FRANK'S

49th Street North
Florida, 33762
Pinellas County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★½☆☆☆ (1.8/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

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All Inspection Reports

Inspection on 8/20/2024

High Priority
4
Intermediate
6
Basic
10
Total
20
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required

Inspection Details:

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in bar area soiled with yellow substance.
  • 14-18-4:Basic - Beverage tubing/cold plate not separated from stored ice. Heavily soiled soda lines not separated from ice inside ice bin in bar area.
  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Three Co2 tanks at kitchen door entrance.
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Microwave button tape with electrical tape. Repeat Violation
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil stored on floor next to fryer.
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Stored on oven handle.
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave interior soiled with food debris. Oven interior soiled with food debris.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in deli cooler soiled with food debris and mold like substance. Repeat Violation
  • 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee water inside double door display cooler. Employee discarded drink. Corrected On-Site
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water at the bottom of reach in deli cooler.
  • 22-43-4:High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Quaternary sanitizer compartment in three compartment sink testing at 500+ PPM. Employee diluted Quaternary sanitizer with water. Sanitizing compartment now testing at 200 PPM. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw shelled eggs stored over sliced meats and sliced cheese inside display cooler in kitchen area. Employee moved item to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Frozen raw chicken not in commercially package stored on top of butter in reach in freezer on cook line. Employee stored butter above raw chicken. 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. Frozen raw beef not in commercially package stored above frozen raw chicken in stand alone reach in cooler. Employee moved beef and stored at the minimum required cooking temperature. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained, soda gun nozzles soiled, Slicer soiled with food debris. Repeat Violation
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Coffee cup and wiping towels stored inside handwashing sink in kitchen area. Employee moved items out of hand sink.
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Certified food manager certificate expired for John Jordan 7/1/2019. Warning
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chemical quaternary sanitizer testing kit observed.
  • 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. Multiple food items in double door display cooler in kitchen area.
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Purple unlabeled chemical spray bottle stored next to three compartment sink. Employee labeled as fabulous cleaner. Corrected On-Site
Food Inspector #8779579
2024-08-20
★☆☆☆☆ 1.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/20/2024 revealed 20 total violations (4 high priority, 6 intermediate, 10 basic).

Inspection on 4/30/2024

High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
4
Total
5
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required

Inspection Details:

  • 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on reach in cooler. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-29: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-30: **Time Extended**
  • 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Button on microwave taped with electrical tape. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-29: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-30: **Time Extended**
  • 22-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave interior soiled with food debris. Oven interior heavily soiled with food debris. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-29: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-30: **Time Extended**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in coolers soiled with mold like substance. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-29: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-30: **Time Extended**
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of employee training. Elli Stearns engaging in food preparation during the time of inspection has been employed for a few years and recently has came back from retirement in November 2023. Employee training certificates posted in kitchen area: Ellin Boolukos expired on 1-12-2022 and Jennifer Vanhouten expired on 1-12-2023. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-29: No proof of employee training. Will return 60 days from original inspection date of 2/26/24 **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-30: No proof of employee training provided at the time of callback inspection. Admin Complaint
Food Inspector #8622388
2024-04-30
★★★½☆ 4.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/30/2024 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 4 basic).

Inspection on 2/29/2024

High Priority
0
Intermediate
3
Basic
6
Total
9
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required

Inspection Details:

  • 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on reach in cooler. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-29: **Time Extended**
  • 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Button on microwave taped with electrical tape. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-29: **Time Extended**
  • 22-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave interior soiled with food debris. Oven interior heavily soiled with food debris. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-29: **Time Extended**
  • 51-13-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-29: Emailed employee Heimlich maneuver/choking sign. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 51-18-6:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-29: **Time Extended**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in coolers soiled with mold like substance. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-29: **Time Extended**
  • 11-27-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-29: Emailed employee a vomiting or diarrheal event form. **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. Soda nozzle gun in bar area soiled with mold like substance. Slicing machine and can opener soiled with food debris. Cutting board on reach in cooler stained. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-29: Soda nozzle gun in bar area cleaned and sanitized. Slicing machine and can opener slightly soiled with food debris. **Time Extended**
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of employee training. Elli Stearns engaging in food preparation during the time of inspection has been employed for a few years and recently has came back from retirement in November 2023. Employee training certificates posted in kitchen area: Ellin Boolukos expired on 1-12-2022 and Jennifer Vanhouten expired on 1-12-2023. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-29: No proof of employee training. Will return 60 days from original inspection date of 2/26/24 **Time Extended**
Food Inspector #8619596
2024-02-29
★★☆☆☆ 2.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/29/2024 revealed 9 total violations (0 high priority, 3 intermediate, 6 basic).

