A&M Seafood and More

2805 38Th Ave N, St. Petersburg, FL 33713

Seafood

Last inspected: May 8, 2024

Score

High Risk

Inspectors have visited A&M Seafood and More four times, with records going back to 2022. A&M Seafood and More was last inspected on May 8, 2024. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around 10 violations each, up from closer to two violations before.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “in-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses”, showing up two times.

A&M Seafood and More's latest score of 45 falls below the St. Petersburg average of 77. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.

Inspections

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Inspection History

May 8, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.

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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment is open and operating selling food to the public. License expired on 02-01-2024. **Admin Complaint**

50-17-3

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. From walk-in cooler at 3:50pm. Operator placed item in reach-in freezer. Re temp at 4:15pm. a. heavy whipping cream (68F - Cold Holding) 59f **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Will email DBPR Form 5030-104. Cleanup Of Vomit and Diarrheal Events. **Warning**

11-27-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink in warewashing area blocked by chair and trash cans. **Warning**

31A-09-4

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

10-20-4

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Will email DBPR Form 5030-105. Choking First Aid Procedures. **Warning**

51-13-4

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

29-27-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Bottom shelf of prep table in warewashing area is rusted. **Warning**

14-11-5

Basic - Floors in kitchen not maintained smooth and durable. **Warning**

36-11-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. **Warning**

14-69-4

Jan 24, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Dead roaches on premises. One dead cockroach observed. Cleaned and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site**

35A-03-4

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

10-20-4

Sep 21, 2022

Complaint Full

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Aug 4, 2022

Complaint Full

4 minor violations.

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

23-03-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

22-16-4

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Operator placed beard guard on

13-04-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Chest freezer

14-69-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was A&M Seafood and More last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at A&M Seafood and More on file is from May 8, 2024. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at A&M Seafood and More?

Across the inspection record, “in-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at A&M Seafood and More.

How does A&M Seafood and More compare to other restaurants in St. Petersburg?

A&M Seafood and More most recently scored 45 out of 100, which is lower than the St. Petersburg average of 77.

Has A&M Seafood and More's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at A&M Seafood and More have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at A&M Seafood and More means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is A&M Seafood and More inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, A&M Seafood and More is inspected around two times per year on average.

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