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THE NEON LUNCHBOX LLC

Food safety records indicate THE NEON LUNCHBOX LLC in ST PETE has 7 inspections with a 2.5/5 overall rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

1756 CENTRAL AVE

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.5/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 8/6/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13472856

  • 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board on reach-in cooler has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-06: **Time Extended**
  • 32-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unisex bathrooms located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-06: **Time Extended**
  • 22-41-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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. Quaternary sanitizer reading 200ppm. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-06: Operated dishmachine. Tested chlorine sanitizer. Chlorine sanitizer reading 0ppm. Three-compartment sink is setup. Tested Quaternary sanitizer reading 200ppm. Admin Complaint
  • 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 soiled with food buildup between cracks. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-06: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler soiled with food buildup between cracks. **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 2025-08-06: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **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. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-06: 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. **Repeat Violation* Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 7/25/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10892260

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin located in kitchen. Warning
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board on reach-in cooler has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. 1 box and 1 bag of pancake mix stored on floor underneath AC. Five gallon container of pickle spears stored on floor near oven in kitchen. Warning
  • 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Spoon handle touching brown sugar in container on shelf in kitchen. Employee removed spoon. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven used more than 24 hours ago in kitchen near rear exit interior soiled with food buildup. Warning
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken in pan in three-compartment sink not thawing under running water or refrigeration. Employee placed raw chicken under running cold water. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 32-02-4:Basic - Unisex bathrooms door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Warning
  • 32-04-4:Basic - Unisex bathrooms located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Warning
  • 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 6lb can of cheese sauce on shelf in kitchen is dented at seam. 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. Quaternary sanitizer reading 200ppm. 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. Ziplock bag of raw chicken stored above ziplock bags of ham in reach-in freezer near rear exit. Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored above beverages in reach-in cooler in kitchen. Employee placed raw shell eggs on bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler soiled with food buildup between cracks. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Towels stored inside bowl of hand wash sink behind ice machine. Employee removed items. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation 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. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle hanging in shelf in kitchen containing soap not labeled. Operator labeled spray bottle soap. Corrected On-Site Warning

Inspection Date: 2/5/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8854299

  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board on top of reach-in cooler has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 16-55-4:Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Dishmachine is in the process of being repaired. Three-compartment sink is setup. Quat sanitizer reading 200ppm. Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored above shredded cheese in cooler near kitchen front entrance. Employee placed eggs on bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler is stained. Warning
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Aluminum foil pans stored on top of hand wash sink near oven. 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
  • 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

Inspection Date: 8/16/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8854195

  • 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board on reach-in cooler in kitchen has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-16: **Time Extended**
  • 16-38-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-16: **Time Extended**
  • 16-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No drainboards or equivalent provided for soiled items and/or air drying cleaned items. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-16: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 8/8/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8723692

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Warning
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board on reach-in cooler in kitchen has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Warning
  • 16-38-5:Basic - Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine. Warning
  • 16-04-4:Basic - No drainboards or equivalent provided for soiled items and/or air drying cleaned items. Warning
  • 21-08-4:Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Reading 0ppm. Operator is in the process of refilling quaternary sanitizer solution. **Corrective Action Taken** 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
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler in kitchen is soiled. 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 near oven. Warning

Inspection Date: 4/24/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8658464

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 4/22/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8655836

  • 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in unisex bathroom. Warning
  • 29-27-4:Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Warning
  • 50-08-7:High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Establishment is opening on a warning for no mop sink. Warning