Crying Tiger in Largo
Last inspected:
8256 Ulmerton Rd, Largo, FL 33771Crying Tiger in Largo had 3 inspections on record between February 2023 and September 2023. The facility received one routine inspection on February 1, 2023 with 5 violations, including a high-priority violation for raw sausage stored over cream cheese, which was corrected on site. The remaining two inspections in March and September 2023 were focused assessments for food recalls and hurricane emergency response, with no violations cited. The most recent inspection on September 2, 2023 found no violations.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Crying Tiger in Largo: Comparison to Pinellas County Averages
This Facility
4.3
violations / inspection
4.3 violations per inspection
Pinellas County Avg
6.13
violations / inspection
6.13 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Pinellas County Avg
0.35
closures / facility
0.35 county average
Crying Tiger in Largo: Full Inspection History — DBPR (3)
— 1 inspection1 violations · 1 high priority
— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections11 violations · 6 high priority
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Crying Tiger in Largo: FDACS Inspection History (4)
Inspections conducted by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), which oversees grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines.
— 4 inspections
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection
Comments: Offsite Focused Visit to conduct assessment for Hurricane Idalia.
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection
Comments: Offsite visit Emergency Response Assessment – Hurricane Idalia
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection
Comments: NOTE; ENTITY DOES NOT CARRY ANY OF THE RECALLED FOOD ITEMS. USDA INSPECTED FACILITY LAST WEEK (
03-23-23 ).
Trainee present during inspection. All violations verified by primary inspector.
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— Met Inspection Requirements· 5 violations· Met Requirements
Comments: Thank you for submitting your food establishment permit application. To complete the application process, you must remit payment
in full. To expedite the processing of your food permit application, electronic online payment is available at
https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov. Follow the instructions on the portal page for payment processing. Payment by check or money order
is also accepted, but must be made payable to FDACS and remitted to Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services,
PO Box 6720, Tallahassee, FL 32314-6720. Please note that payment by check or money order may delay the processing of your
food permit application.
Permit fees must be paid in full before your application can be processed further. Failure to pay any permit fees in full will result in
the denial of your permit and you may be subject to administrative penalties if you are found operating without a valid food permit,
which is a violation of Section 500.12(1)(a), Florida Statutes. If you are found to be in violation of this provision, the Department may
impose up to a $5,000.00 fine against you and/or seek administrative action to close your business.
Employee Health Guidelines and reporting agreement provided.
The Minimum Construction Standards checklist has been used in accordance with 500.12(2)(a) Florida Statutes by the food safety
inspector to determine compliance before obtaining a food permit.
Payments can be made online at https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov or can be mailed to Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer
Services, P.O. Box 6720, Tallahassee FL 32314-6720. Checks and money orders are to be payable to Florida Department of
Agriculture and Consumer Services. All payments must include the Food Establishment number and reason of payment type in the
memo section of the check or money order.
Risk-Based Violations
3-302.11(A)(1)
Raw animal food not separated during storage, preparation, holding or display from
ready-to-eat raw animal food, other raw ready-to-eat food, cooked ready-to-eat food, or fruits and vegetables
before they are washed. 3-302.11(A)(1) PP
Retail: Raw sausage was stored over cream cheese. COS: The raw sausage was moved to
proper storage.
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6-301.14
Sign or poster notifying food employees to wash their hands not provided at all
handwashing sinks used by food employees, or handwashing signage not clearly visible to food employees.
6-301.14
No employee hand wash signs hung in restrooms. COS: Signs were hung during inspection.
x
95
Establishment does not have a certified food protection manager who has passed a test
through a recognized accredited program. 5K-4.021(1), F.A.C.
No certified food protection manager.
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Print Date: 2/1/2023
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Good Retail Practice Violations
6-202.15
Outer opening not protected against the entry of insects and rodents by filling or closing
holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings; closed, tight-fitting windows; and solid, self-closing,
tight-fitting doors. Windows or doors kept open for ventilation or other purposes not protected against the entry of
insects and rodents by 16 mesh to 1 inch screens; properly designed and installed air curtains to control flying
insects; or other effective means. 6-202.15
Backroom: Back door has gap at bottom juncture.
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4-101.19
Nonfood-contact surface of equipment exposed to splash, spillage, or other food soiling or
that requires frequent cleaning not constructed of a corrosion-resistant, nonabsorbent, and smooth material.
4-101.19
Service Area: Bare unsealed wood used to hold up hand washing sink.
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Crying Tiger in Largo: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Crying Tiger in Largo last inspected?
- Crying Tiger in Largo was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 26, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- What are the most common violations at Crying Tiger in Largo?
- The most frequently cited violations at Crying Tiger in Largo are: Handwashing facilities, Employee health policy, Wiping cloths usage.
- How many health inspections has Crying Tiger in Largo had?
- Crying Tiger in Largo has had 3 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.3 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Crying Tiger in Largo find?
- Crying Tiger in Largo was most recently inspected on January 26, 2026 with 1 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has Crying Tiger in Largo ever been shut down?
- No, Crying Tiger in Largo has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V06 (Handwashing facilities) mean?
- Violation 06 (Handwashing facilities) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/06.
- When was Crying Tiger in Largo last inspected?
- Crying Tiger in Largo was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on September 2, 2023. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
- How many inspections has Crying Tiger in Largo had?
- Crying Tiger in Largo has 4 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
- What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Crying Tiger in Largo find?
- Crying Tiger in Largo was most recently inspected by FDACS on September 2, 2023 (Focused Inspection).
- Has Crying Tiger in Largo had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
- No, Crying Tiger in Largo has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
- What are the most common violations at Crying Tiger in Largo?
- The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Crying Tiger in Largo are: 6-301.14: Sign or poster notifying food employees to wash their hands not provided at all handwashing sinks used by food employees, or handwashing signage not clearly visible to food employees. 6-301.14; 3-302.11(A)(1): Raw animal food not separated during storage, preparation, holding or display from ready-to-eat raw animal food, other raw ready-to-eat food, cooked ready-to-eat food, or fruits and vegetables before they are washed. 3-302.11(A)(1) P; 6-202.15: Outer opening not protected against the entry of insects and rodents by filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings; closed, tight-fitting windows; and solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors. Windows or doors kept open for ventilation or other purposes not protected against the entry of insects and rodents by 16 mesh to 1 inch screens; properly designed and installed air curtains to control flying insects; or other effective means. 6-202.15.
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