St. Petersburg, Pinellas County

SALTY NUN

2501 CENTRAL AVE, St. Petersburg, FL 33713

FoodSeating
Latest violations
22
6 High Priority
May 16, 2025
City
St. Petersburg
County
Pinellas
Status
Ownership Changed
Inspections
11

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

May 16, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 6Intermediate: 5Basic: 11Total: 22

35A-02-7

Detail 23776379

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 1 live fly in bar area, 1 live fly in kitchen landing on wall. Educated on flies and provided.

02C-01-5

Detail 23776381

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Salsa date marked and made 5-1.

01B-24-5

Detail 23776390

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Salsa date marked and made 5-1.

41-27-4

Detail 23776377

High Priority - Spray bottle of Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. 500+ ppm quaternary corrected to 200ppm. Corrected On-Site

01B-13-4

Detail 23776393

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 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 Mahi thawed in vacuum packaging label observed on mahi states to remove from packaging before thawing.

03A-02-5

Detail 23776386

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler interior -raw chicken (45F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (49F - Cold Holding); raw mahi (47F - Cold Holding) Walk in cooler pulled pork (47F - Cold Holding); raw pork loin (46F - Cold Holding); salsa verde (47F - Cold Holding) employee put all foods on ice and in reach in freezer for quick chill. Retemped raw chicken (38F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (39 F - Cold Holding) pulled pork (41F - Cold Holding); raw pork loin (43F - Cold Holding). Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 23776382

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained on bar.

31A-09-4

Detail 23776374

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink in rear ice machine area blocked by trash cans and ice buckets.

31B-02-4

Detail 23776389

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand sink on cook line and in rear ice machine room. Employee refilled paper towels. Corrected On-Site

31B-03-4

Detail 23776391

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at Hand sink in rear ice machine area.

41-17-4

Detail 23776384

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.unlabeled spray bottle of liquid in bar area. Employee labeled sanitizer Corrected On-Site

06-09-1

Detail 23776376

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 Mahi thawed in vacuum packaging label observed on mahi states to remove from packaging before thawing.

50-09-4

Detail 23776395

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.2-1-2025 license displayed.

40-06-5

Detail 23776380

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purse next to clean single service in wait station.

08B-38-4

Detail 23776387

Basic - Food stored on floor. Water bottles and bucket of pickles on floor in walk in cooler. Employee moved items to upper shelf. Corrected On-Site

10-20-4

Detail 23776375

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven door in kitchen. Employee removed tongs. Corrected On-Site

51-18-6

Detail 23776385

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Unable to find last inspection.

31B-04-4

Detail 23776388

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign at Hand sink in rear ice machine area.

23-03-4

Detail 23776378

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled on cook line reach in coolers.

33-16-4

Detail 23776383

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Employee closed lid. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

12B-13-4

Detail 23776394

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink in reach in cooler.

35B-05-4

Detail 23776392

Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Rear door of kitchen open to outside flys present.

Dec 19, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

33-16-4

Detail 23437422

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

Mar 21, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 7

12A-16-4

Detail 22739266

High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee observed entering kitchen from outside and proceeded to handle clean equipment without washing hands first

31B-02-4

Detail 22739268

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink in kitchen , replaced Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

32-04-4

Detail 22739271

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.

14-01-5

Detail 22739265

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In rice bin

36-73-4

Detail 22739270

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cook line

10-13-5

Detail 22739269

Basic - In-use ice scoop for ice machine located outside not stored in a protected manner between uses. Moved to dishroom for washing Corrective Action Taken

23-03-4

Detail 22739267

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cooler gaskets soiled

Dec 7, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 5Total: 9

08A-05-6

Detail 22493263

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Employee moved raw shell eggs to bottom rack in walk in cooler Corrected On-Site

31A-09-4

Detail 22493266

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Outside near ice machine

31B-02-4

Detail 22493267

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Outside near ice machine

31B-03-4

Detail 22493261

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Outside near ice machine

12B-07-4

Detail 22493260

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Coffe on same table where employee is preparing burgers

24-08-4

Detail 22493268

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.

08B-38-4

Detail 22493265

Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil cases on floor in outside dry storage shed

10-20-4

Detail 22493262

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 22493264

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Outside near ice machine

Mar 31, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 18, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

51-16-7

Detail 21706575

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. Plans don't reflect a reach in freezer outside. Discussed with operator having to move it back inside, and add it to the plans. Also not shown on the most recent plans is a large shipping container with a full kitchen. Including hand wash sink, 3 compartment sink, stove, griddle, coolers, prep station tables, shelving. This container has a large cutout that closes, with metal doors and a standard shipping container double door, double door that opens on one end.ceiling inside is sealed wood but has a raised grid pattern. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-22: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-23: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-16: Plans were denied but a new application will be sent it. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-18: Inspector observed no submitted and approved plans for full kitchen in large storage container. Spoke with Montrel at plan review that stated there must be two separate licenses unless the storage container kitchen is attached to the building itself. Approved Plans for reach in freezer stored outside also not observed. Email DHR.planreview@myfloridalicense.com for further clarification on how to proceed with plans. Admin Complaint

08B-42-4

Detail 21706576

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored outside. Reach in freezer stored outside with food items inside. Onion rings, pierogi, bread, home fries. Discussed with operator . Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-22: Area is locked and Operator has drawn up plans for submission to plan review and stated it will be submitted by tomorrow morning. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-23: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-16: observed foods stored in freezer in h enclosed area behind establishment under overhang. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-18: Food still being stored outside in reach in coolers not observed on approved plans. Inspector informed manager that coolers must be moved inside or it must be fully enclosed. Admin Complaint

