Harold Seltzers Steakhouse

3500 Tyrone Blvd, St. Petersburg, FL 33710

Steakhouse

Last inspected: May 7, 2024

Score

High Risk

Inspectors have visited Harold Seltzers Steakhouse three times, with records going back to 2023. The latest inspection on file is from May 7, 2024. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around six violations to closer to 19 violations per visit.

Across the inspection history, “unsealed concrete floor in food preparation” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Compared to other St. Petersburg restaurants (averaging 77), there's room to close the gap. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.

Inspections

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Inspection History

May 7, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 15 minor violations.

View 19 violations

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. 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. Raw tuna in meat cooler not removed from vacuum packaging before thaw as indicated on packaging

01B-03-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. buttermilk (63F - Cold Holding) on cook line, chef added to ice bath **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink at bar used as dump sink, ice present **Repeat Violation**

31A-09-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled **Repeat Violation**

22-02-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Over cook line

36-34-5

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. Raw tuna in meat cooler not removed from vacuum packaging before thaw as indicated on packaging

06-09-1

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Posted during inspection **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

50-09-4

Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Next to hand sink on cook line

29-18-4

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Damaged floor tiles and cove molding in kitchen

36-17-5

Basic - Food stored in undrained ice. Cooked shrimp in meat cooler in undrained ice, moved to container with proper drainage **Corrected On-Site**

08B-31-4

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

14-69-4

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On oven door handle on cook line

10-20-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand sink at bar **Repeat Violation**

31B-04-4

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Kitchen door to dumpsters **Repeat Violation**

35B-03-4

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

22-16-4

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Next to walk-in cooler **Repeat Violation**

36-02-5

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

14-17-4

Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Behind bar

29-17-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cook line **Repeat Violation**

14-09-4

Oct 31, 2023

Complaint Full

3 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding missing in back room by dough marker. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-30: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-31: **Time Extended**

36-03-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-30: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-31: **Time Extended**

33-11-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Floors outside of walk in coolers have unsealed concrete and are not smooth and easily cleanable. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-30: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-31: **Time Extended**

36-02-5

Feb 2, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.

View 9 violations

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Harold Seltzers Steakhouse last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Harold Seltzers Steakhouse on file is from May 7, 2024. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Harold Seltzers Steakhouse?

Across the inspection record, “unsealed concrete floor in food preparation” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Harold Seltzers Steakhouse.

How does Harold Seltzers Steakhouse compare to other restaurants in St. Petersburg?

Harold Seltzers Steakhouse most recently scored 29 out of 100, which is lower than the St. Petersburg average of 77.

Has Harold Seltzers Steakhouse's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Harold Seltzers Steakhouse have averaged around 19 violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Harold Seltzers Steakhouse 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.

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