THREE BIRDS TAVERN
1492 4th Street North
Saint Petersburg, Florida, 33704
Crescent Heights
Pinellas County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.1/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 3/27/2025
High Priority
5
Intermediate
3
Basic
9
Total
17
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal phone stored on shelf with clean plates in prep area. Employee removed phone. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tile cracked on cooks line.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of ice stored on floor in walk-in freezer. Operator removed ice from floor. Corrected On-Site
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice in ice bin in warewashing area. Operator removed scoop. Corrected On-Site
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs food contact surfaces stored on shelf on cooks line is exposed to contamination. Operator removed tongs. Corrected On-Site
- 16-38-5:Basic - Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine. Gauge needle did not move from 80f during operation.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gaskets on reach-in cooler doors in kitchen.
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler in expo area.
- 03D-02-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Cooked pork roast at 9:00pm on 03-26-2025. cooked pork roast (73F - Cooling) did not reach 41f within 6 hours in walk-in cooler.
- 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Two 5lb cans of artichokes are dented at seam.
- 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 pick up soiled food from the floor then touch single-serve gloves without washing hands. Discussed with operator proper hand-hygiene techniques. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked pork roast at 9:00pm on 03-26-2025. cooked pork roast (73F - Cooling) did not reach 41f within 6 hours in walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. From sliding door cooler and cooler next to steam table on cooks line at 11:26am. Operator placed ice on items. Rechecked at 12:20pm a. raw grouper (50F - Cold Holding) 40f b. sliced ham (51F - Cold Holding) 40f c. cooked beans (47F - Cold Holding); 38f d. raw beef patty (47F - Cold Holding) 40f e. chicken salad (49F - Cold Holding) 43f Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 03D-15-4:Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Cooked pork roast at 9:00pm on 03-26-2025. Cooked pork roast (73F - Cooling) did not reach 41f within 6 hours in walk-in cooler.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler on cooks line stained with red substance. Can opener soiled with debris buildup.
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle above three-compartment sink containing sanitizer toxic substance not labeled. Employee labeled spray bottle sanitizer. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/27/2025 revealed 17 total violations (5 high priority, 3 intermediate, 9 basic).
Inspection on 1/22/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 24-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-22: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/22/2025 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 1/21/2025
High Priority
5
Intermediate
2
Basic
2
Total
9
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed
Inspection Details:
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Open bag of raw meat hanging over shelf above pan with bread on speed rack in walk in cooler Smoked ham in same container as raw beef in walk in cooler
- 35A-04-4:High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately 40 rodent droppings behind oven on cooks line 50 rodent droppings in corner of kitchen under prep table 10 rodent droppings on sheets trays used to store food in dry storage 2 rodent droppings on chemical shelf in dry storage 1 dropping on bag in box shelf in dry storage 2 droppings under soda station in server area of kitchen 5 droppings behind cabinet near pos station by dish area 35 rodent droppings under inside bar 5 droppings under outside bar
- 41-23-4:High Priority - Rodent bait not contained in a covered, tamper-resistant bait station. Bait on a to go container lid under prep table in kitchen. Bait on a to go container lid under liquor cabinet at inside bar
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. mahi online from 10 am temped at 2pm (47F - Cold Holding) Repeat Violation
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. mahi online from 10 am temped at 2pm (47F - Cold Holding) Repeat Violation
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Bags of bleu cheese stored in a plastic lexan covered in a mold like substance
- 31B-05-4:Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Cooks line
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/21/2025 revealed 9 total violations (5 high priority, 2 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 11/5/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
1
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Corrected On-Site
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 12# cod and 7# mahi 53f in cooks line drawer from previous night
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/5/2024 revealed 3 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 5/21/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
5
Total
7
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Overkitchen Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-21: **Time Extended**
- 50-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-21: **Time Extended**
- 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under equipment at bars Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-21: **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cooler gaskets soiled Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-21: **Time Extended**
- 42-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. In mop bucket, staff hung Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-21: **Time Extended**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled. Cutting boards stained on cook line Soda nozzle soiled at outside bar. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-21: Cutting boards stained on cook line. **Time Extended**
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles on service cart on deck not labeled Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-21: Spray bottles on service cart on deck not labeled that it contains sanitizer. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/21/2024 revealed 7 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 3/21/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
3
Basic
14
Total
18
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. At outside bar Warning
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Overkitchen Warning
- 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Raw salmon, mahi and grouper on cook line thawed without opening vacuum packaging, staff opened **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cook line Warning
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under equipment at bars Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of carrots on floor in walk-in cooler, moved to shelf Corrected On-Site Warning
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Cook line Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cooler gaskets soiled Warning
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Plastic bins on storage racks Repeat Violation Warning
- 08B-39-4:Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Staff in kitchen observed prepping onions without prior washing Warning
- 21-10-4:Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use at grill Warning
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. On cook line Warning
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. In mop bucket, staff hung Corrected On-Site Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over beyond Burger in walk-in cooler, order corrected Corrected On-Site Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled. Cutting boards stained on cook line Soda nozzle soiled at outside bar. Warning
- 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Caesar dressing contains raw egg, not disclosed on menu as a raw product Warning
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles on service cart on deck not labeled Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/21/2024 revealed 18 total violations (1 high priority, 3 intermediate, 14 basic).
Inspection on 11/28/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 08B-20-4:Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. One #10 can tomato chunks, and one #can coconut milk dented on shelf with undamaged food
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
- 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. One #10 can tomato chunks, and one #can coconut milk dented on shelf with undamaged food
- 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Corrected On-Site
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/28/2023 revealed 6 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).