FIVE BUCKS DRINKERY
Park Boulevard
Florida, 33781
Pinellas County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.3/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 2/5/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
3
Basic
4
Total
8
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Black and pink mold like substance observed on ice chile and throughout interior of ice machine. Repeat Violation
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee sweater stored on top of bottles of sauces and boxes of wing sauce on dry storage rack in prep area. Items were moved. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hand sink on cook line near walk in cooler. Manager found sign and posted it above hand sink. Corrected On-Site
- 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Starbucks coffee stored on rack above portioned cups of dressings in double door cooler at expo window. Employee moved drink. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 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. Chlorine dish machine in kitchen area testing at 10 PPM. Inspector assisted manager with priming dish machine to dispense more chemical and ran dish machine a few times. Chlorine is now testing at 50 PPM. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on reach in deli coolers on cook line stained. Soda nozzles guns soiled with build up in bar area. Repeat Violation
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing at hand sink in bar area. Manager stocked hand sink with roll of paper towel. Corrected On-Site
- 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. Observed training certificates through Florida Food Handlers Training Corp for Zenna R. 9/30/2023. CFM ServeSafe certificate observed for cook Diana T. and SafeStaff certificate for Bartender Brooke G. No other training certificates could be provided. Discussed with managers food service employees must receive state approved employee training within 60 days of employment.
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/5/2025 revealed 8 total violations (1 high priority, 3 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 7/22/2024
High Priority
8
Intermediate
3
Basic
12
Total
23
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -Ice machine interior heavily soiled with mold like substance.
- 16-03-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -Employee backpack and water bottle stored on dry storage rack. Manager moved items. Corrected On-Site
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -Clean red plastic cups wet nesting next to soda dispenser in server wait station. Repeat Violation
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. -Inside ice bin interior of soda dispenser. Manager removed scoop handle off of ice. Corrected On-Site
- 35B-02-4:Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. -Over liquor bottle in bar area.
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. -Old labels on clean sauce bottles under prep sink across from dish machine.
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. -Manager closed lid. Corrected On-Site
- 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. -Emoloyee drink in reach in cooler on cook line. Employee moved drink to designated area. Corrected On-Site
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -Unwrapped straws stored on bar counter. Manager moved straws. Corrected On-Site
- 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. -Unwashed produce stored over ready to eat foods in side walk in cooler. Manager stored all unwashed produce undue ready to eat foods. Corrected On-Site
- 14-06-4:Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. -Unsealed wooden shelves storing liquor bottle in dry storage area.
- 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 chlorine sanitizer testing at 0 PPM. Chlorine solution empty, manager restocked chlorine bucket and dish machine chlorine is now testing at 50 PPM. Corrected On-Site
- 12A-25-4:High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. -Cook touched face and continued engaging in food preparation without washing their hands. Educated employee on proper handwashing procedures. Employee washed hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 22-45-4:High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. -Inspector observed server place money on prep table in back area without sanitizing the pre table. Employee cleaned and sanitized prep table. Corrected On-Site
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -3 live flies observed in kitchen and liquor room dry storage area.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw bacon stored over ready to eat foods inside walk in cooler. -Raw chicken stored above ready to eat foods in reach in cooler on cook line. Manager and employee stored all items at the bottom of coolers. Corrected On-Site
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -65 2 oz. Soufflés cups of sour cream (48F- Cold Holding)
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -2 oz. Soufflés cups of sour cream (48F- Cold Holding) inside mini fridge across from expo window. Stop sale was issued. -Cut lettuce (58F- Cold Holding) inside reach in deli cooler. Repeat Violation
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -Fly spray stored on dry storage shelves with liquor bottle. Manager moved spray bottle to designated area. Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Choppers stored under prep table soiled with food debris. -Can opener soiled with food debris. Repeat Violation
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing -Inspector observed cook rinse lettuce off inside hand sink on cook line. Educated employee that hands washing sinks are designated for hand washing only. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -Paper towels missing at hand sink in bar area. Manager stocked paper towels. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/22/2024 revealed 23 total violations (8 high priority, 3 intermediate, 12 basic).
