LOVE22 LLC
929 22 St S, St. Petersburg, FL 33712 · Permanent Food Service · License 6214647
What drove the grade
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Oct 8 routine inspection1 high priority (fixed on the spot), 5 intermediate (3 fixed on the spot), 12 basic-27
- Safety score73
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitOct 8, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
18 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature.
Raw chicken seen stored over top of raw fish in reach-in coolerA below flat top. Operator was informed and moved chicken to bottom rack below fish.
Fixed on the spot
Intermediate5
Code 11, Employee health: 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.
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels.
Paper towel dispenser not working. Operator removed paper towels from dispenser for manual use.
Fixed on the spot
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap.
Hand soap dispenser not working. Operator moved working hand soap dispenser to handwashing area.
Fixed on the spot
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Unknown liquid (Quaternary Sanitizer) seen in unlabeled bottle on main prep line. Operator was informed and labeled bottle.
Fixed on the spot
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Manager training for Melissa Gardener currently expired (5/12/26) Operator has scheduled a class for next week to obtain new certification.
Basic12
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored on floor.
(2) Containers of new oil on ground next to fryers.
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Green cutting board on main cook line seen with large deep unclean-able cuts.
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Food debris buildup in oven observed on main cook line.
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Hood vents have buildup of grease located over flat top and fryers.
Code 25, Single-service items: Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
To go containers seen not properly inverted. Operator was informed and placed boxes in the correct position.
Code 32, Restrooms: Only means for public to access the bathroom is through a food preparation, ware washing, or food storage area.
No available bathroom in lobby for customer use. Bathroom located in back past kitchen and prep areas. Unable to verify escort.
Code 33, Garbage and refuse: Open dumpster lid.
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Dead roaches on premises.
(1) dead roach found in corner in dry storage area. Operator was informed and discarded dead roach, cleaned and sanitized area. Discussed and educated operator about the necessity for proper pest control.
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom.
No cove molding present in entire restaurant.
Code 42, Premises and cleaning equipment: Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Mop stored in a way that does not promote proper drying.
Code 50, Current license displayed: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
License not currently displayed in restaurant.
Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Nonfood-contact surface
- Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.