FIVE BUCKS DRINKERY
247 Central Avenue
Saint Petersburg, Florida, 33701
Downtown
Pinellas County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.8/5)
Based on 10 health inspection reports
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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 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 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 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 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 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 safety inspection conducted on 7/17/2024 revealed 10 total violations (3 high priority, 1 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 6/4/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
5
Total
9
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 ice machine in ware washing area has mold like substance. Repeat Violation
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tanks in liquor 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 ware washing area not inverted for protection. Corrected On-Site 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 in ware washing area. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
- 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 warehouse washing area not landing on food or food contact surfaces. 1 live fly in garden bar not landing on food or food contact surfaces.
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. No vacuum breaker on hose bib in kitchen by hand wash sink. Repeat Violation
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener on prep table in ware washing area has buildup of food debris. Repeat Violation
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in ware washing area. Manager replaced. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 6/4/2024 revealed 9 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 4/23/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
1
Basic
6
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. Ice machine in rear ware washing area 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. 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 ware washing area not inverted for protection.
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor of far bar area.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored in oven handle in kitchen. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee in kitchen donned gloves to work with food without washing hands first.
- 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 garden bar area. Repeat Violation
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose bib underneath hand wash sink in kitchen is missing a vacuum breaker.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener on prep table in rear ware washing area has built up food debris. Repeat Violation
- 45-05-4:Portable fire extinguisher missing from its designated location. For reporting purposes only. Fire extinguisher on floor in mid bar area.
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/23/2024 revealed 11 total violations (3 high priority, 1 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 12/8/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
4
Total
5
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 storage area has mold like substance. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-08: **Time Extended**
- 51-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tank outside rear door not properly secured. Also, CO 2 tanks in liquor storage area not properly secured. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-08: **Time Extended**
- 10-14-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Ice bucket in rear storage area is on the floor. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-08: **Time Extended**
- 31B-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No employees must wash hands sign in restrooms behind kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-08: **Time Extended**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener on rear prep table next to ice machine has built up food debris. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-08: Can opener on prep table still has food debris buildup as of this callback inspection report. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/8/2023 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 12/5/2023
High Priority
3
Intermediate
5
Basic
7
Total
15
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
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 storage area has mold like substance. Repeat Violation Warning
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tank outside rear door not properly secured. Also, CO 2 tanks in liquor storage area not properly secured. Repeat Violation Warning
- 10-14-5:Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Ice bucket in rear storage area is on the floor. Warning
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice scoop handle at outdoor bar area touching ice. Employee stored correctly. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on oven handle in kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No employees must wash hands sign in restrooms behind kitchen. Warning
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. To go boxes stored on floor next to middle bar area. 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 far bar area not currently in use and no food products. Not landing on food or food contact surfaces. Repeat Violation Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw bacon stored over ready-to-eat bread in upright single cooler near hand wash sink along far wall of kitchen. Employee stored correctly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach in liquor storage area. Manager killed, removed and sanitized the area. Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener on rear prep table next to ice machine has built up food debris. Repeat Violation Warning
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink in rear storage area by dish washer blocked by cardboard boxes. Employee removed boxes. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink in kitchen by soda station used to dump ice. Manager burned ice cubes. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink in kitchen by soda station. Manager replaced paper towels. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.. Bottle of sanitizer on cleaning cart outside rear door not properly labeled. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/5/2023 revealed 15 total violations (3 high priority, 5 intermediate, 7 basic).