach under left corner of cooks line carrying an egg sac 8 live roaches in floor drain of front server area 5 live roaches in cabinet under sink in front server area 1 live roach under dish machine carrying egg sac
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ham (49F - Cold Holding); sliced American cheese (47F - Cold Holding); shredded cheddar (47F - Cold Holding) manager put these item in an ice bath
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Dicer on clean dish rack soiled with old debris
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Along wall near Hobart mixer in kitchen End of cooks line
Dead roaches on premises. 14 dead roaches under bag in box soda station in dry storage area of kitchen 10 dead roaches under electrical boxes in rear of kitchen 15 dead roaches along wall near Hobart mixer in kitchen 10 dead roaches under cooks line 8 dead roaches along wall at far end of cooks line 5 dead roaches under 3 compartment sink 12 dead roaches under dish machine in kitchen. 2 dead roaches under dish machine carrying egg sacs 5 dead roaches along front server area 1 dead roach near bathrooms with egg sac attached
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on cooks line
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Food stored on floor. Case of fryer oil on floor in kitchen
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Under side of cooks line and in between equipment on cooks line heavily soiled
Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Large lexans placed back on clean dish rack soiled
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
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