COUNTRY MARKET & DELI
2128 9th Avenue North
Saint Petersburg, Florida, 33713
Veranda Flats Apartments
Pinellas County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.0/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 3/25/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair.broken cooler glass doors on reach in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-25: **Time Extended**
- 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor throughout soiled with food debris and debris. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-25: **Time Extended**
- 22-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven and microwave soiled with burnt on food debris. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-25: **Time Extended**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.cutting board and slicer blade soiled with food debris, Panini press soiled. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-25: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/25/2025 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 3/24/2025
High Priority
4
Intermediate
5
Basic
10
Total
19
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 35A-06-4:Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. 135 dead flys in sticky light trap in rear of kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 4 dead roaches on sticky trap near bathroom door. Employee removed sticky trap and discarded dead. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 13-04-4:Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee with beard no beard guard while working with food. Repeat Violation Warning
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair.broken cooler glass doors on reach in cooler. Warning
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor throughout soiled with food debris and debris. Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of oil and produce stored on the floor in the kitchen. Warning
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven and microwave soiled with burnt on food debris. Repeat Violation Warning
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwash sign at hand sink kitchen. Warning
- 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee open drink in reach in cooler. Employee removed drink. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet cloth on cutting board in kitchen. Employee removed wet cloth. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee put on gloves no hand wash. Educated employee and he washed his hands and put on clean gloves. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 2-1-2025 license expired. Renewed license during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ham 48F, sliced turkey 49F, cheese 49F. 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. Rice 130F hot holding. Reheated rice to 170F. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.cutting board and slicer blade soiled with food debris, Panini press soiled. Repeat Violation Warning
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink in front of kitchen blocked with boxes. Employee removed boxes. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink soiled with grease and debris. Warning
- 35A-01-4:Intermediate - Nonservice animals in the food establishment or on premises. 2 dogs, 1 in pack and play and 1 in stroller in front counter area. Employee removed dogs from area. Repeat Violation Warning
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pico de gallo made onsite no date mark made on 2-22. Employee dated pico. Corrected On-Site Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/24/2025 revealed 19 total violations (4 high priority, 5 intermediate, 10 basic).
Inspection on 8/21/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
3
Basic
9
Total
14
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 35A-06-4:Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Approximately 65 dead and trapped flies in light control device. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Repeat Violation
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on prep table. Repeat Violation
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone on prep table.
- 13-04-4:Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Repeat Violation
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven has food debris buildup. Repeat Violation
- 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee beverage in glass door reach in cooler. Repeat Violation
- 29-20-5:Basic - Standing water and very slow draining water in handwash sink.
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flies in kitchen not landing on food or food contact surfaces. Repeat Violation
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In warming pan: pork (120F - Hot Holding) Manager reheated to 165 F and will hot hold at 135 F or above. Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer and sandwich press have built up food debris.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee replaced. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 35A-01-4:Intermediate - Nonservice animals in the food establishment or on premises. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/21/2024 revealed 14 total violations (2 high priority, 3 intermediate, 9 basic).
Inspection on 4/26/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
6
Total
8
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 35A-06-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. 42 dead and trapped flies in light control device by rear door. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-26: **Time Extended**
- 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-26: **Time Extended**
- 50-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-26: **Time Extended**
- 13-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-26: **Time Extended**
- 22-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven has built up food debris. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-26: **Time Extended**
- 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-26: **Time Extended**
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 4 live flies in the kitchen not landing on food or food contact surfaces. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-26: 1 live fly in kitchen not landing on food or food contact surfaces. **Time Extended**
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-26: Inspector emailed operator Written Procedures for Vomit and Diarrheal Cleanup. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/26/2024 revealed 8 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 4/22/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
3
Basic
9
Total
14
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 35A-06-4:Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. 42 dead and trapped flies in light control device by rear door. Warning
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. 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 beverages on prep table in kitchen. Warning
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phones and keys on prep table by slicer. Warning
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Warning
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven has built up food debris. Warning
- 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Opened beverage container in reach in cooler. Warning
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Warning
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 4 live flies in the kitchen not landing on food or food contact surfaces. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler: cooked rice (48F - Cold Holding); ham (48F - Cold Holding); turkey (48F - Cold Holding) 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
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Manager replaced. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 35A-22-5:Intermediate - Non-service animals permitted in the premises of the establishment. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/22/2024 revealed 14 total violations (2 high priority, 3 intermediate, 9 basic).
Inspection on 1/12/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Cooler glass door broke.
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven soiled with food debris.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs over ready to eat food in cooler. Manager moved items to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/12/2024 revealed 3 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 8/24/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
1
Total
4
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portion cup in seasoning on prep table Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-24: **Time Extended**
- 50-17-3:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/1/2022 Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-24: License still expired Admin Complaint
- 53A-03-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Damien Rodriguez 5/30/18 Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-24: Admin Complaint
- 53B-05-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Expired 2020 Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-24: All food handler training certificates expired. Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/24/2023 revealed 4 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 1 basic).