Dairy Inn

1201 9 St N, St. Petersburg, FL 33701

Frozen Desserts

Last inspected: Mar 1, 2023

Score

Low Risk

Dairy Inn has been inspected three times since 2022. On Mar 1, 2023, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. Public records show no inspections at Dairy Inn since Mar 1, 2023, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around six violations to closer to four violations per visit.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average St. Petersburg restaurant scores 77. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Mar 1, 2023

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling throughout the building is damaged or missing in some areas. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-01: **Time Extended**

36-32-5

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles around drains in front area of building are broken and cracked. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-01: **Time Extended**

36-17-5

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Gaps in ceiling where it meets the roof. Building is currently under renovation to fix ceiling and roof. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-01: **Time Extended**

35B-05-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Utility lines are unnecessarily exposed. Utility lines are unnecessarily exposed in rear preparation area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-01: **Time Extended**

36-04-5

Feb 28, 2023

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.

View 12 violations

High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer used to sanitize clean in place equipment not at proper minimum strength. Do not use equipment not properly sanitized. Sanitizer bucket read 0 ppm chlorine. Manager corrected to 100 ppm chlorine. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

22-52-4

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly in kitchen not landing on food or food contact surfaces. **Warning**

35A-02-6

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 2 rodent droppings found on old equipment in kitchen area behind ice cream shake dispenser. Manager removed and sanitized the area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

35A-04-4

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. **Warning**

11-27-4

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Warning**

11-26-1

Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Pots in ware washing area are stored on dirty racks. **Warning**

24-06-4

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles around drains in front area of building are broken and cracked. **Warning**

36-17-5

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Knives in standing water at 58 F in reach in cooler next to ice machine. **Warning**

10-07-4

Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Gaps in ceiling where it meets the roof. Building is currently under renovation to fix ceiling and roof. **Warning**

35B-05-4

Basic - Utility lines are unnecessarily exposed. Utility lines are unnecessarily exposed in rear preparation area. **Warning**

36-04-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in coolers have built up food debris. **Warning**

23-03-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling throughout the building is damaged or missing in some areas. **Warning**

36-32-5

Aug 3, 2022

Complaint Full

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dairy Inn last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Dairy Inn on file is from Mar 1, 2023. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Dairy Inn compare to other restaurants in St. Petersburg?

Dairy Inn most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the St. Petersburg average of 77.

Has Dairy Inn's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Dairy Inn have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Dairy Inn means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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