DISTRICT LOUNGE

1572 Central Avenue
Saint Petersburg, Florida, 33705
Edge District
Pinellas County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.2/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 3/14/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10783321

  • 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board at sushi bar has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-14: **Time Extended**
  • 36-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable in warewashing area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-14: **Time Extended**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled on reach-in cooler doors in Peruvian lounge. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-14: **Time Extended**
  • 22-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler at Peruvian lounge interior have accumulation of soil residues. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-14: **Time Extended**
  • 14-33-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler in Peruvian lounge shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-14: **Time Extended**
  • 29-49-6:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler at sushi bar. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-14: **Time Extended**
  • 36-02-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food warewashing area. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-14: **Time Extended**
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment is open and operating. License expired on 02-01-2025. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-14: Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment is open and operating. License expired on 02-01-2025. **Time Extended**
  • 29-37-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Spray hose on the faucet of hand wash sink in Peruvian lounge and three compartment in warewashing area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-14: Spray hose connected on the faucet of hand wash sink in Peruvian lounge and three compartment in warewashing area. **Time Extended**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler at sushi bar is stained with food buildup in cracks. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-14: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler at sushi bar is stained with food buildup in cracks. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 2/19/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8776613

  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board at sushi bar has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Warning
  • 36-11-4:Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable in warewashing area. Warning
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave in Peruvian lounge used more than 24 hours ago is soiled with food debris. Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled on reach-in cooler doors in Peruvian lounge. Warning
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler at Peruvian lounge interior have accumulation of soil residues. Warning
  • 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler in Peruvian lounge shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler at sushi bar. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 36-02-5:Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food warewashing area. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Reading 0ppm. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Employee setup three-compartment sink. Quat sanitizer reading 200ppm. Warning
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment is open and operating. License expired on 02-01-2025. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored above yogurt in reach-in cooler at crepeway cafe. Operator placed item on bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 29-37-4:High Priority - Spray hose on the faucet of hand wash sink in Peruvian lounge and three compartment in warewashing area. Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler at sushi bar is stained with food buildup in cracks. Warning
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Krab meat thawing inside bowl of hand wash sink at sushi bar. Operator removed Krab. Measuring cup and sponges stored inside bowl of hand wash sink in crepeway cafe. Employee removed item. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in crepeway cafe. Operator provided paparr towels. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in sushi bar area. Employee provided soap. Corrected On-Site Warning

Inspection Date: 5/22/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8657308

  • 36-02-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-03: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-22: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 4/19/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8646415

  • 36-02-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-03: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-19: **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. Menu does not identify raw fish in Ceviche at sabor bar area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-03: Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Menu does not identify raw fish in Ceviche at sabor bar area. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-19: Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Menu does not identify raw fish in Ceviche at sabor bar area. **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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-03: 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. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-19: 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. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 4/3/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8636937

  • 36-22-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water near mop sink. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-03: **Time Extended**
  • 29-49-6:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler at sushi bar. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-03: **Time Extended**
  • 36-02-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-03: **Time Extended**
  • 35A-02-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 5 live flies around mop sink. Flies did not land on food or food contact surfaces. 5 live flies at front counter near coffee stand. Flies didn't land on food or food contact surfaces. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-03: 7 live flies in mop sink area. Admin Complaint
  • 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. Menu does not identify raw fish in Ceviche at sabor bar area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-03: Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Menu does not identify raw fish in Ceviche at sabor bar area. **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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-03: 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. **Time Extended**
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Will email DBPR Form 5030-103. Employee Health Food Reporting Agreement. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-03: No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 3/20/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8374299

  • 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl without handle used as scoop in container of rice on bottom shelf of prep table in warewashing area.
  • 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing in warewashing area.
  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. 02-01-2024
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water near mop sink.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Five gallons of cooking oil on floor near bar area.
  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice at ice machine in warewashing area.
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at hand wash sink in crepe station area. Will email DBPR Form 5030-211. Employees must wash hands.
  • 33-38-4:Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels at hand wash sink in sabor lounge area.
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler in sabor lounge interior have accumulation of soil residues.
  • 21-10-4:Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use on top of cutting boards in sabor lounge area.
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler at sushi bar.
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Bag of sugar on shelf near bar area not covered.
  • 36-02-5:Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
  • 21-38-4:Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor at sushi bar.
  • 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 5 live flies around mop sink. Flies did not land on food or food contact surfaces. 5 live flies at front counter near coffee stand. Flies didn't land on food or food contact surfaces. Admin Complaint
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment is open and operating. 02-01-2024
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw bacon over ready-to-eat foods in reach-in cooler in sabor lounge area. Operator placed raw pork underneath ready-to-eat items. Corrected On-Site
  • 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee in sabor lounge handle raw pork then touch single-serve container without removing gloves and washing hands. Discussed with operator proper hand-hygiene techniques. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sushi bar at 4:25pm a. cooked rice (73F - Cold Holding) Operator discarded rice. Discussed time as a public health control as an option. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 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. Will email DBPR Form 5030-104. Cleanup Of Vomit and Diarrheal Events.
  • 53A-02-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Warning
  • 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Menu does not identify raw fish in Ceviche at sabor bar area. Warning
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in Sabor lounge area. Operator provided paper towels. 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. Warning
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Will email DBPR Form 5030-103. Employee Health Food Reporting Agreement.