DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

STELLA'S

2914 Beach Boulevard South
Saint Petersburg, Florida, 33707
Pinellas County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.7/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 1/27/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8844618

  • 06-09-1:Basic - 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. Mahi on cook line.
  • 08B-63-4:Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Walk in cooler and freezers in outdoor area not locked up. Repeat Violation
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting boards stained with food debris.

Inspection Date: 7/30/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8726518

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris and grease.
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table. Employee removed drink. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on shelf in prep area wet nesting. Repeat Violation
  • 08B-37-4:Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. Food stored in rear area hallway next to bathroom.
  • 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife in between coolers. Employee removed knife Corrected On-Site
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven handle. Employee removed tongs. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven on cook line has built up food debris.
  • 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink in reach in cooler.
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken thawing at room temperature. Inspector educated manager on proper thawing. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
  • 08B-63-4:Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Walk in cooler and freezers in outdoor area not locked up.
  • 08B-62-4:Basic - Unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area. Ice machine in outside area and not locked or monitored.
  • 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Water leaking from hand sink next to ice machine
  • 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly in rear hallway by restroom not landing on food or food contact surfaces. 1 live fly across from coffee station not landing on food or food contact surfaces. Repeat Violation
  • 08A-17-6:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken over raw shrimp in outside reach in freezer.
  • 41-27-4:High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Wiping cloth sanitizer over 500 ppm quaternary. Manager corrected to 200 ppm quaternary. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained on cook line.
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Pan of food in hand sink cook line. Employee removed item. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 53A-05-6:Intermediate - 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/ CFM arrived during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand sink next to ice machine. Repeat Violation
  • 53B-13-5:Intermediate - 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.

Inspection Date: 2/28/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8615683

  • 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-28: **Time Extended**
  • 24-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-28: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 2/20/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8613583

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic container with no handle in sugar. Employee removed item. Warning
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Warning
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on reach in cooler cook line. Employee removed cup Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Had phone on shelf cookline. Warning
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Warning
  • 38-01-4:Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. In kitchen above sinks Warning
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on pans in dish area on shelves Warning
  • 25-32-4:Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Half and half milk on table being refused Warning
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Thawing packages of food in a container with standing water. Employee moved items to walk-in cooler Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White powdered substance in container. Employee label container sugar. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 22-41-4:High Priority - 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 sanitizer chlorine 0pmm. Manager set up 3 compartment sink. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 12A-27-4:High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee cracked hard shell eggs then continued cooking. I educated manager and he coached the employee. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee grab mahi then changed gloves and no washing hand. I educated manager. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 6 Bees around liquid bottles at bar outside area Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. slice cheese (50F - Cold Holding). Manager placed item in freezer. Retemp sliced cheese 41F Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked sausage (125F - Hot Holding). Manager reheated sausage to 165F. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bucket of food in hand sink. Manager removed Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand sink next to ice machine out back area. Warning
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle not label. Employee label bottle chemicals. Corrected On-Site Warning

Inspection Date: 11/27/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8550518

  • 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on cook line cut marks. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-27: **Time Extended**
  • 24-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cup at bar area wet nesting. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-27: **Time Extended**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple gaskets soiled in reach in coolers on cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-27: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 11/13/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8348188

  • 16-03-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Warning
  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic cup in sugar. Manager removed cup. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Warning
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on cook line cut marks. Warning
  • 16-55-4:Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Dish machine reading 0ppm. Warning
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cup at bar area wet nesting. Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil stored on floor next to ice machine outback. Employee moved items off floor. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No employees must wash hand sign at hand sink on cook line. Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple gaskets soiled in reach in coolers on cook line. Warning
  • 22-41-4:High Priority - 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 reading 0ppm. Manager set up three compartment sink. Warning
  • 12A-27-4:High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ham (50F - Cold Holding); ham 42F. cut tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes 42F hamburger (49F - Cold Holding); hamburger 43F. Manager placed items on ice. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Outside hose missing vacuum breaker Warning
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Spoon in hand wash sink on cook line. Employee moved spoons. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Milk at bar area opened 11-12-23. Manager date mark milk. Corrected On-Site Warning