Name: SID'S AT THE CATALYST
Address: 901-903 22 ST S, SAINT PETERSBURG, FL, 33712, US
Rating: 2

Inspection Date: 10/1/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13533151

Inspection Date: 9/29/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13519075

14-05-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelf near steam table in kitchen. Warning
14-45-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves throughout kitchen. Warning
32-12-6:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in unisex bathroom in bar area. Warning
08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee cooked rice and bottled water in reach-in cooler not segregated from food served to the public. Warning
14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on reach-in cooler door in kitchen. Warning
33-23-4:Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Warning
36-68-5:Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on side of gas stove, fat fryer, and floor. Warning
10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In-use utensils in standing water at 95f. Located on table across from gas stove. Operator replaced standing water. Corrected On-Site Warning
51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Warning
31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at hand wash sink in bar area. Warning
23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Floor fan located near reach-in freezer guard soiled with dust. Warning
25-32-4:Basic - Reuse of single-service country butter and jerk chicken seasoning containers to store reach-in cooler and cooked ground beef in reach-in freezer. Warning
14-20-4:Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf covers on shelves in kitchen. Warning
36-27-5:Basic - Walls in kitchen is soiled with accumulated dust. Warning
14-09-4:Basic - Wood cutting board in kitchen has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Warning
12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee while donning gloves touch raw chicken then remove gloves and touch single-serve glove and don gloves without washing hands. Discussed with employee proper hand-hygiene techniques. Warning
08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork stored in same container of cooked vegetables and cooked ground beef in reach-in freezer in kitchen. Warning
35A-04-4:High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 1 rodent dropping behind refrigerator in dining area. Operator cleaned and sanitized area. Corrected On-Site 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 steam table at 1:15pm. Operator turned up steam table. Rechecked temp at 2:26pm. Operator placed in oven rechecked temp a. cooked jerk chicken (105F - Hot Holding); 115f, 167f b. cooked cabbage (105F - Cold Holding) 117f, 171f c. cooked rice (95F - Hot Holding) 151f Operator placed items in oven to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Warning
12A-03-4:Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee wash hands in two-compartment sink. Discussed with employee to wash hand in designated hand washing sinks. Warning
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. Warning
22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Wood cutting board in kitchen soiled with mold-like substance. Warning
31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink in outside bar area used as a dump sink. Warning
16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Establishment has quat test strips for chlorine sanitizer. Warning
31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in warewashing area. Operator provided paper towels. Corrected On-Site Warning
11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that two recently hired food employees working cash register are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Warning
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. Warning
27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Water at hand wash sink next to fat-fryer is 82f. Operated water for five minutes. Warning

Inspection Date: 9/3/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10888145

08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Cut vegetables in reach-in cooler near steam table not covered.
22-12-5:High Priority - Metal stem-type thermometer soiled.
22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler near steam table is soiled with food debris between cracks.

Inspection Date: 3/14/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10749729

N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 12/26/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10747395

35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Three dead roaches on floor underneath three-compartment sink. Operator discarded dead roaches. Cleaned and sanitized area. Corrected On-Site Warning
29-09-4:Basic - Faucet handle missing at three-compartment, Warning
29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from faucet/handle on three-compartment sink. Warning
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 chicken removed from original packaging stored above raw beef and french fries in reach-in freezer. Warning
51-14-7:Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. 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/. Bar added in dining room area not reflected on plans. Warning
31A-11-4:Intermediate - Plastic container stored inside bowl of handwash sink in warewashing area. Employee removed bowl. Corrected On-Site Warning

Inspection Date: 4/9/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8609166

Inspection Date: 2/9/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8608552

36-37-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-09: **Time Extended**
50-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-09: **Time Extended**
14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Door handles on both upright refrigerator and freezer or broken. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-09: **Time Extended**
29-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Missing faucet handle at three-compartment sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-09: **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 2024-02-09: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at hand wash sink next to three-compartment sink. Will email DBPR Form 5030-111. Employees must wash hands. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-09: **Time Extended**
25-32-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Reuse of single-serve sour cream and butter containers. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-09: **Time Extended**
50-17-3:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 02-01-2024 Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-09: **Time Extended**
27-05-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink does not provide water through a mixing valve or combination faucet in both restrooms. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-09: **Time Extended**
53A-02-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-09: **Time Extended**
16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-09: **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 2024-02-09: **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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-09: **Time Extended**
27-16-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash sink next to three-compartment sink has no running hot water. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-09: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 2/8/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8369040

14-05-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Warning
36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Warning
50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning
12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table. Employee removed from prep table, cleaned and sanitized table. Corrected On-Site Warning
14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Door handles on both upright refrigerator and freezer or broken. Warning
29-09-4:Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Missing faucet handle at three-compartment sink. Warning
08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of rice stored on floor on cook's line. Warning
36-68-5:Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Warning
10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in standing water on grill 91f. Employee turned grill up. Warning
31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at hand wash sink next to three-compartment sink. Will email DBPR Form 5030-111. Employees must wash hands. Warning
33-38-4:Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels on cooks line. Warning
08B-39-4:Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed employee peel and cut onions without washing onions. Discussed with employee that all unwashed fruits and vegetables need to be washed before peeling and cutting. Employee washed onions before peeling, cleaned and sanitized cutting board. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
25-32-4:Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Reuse of single-serve sour cream and butter containers. Warning
06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen raw chicken stored in two-compartment sink not thawing under running cold water or refrigeration. Warning
02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of flour on bottom shelf of prep table not labeled. Warning
41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Bottle of NyQuil stored on shelf with sugar in kitchen. Operator removed item. Corrected On-Site Warning
12A-16-4:High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee leave kitchen, then return and start engaging in food preparation. Discussed with operator proper hand-hygiene techniques. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employees place gloves on then remove meat pies off tray without first washing hands. Discussed with operator proper hand-hygiene techniques. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 02-01-2024 Warning
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 removed packaging stored next to and above ready-to-eat foods in upright freezer next to two-compartment sink. Warning
28-26-5:High Priority - Sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drains. When washing hands at hand wash sink on cooks line gray water comes up through floor drain located near upright freezer and double ovens. Gray water cannot be segregated and the hand wash sink located next to three-compartment sink is not operational. Warning
03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Upright refrigerator at 1:05pm a. sliced pork (50F - Cold Holding); b. cooked beef stew (51F - Cold Holding) Employee discarded items. Corrected On-Site 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. Steam table at 1:15pm a. cabbage (118F - Hot Holding); 141f b. cooked rice (118F - Hot Holding); 141f c. cooked beef (118F - Hot Holding) 138f Operator turned steam table up. Re temp at 1:45pm **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Wiping cloth chlorine solution stored in bar counter next to potato chips. Employee moved bucket from counter. Corrected On-Site Warning
41-15-5:High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration 200ppm allowed stored in bar area on counter next to potato chips, that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Employee refilled chlorine solution re checked reading 50ppm. Corrected On-Site Warning
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. Will email DBPR Form 5030-165. Big 6 Foodborne illnesses. Warning
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. Warning
27-05-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink does not provide water through a mixing valve or combination faucet in both restrooms. Warning
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
16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning
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. Warning
53A-15-4:Intermediate - Person in charge unable to answer basic questions about allergens. Will email DBPR Form 5030-038. Eight major allergens. Warning
41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle located on shelf in kitchen containing toxic substance not labeled. Warning
27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash sink next to three-compartment sink has no running hot water. Warning

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