Green Pagoda
Last inspected: Feb 25, 2026
45
Score
Going back to 2023, Green Pagoda has 13 inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 25, 2026. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around 19 violations to closer to six violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” is the recurring theme, flagged seven times.
Compared to other St. Petersburg restaurants (averaging 77), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
13
Inspections
3
Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 25, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. On shelve at cook line at cook line. Employee moved **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
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. Was 0 ppm now 50 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Frozen fish bottom shelf storage in to go bag. Walk in freezer Employee moved **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. No food prepared in walk in cooler date marked. Employee dated during inspection all dated during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Employee water bottle beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored under dripping water line. Box of food inside walk in freezer . Employee moved **Corrected On-Site**
08B-52-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Fryers
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets deli cooler left side
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.deli cooler at cook line. Left side.
29-49-6
45
Jul 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Front cutting board employee moved **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-22: **Time Extended**
12B-07-4
95
Jul 10, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Instructed to Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm ran 3 X Set up three compartment sink during inspection. **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Deli cooler cook line left side bean spouts (49F - Cold Holding) Next to grill Tempura batter. 76 degrees **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Plate was inside front hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
05-08-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Tempura batter. Sent to operator email.com **Warning**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Sweet red sauce no date inside walk in cooler, Pho soup no date walk in cooler Cooked Chicken no date Dated all items during inspection **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Front counter sushi station **Warning**
14-71-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Front cutting board employee moved **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
41
Jan 10, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 11 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs over uncovered container of sauce in reach in deli cooler. Employee moved raw shelled eggs to bottom of cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Inside reach in deli cooler on cook line: sprouts (56F - Cold Holding) at 1:50pm ; sprouts @ 1:53pm (56F - Cold Holding) Employees put ice in containers to bring down temperature. Inspector re-temped items at 2:26pm: sprouts (42F - Cold Holding); sprouts (42F - Cold Holding) **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed cooked chicken inside enclosed bags stored in buss tub stored inside walk in cooler temping at (56F - Cooling). Employee stated chicken was cooked at 11am. Discussed with CFM.
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting boards on reach in deli coolers on cook line and sushi bar. Can opener soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ No CFM present with 6 employee onsite engaging with food and in food preparation. CFM arrived at the end of inspection at 2:22pm. Discussed with CFM. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand sink next to three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Deli containers of multiple food items stored in walk in freezer not date marked.
02C-04-5
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Broken sign posted on paper towel dispenser at hand sink next to three compartment sink.
31B-05-4
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. Observed training certificates for Elizabeth P. 1/31/2023 through FLRA and Destiny K. 1/31/2023 who are not currently present at the time of inspection. CFM could not provide employee training for any employee who is currently onsite engaging with food or food preparation. Discussed with CFM. **Repeat Violation**
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Deli containers of food items stored in walk in cooler not date marked.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Observed printed training certificate for Sarina P. 12/21/2024 through FLRA which is expired and Joan P. 2/23/2023 through FLRA who are not present at the time of inspection. Discussed with CFM.
53B-09-4
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. CFM on-site lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses symptoms. Inspector discussed/educated Big 6 symptoms and reporting responsibilities with CFM.
11-07-5
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions. CFM on site lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities if an employee is diagnosed with a foodbourne illness. Inspector discussed/educated Big 6 symptoms and reporting responsibilities with CFM. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-05-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on top of double cooler above sushi bar display case.
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Two five gallon buckets of soy sauce stored on floor in outside shed. Employee removed items off floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Stove top oven interior soiled with food debris on cook line. Microwave interior soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
21
Aug 13, 2024
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Stained cutting boards on reach in deli cooler. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-13: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ -Four employee onsite during the time of routine inspection. CFM not present. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-13: 5 employee onsite during callback inspection with no CFM onsite. **Time Extended**
53A-05-6
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. -Observed employee food training certificates for Destiny K, Anthony P, Elizabeth P, Joan P and Sarina P. Could not verify employee training for the employees present at the time of routine inspection. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-13: **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ -CFM expired for Keerati Kumpiranon 2/6/2019. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-13: CFM expired for Keerati Kumpiranon 2/6/2019 during callback inspection. **Time Extended**
53A-03-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. -Deli reach in cooler door handles soiled with food debris. -Microwave door handles soiled with food debris. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-13: **Time Extended**
23-24-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -Reach in deli cooler cutting boards grooved. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-13: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -Gaskets torn on reach in deli coolers on cook line. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-13: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. -Buckets of noodles stored on the floor in the walk in cooler. -Boxes of oil and buckets of soy sauce on the floor in dry storage shed outside. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-13: Buckets of soy sauce and cases of may ploy on floor in dry storage shed. Employee moved items off the floor. **Time Extended** **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. -Stored on oven handle. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-13: **Time Extended**
10-20-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil for non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored in a clean, protected location. -Scoop handles touching product in multiple containers in dry storage shed outside. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-13: **Time Extended**
10-04-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Oven interior on cook line soiled with food debris. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-13: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Gaskets soiled with food debris in sushi bar area. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-13: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. -Deli reach in cooler across from stove and oven on cool line. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-13: **Time Extended**
29-49-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Unlabeled white powered substance stored in container in dry storage shed outside. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-13: **Time Extended**
02D-01-5
41
Aug 6, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 6 major violations. 16 minor violations.
