PIPOS CAFE
9531 BAY PINES BLVD, Saint Petersburg FL 33708 · 7273947476
Last inspected Feb 11, 2026 · 6 visits since August 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 11 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. 20 dead flies in UV trap on rear wall of kitchen, operator cleaned trap during inspection
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2015039829 | Aug 20, 2015 | Sep 25, 2015 | $160 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Feb 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Dishmachine quaternary ammonium 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, line was not seated properly in chemical bin, staff corrected and primed system, 50ppm
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. One employee on cook line with no hair restraint
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Tongs in 85F water, removed
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Utensils in poor condition. Broken handle on scoop in dry good bin, operator discarded
Oct 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled
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. One employee with no proof of training
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cook line
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in bread crumbs and flour bins
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw beef thawing at room temp in prep sink, staff placed under cold running water
Utensils in poor condition. Broken walk in freezer door
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket in dining room 200ppm, diluted to 100ppm
Jan 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Warmer box at front counter: empanadas (112F - Hot Holding); devil crab (120F - Hot Holding), operator reheated to minimum 165F in oven, placed on time as a public health control
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. 1 employee hired over 60 days with no proof of training
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Approximately 20 dead insects in wall mounted control device, operator cleaned during inspection
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Over kitchen
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Backpack and jacket over food on storage rack, removed
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic cups at soda machine
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cook line
Food stored on floor. Cases of crab on floor in walk-in cooler
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Flan in grab and go cooler next to soda machine prepared on site with no labels
Jul 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw pork in walk in cooler order corrected
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled Ice chute soiled on self service soda machine
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Electrical cords lying over top hand sink in dish room, removed
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Black beans prepared on 7/9/24, date added
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Approximately 10 dead insects in wall mounted trap, operator cleaned trap during inspection
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Porous acoustic tiles over kitchen
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee backpack on dry storage shelf
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in flour bin
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Desserts in self service cooler not properly labeled. Discussed alternatives with operator
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 200ppm, corrected 100ppm
Jan 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Devil crab (118F - Hot Holding); empanadas (110F - Hot Holding) in warmer box at front counter, instructed staff to reheat to minimum 165F. Recommended items be added to time as a public health control (form emailed to operator)
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled. Ice chute on self service soda machine soiled
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. 9 dead insects in UV trap near rear exit door, cleaned during inspection
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Porous acoustic tiles over cook line
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen area
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic cups at soda machine
Food stored on floor. Cooking oil on floor of outside storage shed
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Flan, bread pudding and sauces in glass grab and go cooler not properly labeled
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Cooked ham and raw swai thawing at room temperature, moved to sink with running water
Aug 28, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate10 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Front counter - devil crabs (91F - Hot Holding); beef empanadas (130F - Hot Holding); chicken empanadas (126F - Hot Holding); beef potato balls (95F - Hot Holding), all items reheated to minimum internal temp of 165F, recommended items added to time as a public health control, form provided via e-mail
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute on self service soda machine soiled
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. 20 dead flies in UV trap on rear wall of kitchen, operator cleaned trap during inspection
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Acoustic tiles over kitchen
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Over cook line
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Backpack hanging on dry storage rack, removed
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic cups at soda machine
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Accumulation of grease under cook lne
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair at rear of kitchen. Damaged cove molding tiles in kitchen
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Sauces, flan and bread pudding prepared on site and available in grab and go cooler without address location on label
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand sink in dish room leaking on floor
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.