POFOLKS
2001 34TH ST NORTH, Saint Petersburg FL 33713 · 5613764620
Last inspected Oct 29, 2025 · 6 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hush puppies hot holding at 118F. Items were refried to heat back up to 165F.
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $1,080
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2022057651 | Nov 9, 2022 | Dec 21, 2022 | $400 |
| 3--2019023343 | Apr 8, 2019 | Jun 10, 2019 | $680 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Oct 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Wiping cloth solution at cook line tested at 200ppm chlorine. Manager had employee remake solution to correct 50ppm
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Container of milk opened two days prior not date marked. Manager wrote date on container.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board along South wall of the cook line soiled/stained.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Establishment utilizes QAC sanitizer at server station however lacks proper test strips. Inspector provided a few test strips and color chart to manager.
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Green beans prepared inside walk-in cooler the previous day not date marked. Manager date marked item during inspection.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Door handle to reach-in cooler along south wall soiled.
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn on walk-in cooler, walk-in freezer, and reach-in coolers located on the cook line
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled on cold holding units in kitchen.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach-in cooler next to cook line soiled.
May 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 23 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority6 Intermediate15 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut tomatoes at 52F. Manager moved to walk in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hush puppies hot holding at 118F. Items were refried to heat back up to 165F.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Three of four manager CFM expired: Katherine R. expired 10-24-24 Keith F. expired 5/24/23 Donald H. expired 10/24/24
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled, manager had item cleaned.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice dumped in both the wait station handwashing sink and kitchen handwashing sink.
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/ Manager on duty has expired CFM, another manager with valid CFM arrived during inspection.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Wet dredge for frying raw proteins held at room temperature with no written procedures, procedures provided to manager
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Sanitizer bottle at wait station, labeled
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portioning cups in seasoned bins in dry storage room
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in coolers in front kitchen sticky to touch.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.employee in kitchen with no hair restraint.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Blue cups at wait station stored stacked prior to completely drying.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Underneath and behind fryers there is a heavy accumulation of grease. Walls by three compartment sink soiled with food debris.
Food stored on floor. Boxes in walk in freezer fallen on the floor. Manager picked the items off the ground.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Broiler oven interior accumulation of food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bottom of cooking equipment soiled with grease. Cooler gaskets soiled Hood filters soiled
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Shelves in reach in coolers with located at front prep area soiled.
Utensils in poor condition. Knife on wall magnetic rack with melted plastic handle
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Oct 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Sheet trays of raw chicken over raw pork chops on speed rack in walk in cooler. Employee lowered chicken
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Food stored on floor. Lexan of rice on floor in dry storage. Employee placed on shelf
Aug 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate9 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. From shelf next to ice machine. a. 6lb can of turnip greens is dent at seam.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Water hose connected to y-splitter at mop sink without vacuum breaker.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in kitchen area.
Cutting board on reach-in cooler on cooks line has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Floor tiles cracked on cooks line.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Scoop handle touching coleslaw in pan located in expo area. Operator removed scoop.
Reach-in cooler next to chicken batter interior have accumulation of soil residues.
Refrigerator next to fish batter station shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together. Employee discarded sanitizer solution and refilled.
Feb 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate11 Basic
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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. Observed employee handle soiled dishes, then retrieve and touch clean dishes. Discussed with operator proper hand-hygiene techniques.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shell eggs stored over unwashed carrots in walk-in cooler. Operator removed raw shell eggs from above carrots.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. Can opener used more than 4 hours ago.
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table in prep area. Operator discarded drink. Cleaned and sanitized area.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Cracked floor tiles in kitchen area.
Ice buildup on walk-in freezer door.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease buildup on fat-fryers.
Reach-in cooler near chicken prep station interior have accumulation of soil residues.
Single-service articles stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Single-serve containers, bags, and cups are not protected from splash at hand wash sink near chicken prep station.
Stored food not covered. Two containers of cut lemons not covered in walk-in cooler.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Jul 25, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Two #10 cans sliced apples dented on rack with un damaged cans
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Manager uncovered salad area hand wash sink
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Manager date marked all previously prepared items in walk in cooler that required date marking
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Yellow cleaning liquid in bottle needs identification. Manager labeled
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Styrofoam cup used as a scoop in flour near mop sink. Manager removed
Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Two #10 cans sliced apples dented on rack with un damaged cans
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone on dish machine
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Dishes stacked wet on shelf over three compartment sink
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Near ice machine in kitchen
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.