View 27 violations
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. -Employee put gloves on to begin engaging in food preparation on the cook line without washing their hands. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
12A-16-4
High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. -Employee touched face with single service gloves and began engaging in food preparation on the cook line. **Warning**
12A-10-4
High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. -Employee touched/adjusted face mask while wearing single service gloves and continued engaging in food preparation at the wok station. **Warning**
12A-28-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. -Raw shelled eggs stored over unwashed produce in walk in cooler. Employee moved raw shell eggs to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. -Employee using single service gloves to rinse off a utensil in the three compartment sink and began engaging in food preparation on the cook line without glove change and hand washing. **Warning**
12A-09-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ -CFM expired for Keerati Kumpiranon 2/6/2019. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Stained cutting boards on reach in deli cooler. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ -Four employee onsite during the time of routine inspection. CFM not present. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -In sushi bar.
31B-02-4
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. -Observed employee food training certificates for Destiny K, Anthony P, Elizabeth P, Joan P and Sarina P. Could not verify employee training for the employees present at the time of routine inspection. **Repeat Violation**
53B-13-5
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. -Opened half gallon of milk and carton on half and half in display cooler next to ice machine.
02C-03-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -Two ounce portion cup used to scoop yellow powdered substance on in use powders on the cook line. **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. -Deli reach in cooler door handles soiled with food debris. -Microwave door handles soiled with food debris.
23-24-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -Reach in deli cooler cutting boards grooved. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. -Employee eating and drinking on cook line.
12B-02-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -Gaskets torn on reach in deli coolers on cook line. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. -Buckets of noodles stored on the floor in the walk in cooler. -Boxes of oil and buckets of soy sauce on the floor in dry storage shed outside. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. -Stored on oven handle. **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil for non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored in a clean, protected location. -Scoop handles touching product in multiple containers in dry storage shed outside.
10-04-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Oven interior on cook line soiled with food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Gaskets soiled with food debris in sushi bar area. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils dried with a towel/cloth. -Employee rinsed off in use utensil and dried utensil with dry rag.
24-17-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. -To go boxes on cook line not stored inverted. Employee stored items inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. -Deli reach in cooler across from stove and oven on cool line. **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
Basic - Stored food not covered. -Container of chicken soup in walk in cooler not covered. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. -Cooked chicken stored inside three compartment sink next to hand sink. Inspector used another hand sink to not expose splash of water and soap to chicken. **Repeat Violation**
08B-54-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Unlabeled white powered substance stored in container in dry storage shed outside. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
12
Jan 31, 2024
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - All cutting boards in kitchen has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-31: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Bottom shelf of prep table is rusted. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-31: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Lid cracked on container of sugar in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-31: **Time Extended**
14-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach-in cooler doors on cook line soiled with food debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-31: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Unlabeled seasoning on shelf above prep table in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-31: **Time Extended**
02D-01-5
78
Nov 30, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 6 major violations. 18 minor violations.
