LA V
441 Central Avenue
Saint Petersburg, Florida, 33701
Downtown
Pinellas County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.5/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 2/24/2025
High Priority
4
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.
- 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. 0ppm Changed sanitation solution Corrected On-Site
- 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.
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw shell eggs moved under sliver beef in reach in cooler Corrected On-Site
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shrimp sauce 55 placed in freezer **Corrective Action Taken**
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/24/2025 revealed 5 total violations (4 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 8/1/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
6
Total
7
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 kitchen has mold like substances. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-01: **Time Extended**
- 16-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-01: **Time Extended**
- 16-21-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-01: **Time Extended**
- 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled has accumulation of food grease and food debris. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-01: **Time Extended**
- 22-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Toaster oven on cook line has built up food debris. Microwave behind bar area has built up food debris. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-01: **Time Extended**
- 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind three compartment sink soiled with mold like substance. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-01: **Time Extended**
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items in storage reach in cooler prepared on site with no date marks. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-01: Multiple items in storage reach in cooler prepared on site with no date marks. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/1/2024 revealed 7 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 7/31/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
5
Basic
10
Total
18
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 kitchen has mold like substances. Warning
- 16-03-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Warning
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Warning
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on reach in cooler in kitchen. Warning
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled has accumulation of food grease and food debris. Warning
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles in disrepair in kitchen. Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil stored on floor by hand wash sink along back wall of kitchen. Employee moved off the floor away from hand wash sink. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Toaster oven on cook line has built up food debris. Microwave behind bar area has built up food debris. Warning
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind three compartment sink soiled with mold like substance. Warning
- 12A-29-4:High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee on cook line answered cell phone with gloves on and went back to working with food without removing gloves and washing hands. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler next to burners: cabbage (48F - Cold Holding); raw pork (48F - Cold Holding); raw beef (48F - Cold Holding) In prep table above reach in cooler next to burners: raw shelled eggs ambient (72F - Cold Holding) 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. In pan to left of burners: cooked beef (90F - Hot Holding) Warning
- 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. Warning
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cooking oil stored on floor by hand wash sink along back wall of kitchen. Employee moved off the floor away from hand wash sink. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 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. Multiple items in storage reach in cooler prepared on site with no date marks. Warning
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle of sanitizer at hostess stand not properly labeled. Employee labeled. Corrected On-Site Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/31/2024 revealed 18 total violations (3 high priority, 5 intermediate, 10 basic).
Inspection on 3/22/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
1
Basic
9
Total
13
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Repeat Violation
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverages on reach in cooler next to ice machine. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil stored on floor by rear door in kitchen. Repeat Violation
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave ovens on cook line have built up food debris.
- 33-11-4:Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Manager closed lid. Corrected On-Site
- 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee beverage in 2 door upright reach in cooler. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 12A-14-4:High Priority - Employee coughed, sneezed, used a handkerchief or disposable tissue then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee in kitchen coughed and failed to wash hands afterwards.
- 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee entered kitchen and donned gloves to be working with food without first washing hands.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In stand up reach in cooler behind bar: half and half (52F - Cold Holding); cut leafy greens (52F - Cold Holding) Manager moved items to another cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink behind bar used to wash glasses. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/22/2024 revealed 13 total violations (3 high priority, 1 intermediate, 9 basic).
Inspection on 12/6/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
3
Basic
6
Total
10
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 has mold like substance.
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tank behind bar not properly secured.
- 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered receptacle in women's restroom.
- 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 just to the right of the ice machine. Employee stored correctly. Corrected On-Site
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil stored on floor near rear hand wash sink in kitchen.
- 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee beverages in reach in cooler next to wok station.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef, not all commercially packaged, over ready-to-eat vegetables in upright freezer near rear kitchen door. Employee arranged correctly. Corrected On-Site
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink behind bar area used to dump ice.
- 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
- 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 12/6/2023 revealed 10 total violations (1 high priority, 3 intermediate, 6 basic).