BOGOTA KITCHEN + BAR
917 11th Street
Florida, 34683
Pinellas County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.3/5)
Based on 3 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/24/2025
High Priority
Intermediate
Basic
Total
Disposition: Call Back - Extension given, pending
This inspection identified null intermediate and null basic violations that needed improvement. The establishment was required to make corrections.
Inspection on 4/2/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
3
Basic
4
Total
9
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 06-09-1:Basic - - From initial inspection : 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. Tuna steaks fully thawed in packaged that states to be removed before thawing. See stop sale. 1 grouper filet. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-02: Tuna steaks were partially frozen, partially thawed. Operator removed from package at time of inspection. **Time Extended** **Corrected On-Site**
- 51-15-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. 289 seats counted. Seating is approved for 214. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-02: **Time Extended**
- 36-17-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In bar area at bogota Near dishmachine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-02: **Time Extended**
- 36-30-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Wall in kitchen lifting. Discussed with owner **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-02: Wall under 3 compartment sink damaged. There are holes in the wall and missing cove molding. **Time Extended**
- 50-08-7:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - 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/ Change of ownership licensing inspection conducted. Unable to license due to dishmachine and plan review. Establishment is currently open and operating. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-02: **Time Extended**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. butter (60F - Cold Holding) sitting out of cooler for 1 hour. Operator moved back into cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-02: Butter 91F sitting on counter since 11am. Operator decided to reheat butter. Butter reheated to minimum 165F. **Time Extended** **Corrected On-Site**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting board on flip top cooler in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-02: **Time Extended**
- 02B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Seared tuna not fully cooked not identified on menu as being raw. Discussed with owner the need to place an asterisk next to tuna on menu. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-02: **Time Extended**
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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/. No handwash sink in the corner of Hemingway house behind coffee bar. Cooler is relocated next to second handwash sink behind register. One cooler removed behind this area Soda station at Bogota located outside not on the plans. Mop sink is not located next to the ice machine, but around the corner outside. Dish machine not on plans. Located in kitchen next to 3 compartment sink. Prep table next to steam table relocated. Handwash sink is on the opposite side of the wall in the bar, not the kitchen. Cooler relocated in bar to opposite wall. Ice well in bar relocated. Handwash sink on opposite side of 3 compartment sink in bar. 2 ice wells in bar. Multiple changes in establishment. Freezer and cooler at exit of kitchen near bar. Closet outdoors is being used to store food contact surfaces and kitchen equipment and is not on plans and is not smooth and easily cleanable. Wooden finishes. There is an area in the courtyard that has equipment that the operator is not using, such as empty ice wells and a grill. Discussed the need to remove from establishment or add on to plans. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-02: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/2/2025 revealed 9 total violations (2 high priority, 3 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 3/21/2025
High Priority
5
Intermediate
5
Basic
5
Total
15
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Equipment like pans and plates being stored in closet outdoors that is not sealed wood. **Warning**
- 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. Tuna steaks fully thawed in packaged that states to be removed before thawing. See stop sale. 1 grouper filet. **Warning**
- 51-15-4:Basic - Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. 289 seats counted. Seating is approved for 214. **Warning**
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In bar area at bogota Near dishmachine. **Warning**
- 36-30-4:Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Wall in kitchen lifting. Discussed with owner **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. 0ppm, all 3 runs. Discontinue use of dish machine until working properly. Operator is to sanitize in compartment sink. **Warning**
- 50-08-7:High Priority - 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/ Change of ownership licensing inspection conducted. Unable to license due to dishmachine and plan review. Establishment is currently open and operating. **Warning**
- 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Tuna steaks and grouper fully thawed in packaged that states to be removed before thawing. See stop sale. **Warning**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. butter (60F - Cold Holding) sitting out of cooler for 1 hour. Operator moved back into cooler. **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. ranchero salsa (124F - Hot Holding); brisket (122F - Hot Holding) sitting out of steam well for 15 minutes. Operator reheated. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting board on flip top cooler in kitchen. **Warning**
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink blocked next to ice machine. Operator removed items from sink. Bowl in handwash sink in kitchen. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Seared tuna not fully cooked not identified on menu as being raw. Discussed with owner the need to place an asterisk next to tuna on menu. **Warning**
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - 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/. No handwash sink in the corner of Hemingway house behind coffee bar. Cooler is relocated next to second handwash sink behind register. One cooler removed behind this area Soda station at Bogota located outside not on the plans. Mop sink is not located next to the ice machine, but around the corner outside. Dish machine not on plans. Located in kitchen next to 3 compartment sink. Prep table next to steam table relocated. Handwash sink is on the opposite side of the wall in the bar, not the kitchen. Cooler relocated in bar to opposite wall. Ice well in bar relocated. Handwash sink on opposite side of 3 compartment sink in bar. 2 ice wells in bar. Multiple changes in establishment. Freezer and cooler at exit of kitchen near bar. Closet outdoors is being used to store food contact surfaces and kitchen equipment and is not on plans and is not smooth and easily cleanable. Wooden finishes. There is an area in the courtyard that has equipment that the operator is not using, such as empty ice wells and a grill. Discussed the need to remove from establishment or add on to plans. **Warning**
- 02B-02-5:Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. No consumer advisory for tun and burgers. Provided operator consumer advisor which is now posted. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/21/2025 revealed 15 total violations (5 high priority, 5 intermediate, 5 basic).