Karma Juice Bar

490 1 Ave S, St. Petersburg, FL 33701

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Jul 19, 2024

Score

High Risk

Inspectors have visited Karma Juice Bar three times, with records going back to 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Jul 19, 2024. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around three violations to closer to 13 violations.

The pattern that stands out is “establishment has no written procedures for employees”, which has been cited 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

Jul 19, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 6 minor violations.

View 13 violations

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly in rear prep area not landing in food or food contact surfaces. 1 live fly behind front counter, not landing on food or food contact surfaces.

35A-02-6

High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Three compartment sink at 0 ppm chlorine. Corrected to 100 ppm chlorine. **Corrected On-Site**

22-42-4

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.

11-27-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink in rear prep area is being used to store bleach. **Repeat Violation**

31A-11-4

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Sanitizer used at hand wash sink behind front counter instead of soap.

31B-03-4

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. **Repeat Violation**

53B-13-5

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.

11-07-5

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No employees must hand wash signs in building restrooms.

31B-04-4

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Clean forks stored with food contact surfaces upright.

24-18-4

Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Hummus and drinks in grab and go cooler not properly labeled. **Repeat Violation**

02D-03-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in rear prep area has mold like substances. **Repeat Violation**

22-20-5

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

13-03-4

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Toaster oven behind front counter has built up food debris.

22-08-4

Feb 22, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

View 6 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-22: Inspector emailed written procedures for Vomit and Diarrheal Cleanup. **Time Extended**

11-27-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Plastic water bottles stored on floor in between self serve reach in coolers in front of restaurant. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-22: **Time Extended**

08B-38-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Chia pudding cups in front self serve cooler are lacking labeling information. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-22: **Time Extended**

02D-03-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No employees must wash hands sign in common area restrooms. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-22: **Time Extended**

31B-04-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Forks in silverware bin to the left of hand wash sink behind front counter stored with food contact surfaces upright. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-22: **Time Extended**

24-18-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not removed from its package within 48 hours after packaging. Establishment receives cooked chicken from main kitchen that main kitchen vacuum seals and chicken is held longer than 48 hours with no HAACP plan on file. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-22: Establishment is still vacuum sealing cooked chicken and holding longer than 48 hours. Confirmed no HAACP plan has been submitted. **Admin Complaint**

03G-54-1

Apr 5, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Karma Juice Bar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Karma Juice Bar on file is from Jul 19, 2024. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Karma Juice Bar?

Across the inspection record, “establishment has no written procedures for employees” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Karma Juice Bar.

How does Karma Juice Bar compare to other restaurants in St. Petersburg?

Karma Juice Bar most recently scored 33 out of 100, which is lower than the St. Petersburg average of 77.

Has Karma Juice Bar's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Karma Juice Bar have averaged around 13 violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Karma Juice Bar 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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