SEASONS CAFE
7261 US HWY 19 N, Pinellas Park FL 33781 · 727-776-5662
Last inspected Feb 6, 2026 · 13 visits since February 2024
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found 2 live flying insects front of prep hand wash sink. 2 life flying insects top of bowl to be served for papa salad 1 live flying insect landed on paddle used for papa salad. Establishment took all food contact surfaces cleaned and sanitized all items. During inspection
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $800
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2024012049 | Feb 22, 2024 | Mar 28, 2024 | $800 |
Inspection history
13 visits, newest first
Feb 6, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Feb 4, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found 2 live flying insects front of prep hand wash sink. 2 life flying insects top of bowl to be served for papa salad 1 live flying insect landed on paddle used for papa salad. Establishment took all food contact surfaces cleaned and sanitized all items. During inspection
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Inside unplugged steamer. Sticky white rice (100F - Hot Holding) Employee recooked items 178 retemp.
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 opened 2-2 no date mark. Employee dated
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Papa hand wash sink.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Curry soup in dated 12-28 glass three door reach in cooler not date marked.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. 2-1-25
Food stored on floor. Pho soup base inside bucket front of rice steam table on floor. Employee moved
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of takeout containers floor of dry storage.
Sep 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork over ready to eat carrots Raw beef over ready to eat jelly toppings. Employee moved
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Garlic in oil at cook line moving- 71 degrees
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Displayed during inspection
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Purple cup on prep table. Employee moved
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Front counter cutter board
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone on front prep table.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Multiple rags on back prep table employee disgarded
Mar 24, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Mar 11, 2025Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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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 https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/ unable to license at inspection. Due to remodel.
Handwash sink removed from food preparation boba tea area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed.
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/. During inspection observed plans from 2011, a new sandwich boba station front counter renovated and one front boba area hand wash sink has been removed. Oven, drink cooer, deli cooler, table, hot holding, oven, back of house ice machine, wall removal between storage 1 and 2.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Dec 10, 2024□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach in cooler.
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. Observed employee training for Tu Do through FRLA SafeStaff. No employee training observed Quynh P. Engaging in food preparation employed since September, and another employee that inspector observed engaging in food preparation at the beginning of the inspection but is currently not in the building to verify employee training.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Rice, cooked chicken, cooked pork, cooked shrimp, cooked beef, beef stock not date marked in 3 door display cooler.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice bin interior soiled with yellow and black substance.
Garbage not placed in a receptacle for storage until pick up to make the garbage inaccessible to insects and rodents. Multiple bags of trash on ground around dumpster area.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall between mop sink and water heater.
Open dumpster lid.
Dec 9, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 17 violations recorded, 3 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
3 High priority7 Intermediate7 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee put gloves on without washing their hands and begin engaging in food preparation.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Container of raw beef stored above uncovered container of cooked shrimp in 3 door display cooler.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately: 10+ rodent droppings on floor around water heater next mop sink in enclosed area away from food. 3 rodent droppings behind propane tank store on floor and under prep table storing a counter top fryer next to entrance of mop sink area. 1 rodent dropping on floor next to walk in freezer door. 3 rodent droppings under dry storage racks storing single service napkins, deli sheets, bags of powders and cases of sauces. 1 rodent dropping on floor behind a box of oil under prep table. Employee cleaned areas where rodent droppings are around food. Area around water heater/mop sink is not easily accessible and employees will need more time to move unused equipment and pots to clean and sanitize area.
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. PIC Tu Do has no knowledge of Big 6 or symptoms. Inspector observed sign posted at kitchen entrance but PIC is not fluent in English. Inspector discussed Big 6 and associated symptoms with employees.
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. Inspector emailed DBPR Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events form.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach in cooler.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sanitizer bucket stored inside hand sink in kitchen area. Inspector removed bucket from hand sink to wash their hands to begin conducting the inspection. Pitcher stored inside hand sink in front counter area.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee rinse towel in hand sink in kitchen area. Inspector discussed hand sink should only be used for hand washing purposes.
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. Observed employee training for Tu Do through FRLA SafeStaff. No employee training observed Quynh P. Engaging in food preparation employed since September, and another employee that inspector observed engaging in food preparation at the beginning of the inspection but is currently not in the building to verify employee training.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Rice, cooked chicken, cooked pork, cooked shrimp, cooked beef, beef stock not date marked in 3 door display cooler.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice bin interior soiled with yellow and black substance.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Coffee cup stored on prep table next to stand alone single door freezer.
Food stored on floor. Buckets of animal stock on floor in walk in cooler. Container of raw meat and container of animal stick stored on floor of prep area. Cases of radish and a bag of carrots stored on the floor next to back door of kitchen.
Garbage not placed in a receptacle for storage until pick up to make the garbage inaccessible to insects and rodents. Multiple bags of trash on ground around dumpster area.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall between mop sink and water heater.
Open dumpster lid.
Stored food not covered. Cooked shrimp, cooked short rib, cooked brisket, and cooked chicken stored in 3 door display cooler not covered.
Apr 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 20 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority2 Intermediate14 Basic
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In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -Utensil in 61F standing water near stove top/oven on cook line. Employee removed and stored utensil out of water.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. -Washed produce and frozen ready to eat items stored in nonfood grade bags. Employee stored items in food grade bags during inspection.
Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. -Can of Raid stored under three compartment sink and storage rack near walk in freezer.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -Hot holding unit near reach in deli cooler @ 11:53am: Cooked pork (115F- Hot Holding) -Inspector re-temped items @ 12:32pm: Cooked pork (185F- Hot Holding)
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. -Two opened gallons of milk inside deli cooler in front counter area not date marked. Employee date marked whole milk 4/22 and nonfat milk was date marked 4/23.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Blender in hand sink in front counter area. Employee moved item.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -Single service bowl being used to scoop msg and sugar. Employee removed bowls out of containers.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. -Microwave door handle soiled with food debris. -Stand alone freezer near ice machine door handles soiled with food debris.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -Throughout the kitchen.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -Plastic cups wet nesting near front counter register.
Equipment in poor repair. -Torn gaskets on reach in deli cooler.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -Tiles missing and broken on floor of walk in freezer.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. -Inside ice machine interior. Employee moved scoop handle off ice.
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 rice inside walk in cooler. Employee removed scoop out of container.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Microwave above reach in deli cooler interior soiled with food debris
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Gaskets on reach in deli cooler soiled with food debris. -Gaskets on stand alone cooler near prep area soiled with food debris.
Stored food not covered. -Uncovered containers of popping boba stored inside deli cooler in front counter area.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. -Containers of frozen raw pork thawing inside three compartment sink. Employee put containers under running water.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. -Mop stored in bucket near back door.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. -Wet wiping cloths stored on deli reach in cooler cutting board, on oven handle and on prep table.
Feb 24, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Establishment covered closure sign posted by the division on front door of establishment
Feb 24, 2024□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 2/1/2024
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles missing/broken near walk in freezer.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up on multiple boxes of food, racks, condenser inside walk in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled with food debris and mold like substance on reach in coolers.
Feb 23, 2024■ 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. 11 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Grocery bags used to store multiple washed and unwashed produce items inside reach in cooler and fridges throughout kitchen.
Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. 5 gallon Home Depot buckets used to store multiple food items throughout kitchen. Garbage trash can with vinegar and shredded carrots near prep table in kitchen area.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 2/1/2024
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately 25 Rodent droppings inside stove oven. Approximately 25 Rodent droppings behind stove and oven in kitchen area. Approximately 50+ Rodent droppings in mop sink. Approximately 30+ Rodent droppings along the kitchen wall.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple food items inside reach in coolers and fridges not date marked.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles missing/broken near walk in freezer.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up on multiple boxes of food, racks, condenser inside walk in freezer.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Both microwave interior soiled with built up food debris. All three ovens in kitchen area soiled with food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled with food debris and mold like substance on reach in coolers.
Feb 23, 2024■ 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. 11 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Grocery bags used to store multiple washed and unwashed produce items inside reach in cooler and fridges throughout kitchen.
Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. 5 gallon Home Depot buckets used to store multiple food items throughout kitchen. Garbage trash can with vinegar and shredded carrots near prep table in kitchen area.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 2/1/2024
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately 25 Rodent droppings inside stove oven. Approximately 25 Rodent droppings behind stove and oven in kitchen area. Approximately 50+ Rodent droppings in mop sink. Approximately 30+ Rodent droppings along the kitchen wall.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple food items inside reach in coolers and fridges not date marked.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles missing/broken near walk in freezer.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up on multiple boxes of food, racks, condenser inside walk in freezer.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Both microwave interior soiled with built up food debris. All three ovens in kitchen area soiled with food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled with food debris and mold like substance on reach in coolers.
Feb 22, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 22 violations recorded, 7 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
7 High priority7 Intermediate8 Basic
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Food placed in soiled container/equipment. 5 gallon bucket of frozen soup soiled with food debris on lid.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Grocery bags used to store multiple washed and unwashed produce items inside reach in cooler and fridges throughout kitchen.
Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. 5 gallon Home Depot buckets used to store multiple food items throughout kitchen. Garbage trash can with vinegar and shredded carrots near prep table in kitchen area.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 2/1/2024
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef store with cooked chicken, cooked beef, spring rolls, frozen vegetables in stand alone freezer near ice machine. Employee moved to bottom shelf.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored over battered butterfly shrimp and tempura shrimp in stand alone freezer near ice machine. Raw beef was moved to bottom shelf in stand alone freezer.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately 25 Rodent droppings inside stove oven. Approximately 25 Rodent droppings behind stove and oven in kitchen area. Approximately 50+ Rodent droppings in mop sink. Approximately 30+ Rodent droppings along the kitchen wall.
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Emailed big 6 poster.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink in front counter area being used to wash blender and utensils.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No Chlorine sanitizer kit.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At front counter area.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple food items inside reach in coolers and fridges not date marked.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Employee stated it was bleach.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles missing/broken near walk in freezer.
Food stored on floor. Bag of Carrots, soybean oil, liquid shortening, white vinegar on floor.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up on multiple boxes of food, racks, condenser inside walk in freezer.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Both microwave interior soiled with built up food debris. All three ovens in kitchen area soiled with food debris.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed poster.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled with food debris and mold like substance on reach in coolers.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Pate paste with pork and pork liver thawing inside a tub on prep table in prep area. 5 gallon bucket of frozen soup defrosting on storage rack in back area of 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.