View 28 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Dry-storage shelf a. 5lb can of oyster flavoring. b. 46 ounce can of pineapple juice. **Warning**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee outside of establishment enter kitchen through a side door and begin engaging in food preparation without washing hands and placing gloves on. Discussed with operator proper hand-hygiene techniques. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-16-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 4 live flies in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish removed from original packaging stored over open box of brussel sprouts in walk-in freezer. **Warning**
08A-05-6
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 written procedures. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ CFM Pankeon Lengsavath expired 08-14-2023 **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ No CFM present with 4 employees engaging in food preparation and handling. **Warning**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Establishment holding rice at sushi bar without written procedures. Will email written procedures. **Warning**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Person in charge unable to answer basic questions about allergens. Will email 8 major allergen poster. **Warning**
53A-15-4
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 employee training for three employees. **Warning**
53B-13-5
Basic - All cutting boards in kitchen has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl without handle stored inside containers of flower and rice in dry-storage room. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-01-5
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. Two packages of reduced oxygen packaging fish is thawed and not removed from packaging or cut in walk-in cooler. **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Dry-storage shelf a. 5lb can of oyster flavoring. b. 46 ounce can of pineapple juice. **Warning**
08B-20-4
Basic - Dishmachine has no data plate/operating specifications. **Warning**
16-01-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee on prep table at sushi bar. **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Bottom shelf of prep table is rusted. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Lid cracked on container of sugar in kitchen. **Warning**
14-38-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Two cases of chicken stored on floor in walk-in cooler. 5 gallon bucket of chicken stored on floor in walk-in cooler. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup on walk-in freezer door. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on oven door. **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave on cook line used more than 24 hours ago. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach-in cooler doors on cook line soiled with food debris. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler on cook line in front of wok grill. **Warning**
29-49-6
Basic - Stored food not covered. From walk-in cooler a. Container of carrots b. Cabbage Operator covered items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Potatoes stored in sink next to hand wash sink exposed to splash and soap from soap station. **Warning**
08B-54-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed avocados stored over teriyaki sauce in walk-in cooler. Operator removed avocados and placed on bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Unlabeled seasoning on shelf above prep table in kitchen. **Warning**
02D-01-5
12
Sep 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
58
Sep 5, 2023
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 22 live flies behind bar on walls, single service items, open liquor bottles and plates. 6 lives flies in kitchen on dish shelves
35A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken stored over containers of sauces.
08A-02-6
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Pan of cooked chicken in freezer has no date marked.
02C-01-5
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 20 rodent droppings behind bar along wall **Repeat Violation**
35A-04-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. @2:40pm Cherry tomatoes 45F - Cold Holding.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple gaskets in reach coolers soiled with food debris.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Fry baskets in hand sink. Employee removed **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave on cook line soiled with food debris
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Spray nozzle dish area soiled with food debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go container not inverted prep are. Employee inverted boxes. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in back kitchen area.
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Fly strip hanging in kitchen with 14 dead flies
35A-06-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
16-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic container in sugar container. Employee removed. Metal handle in rice bowl. Employee removed handle **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Multiple cutting boards have cut marks.
14-09-4
25
Jun 29, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-29: **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-29: **Time Extended**
53B-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Door on reach in cooler on cooks line falls of when opening. - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-29: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
78
Jun 28, 2023
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 4 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Non food grade paper towel used as food contact surface inside reach in cooler container housing grapes on cooks line. Chef removed non food grade paper towel. **Corrected On-Site**
14-86-1
High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded.
01D-01-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish stored overtop of ready to eat ginger inside walk in cooler. Chef removed and properly stored fish. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 5 droppings on top of dishwasher. 8 droppings on top of soda boxes 3 droppings on underneath grill 20 droppings on floor next to grill 10 droppings on cooks line floor 30 droppings around hot water heater 4 droppings on sushi bar floor
35A-04-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Pot stickers stored at 58F longer then 24 hours. Stop sale issued.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Butter held on time has no time stamp. Chef discarded butter. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
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. Emailed operator employee health agreement paperwork. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
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 - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand washing sink by dishwasher. Employee placed paper towels at hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-02-5
Basic - Food offered in a way that misleads/misinforms the consumer. Tilapia being sold as red snapper. Chef stated the red snapper isn't good for sushi so they have been using the tilapia instead. **Admin Complaint**
52-11-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on fryer handle on cooks line. Chef removed tongs and placed at dishwasher. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Cloth stored underneath cutting board. Chef removed cutting board and placed at dishwasher.
21-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets inside reach in cooler on cooks line have buildup of food debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in bottom of reach in cooler on cooks line.
29-49-6
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Water leaking from underneath reach in cooler on cooks line.
29-11-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl without a handle used as scoop inside sugar bin by dishwasher. Chef removed bowl and placed at dishwasher.
14-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks stored on food preparation table. Chef removed drink and properly stored them. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Door on reach in cooler on cooks line falls of when opening.
14-11-5
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Jan 31, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-01: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-31: No training completed at time of inspection. Booklets have been ordered and are available. **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Green Pagoda last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Green Pagoda on file is from Feb 25, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Green Pagoda?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Green Pagoda.
How does Green Pagoda compare to other restaurants in St. Petersburg?
Green Pagoda most recently scored 45 out of 100, which is lower than the St. Petersburg average of 77.
Has Green Pagoda's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Green Pagoda have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly 19 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Green Pagoda 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 Green Pagoda inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Green Pagoda is inspected around four times per year on average.
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