FIVE BUCKS DRINKERY

247 Central Avenue
Saint Petersburg, Florida, 33701
Downtown
Pinellas County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★½☆☆☆ (1.9/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

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All Inspection Reports

Inspection on 11/21/2024

High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
8
Total
11
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards

Inspection Details:

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of rear bar ice machine has mold like substances. **Repeat Violation**
  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tanks in rear liquor storage area not properly secured.
  • 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets by rear ice machine not inverted for protection. Manager stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered receptacle in right hand unisex restroom in back bar area.
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Ice buckets in rear storage area are cracked.
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave oven in rear prep area by walk in cooler has built up food debris.
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at unisex restroom on left hand side of rear bar area.
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. To go cups stored on floor in middle bar area.
  • 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee went from raw beef, removed gloves, but did not wash hands before putting on new gloves.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on reach in cooler in kitchen has built up food debris. **Repeat Violation**
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink behind front bar used to dump ice.
Food Inspector #8892688
2024-11-21
★☆☆☆☆ 1.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/21/2024 revealed 11 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 8 basic).

Inspection on 9/18/2024

High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
7
Total
8
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards

Inspection Details:

  • 22-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in rear liquor storage area has mold like substances. Ice machine in ware washing area has built up food debris. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-18: **Time Extended**
  • 51-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tanks in rear low storage area not properly secured. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-18: **Time Extended**
  • 36-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing in ware washing area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-18: **Time Extended**
  • 36-22-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water in far bar area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-18: **Time Extended**
  • 36-24-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall in ware washing area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-18: **Time Extended**
  • 35B-05-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Doors to rear far bar area have gaps from door to floor. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-18: **Time Extended**
  • 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-18: **Time Extended**
  • 53B-14-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-17: Required employee training expired for some employees. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-18: Required employee training expired for some employees. **Time Extended**
Food Inspector #8891677
2024-09-18
★★★☆☆ 3.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/18/2024 revealed 8 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 7 basic).

Inspection on 9/17/2024

High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
9
Total
12
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed

Inspection Details:

  • 22-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in rear liquor storage area has mold like substances. Ice machine in ware washing area has built up food debris. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-17: **Time Extended**
  • 51-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tanks in rear low storage area not properly secured. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-17: **Time Extended**
  • 24-05-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets in rear liquor storage area not stored inverted or protected. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-17: Ice buckets in ware washing area not stored inverted or protected. **Time Extended**
  • 36-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing in ware washing area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-17: **Time Extended**
  • 35A-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches behind glass beer cooler in rear bar area. 4 dead roaches in rear liquor storage area underneath shelving along wall with door. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-17: 1 dead roach underneath vending machine in main bar area. Manager removed and sanitized the area. 1 dead roach behind point of sale system of main bar. Manager removed and sanitized the are. 1 dead roach in electrical panel of main bar area. Manager removed and sanitized the area. 1 dead roach in beer storage room. Manager removed and sanitized the area. 1 dead roach on dining room floor of middle bar area. Manager removed and sanitized the area. 1 dead roach on right side of upright glass cooler in rear far bar are. Manager removed and sanitized the area. **Time Extended**
  • 36-22-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water in far bar area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-17: **Time Extended**
  • 36-24-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall in ware washing area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-17: **Time Extended**
  • 35B-05-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Doors to rear far bar area have gaps from door to floor. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-17: **Time Extended**
  • 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-17: **Time Extended**
  • 22-41-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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. Dish machine is sanitizing at 0 ppm chlorine. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-17: Dish machine is sanitizing at 0 ppm chlorine. Three compartment sink will be used for sanitization at 200 ppm quaternary. **Time Extended**
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 6 live roaches behind trash can by point of sales system by front door. 1 live roach in rear bar area by liquor storage room. 1 live roach in rear dishwasher area by drain. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-17: 2 live roaches in booth in far bar area. Manager killed, removed and sanitized the area. **Time Extended**
  • 53B-14-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-17: Required employee training expired for some employees. **Time Extended**
Food Inspector #8890267
2024-09-17
★☆☆☆☆ 1.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/17/2024 revealed 12 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 9 basic).

