BERNIE'S PLACE
3135 18th Avenue South
Saint Petersburg, Florida, 33712
Highland Oaks
Pinellas County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.5/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 1/29/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
4
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-16-4:Basic - All reach-in coolers interior have accumulation of soil residues.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Bottom shelves on prep table are rusted.
- 36-68-5:Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling.
- 35B-05-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation. Both front doors are open.
- 12A-13-4:High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touching soiled dishes then retrieving clean dishes without washing hands. Discussed with operator proper hand-hygiene techniques. Operator placed items into three-compartment sink to be rewashed. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at front counter. Operator provided paper towels. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/29/2025 revealed 6 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 11/7/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
1
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at front counter. Will email DBPR Form 5030-111. Employees Must Wash Hands.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at front counter. Employee provided paper towels. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at front counter.
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/7/2024 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 6/26/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
4
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Bottom shelf of prep table next to stove is rusted. Shelf next to three-compartment sink is rusted. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-26: **Time Extended**
- 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-26: **Time Extended**
- 36-68-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-26: **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters are soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-26: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 6/26/2024 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 4/26/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
5
Total
8
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Bottom shelf of prep table next to stove is rusted. Shelf next to three-compartment sink is rusted. Warning
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Warning
- 36-68-5:Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Warning
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Provided operator with DBPR Form 5030-111. Employees must wash hands. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters are soiled. Warning
- 12A-13-4:High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee retrieving cash money from customers then serving food at front counter without washing hands. Discussed with operator proper hand-hygiene techniques. **Corrective Action Taken** 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/. Steam table located at front counter without hand wash sink in vicinity. No plans on file. Warning
- 53B-02-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee Lashonda Lawson hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/26/2024 revealed 8 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 1/12/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
3
Basic
8
Total
14
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. 02-01-2023
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Shelves below flat-top grill and rack next to three-compartment sink are rusted.
- 36-68-5:Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Repeat Violation
- 36-62-4:Basic - Light not functioning in prep area.
- 38-01-4:Basic - Light shield missing in prep area.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at hand wash sink in kitchen. Will email DBPR Form 5030-111. Employees must wash hands.
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler in prep area interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
- 22-45-4:High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee at three-compartment sink washing, rinsing and then hanging meat cleaver without sanitizing. Discussed with operator proper ware washing techniques. Operator removed meat cleaver and re washed and sanitized properly. Corrected On-Site
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. From cooks line on stove and flat-top grill at 1:00pm Operator placed items on gas stove to re heat. Re temp at 1:30pm a. cooked rice (110F - Hot Holding); 157f b. cooked cabbage (129F - Hot Holding) 148f Discussed time as a public health control as an option. Will email DBPR Form 5022-090. time as a public health control Corrected On-Site
- 41-27-4:High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Reading 200ppm. Operator replaced chlorine solution. Reading 50ppm. Corrected On-Site
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Metal bowl stored in hand wash sink in kitchen. Operator removed container. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Operator provided hand wash sink. Corrected On-Site
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that recently hired food employee are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. 1. Luchana Lawson Will email DBPR Form 5030-103. Employee Health Food Reporting Agreement.
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/12/2024 revealed 14 total violations (3 high priority, 3 intermediate, 8 basic).