PACIFIC COUNTER
660 CENTRAL AVE, Saint Petersburg FL 33701 · 7272448217
Last inspected Aug 4, 2026 · 12 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly in mop sink area not landing on food or food contact surfaces.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2025063172 | Aug 18, 2025 | Sep 17, 2025 | $400 |
Inspection history
12 visits, newest first
Aug 4, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Live, small flying insects found Approximately 16 live flies. 1 fly landing on front counter of cold holding serving cooler. 1 fly on wall in back prep area. 2 flies landing on post of sneeze guard of front cooler counter. 1 fly landing front counter by sushi rice. 1 fly flying above self serve drink dispensers pans in dinning room. 2 flies landing on napkin dispenser by front door. 1 fly inside cabinet of self serve ice machine in dinning room 2 flies observed flying by cabinet that stores chemicals and clean linen by bathrooms. 2 flies flying above reach in cooler at front counter. 2 flies flying over front trash receptacle. 1 fly flying around convection oven in back kitchen.
Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Brown cutting board next to portioned sauce on front counter.
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on all doors of front service cooler.
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Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Around door of walk-in-freezer and on racks in walk-in-freezer.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of convection over soil with food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on all doors of front service cooler.
Aug 3, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 16 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority4 Intermediate8 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found Approximately 16 live flies. 1 fly landing on front counter of cold holding serving cooler. 1 fly on wall in back prep area. 2 flies landing on post of sneeze guard of front cooler counter. 1 fly landing front counter by sushi rice. 1 fly flying above self serve drink dispensers pans in dinning room. 2 flies landing on napkin dispenser by front door. 1 fly inside cabinet of self serve ice machine in dinning room 2 flies observed flying by cabinet that stores chemicals and clean linen by bathrooms. 2 flies flying above reach in cooler at front counter. 2 flies flying over front trash receptacle. 1 fly flying around convection oven in back kitchen.
Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Household pesticides on back shelf by mop sink.
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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Spam musubi on front counter next to register no time stamp. Operator time stamped Spam Musubi with discard time. Boba in back kitchen no time stamp. Operator time stamped Boba.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Red apple with bug repellent stored on of alarm system box over prep table in back kitchen.
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 back cooler opened more than 24 hours ago, not date marked. Operator put date on milk.
Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting boards on service cooler soiled with food debris.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Diced cooked chicken in walk-in-cooler not date marked. Operator placed prepared date on diced chicken.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Brown cutting board next to portioned sauce on front counter.
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on all doors of front service cooler.
Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Around door of walk-in-freezer and on racks in walk-in-freezer.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of convection over soil with food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on all doors of front service cooler.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of first service cooler soiled with liquid substance.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed Avocado stored over cooked krab on shelf in walk-in-cooler. Operator re-arranged shelves and moved avocado to bottom shelf. Unwashed mango stored over cooked rice noodles in first reach-in-cooler. Operator moved mangos to walk-in-cooler with other unwashed fruits and vegetables.
Oct 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Vivian R. General Manager on site at the time of routine inspection does not have a CFM certificate.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior soiled with black mold like substance.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Middle double door reach in cooler in front counter.
Aug 21, 2025□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Next to hand sink across from dish machine.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup observed on racks, floor, and door frame of walk in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled with black mold like substance on reach in deli coolers in front counter.
Aug 21, 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, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found Approximately: 5 live flies flying above and landing on container of cut raw salmon. 5 live flies flying under prep table where containers brown and white rice is stored. 5 live flies landing on roll of paper towels stored on shelf above prep table. 4 live flies landing on bottles of Siracha and Spicy Chili Sauce stored on shelf above prep table. 1 live fly observed landing on front counter sneeze guard. 2 live flies observed flying around inside bathroom. 7 live flies landing on dry storage racks and containers of Ground Fresh Chili Paste and container of nori. 2 live flies landing on chemical storage rack next to water heater.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of employee training could be provided for any employee. Observed expired training certificates from 2022.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Next to hand sink across from dish machine.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup observed on racks, floor, and door frame of walk in freezer.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing at hand sink in front counter area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled with black mold like substance on reach in deli coolers in front counter.
Aug 20, 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. 8 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found Approximately: 5 live flies flying above and landing on container of cut raw salmon. 5 live flies flying under prep table where containers brown and white rice is stored. 5 live flies landing on roll of paper towels stored on shelf above prep table. 4 live flies landing on bottles of Siracha and Spicy Chili Sauce stored on shelf above prep table. 1 live fly observed landing on front counter sneeze guard. 2 live flies observed flying around inside bathroom. 7 live flies landing on dry storage racks and containers of Ground Fresh Chili Paste and container of nori. 2 live flies landing on chemical storage rack next to water heater.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of employee training could be provided for any employee. Observed expired training certificates from 2022.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Fly trap apples stored on top of shelf above preparation table, dry storage rack, on top of water heater. Fly sticky tape handing behind water heater next to mop sink.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Next to hand sink across from dish machine.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup observed on racks, floor, and door frame of walk in freezer.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing at hand sink in front counter area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled with black mold like substance on reach in deli coolers in front counter.