Inspection on 9/16/2024

High Priority
4
Intermediate
4
Basic
14
Total
22
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed

Inspection Details:

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in rear liquor storage area has mold like substances. Ice machine in ware washing area has built up food debris. **Repeat Violation**
  • 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tanks in rear low storage area not properly secured. **Repeat Violation**
  • 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets in rear liquor storage area not stored inverted or protected. **Repeat Violation**
  • 36-03-4:Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing in ware washing area.
  • 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches behind glass beer cooler in rear bar area. 4 dead roaches in rear liquor storage area underneath shelving along wall with door. **Repeat Violation**
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation**
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water in far bar area.
  • 08B-19-4:Basic - Food contaminated by unsanitized equipment or utensil. See stop sale. Ice in bin behind main bar area used to serve public has bottle in ice bin. 4 pounds of ice.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of canned energy drink stored on floor of far bar area.
  • 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall in ware washing area.
  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice behind main bar area.
  • 35B-05-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Doors to rear far bar area have gaps from door to floor.
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • 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. Dish machine is sanitizing at 0 ppm chlorine.
  • 35A-09-4:High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. 1 dead fly underneath neon sign in middle bar area. Manager removed and sanitized the area.
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 6 live roaches behind trash can by point of sales system by front door. 1 live roach in rear bar area by liquor storage room. 1 live roach in rear dishwasher area by drain. **Repeat Violation**
  • 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Ice in bin behind main bar area used to serve public has bottle in ice bin. 4 pounds of ice.
  • 11-07-5:Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener on rear prep table in ware washing area has built up food debris. Cutting boards on reach in coolers in kitchen have built up food debris. **Repeat Violation**
  • 31B-05-4:Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Paper towel dispenser in kitchen unable to dispense paper towels.
  • 53B-14-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Food Inspector #8832609
2024-09-16
★☆☆☆☆ 1.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/16/2024 revealed 22 total violations (4 high priority, 4 intermediate, 14 basic).

Inspection on 7/18/2024

High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
3
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards

Inspection Details:

  • 51-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tanks in rear liquor storage area not properly secured. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-18: **Time Extended**
  • 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Red cutting board in kitchen has grooved cut marks. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-18: **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 2024-07-18: **Time Extended**
Food Inspector #8831468
2024-07-18
★★★★☆ 4.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/18/2024 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 3 basic).

Inspection on 7/17/2024

High Priority
3
Intermediate
1
Basic
6
Total
10
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed

Inspection Details:

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine in rear liquor storage area has mold like substance. **Warning**
  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tanks in rear liquor storage area not properly secured. **Warning**
  • 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets in rear liquor storage area not inverted for protection. **Warning**
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Red cutting board in kitchen has grooved cut marks. **Warning**
  • 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches at front entrance by point of sale system. Manager removed and sanitized the area. 1 dead roach in main bar area underneath hand wash sink. 1 dead roach on liquor shelf of main bar area. 6 dead roaches in far bar area. 3 dead roaches in table stand by far bar entrance door. 3 dead roaches in rear liquor storage area. **Warning**
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
  • 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly in main bar area not landing on food or food contact surfaces. 1 live fly in mid bar area not landing on food or food contact surfaces. 1 live fly in rear bar area not landing on food or food contact surfaces. **Warning**
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach at front entrance near point of sale system. 1 live roach by table next to window of storage room. 1 live roach on floor of main bar area. 2 live roaches in mid bar area next to storage closet. 1 live roach on bar of mid bar area. 1 live roach on floor of rear bar area near booth by rear door. 1 live roach in rear liquor storage area. **Warning**
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk in cooler: cooked onions (44F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (44F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (44F - Cold Holding) **Warning**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener on prep table by dish machine has built up food debris, **Warning**
Food Inspector #8828987
2024-07-17
★☆☆☆☆ 1.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/17/2024 revealed 10 total violations (3 high priority, 1 intermediate, 6 basic).