BLACK CATTLE BURGER COMPANY
17 3 ST N, Saint Petersburg FL 33701 · 727-490-5777
Last inspected Mar 5, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023
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MAR 26
≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
No functioning restroom at time of complaint inspection. Each restroom toilet can only flush once and then stops working. Drains in restrooms show signs of sewage backup.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $520
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2019039900 | Apr 17, 2019 | Jan 31, 2020 | $520 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Mar 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled with dried food debris.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle of light blue liquid substance. Labeled as cleaner.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in deli cooler soiled with dried food debris across from front counter expo window and reach in cooler next to fryer.
Sep 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority5 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
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. Emailed person in charge DBPR Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events form at the time of inspection.
No handwash sink located in vending machine area where employees service bulk food machines. Buss tub of onions stored on floor under top of hand sink. Employee moved item.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. For one employee who is currently engaging in food preparation during the inspection and was hired 30 days ago. Emailed person in charge DBPR Food Employee Reporting Agreement form.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle with light blue liquid substance near dish machine. Employee labeled as Dawn soap and water.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Soda machine Ice bin interior in front counter area soiled with black mold like substance.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean containers stored on rack next to walk in cooler.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on clean containers stored on rack next to walk in cooler.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Double door reach in deli cooler interior heavily soiled with dried up food debris across from dish machine.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing soiled water at bottom of pull out drawers above flat top grill.
Feb 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee on personal phone then put gloves on and begin to cook order with no hand wash
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. lettuce (60F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (60F - Cold Holding
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Aug 7, 2024□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Ceiling tile missing above three compartment sink.
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets in reach in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach-in cooler gaskets are soiled with food debris.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Aug 6, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation
Ordered shut on the spot. 12 violations recorded, 3 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
3 High priority0 Intermediate9 Basic
Show 12 findings ▾
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee donned gloves to start working with food without washing hands upon entering kitchen.
No functioning restroom at time of complaint inspection. Each restroom toilet can only flush once and then stops working. Drains in restrooms show signs of sewage backup.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler in kitchen: raw chicken (50F - Cold Holding); buttermilk (52F - Cold Holding)
A minimum of one bathroom facility is not available for public use. No functioning restroom at time of complaint inspection. Each restroom toilet can only flush once and then stops working. Establishment is telling guests they can use restroom of next store business owned by the same entity.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Scoop with no handle used to dispense flour.
Ceiling tile missing above three compartment sink.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets in reach in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach-in cooler gaskets are soiled with food debris.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour removed from original container not labeled.
Feb 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly in dining room not landing on food or food contact surfaces.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler next to the fryers: raw chicken (46F - Cold Holding) Manager put ice in item.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer and can opener on prep table have built up food debris.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Food stored on floor. Cooking oil stored on floor outside walk in cooler.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Toaster oven above reach in freezer has built up food debris.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour removed from original container and not labeled outside walk in cooler.
Sep 18, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly by three compartment sink not landing on food or food contact surfaces.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener on prep table in rear of kitchen has built up food debris.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tanks by soda boxes behind front counter not properly secured.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of flour in rear prep area removed from its original container and not labeled.
Sep 11, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly by three compartment sink not landing on food or food contact surfaces.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In upright reach in cooler across from cooktop: grilled onions (48F - Cold Holding); grilled mushrooms (48F - Cold Holding); American cheese (48F - Cold Holding); raw beef (48F - Cold Holding); raw chicken ( - Cold Holding) temperatures taken at 3:00 pm manager moved items into reach in freezer
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener on prep table in rear of kitchen has built up food debris.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tanks by soda boxes behind front counter not properly secured.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Food stored on floor. Pickle containers stored on floor of walk in cooler.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of flour in rear prep area 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.