Inspection on 2/26/2024

High Priority
6
Intermediate
7
Basic
14
Total
27
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required

Inspection Details:

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine interior soiled with mold like substance.
  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. 2/1/2023 license displayed.
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on reach in cooler. Repeat Violation
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee working in kitchen.
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Button on microwave taped with electrical tape.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Boxes of oil stored on the floor.
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on oven handle. Employee moved tongs. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave interior soiled with food debris. Oven interior heavily soiled with food debris. Repeat Violation
  • 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
  • 51-18-6:Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In bar area. Inspector provided sign. Corrected On-Site
  • 40-01-4:Basic - No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions. Employee sweater on top of vinegar on storage rack. Employee moved sweater. Corrected On-Site
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in coolers soiled with mold like substance.
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler near three compartment sink.
  • 12A-14-4:High Priority - Employee coughed, sneezed, used a handkerchief or disposable tissue then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee coughed in hand and begin engaging in unwrapping food items inside reach in cooler without washing hands.
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 2/1/2024
  • 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef stored over frozen fries, frozen burger buns and frozen broccoli florets inside freezer chest. Employee removed frozen beef off of items in freezer chest. Raw chicken wings stored over fish sticks, frozen soup and frozen cooked diced chicken inside reach in freezer chest. Employee moved raw chicken wings to stand alone freezer. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Frozen raw beef stored on top of portioned bags of frozen clam strips inside stand alone freezer. Employee moved beef off of clam strips. 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. Raw chicken wings stored over raw beef in stand alone freezer. Employee stored chicken wings on bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 10:59am reach in cooler near flat top: Cut lettuce 50 F, Sliced tomatoes 48 F, Sliced cheese 49 F, Cooked mushrooms 46 F, Shredded cheese 56 F Sour cream 47 F 11:10am stand alone fridge near three compartment sink: Raw beef 45 F, Raw chicken 47 F, Sliced ham 46 F, Milk 45 F, Shredded cheese 46 F
  • 02C-03-5:Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Gallon of milk in stand alone fridge near three compartment sink not date marked.
  • 11-27-4:Intermediate - 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.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzle gun in bar area soiled with mold like substance. Slicing machine and can opener soiled with food debris. Cutting board on reach in cooler stained. Repeat Violation
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee washing fryer baskets in hand washing sink in kitchen area. Educated employee on hand sinks only being used food handwashing. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In bar area. Paper towels stocked. Corrected On-Site
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of employee training. Elli Stearns engaging in food preparation during the time of inspection has been employed for a few years and recently has came back from retirement in November 2023. Employee training certificates posted in kitchen area: Ellin Boolukos expired on 1-12-2022 and Jennifer Vanhouten expired on 1-12-2023.
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. In kitchen area. Extra soap bottle moved from bar area hand sink to kitchen hand sink. Corrected On-Site
Food Inspector #8491973
2024-02-26
★☆☆☆☆ 1.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/26/2024 revealed 27 total violations (6 high priority, 7 intermediate, 14 basic).

Inspection on 9/5/2023

High Priority
1
Intermediate
3
Basic
9
Total
13
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. Behind bar I e machine.
  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. In kitchen and behind bar.
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead under bar, cleaned up. 1 dead on reach in cooler, cleaned up. Corrected On-Site
  • 13-04-4:Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven.
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave soiled.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Back of reach in cooler soiled, cleaned during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee Gatorade in reach in cooler.
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs over ready to eat foods in reach in cooler.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board staining. Slicer blade guard soiled. Soda gun holster soiled near ice machine.
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Dishes in hand washing sink.
  • 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. In main reach in cooler storage for kitchen.
Food Inspector #8378364
2023-09-05
★☆☆☆☆ 1.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/5/2023 revealed 13 total violations (1 high priority, 3 intermediate, 9 basic).