CARIBOU COFFEE
701 CENTRAL AVE, Saint Petersburg FL 33701
Last inspected Oct 3, 2025 · 4 visits since November 2023
3 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly in dining room area not landing on food or food contact surfaces.
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $1,200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2022008659 | Feb 8, 2022 | Jun 9, 2022 | $400 |
| 3--2021058112 | Nov 30, 2021 | Mar 18, 2022 | $400 |
| 3--2021046431 | Sep 30, 2021 | Mar 17, 2022 | $400 |
Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 2 high priority.
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Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched cell phone with gloves on and failed to change gloves and rewash hands.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly in dining room area not landing on food or food contact surfaces.
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
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.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
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.