PDQ St. Petersburg — Restaurant in Saint Petersburg

Have you all changed store management since getting shut down for the roach infestation and other major issues found by health inspectors?

"Last week, PDQ at 4526 4th Street North had to temporarily shut down for 18-hours after inspectors found over 100 live and dead roaches all over the kitchen.

On Wednesday January 17, the state discovered roaches on the floors and walls, in the prep room, near the ovens, front line, under the three compartment sink, by the prep table, ice machine, chest freezer, chemical rack, cabinets, where tea was brewing and near the reach in cooler.

Roach droppings were also seen near cabinets at the front line and on the walls.

PDQ had some serious food temperature violations as well that could make you sick with inspectors finding many items at hazardously warm temperatures.

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All cold food should be 41 degrees or below.

The hazardous food in the cooler included black beans at 45°f, butter at 46°f, sliced cheese at 45°f, milk at 45°f, liquid eggs at 45°f, homemade ranch dressing at 53°f, shredded cheese at 50°f, cut tomato mix at 58°f, homemade blue cheese at 50°f, pepper jack cheese at 52°f, raw chicken at 44°f, shredded cheese at 43°f, and tomato/cucumber salad at 50°f.

Other violations documented include an employee failing to wash his hands, the hand wash sink not accessible for employees to use due to being blocked by a garbage can and equipment in poor repair.

The equipment in disrepair?

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The ice machine's slider door, plastic containers, reach in cooler, tiles on the floor, cove molding, dry storage shelving with rust that has pitted the surface and the walk-in cooler shelves soiled with encrusted...

Pretty good spot for the area. It's not all dumped up like some of the other restaurants in the area. Usually the type of crowd is part of the issue in the area restaurants. It's not usually to bad in this location. Though the area is duechy and as a result like anywhere around here it has its days. Staff is usually pretty polite. And they are very efficient. And it's usually pretty clean inside. I'll give it a 5 star for what it is it's not a problematic place. And it's good clean and fresh . Nothing outrageous just clean food and time. And that was yesterday! Today 6/29/2024! I got this when I ordered a spicy chicken deluxe meal! Included in pictures. It looks like a Fat chick slapped it together between her Rotunda Dome Butt Cheeks! So I had to lower my ranking of this particular location. I won't be to harsh but out of 4 visits so far the average is a little lower then this. It must be a staff related issue with certain staff on certain days. But again it is a dumpy. Area. You'll notice by the way people in the area drive and have general lack of respect for others. I guess some has spilled into this location as well. 3 stars now for overall visits. That doesn't look like people dedicated to quality though. Notice no lettuce or tomato. You know the stuff i got charged for. I'll update again if or...

As a former employee, I believe that it’s important for customers to know what goes on behind the scenes as well as what you see as a guest. It was an amazing job and I’m still sad that I had to leave, truth is it just wasn’t fitting in with what I was pursuing in further education. However, it is a great job for anybody that is willing! The OD Douglas Atkins and his managerial team is absolutely amazing in giving the hospitality that the guests deserve as soon as they walk through the door or come through the drive thru. The food is amazing, and you can tell that it’s freshly prepared as soon as you order. If you have any questions about the menu they are eager to help, even with any allergies!! They really do care about your experience and furthermore enjoy the regulars that come! We have met some amazing people such as the guests and coworkers. Behind the scenes, we are always cleaning and always organizing to make sure everything goes smoothly and fast. I know that PDQ stands for “People Dedicated to Quality” but there’s a reason why so many people think it stands for “Pretty Darn Quick”!! I hope you enjoy your next visit here and my personal suggestions on sauce is Creamy Garlic,...