4TH STREET SHRIMP STORE
1006 4 ST N, Saint Petersburg FL 33701 · 727-822-0325
Last inspected Aug 24, 2026 · 11 visits since November 2023
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▼ IMPROVING
5 inspections trending up, 28 points better than where it started.
Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed 2 live bed bugs, confirmed by seeing them visibly moving in the corner of a wicker chair. 3 bed bugs observed in same corner of wicker chair. 2 bed bugs observed in corner of a separate wicker chair. Both chairs were thrown away in the dumpster. The operator also called Ecolab emergency service to come by to treat the areas.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $1,400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2022021406 | Apr 26, 2022 | May 25, 2022 | $400 |
| 3--2019042850 | Aug 1, 2019 | Sep 3, 2019 | $800 |
| 3--2018062051 | Nov 6, 2018 | Jan 11, 2019 | $200 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Aug 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Multiple bottles of an unlabeled blue cleaning liquid found in back of kitchen near back door to dining room.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Multiple handles throughout kitchen had build up of debris on inside of handles.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Tank in back of restaurant near the water heater lacked proper security.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee belongings on shelf over service window.
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Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Inside of door of reach-in freezer in the dish pit area missing cover over insulation on inside of door.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Label residue on clean containers for food near walk-in coolerA on shelves along the opposite wall.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Vacuum packed fish found in walk in cooler. Fish was still frozen and in the packaging. Discussed proper thawing method with owner and fish was removed from packaging.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed onions stored above cook crab in walk-in cooler. Employee moved onions to proper storage area.
Jul 8, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 1, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed 2 live bed bugs, confirmed by seeing them visibly moving in the corner of a wicker chair. 3 bed bugs observed in same corner of wicker chair. 2 bed bugs observed in corner of a separate wicker chair. Both chairs were thrown away in the dumpster. The operator also called Ecolab emergency service to come by to treat the areas.
Jun 30, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed 2 live bed bugs, confirmed by seeing them visibly moving in the corner of a wicker chair. 3 bed bugs observed in same corner of wicker chair. 2 bed bugs observed in corner of a separate wicker chair. Both chairs were thrown away in the dumpster. The operator also called Ecolab emergency service to come by to treat the areas.
Mar 2, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting boards stained on reach in deli coolers stained.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On clean containers stored on rack across single utility sink.
Sep 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Reach in deli cooler cutting boards stained. Soda machine nozzle soiled with mold like substance.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic cups wet nesting next to soda machine near coffee brewer.
Feb 20, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Feb 17, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found 20 live flies on ceiling tiles throughout kitchen but not near immediate cooks line or food preparation. 1 live fly on to go box out of packaging
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Employee moved open pan of raw clams away from open container of cooked crab in walk in cooler
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Knives stored in cooks line hand wash sink
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle with yellow liquid hanging on prep sink labeled by operator
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Equipment in poor repair. Microwave is is disrepair and rusting on the inside
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Front door of restaurant open
Aug 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler below soup station: butter (48F - Cold Holding) Manager put butter in walk in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At soup station area: butter (107F - Hot Holding) Manager reheated above 165 F.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting on cups behind bar area.
Equipment in poor repair. Top microwave oven next to coffee maker has rust inside.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on clean containers in drying rack.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee beverage in reach in cooler underneath soup station. Manager removed.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Napkins on the floor behind bar. Manager stored correctly.
Jan 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 27 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority2 Intermediate21 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Alka-seltzer stored on shelf with glass plates on cooks line.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sliding door cooler underneath stove at 1:21pm operator placed items in walk-in cooler. Re temp at 2:00pm a. raw chicken (48F - Cold Holding); 43f b. raw ground beef (46F - Cold Holding) 42f Repeat ViolationCorrected On-SiteRepeat Violation**
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Water hose connected to faucet near walk-in cooler without a vacuum breaker.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Water hose connected to faucet with y-splitter without a vacuum breaker.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda diffusers near bar area are soiled with debris.
Two spray bottles located on shelf in wait station area containing toxic substance not labeled.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine bin have build up of black substance.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles and vents in warewashing area soiled with black dust.
Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Clean glasses exposed to splash at hand wash sink in bar area.
Cutting boards on cooks line has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Dishmachine has no data plate/operating specifications.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on shelf in storage area are not air-dried.
Equipment in poor repair. Interior of microwave at wait station is rusted. Surface rust on shelves in storage area.
Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Employee removed tongs.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle touching flour in container on shelf in storage area.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at hand wash sink in wait station area. Will email DBPR Form 5030-111. Employees must wash hands.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach-in coolers on cooks line soiled with debris.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee beverage in reach-in cooler in prep area on cooks line.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Plastic frozen clam containers on shelf in warewashing area are being reused.
Stored food not covered. Walk-in cooler items not covered. a. Cherry cobbler b. Three pans of raw fish
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor in kitchen.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Unlabeled container of seasoning stored on shelf in storage area. Unlabeled container of white powder on shelf in storage area not labeled.
Nov 8, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate9 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler underneath hot service station: butter (44F - Cold Holding); cream (44F - Cold Holding) Manager moved items to another cooler.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine ware washing area has mold like substance.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Reduced oxygen packaging tuna thawing under refrigeration in walk in cooler not scored.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on prep table in middle of kitchen area. Employee removed.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting on cups next to soda station in kitchen.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on oven handle. Manager removed.
Open dumpster lid.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee beverages stored in walk in cooler above food to be served to the public.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Quaternary wiping cloth solutions stored on floor of kitchen.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of flour on rack across from kitchen hand wash sink removed from its original container and not labeled.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.