St. Petersburg, Pinellas County

THE NEON LUNCHBOX LLC

1756 CENTRAL AVE, St. Petersburg, FL 33712

FoodSeating
Latest violations
1
1 Basic
Jun 12, 2026
City
St. Petersburg
County
Pinellas
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
10

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.

Jun 12, 2026

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

14-11-5

Detail 24621340

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on reach-in cooler in rear. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-08: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2026-06-12: Time Extended

Apr 8, 2026

Complaint Full

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

53B-13-5

Detail 24499234

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of training for some employees. Discussed approved programs. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-08: Discussed with operator employee training and possibility to comply out electronically Time Extended

14-11-5

Detail 24499233

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on reach-in cooler in rear. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-08: Time Extended

Mar 25, 2026

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 4Basic: 1Total: 7

22-41-4

Detail 24467173

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 tested at 0PPM. Operator discovered chlorine solution was empty and does not have a back up. Advised to set up three compartment sink and utilize for ware-washing. Repeat Violation Warning

50-17-3

Detail 24467176

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 2-1-2026 Warning

16-37-1

Detail 24467178

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chemical test strip for dish machine. Inspector discussed purchasing both chlorine and QAC test strips. Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 24467177

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwashing sink next to ice machine. Operator provided. Corrected On-Site Warning

53B-13-5

Detail 24467174

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of training for some employees. Discussed approved programs. Warning

27-16-4

Detail 24467172

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash sink next to dish machine with no hot water. Handle was repaired during inspection and provided hot water Corrected On-Site Warning

14-11-5

Detail 24467175

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on reach-in cooler in rear. Warning

Aug 6, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 2Total: 6

22-41-4

Detail 23935820

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Reading 0ppm. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Employee setup three-compartment sink. Quaternary sanitizer reading 200ppm. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-06: Operated dishmachine. Tested chlorine sanitizer. Chlorine sanitizer reading 0ppm. Three-compartment sink is setup. Tested Quaternary sanitizer reading 200ppm. Admin Complaint

22-02-4

Detail 23935817

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler soiled with food buildup between cracks. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-06: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler soiled with food buildup between cracks. Time Extended

16-37-1

Detail 23935815

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-06: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Time Extended

53B-01-5

Detail 23935816

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-06: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. *Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

14-09-4

Detail 23935818

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board on reach-in cooler has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-06: Time Extended

32-04-4

Detail 23935819

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unisex bathrooms located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-06: Time Extended

Jul 25, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 5Basic: 8Total: 17

01B-01-4

Detail 23905601

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 6lb can of cheese sauce on shelf in kitchen is dented at seam. Warning

22-41-4

Detail 23905592

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Reading 0ppm. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Employee setup three-compartment sink. Quaternary sanitizer reading 200ppm. Warning

08A-02-6

Detail 23905599

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Ziplock bag of raw chicken stored above ziplock bags of ham in reach-in freezer near rear exit. Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 23905603

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored above beverages in reach-in cooler in kitchen. Employee placed raw shell eggs on bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

22-02-4

Detail 23905593

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler soiled with food buildup between cracks. Repeat Violation Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 23905589

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Towels stored inside bowl of hand wash sink behind ice machine. Employee removed items. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

16-37-1

Detail 23905591

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 23905595

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Repeat Violation Warning

41-17-4

Detail 23905590

Intermediate - Spray bottle hanging in shelf in kitchen containing soap not labeled. Operator labeled spray bottle soap. Corrected On-Site Warning

22-20-5

Detail 23905596

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin located in kitchen. Warning

14-09-4

Detail 23905602

Basic - Cutting board on reach-in cooler has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 23905594

Basic - Food stored on floor. 1 box and 1 bag of pancake mix stored on floor underneath AC. Five gallon container of pickle spears stored on floor near oven in kitchen. Warning

10-01-5

Detail 23905597

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Spoon handle touching brown sugar in container on shelf in kitchen. Employee removed spoon. Corrected On-Site Warning

22-08-4

Detail 23905600

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven used more than 24 hours ago in kitchen near rear exit interior soiled with food buildup. Warning

06-01-5

Detail 23905588

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken in pan in three-compartment sink not thawing under running water or refrigeration. Employee placed raw chicken under running cold water. Corrected On-Site Warning

32-02-4

Detail 23905598

Basic - Unisex bathrooms door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Warning

32-04-4

Detail 23905587

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

Feb 5, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 2Total: 7

08A-05-6

Detail 23531288

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored above shredded cheese in cooler near kitchen front entrance. Employee placed eggs on bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site Warning

22-02-4

Detail 23531287

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler is stained. Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 23531290

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Aluminum foil pans stored on top of hand wash sink near oven. Warning

53A-02-7

Detail 23531289

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 23531286

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

14-09-4

Detail 23531291

Basic - Cutting board on top of reach-in cooler has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation Warning

16-55-4

Detail 23531292

Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Dishmachine is in the process of being repaired. Three-compartment sink is setup. Quat sanitizer reading 200ppm. Warning

Aug 16, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 3Total: 3

14-09-4

Detail 23071572

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board on reach-in cooler in kitchen has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-16: Time Extended

16-38-5

Detail 23071574

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-16: Time Extended

16-04-4

Detail 23071576

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No drainboards or equivalent provided for soiled items and/or air drying cleaned items. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-16: Time Extended

Aug 8, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 8

22-41-4

Detail 23050418

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Reading 0ppm. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Employee setup three-compartment sink. Quat sanitizer reading 200ppm. Warning

22-02-4

Detail 23050416

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler in kitchen is soiled. Warning

27-16-4

Detail 23050414

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No running water at hand wash sink near oven. Warning

22-20-5

Detail 23050412

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Warning

14-09-4

Detail 23050413

Basic - Cutting board on reach-in cooler in kitchen has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Warning

16-38-5

Detail 23050415

Basic - Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine. Warning

16-04-4

Detail 23050417

Basic - No drainboards or equivalent provided for soiled items and/or air drying cleaned items. Warning

21-08-4

Detail 23050419

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Reading 0ppm. Operator is in the process of refilling quaternary sanitizer solution. Corrective Action Taken Warning

Apr 24, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Apr 22, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

50-08-7

Detail 22820415

High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Establishment is opening on a warning for no mop sink. Warning

32-12-5

Detail 22820414

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in unisex bathroom. Warning

29-27-4

Detail 22820413

Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Warning