PO FOLKS RESTAURANT
2001 34th Street North
Saint Petersburg, Florida, 33713
Ponce de Leon
Pinellas County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★☆☆☆☆ (1.2/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 10/23/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Lexan of rice on floor in dry storage. Employee placed on shelf Corrected On-Site
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Sheet trays of raw chicken over raw pork chops on speed rack in walk in cooler. Employee lowered chicken Corrected On-Site
- 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/23/2024 revealed 4 total violations (2 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 8/30/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
0
Basic
9
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.
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in kitchen area.
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board on reach-in cooler on cooks line has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles cracked on cooks line. Repeat Violation
- 10-06-5:Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Scoop handle touching coleslaw in pan located in expo area. Operator removed scoop. Corrected On-Site
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler next to chicken batter interior have accumulation of soil residues.
- 14-33-4:Basic - Refrigerator next to fish batter station shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation
- 21-03-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together. Employee discarded sanitizer solution and refilled. Corrected On-Site
- 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. From shelf next to ice machine. a. 6lb can of turnip greens is dent at seam.
- 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Water hose connected to y-splitter at mop sink without vacuum breaker.
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/30/2024 revealed 11 total violations (2 high priority, 0 intermediate, 9 basic).
Inspection on 2/21/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
11
Total
15
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.
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
- 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table in prep area. Operator discarded drink. Cleaned and sanitized area. Corrected On-Site
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Cracked floor tiles in kitchen area.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup on walk-in freezer door.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease buildup on fat-fryers.
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler near chicken prep station interior have accumulation of soil residues.
- 25-22-4:Basic - Single-service articles stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Single-serve containers, bags, and cups are not protected from splash at hand wash sink near chicken prep station.
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Two containers of cut lemons not covered in walk-in cooler.
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
- 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. Observed employee handle soiled dishes, then retrieve and touch clean dishes. Discussed with operator proper hand-hygiene techniques. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shell eggs stored over unwashed carrots in walk-in cooler. Operator removed raw shell eggs from above carrots. Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. Can opener used more than 4 hours ago.
- 53B-10-4:Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information.
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/21/2024 revealed 15 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 11 basic).
Inspection on 7/25/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
3
Basic
5
Total
10
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Styrofoam cup used as a scoop in flour near mop sink. Manager removed Corrected On-Site
- 08B-20-4:Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Two #10 cans sliced apples dented on rack with un damaged cans
- 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 dish machine
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Dishes stacked wet on shelf over three compartment sink
- 36-64-5:Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Near ice machine in kitchen
- 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Two #10 cans sliced apples dented on rack with un damaged cans
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Corrected On-Site
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Manager uncovered salad area hand wash sink Corrected On-Site
- 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. Manager date marked all previously prepared items in walk in cooler that required date marking Corrected On-Site
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Yellow cleaning liquid in bottle needs identification. Manager labeled Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/25/2023 revealed 10 total violations (2 high priority, 3 intermediate, 5 basic).