CJS BACKSTAGE
With 8 inspections documented, CJS BACKSTAGE maintains a 2.0/5 food safety rating in ST. PETERSBURG. Food safety practices have remained consistent.
Last inspection: 1 months ago · 8 reports on file
7022 22 AVE N
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.0/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
1/26/2026· 1mo ago
Visit ID: 13471950
Met Inspection Standards3 high, 4 int, 7 basic
- 32-02-4:Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. -employee bathroom in kitchen door left open
- 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. -employee restroom in kitchen does not have self closing doors
- 33-23-4:Basic - Dumpster on grass, not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -in walk in cooler -near mop sink and dry storage area
- 33-19-4:Basic - Garbage on the ground around dumpster.
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.
- 21-03-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloths stored solution of water and hand sanitizer. Operator remade sanitize buckets with bleach and water, testing at 50PPM. Corrected On-Site
- 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. Dishwasher behind bar (Chlorine 0ppm) hooked up to bottle of chlorine solution with instructions for pool use, no indication of use for food contact surfaces. Operator put approved sanitizer and retested at 50PPM. Corrected On-Site
- 22-48-5:High Priority - Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. -sanitize dispenser in 3 compartment sink is hooked up to a bottle of hand sanitizer. -dish machine behind bar hooked up to bottle of chlorine solution with instructions for pool use, no indication of use for food contact surfaces. Operator will discontinue use of the sanitizer metering equipment in 3 compartment sink and use bleach. Bar dish machine was stocked with proper sanitizer and testing at 50PPM. Corrected On-Site
- 35A-02-7:High Priority - Live, small flying insects found -1 live fly behind bar
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -soda gun nozzle behind bar soiled with slime, operator cleaned and sanitized. Corrected On-Site
- 16-32-5:Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the dishmachine. They have quaternary test strips, but not chlorine. Provided operator with chlorine test strips. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink by 3 compartment sink. Operator put paper towels out. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink by 3 compartment sink. Operator put soap out. Corrected On-Site
7/24/2025· 7mo ago
Visit ID: 10915304
Met Inspection Standards5 high, 2 int, 6 basic
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portion cups in seasoning bins. Staff removed. Corrected On-Site
- 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Raw tuna and snapper not removed from commercially vacuum sealed bags prior to thawing in walk in cooler. Discussed proper thawing with mgmt.
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups and mixing bowls Repeat Violation
- 14-38-4:Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. In use container in cooler with cracker lid. Manager replaced. Corrected On-Site
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
- 29-17-4:Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster behind bar.
- 14-02-4:High Priority - Copper or copper alloys in contact with foods with a pH below 6. Copper cups used for mules at bar not lined with stainless steel
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork stored over baked potatoes. Corrected by staff. Corrected On-Site
- 02C-01-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Marinara (dated 7/16) and ribs (dated 7/11) in walk in cooler. Staff discarded.
- 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Raw tuna and snapper not removed from commercially vacuum sealed bags prior to thawing in walk in cooler. Discussed proper thawing with mgmt.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Egg wash (51F - Cold Holding) cold holding on cook line. Cut lettuce (48F - Cold Holding); salsa (44F - Cold Holding) Staff moved to walk in freezer. retemp at or below 41. Butter packets by service window kept at room temp over 4 hours, per manager. Staff discarded these items. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 27-19-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Sink on right in women's restroom
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Management unable to find test strips during inspection.
1/21/2025· 1y 1mo ago
Visit ID: 8898066
Met Inspection Standards1 high, 3 int, 1 basic
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
- 10-05-5:High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Tongs in standing water at 60F. Employee removed tongs from water. Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzles holders at bar soiled with food debris.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand sink in bar area next to dishwasher. Employee replaced paper towels Corrected On-Site
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle at bar area not labeled. Employee labeled bottled sanitizer Corrected On-Site
9/24/2024· 1y 5mo ago
Visit ID: 8762166
Met Inspection Standards2 high, 2 int, 2 basic
- 10-12-5:Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop at bar on liquor bottles and in non drink ice, removed Corrected On-Site
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On oven door handle, removed Corrected On-Site
- 14-02-4:High Priority - Copper or copper alloys in contact with foods with a pH below 6. Copper mugs at bar
- 41-24-4:High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Next to dish machine, removed Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun nozzles and holsters soiled at bar
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Strainer in hand sink at bar, removed Corrected On-Site
4/29/2024· 1y 10mo ago
Visit ID: 8620596
Met Inspection Standards2 high, 2 int, 4 basic
- 16-03-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
- 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. 9 each, of 4oz raw yellowfin tuna reach in cooler on cook line fully thawed since 4-25-2024. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting cups at waitress area.
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler on cook line.
- 12A-13-4:High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee placed dirty dishes through dish washer then placed clean dishes on shelves. Inspector educated management on proper hand washing. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sweet butter (57F - Cold Holding). Employee placed item in the walk-in freezer **Corrective Action Taken**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained with food debris. Soda nozzles at bar soiled with food debris.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink behind bar area. Employee replaced paper towels. Corrected On-Site
2/27/2024· 2y ago
Visit ID: 8619750
Met Inspection Standards1 int, 1 basic
- 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-27: **Time Extended**
- 53B-09-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-27: **Time Extended**
2/26/2024· 2y ago
Visit ID: 8617340
Facility Temporarily Closed4 high, 3 int, 15 basic
- 35A-06-4:Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. 2 dead roaches in sticky trap under soda boxes in kitchen area 2 dead roaches in sticky trap under hand sink in prep area. 2 dead roaches in sticky trap under hand sink on cook line. Manager removed and sanitized area. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic container with no handle in container. Employee removed items. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Co2 tank not secured next to soda boxes. Warning
- 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Warning
- 08B-20-4:Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. 1 -10 oz dented can of black beans. 1 - 7 oz dented can artichokes Warning
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach in corner next to liquor rack in kitchen area. 1 dead roach under soda boxes in kitchen area. 2 dead roaches under dish machine in kitchen area. Manager removed and sanitized area. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Case of crab legs on floor in walk-in freezer Case of lemons on floor in walk-in cooler. Employee moved items off the floor. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Warning
- 10-12-5:Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop on top of ice machine. Warning
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knifes between coolers on cook line. Employee moved knife Corrected On-Site Warning
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven door handles on cook line. Employee moved items. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven on cook line soiled with food debris. Warning
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No employees must wash hand sign at hand sink waitress area. Warning
- 25-02-4:Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Straws on bar not wrapped and protected. Warning
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White powdered substance in container not identified. Manager labeled container flour. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 -10 oz dented can of black beans. 1 - 7 oz dented can of artichokes Warning
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 live roaches behind reach in cooler on cook line. Manager removed and sanitized area. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cinnamon butter (69F - Cold Holding). Manager placed item in freezer **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Vacuum breaker missing in mop sink area. Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Dicer on wall in prep area soiled with food debris. Warning
- 53B-09-4:Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Warning
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle at bar area not identified. Employee labeled chemical. Corrected On-Site Warning
11/3/2023· 2y 4mo ago
Visit ID: 8530413
Met Inspection Standards- N/A:No Violations Were Observed