MCCALL & SON'S RESTAURANT
1828 49STREET SOUTH, Saint Petersburg FL 33707 · 727-424-8805
Last inspected Aug 3, 2026 · 10 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 5 live roaches under 3 compartment sink 1 live roach on floor at end of cook line under prep table
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2025082462 | Oct 27, 2025 | Mar 19, 2026 | $400 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Aug 3, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findingsThe state's own report →
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -cutting board on prep table is stained
No soap provided at handwash sink. -hand wash sink by dish pit area not stocked with soap, operators say they do not use this sink because of plumbing issue. Sink drains onto floor.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. -reach in cooler handles have accumulation of debris
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed expired 2/1/26
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Cutting board on cookline has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -cell phone on top of prep cooler. Operator removed phone.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer in dish area.
Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -reach in cooler and freezer gaskets soiled
Plumbing system in disrepair. -Hand wash sink in dish pit area drains onto floor Operators are not using this sink as a result
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Jan 29, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Sausage links (100F - Hot Holding); sausage patties (119F - Hot Holding) Operator reheated them to 165F on stove, and added water to steam table.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Bottom of reach in cooler near kitchen exit has heavy accumulation of debris and moisture in bottom of it.
Jan 28, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple Sink (Quaternary 0ppm) operator added sani tabs several times until it got up to 200PPM.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on wall near hand wash sink in dish washing area Operator attempted to kill, but it got away.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Pooled eggs, French toast mix and pancake mix on Time as a Public Health Control paperwork have no time mark.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Sausage links (100F - Hot Holding); sausage patties (119F - Hot Holding) Operator reheated them to 165F on stove, and added water to steam table.
No soap provided at handwash sink in ware wash area. Operator put soap out.
Equipment in poor repair. Plug for 3 compartment sink does not hold water, sinks drains within minutes not allowing for proper ware washing.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Bottom of reach in cooler near kitchen exit has heavy accumulation of debris and moisture in bottom of it.
Oct 28, 2025□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. AC vents in dining area soiled with dust
Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.
Oct 28, 2025■ 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.
2 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 5 live roaches under 3 compartment sink 1 live roach on floor at end of cook line under prep table
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. sausage links (109F - Hot Holding); corn beef hash (130F - Hot Holding) Operator added more water to steam table, closure issued before I was able to retemp.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. -reach in cooler by kitchen exit has soiled handles with accumulation of grease and food debris
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. AC vents in dining area soiled with dust
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach under three compartment sink 2 dead roaches in hallway outside restroom 1 dead roach end of cook line under prep table Operator swept area
Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezers in side storage room.
Oct 27, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 13 violations recorded, 2 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
2 High priority1 Intermediate10 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 5 live roaches under 3 compartment sink 1 live roach on floor at end of cook line under prep table
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. sausage links (109F - Hot Holding); corn beef hash (130F - Hot Holding) Operator added more water to steam table, closure issued before I was able to retemp.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink in dish washing area blocked by storage rack. Operator moved rack.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. -reach in cooler by kitchen exit has soiled handles with accumulation of grease and food debris
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. AC vents in dining area soiled with dust
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach under three compartment sink 2 dead roaches in hallway outside restroom 1 dead roach end of cook line under prep table Operator swept area
Floor under cook line soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezers in side storage room.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of cook line equipment soiled with grease and food debris
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. - unwashed lettuce, cucumbers and bell peppers in reach in cooler by kitchen exit commingling with ready to eat foods. Operator rearranged so that unwashed produce is stored below ready to eat
Walls behind steam table, cook line, wnd three compartment sink are soiled with accumulated grease and food debris.
Wet wiping cloths stored in soap and sanitizer mixed together. Operator remade sanitizer buckets without soap
Mar 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Inspector educated employee.
In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in standing water at 104F.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee touch money with gloves on then continue to prep food without washing hands and changing gloves. Inspector educated employee.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Salmon dip(49F - Cold Holding); Raw fish (49F - Cold Holding). Employee placed items in deep freezer. Salmon dip 43F at 9:45am Raw fish 38F at 9:45am
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. fried chicken (123F - Hot Holding); sausage (123F - Hot Holding). Employee heated items to 178F.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained with food debris.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand sink in dish area.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. 2-1-2024 display licenses
Nov 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards soiled with food debris.
Jan 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Gaskets soiled with food debris.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven soiled with food debris.
Nov 17, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed manager procedures.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled with food debris.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled in back cooler.
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.