Inspection on 3/29/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
1
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 24-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic cups wet nesting near soda dispenser in server wait station. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-29: **Time Extended**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled with food debris. Outer soda dispenser nozzles soiled with mold like substance. Soda gun nozzles soiled with mold like substance in bar area. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-29: Can opener washed and sanitized during callback inspection. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/29/2024 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 3/21/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
7
Basic
5
Total
15
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic cups wet nesting near soda dispenser in server wait station. Repeat Violation
- 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed manager Heimlich maneuver/choking sign. Manager printed and posted sign during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 40-01-4:Basic - No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions. Employee keys hung up on wall with clean utensils in kitchen prep area. Repeat Violation
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Container of thawing shrimp in standing water stored inside sink near prep table. Employee added ice and turn on cold water to allow water to run on shrimp. Corrected On-Site
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of white powdered substance not labeled near ice machine in back kitchen area. Employee labeled as Flour. Corrected On-Site
- 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. Cases of raw beef stored over cases of shrimp inside walk in freezer. Employee stored cases of raw beef under cases of raw shrimp. Corrected On-Site
- 12A-02-4:High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Server brought back dirty dishes multiple times to the back kitchen dish area and returned to engage with food and customers without washing hands first. Manager educated employee on proper hand washing procedures.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Inside deli reach in cooler on cook line @ 1:28pm: Pork (50F Cold Holding); Raw Shrimp (47F- Cold Holding) @ 2:01 pm: container of Buttermilk stored on prep table on cook line Buttermilk (57F- Cold Holding) Inside walk in cooler: portioned cooked pasta shells (53F- Cold Holding) Re-temped items at 3:07pm: Pork (33F- Cold Holding); Raw Shrimp (36F- Cold Holding); cooked pasta shells (43F- Cold Holding); Butter milk (50F- Cold Holding) Buttermilk was placed on ice and put into stand alone reach in freezer on kitchen cook line. Corrected On-Site
- 11-07-5:Intermediate - 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 manager An Easy Way to Remember the "BIG 6" Foodborne Illnesses form. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 03C-89-4:Intermediate - Establishment conducts non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods without written procedures approved by the division. Establishment conducts non-continuous cooking of chicken wings. Emailed manager Non-continuous cooking paperwork. Manager filled out form during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled with food debris. Outer soda dispenser nozzles soiled with mold like substance. Soda gun nozzles soiled with mold like substance in bar area. Repeat Violation
- 31A-04-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Per operator drain pipe needs to be fixed under hand sink in bar area. Establishment has shut off use of hand sink until pipe can be fixed.
- 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Establishment offers rare to medium rare burgers upon request by customer. No consumer advisory posted. Emailed manager consumer advisory form. Form was printed and posted at hostess station during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit for dish machine. Repeat Violation
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand in bar area near soda dispenser. Employee stocked paper towels. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/21/2024 revealed 15 total violations (3 high priority, 7 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 9/26/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
10
Total
13
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bartender used drink cup to scoop ice.
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Microwave handle soiled with food debris.
- 12B-02-4:Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee food and drink above stove on kitchen line. Employee moved food and drink to designated area. Corrected On-Site
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups stack together wet nesting in clean dish side of dishwasher. Cups wet nesting by soda dispenser by entrance to kitchen.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Cans on floor walk in cooler. Boxes on the floor in walk in freezer. Employee moved boxes on the shelves. Corrected On-Site
- 40-01-4:Basic - No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions. Employee backpack hanging from rack with food to be serviced to the public. Employee keys hung with clean utensils prep area. Corrected On-Site
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Corrected On-Site
- 35B-05-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. One live roach near mop sink in kitchen. Operator kill, removed, and sanitized.
- 25-32-4:Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Dill pickle bucket used for food storage.
- 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed produce (onions) over open dill pickles. Tomatoes above RTE food in walk cooler. Employee moved produce. Corrected On-Site
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One live roach near mop sink in kitchen. Operator kill, removed, and sanitized. Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled with food debris.
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No lactic acid test strips on site for 3 compartment sink. Operator is going to use chlorine for sani buckets. **Corrective Action Taken**
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/26/2023 revealed 13 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 10 basic).
Inspection on 8/10/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/10/2023 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).