Frank's
Last inspected: Dec 2, 2025
100
Score
Going back to 2023, Frank's has five inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 2, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around zero violations compared to roughly 24 violations earlier on.
Across the inspection history, “raw animal foods not properly separated” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.
The city-wide average for Pinellas Park sits at 82, putting Frank's on the better side of that line. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 2, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Aug 20, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 6 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 20 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Frozen raw beef not in commercially package stored above frozen raw chicken in stand alone reach in cooler. Employee moved beef and stored at the minimum required cooking temperature. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Frozen raw chicken not in commercially package stored on top of butter in reach in freezer on cook line. Employee stored butter above raw chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw shelled eggs stored over sliced meats and sliced cheese inside display cooler in kitchen area. Employee moved item to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Quaternary sanitizer compartment in three compartment sink testing at 500+ PPM. Employee diluted Quaternary sanitizer with water. Sanitizing compartment now testing at 200 PPM. **Corrected On-Site**
22-43-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Purple unlabeled chemical spray bottle stored next to three compartment sink. Employee labeled as fabulous cleaner. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained, soda gun nozzles soiled, Slicer soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Coffee cup and wiping towels stored inside handwashing sink in kitchen area. Employee moved items out of hand sink.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Certified food manager certificate expired for John Jordan 7/1/2019. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chemical quaternary sanitizer testing kit observed.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple food items in double door display cooler in kitchen area.
02C-02-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil stored on floor next to fryer.
08B-38-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Three Co2 tanks at kitchen door entrance.
51-11-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Microwave button tape with electrical tape. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in bar area soiled with yellow substance.
22-20-5
Basic - Beverage tubing/cold plate not separated from stored ice. Heavily soiled soda lines not separated from ice inside ice bin in bar area.
14-18-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Stored on oven handle.
10-20-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave interior soiled with food debris. Oven interior soiled with food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in deli cooler soiled with food debris and mold like substance. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee water inside double door display cooler. Employee discarded drink. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water at the bottom of reach in deli cooler.
29-49-6
18
Feb 26, 2024
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 7 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 27 violations
High Priority - Employee coughed, sneezed, used a handkerchief or disposable tissue then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee coughed in hand and begin engaging in unwrapping food items inside reach in cooler without washing hands.
12A-14-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 10:59am reach in cooler near flat top: Cut lettuce 50 F, Sliced tomatoes 48 F, Sliced cheese 49 F, Cooked mushrooms 46 F, Shredded cheese 56 F Sour cream 47 F 11:10am stand alone fridge near three compartment sink: Raw beef 45 F, Raw chicken 47 F, Sliced ham 46 F, Milk 45 F, Shredded cheese 46 F
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken wings stored over raw beef in stand alone freezer. Employee stored chicken wings on bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Frozen raw beef stored on top of portioned bags of frozen clam strips inside stand alone freezer. Employee moved beef off of clam strips. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef stored over frozen fries, frozen burger buns and frozen broccoli florets inside freezer chest. Employee removed frozen beef off of items in freezer chest. Raw chicken wings stored over fish sticks, frozen soup and frozen cooked diced chicken inside reach in freezer chest. Employee moved raw chicken wings to stand alone freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 2/1/2024
50-17-3
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Gallon of milk in stand alone fridge near three compartment sink not date marked.
02C-03-5
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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzle gun in bar area soiled with mold like substance. Slicing machine and can opener soiled with food debris. Cutting board on reach in cooler stained. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee washing fryer baskets in hand washing sink in kitchen area. Educated employee on hand sinks only being used food handwashing. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In bar area. Paper towels stocked. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
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. No proof of employee training. Elli Stearns engaging in food preparation during the time of inspection has been employed for a few years and recently has came back from retirement in November 2023. Employee training certificates posted in kitchen area: Ellin Boolukos expired on 1-12-2022 and Jennifer Vanhouten expired on 1-12-2023.
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. In kitchen area. Extra soap bottle moved from bar area hand sink to kitchen hand sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Boxes of oil stored on the floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. 2/1/2023 license displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine interior soiled with mold like substance.
22-20-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in coolers soiled with mold like substance.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler near three compartment sink.
22-16-4
Basic - No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions. Employee sweater on top of vinegar on storage rack. Employee moved sweater. **Corrected On-Site**
40-01-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In bar area. Inspector provided sign. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave interior soiled with food debris. Oven interior heavily soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on oven handle. Employee moved tongs. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Button on microwave taped with electrical tape.
14-11-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee working in kitchen.
13-03-4
10
Sep 5, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
41
Jun 26, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Frank's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Frank's on file is from Dec 2, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Frank's?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal foods not properly separated” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Frank's.
How does Frank's compare to other restaurants in Pinellas Park?
Frank's most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Pinellas Park average of 82.
Has Frank's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Frank's have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly 24 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Frank's means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Frank's inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Frank's is inspected around two times per year on average.
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