DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

BODEGA ON CENTRAL

1180 Central Avenue
Saint Petersburg, Florida, 33701
Edge District
Pinellas County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.0/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 2/11/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8829343

  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice bin located in kitchen. Operator removed scoop. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Writing instructing employees to wash hands on window is fading in both restrooms. Will email DBPR Form 5030-111.Employees must wash hands.
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Repeat Violation
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. From counter on cooks line. Operator placed cheese in cooler. a. sliced cheese (47F - Cold Holding) **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on reach-in cooler on cooks line is soiled with food buildup.

Inspection Date: 7/24/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8829083

  • 22-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-24: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 7/15/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8755287

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting boards on cooks line has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Warning
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on prep table next to rice cooker. Employee removed beverage. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
  • 12B-02-4:Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee drinking soda on cooks line. Warning
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers stored on rack above three-compartment sink after cleaning. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. From shelf in kitchen a. Two #10 cans of Coconut milk dented at seam. Warning
  • 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer reading 0ppm. Employee setup three-compartment sink. Quat sanitizer reading 150ppm Warning
  • 09-01-4:High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee green leafy garnish with bare hands. Verified no Approved AOP. Discussed proper hand-hygiene techniques. Operator discarded items. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. From reach-in cooler on cooks line at 3:15pm. Operator placed in ice bath. Re temp at 3:55pm a. sliced ham (47F - Cold Holding); 41f b. sliced cheese (49F - Cold Holding)43f Will email DBPR Form 5030-106. Cold Holding. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
  • 53A-04-6:Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 1. Kristen Pauline Warning
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice dumped in bowl of hand wash sink at wait station. Operator melted ice. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation 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 next to kitchen no plans on file. 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/. Plans on file do not accurately reflect the establishment. No plans for kitchen. Fat-fryers, reach-in cooler, flat-top grill, steam table, hand wash sinks, three-compartment sink walk-in cooler and dishmachine in kitchen. 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. No proof for employees who only operate Dishmachine and cash register. Will email DBPR Form 5030-103. Employee Health Food Reporting Agreement. Repeat Violation 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

Inspection Date: 1/29/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8473607

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Single-serve bowl without handle used as a scoop in container of flour. Operator removed bowl. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting boards in kitchen and at front counter has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation
  • 08B-20-4:Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Dry-storage shelf a. Two # 10 cans of coconut milk dented around seams. Operator segregated cans. Corrected On-Site
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table in kitchen. Employee removed drink. Corrected On-Site
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting in warewashing area. Repeat Violation
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of oil on floor next to flat-top grill. Operator placed oil on shelf. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator removed ice scoop and discarded ice. Corrected On-Site
  • 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Will email DBPR Form 5030-105. Choking First Aid Procedures.
  • 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.
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler on cooks line interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Chile like dressing not covered in walk-in cooler. Employee covered item. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 21-08-4:Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Reading 50ppm. Employee refilled wiping cloth bucket. Re checked reading 200ppm. Corrected On-Site
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour stored in container on cooks line not labeled. Repeat Violation
  • 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Dry-storage shelf a. Two # 10 cans of coconut milk dented around seams.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On cooks line at 12:30pm. Operator placed items in ice bath. Re temp at 1:05pm a. 60F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese 55f b. (56F - Cold Holding) 49f **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.
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice dumped in bowl inside hand wash sink at front entrance of kitchen. Operator melted ice. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that recently hired food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.

Inspection Date: 8/15/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8389435

  • 35A-06-4:Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Approximately 35 flies on fly strip. Fly strip was removed and thrown away. Corrected On-Site
  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Above cook line.
  • 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket
  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone with clean dishes. Corrected On-Site
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. At racks by dish machine
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of oil on floor,
  • 22-13-5:Basic - Iced tea dispenser not cleaned at least once every 24 hours. Heavy staining
  • 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Cook line
  • 35B-05-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Front window open when customers not present. Window was closed. Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed onions over tea and marinated peppers.
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottle at cook line.
  • 03D-02-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Beans cooked on 8-14-23 found at Beans 48 degrees Fahrenheit, beans 45 degrees Fahrenheit on 8-15-23 in walk in cooler.
  • 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 flies at front bar, 2 flies in kitchen,
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. From 2-1-23 Admin Complaint
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over butter and cheese.
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Beans cooked on 8-14-23 found at Beans 48 degrees Fahrenheit, beans 45 degrees Fahrenheit on 8-15-23 in walk in cooler.
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Mop sink.
  • 03D-15-4:Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Beans cooled in 5 gallon plastic containers with lids on.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board staining,
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Item in hand washing sink at dish machine. Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand washing sink used as dump sink, observed ice in sink. Manager re-educated staff. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 16-53-4:Intermediate - Wash solution in spray-type chemical warewasher less than 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed 95 degrees Fahrenheit