MRS.THELMA'S SOUTHERN CUISINE
119 49 ST S, Saint Petersburg FL 33707 · 7272725712
Last inspected Sep 4, 2026 · 5 visits since March 2024
3 inspections within 10 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. wings (47F - Cold Holding); fish (47F - Cold Holding). Employee placed items in freezer
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $360
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2021024128 | Mar 22, 2021 | Jul 14, 2021 | $160 |
| 3--2015022711 | Apr 15, 2015 | Nov 13, 2015 | $200 |
Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. wings (47F - Cold Holding); fish (47F - Cold Holding). Employee placed items in freezer
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained with food debris.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink on cook line block with metal rack. Employee moved racked.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand sink on cook line. Employee replaced paper towels.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Light not functioning in dish room area as dry storage area.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair dish area and dry storage.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding missing next to water heater and cook area.
Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Throughout kitchen area on cook line and front counter above steam wells
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
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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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding missing next to water heater and cook area.
Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Throughout kitchen area on cook line and front counter above steam wells
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.
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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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding missing next to water heater and cook area.
Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Throughout kitchen area on cook line and front counter above steam wells
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