Name: BERNIE'S PLACE
Address: 3135 18TH AVE SOUTH, SAINT PETERSBURG, FL, 33712, US
Rating: 2.1

Inspection Date: 8/22/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13479016

Inspection Date: 7/31/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10941926

32-02-4:Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Warning
32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. 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. Employee keys stored on shelf next to clean pans. Operator removed keys. Discussed cleaning and sanitizing area. Warning
16-13-5:Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Chlorine sanitizer is mixed with dawn soap in three-compartment sink. Operator drained sink and setup three compartment sink correctly. Corrected On-Site Warning
14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Bottom shelves of prep tables are rusted. Repeat Violation Warning
36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall in warewashing area and kitchen. Warning
22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Gas oven used more than 24 hours ago soiled with food debris and grease buildup. Warning
36-62-4:Basic - Light not functioning near gas stoves in kitchen. Warning
38-01-4:Basic - Light shield in kitchen area is cracked. Warning
38-07-4:Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Warning
27-10-4:Basic - No hot running water at mop sink. Warning
23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gaskets on refrigerator doors. Warning
35B-05-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. 3 Live, small flying insects found inside employee restroom near rear kitchen exit. Flies did not land on food or food contact surfaces. Repeat Violation Warning
29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Pipe not connected to hand wash sink at front counter. Warning
22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler in hallway near kitchen interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Warning
36-02-5:Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Warning
35A-02-7:High Priority - 4 Live, small flying insects found inside employee restroom near rear kitchen exit at front counter. 1 Fly landed on cooked cabbage. Observed operator discard cabbage. Warning
12A-29-4:High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee at front counter bare hand touch money from customer then touch single-serve plates and utensils. Discussed with operator proper hand-hygiene techniques. Warning
16-20-4:High Priority - Faucet at three-compartment sink does not reach all compartments. Warning
41-05-4:High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Can of raid labeled household use is stored near mop sink. Warning
41-28-4:High Priority - Sanitizer not used in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations. Chlorine sanitizer is mixed with dawn soap in three-compartment sink. Operator drained sink and setup three compartment sink correctly. Warning
01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 1 live fly at front counter steam table landed on 3 pounds of Cabbage. Observed operator discard cabbage. 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. From front counter steam table at 1:02pm. Operator turned steam table temperature up. Rechecked temps. a. cooked rice (125F - Hot Holding); 137f b. cooked corn (131F - Hot Holding) 144f **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
31A-12-4:Intermediate - No handwash sink for employees. No running water at hand wash sink at front counter. Warning
53B-14-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Breon Williams expired 06-08-2024. Warning
27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No running water at hand wash sink at front counter. Warning

Inspection Date: 1/29/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10716026

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

Inspection Date: 11/7/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8776388

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.

Inspection Date: 6/26/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8662712

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**

Inspection Date: 4/26/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8591032

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

Inspection Date: 1/12/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8370487

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.

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