CALABASH II

2319 Central Avenue
Saint Petersburg, Florida, 33713
Grand Central
Pinellas County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★☆☆☆☆ (1.0/5)
Based on 2 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 5/30/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10849688

  • 23-24-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Observed: Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Handles on reach in cooler and reach in freezer soiled. Priority: Basic - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-30: **Time Extended**
  • 12A-03-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Observed: Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Operator observed washing hands in three compartment sink. Priority: Intermediate - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-30: Observed: Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Operator observed washing hands in three compartment sink. Priority: Intermediate **Time Extended**
  • 50-08-7:High Priority - - From initial inspection : Observed: 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 https:// www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/ change of ownership. Instructed operator how to fill out application and submit payment for new license under the new ownership. Establishment open and operating to the public serving food. Priority: High Priority - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-30: Observed: 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 https:// www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/ change of ownership. Instructed operator how to fill out application and submit payment for new license under the new ownership. Establishment open and operating to the public serving food. Priority: High Priority **Time Extended**
  • 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Observed: Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor by fryers soiled with old grease. Priority: Basic - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-30: Observed: Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor by fryers soiled with old grease. Priority: Basic **Time Extended**
  • 36-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Observed: Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floors cracked and uneven next to floor drains. Priority: Basic - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-30: **Time Extended**
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Observed: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Priority: Intermediate - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-30: Observed: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Priority: Intermediate **Time Extended**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Observed: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled. Priority: Basic - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-30: **Time Extended**
  • 31B-05-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Observed: Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Stuck in container Priority: Intermediate - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-30: **Time Extended**
  • 22-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Observed: Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Residue observed in bottom of reach in cooler. Priority: Basic - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-30: **Time Extended**
  • 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Observed: Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall immediately in front of air vent soiled with dark debris. Priority: Basic - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-30: Observed: Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall immediately in front of air vent soiled with dark debris. Priority: Basic **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 5/29/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10849667

  • 23-24-4:Basic - Observed: Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Handles on reach in cooler and reach in freezer soiled. Priority: Basic
  • 11-05-4:Intermediate - Observed: Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions.1 employee needs to fill out Priority: Intermediate
  • 08B-49-4:Basic - Observed: Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee drinks observed in reach in cooler with prepared foods. Priority: Basic
  • 12A-03-4:Intermediate - Observed: Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Operator observed washing hands in three compartment sink. Priority: Intermediate
  • 11-27-4:Intermediate - Observed: 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. Priority: Intermediate
  • 50-08-7:High Priority - Observed: 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 https:// www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/ change of ownership. Instructed operator how to fill out application and submit payment for new license under the new ownership. Establishment open and operating to the public serving food. Priority: High Priority
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Observed: Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor by fryers soiled with old grease. Priority: Basic
  • 36-11-4:Basic - Observed: Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floors cracked and uneven next to floor drains. Priority: Basic
  • 05-01-4:High Priority - Observed: Glass stem/sensor thermometer in use with no shatterproof coating. Priority: High Priority
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Observed: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed being used to fill water in the sanitizer bucket. Changed to 3 compartment sink **Corrective Action Taken** Priority: Intermediate
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - Observed: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Priority: Intermediate
  • 51-18-6:Basic - Observed: No copy of latest inspection report available. Informed operator to maintain a copy of prior inspections. Priority: Basic
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - Observed: No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Priority: Intermediate
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Observed: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled. Priority: Basic
  • 31B-05-4:Intermediate - Observed: Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Stuck in container Priority: Intermediate
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Observed: Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Residue observed in bottom of reach in cooler. Priority: Basic
  • 25-06-4:Basic - Observed: Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single service aluminum tins above steam tables not inverted. Operator flipped them over to correct. Corrected On-Site Priority: Basic
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Observed: Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Reach in cooler at rear of kitchen, next to flat top. Jerk chicken 51F - 12lbs Cooked oxtail, rice and gravy 51F. - 5lbs Priority: High Priority
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Jerk chicken 51F - 12lbs Cooked oxtail, rice and gravy 51F. - 5lbs Priority: High Priority
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.plantains 121 degrees Priority: High Priority
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Observed: Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall immediately in front of air vent soiled with dark debris. Priority: Basic