Aug 19, 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. 9 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found Approximately: 5 live flies flying above and landing on container of cut raw salmon. 5 live flies flying under prep table where containers brown and white rice is stored. 5 live flies landing on roll of paper towels stored on shelf above prep table. 4 live flies landing on bottles of Siracha and Spicy Chili Sauce stored on shelf above prep table. 1 live fly observed landing on front counter sneeze guard. 2 live flies observed flying around inside bathroom. 7 live flies landing on dry storage racks and containers of Ground Fresh Chili Paste and container of nori. 2 live flies landing on chemical storage rack next to water heater.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of employee training could be provided for any employee. Observed expired training certificates from 2022.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Fly trap apples stored on top of shelf above preparation table, dry storage rack, on top of water heater. Fly sticky tape handing behind water heater next to mop sink.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Next to hand sink across from dish machine.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup observed on racks, floor, and door frame of walk in freezer.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing at hand sink in front counter area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled with black mold like substance on reach in deli coolers in front counter.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Stored on top of preparation table. Item was moved.
Aug 18, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 16 violations recorded, 4 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
4 High priority4 Intermediate8 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found Approximately: 5 live flies flying above and landing on container of cut raw salmon. 5 live flies flying under prep table where containers brown and white rice is stored. 5 live flies landing on roll of paper towels stored on shelf above prep table. 4 live flies landing on bottles of Siracha and Spicy Chili Sauce stored on shelf above prep table. 1 live fly observed landing on front counter sneeze guard. 2 live flies observed flying around inside bathroom. 7 live flies landing on dry storage racks and containers of Ground Fresh Chili Paste and container of nori. 2 live flies landing on chemical storage rack next to water heater.
Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Hung up at mop sink.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Two quarts of cut raw salmon. Observed flies landing on the product at the beginning of inspection.
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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Tray of spam misubi's displayed in front register area not time marked. Employee time stamped item for 11am.
Approved Process Waiver not maintained at the food establishment. Person in charge had the manager email the approved plan for verification.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed four employees engaging with food during the routine inspection with No CFM onsite.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of employee training could be provided for any employee. Observed expired training certificates from 2022.
Operator not able to provide monitoring, verification and corrective action records required to be maintained by the approved Process Waiver or HACCP plan. Observed Acidification of Sushi Rice log posted on the side of the double door cooler. The log is not being maintained, the last recorded entries were dated 1/13/24 and 3/4. The inspector did observe the individual containers of sushi rice labeled with pH levels and preparation dates.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Floor area in front of walk in cooler.
Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Fly trap apples stored on top of shelf above preparation table, dry storage rack, on top of water heater. Fly sticky tape handing behind water heater next to mop sink.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Next to hand sink across from dish machine.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup observed on racks, floor, and door frame of walk in freezer.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing at hand sink in front counter area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled with black mold like substance on reach in deli coolers in front counter.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Stored on top of preparation table. Item was moved.
Feb 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed produce over noodles and pickled cucumbers in walk in cooler
Aug 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 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. Dish machine sanitizing at 0 ppm chlorine. Employee changed out empty sanitizer bucket. Dish machine now sanitizing at 100 ppm chlorine.
Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Dish washer went from scraping dirty dishes to putting away clean dishes with no hand wash in between.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly behind front counter not landing on food or food contact surfaces.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Non-service animals permitted in the premises of the establishment.
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. Ice machine in rear of kitchen has mold like substances.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Yellow cutting board on clean rack has grooved 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. Employees cell phones on prep table in kitchen.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall by hand wash sink next to dishwasher.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven near dish machine has built up food debris.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer bucket in rear of kitchen stored on a food prep table.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Fish thawing in standing water of bus tub.
Mar 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on dry storage racks have built up food debris.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine in kitchen has food debris buildup.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Tuna still frozen but thawing under refrigeration in reduced oxygen packaging walk in cooler. Manager removed from reduced oxygen packaging.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall area by dish machine is soiled with mold like substance.
Oct 18, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly in mop sink area not landing on food or food contact surfaces.
Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Pesticide emitting strip located above three compartment sink.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler by boba station: cooked noodles (47F - Cold Holding) Manager moved to another reach in cooler.
Acidity of each batch of sushi rice not tested with a pH meter and results recorded as required. Current batch of sushi rice is 4.06 Ph.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Cooked chicken cooling in walk in cooler with covered lid.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine by three compartment sink has mold like substance. Interior of ice machine at soda station has mold like substance.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of dish machine is soiled with hard water debris.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaging tuna thawed under refrigeration in walk in cooler and packaging has not been scored.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee engaged in food preparation behind front counter with no beard guard. Employee put on beard guard.
Food stored on floor. Case of tuna stored on floor of walk in freezer. Case of noodles stored on floor of rear dry goods storage area. Employee stored food items properly.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up in walk in freezer.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Warming oven in rear prep area by dish machine has food debris buildup.
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.