Neighbourhood
Saint Petersburg33703
Restaurants28
Spotless inspections8%
Ordered shut5
Fines$10k
A 10B 7C 2D 1F 5Not rated 3
Grades describe each kitchen's last twelve months. The spotless figure above counts every inspection ever recorded here that ended with the inspector writing nothing down at all — a much harder bar than an A.
Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Dishwasher was seen handling dirty dishes and then working with clean dishes without proper handwashing. Discussed with operator on the importance of issues and ways to negate the situation.
High prioritySTONE SOUP CAFE & PUB →Aug 26, 2026
Live, small flying insects found. Discussed with supervisor Lisa Day Walker (4) Flies found around beer taps at back side of bar. Discussed with operator proper safety precautions for vermin and discussed ways to mitigate issue.
High prioritySTONE SOUP CAFE & PUB →Aug 26, 2026
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sausage links held in reach in freezer at 50F. Owner moved sausages to walk-in freezerA to promote cooling. Retemped at 11:30 am at 40F
High priorityMETRO DINER →Aug 24, 2026
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. (1) Rodent dropping underneath rack storing pre built pizza boxes across from front counter area. (3) rodent dropping on floor underneath rack storing 2 liter sodas. (15) rodent droppings in employee bathroom closets to racks storing 2 liter sodas. (2) rodent droppings on floor around AC unit near employee bathroom closets to racks storing 2 liter sodas. (24) rodent droppings underneath dry storage rack closest to rack storing cases of RTU pizza sauce. (10) rodent droppings underneath reach in cooler across from front counter area. (3) rodent droppings at bottom shelf of interior of customer grab and go Pepsi display cooler in customer lobby area. (3) on the floor underneath/behind the grab and go Pepsi display cooler in the customer lobby area.
High priorityHUNGRY HOWIES →Jul 28, 2026
Live, small flying insects found. (2) flies found in dry storage areas.
High priorityHUNGRY HOWIES →Jul 27, 2026
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 2/1/2026. Establishment open and operational. Employee currently making pizza along with customers coming in to order.
High priorityHUNGRY HOWIES →Jul 27, 2026
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. (1) Rodent dropping underneath rack storing pre built pizza boxes across from front counter area. (3) rodent dropping on floor underneath rack storing 2 liter sodas. (15) rodent droppings in employee bathroom closets to racks storing 2 liter sodas. (2) rodent droppings on floor around AC unit near employee bathroom closets to racks storing 2 liter sodas. (24) rodent droppings underneath dry storage rack closest to rack storing cases of RTU pizza sauce. (10) rodent droppings underneath reach in cooler across from front counter area. (3) rodent droppings at bottom shelf of interior of customer grab and go Pepsi display cooler in customer lobby area. (3) on the floor underneath/behind the grab and go Pepsi display cooler in the customer lobby area.
High priorityHUNGRY HOWIES →Jul 27, 2026
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Food items stored in walk in cooler: shredded cheddar cheese (46F - Cold Holding); lettuce (46F - Cold Holding); sausage (45F - Cold Holding); shredded ham (46F - Cold Holding) Operator tuned down thermostat to around 37-38F Re-temped items at 1:35: sausage (42F - Cold Holding); lettuce (45F - Cold Holding); shredded ham (43F - Cold Holding); shredded cheddar (42F - Cold Holding)
High priorityHUNGRY HOWIES →Jul 27, 2026
Live, small flying insects found.Three flies found (2) in back near dish and drink area. (1) found in the bar area. Discussed the importance of this with manager. Contacted Lisa and discussed findings. Advised to educate operator.
High priorityAPPLEBEE'S NEIGHBORHOOD GRILL & BAR →Jul 23, 2026
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs were over top of water and Gatorade in cooler in back prep area. Employee moved eggs to bottom shelf
High priorityGATEWAY SUBS →Jul 16, 2026
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine tested at 0 ppm. Operator attempted to prime the unit however it continued to test at 0. Discussed with operator to set up three compartment sink and cease using machine for ware washing until unit can be repaired.
High priorityROOT & CLAY RESTAURANT AND SOCIAL CLUB →Jun 12, 2026
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 2-1-2026
High priorityTHAI-AM RESTAURANT →Apr 27, 2026