Nov 16, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

51-16-7

Detail 21575161

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. Plans don't reflect a reach in freezer outside. Discussed with operator having to move it back inside, and add it to the plans. Also not shown on the most recent plans is a large shipping container with a full kitchen. Including hand wash sink, 3 compartment sink, stove, griddle, coolers, prep station tables, shelving. This container has a large cutout that closes, with metal doors and a standard shipping container double door, double door that opens on one end.ceiling inside is sealed wood but has a raised grid pattern. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-22: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-23: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-16: Plans were denied but a new application will be sent it. Time Extended

08B-42-4

Detail 21575162

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored outside. Reach in freezer stored outside with food items inside. Onion rings, pierogi, bread, home fries. Discussed with operator . Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-22: Area is locked and Operator has drawn up plans for submission to plan review and stated it will be submitted by tomorrow morning. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-23: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-16: observed foods stored in freezer in h enclosed area behind establishment under overhang. Time Extended

Sep 23, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

51-16-7

Detail 21380587

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. Plans don't reflect a reach in freezer outside. Discussed with operator having to move it back inside, and add it to the plans. Also not shown on the most recent plans is a large shipping container with a full kitchen. Including hand wash sink, 3 compartment sink, stove, griddle, coolers, prep station tables, shelving. This container has a large cutout that closes, with metal doors and a standard shipping container double door, double door that opens on one end.ceiling inside is sealed wood but has a raised grid pattern. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-22: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-23: Time Extended

08B-42-4

Detail 21380588

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored outside. Reach in freezer stored outside with food items inside. Onion rings, pierogi, bread, home fries. Discussed with operator . Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-22: Area is locked and Operator has drawn up plans for submission to plan review and stated it will be submitted by tomorrow morning. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-23: Time Extended

Sep 22, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 5

35A-04-4

Detail 21377909

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 2 rodent droppings behind bar area behind refrigerator. 2 rodent droppings in indoor kitchen by shelf in back corner. Operator removed droppings, cleaned and sanitized the effected area. Per DM Jon T immediate AC with a following day callback. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-22: 3 rodent droppings found behind inside bar area next to wine tap dispenser. Inspector informed operator and area was cleaned and sanitized Admin Complaint Corrected On-Site

51-16-7

Detail 21377911

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. Plans don't reflect a reach in freezer outside. Discussed with operator having to move it back inside, and add it to the plans. Also not shown on the most recent plans is a large shipping container with a full kitchen. Including hand wash sink, 3 compartment sink, stove, griddle, coolers, prep station tables, shelving. This container has a large cutout that closes, with metal doors and a standard shipping container double door, double door that opens on one end.ceiling inside is sealed wood but has a raised grid pattern. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-22: Time Extended

24-08-4

Detail 21377910

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed multiple metal containers on clean dish storage with wet nesting Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-22: Time Extended

36-73-4

Detail 21377908

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. floor in kitchen heavily soiled with grease buildup in corners. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-22: Time Extended

08B-42-4

Detail 21377912

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored outside. Reach in freezer stored outside with food items inside. Onion rings, pierogi, bread, home fries. Discussed with operator . Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-22: Area is locked and Operator has drawn up plans for submission to plan review and stated it will be submitted by tomorrow morning. Time Extended

Sep 16, 2022

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 4Basic: 9Total: 15

08A-05-6

Detail 21361750

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Cooked meats held directly next to raw sausage links. Operator moved them. Warning

35A-04-4

Detail 21361753

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 2 rodent droppings behind bar area behind refrigerator. 2 rodent droppings in indoor kitchen by shelf in back corner. Operator removed droppings, cleaned and sanitized the effected area. Per DM Jon T immediate AC with a following day callback. Admin Complaint

22-02-4

Detail 21361760

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting board in 3 compartment sink heavily soiled with mold-like substance and food debris. Warning

51-16-7

Detail 21361757

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. Plans don't reflect a reach in freezer outside. Discussed with operator having to move it back inside, and add it to the plans. Also not shown on the most recent plans is a large shipping container with a full kitchen. Including hand wash sink, 3 compartment sink, stove, griddle, coolers, prep station tables, shelving. This container has a large cutout that closes, with metal doors and a standard shipping container double door, double door that opens on one end.ceiling inside is sealed wood but has a raised grid pattern. Warning

31B-05-4

Detail 21361764

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Hand wash sink in kitchen has no paper towels in dispenser. Inspector informed kitchen employee and stack of paper towels placed next to sink. Corrected On-Site Warning

02B-02-5

Detail 21361758

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. No consumer advisory hanging on view of publioperator hung up advisory in seating area Corrected On-Site Warning

36-34-5

Detail 21361755

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents in kitchen with heavy dust/dirt buildup. Warning

14-09-4

Detail 21361754

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Prep cutting boards heavily scratched and no longer cleanable. Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 21361759

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee coffee thermos on prep table in kitchen Warning

40-06-5

Detail 21361762

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purse hanging over reach in freezer Corrected On-Site Warning

24-08-4

Detail 21361752

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed multiple metal containers on clean dish storage with wet nesting Warning

36-73-4

Detail 21361756

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. floor in kitchen heavily soiled with grease buildup in corners. Warning

08B-42-4

Detail 21361761

Basic - Food stored outside. Reach in freezer stored outside with food items inside. Onion rings, pierogi, bread, home fries. Discussed with operator . Warning

23-03-4

Detail 21361763

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of equipment in kitchen.

02D-01-5

Detail 21361751

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Brown sugar/cinnamon mixture in container on shelf next to prep line not easily identifiable and not labeled. Warning

Feb 10, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.