CENTRAL COFFEE SHOP
530 CENTRAL AVE, Saint Petersburg FL 33701 · 727-821-1125
Last inspected Feb 20, 2026 · 10 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. 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 not landing on food or food contact surfaces.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Feb 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting board stained on reach in deli cooler on cook line.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior soiled with black substance.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing at handsink in front counter area. Inspector provided a sign and it was posted at the time of the inspection.
Sep 18, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda machine ice chute soiled with black mold like substance in dinning room area. Slicer soiled with food debris.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit observed.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Five employees present engaging and preparing food at the time of the inspection.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Soiled with black and pink mold like substance.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing at hand sink in front counter area.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior soiled with dried up food debris inside single door stand alone cooler in prep area.
Sep 3, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 17 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority8 Intermediate4 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1- 3 lbs 14 oz dented can of Mushrooms.
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. Ran the dish machine in the front counter area a few times and the chlorine sanitizer tested at 0 PPM. The inspector observed the chemical line having air bubbles and was not dispensing chemical when sanitization cycle ran.
Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Employee set up three compartment sink with quaternary sanitizer testing at 200 PPM in the front counter area.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Near flat top grill: pulled eggs (47F - Cold Holding) @ 9:24am; pulled eggs re-temped at 9:41am (38F - Cold Holding)
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Quaternary Sanitizer spray bottle testing at 500+ PPM.
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 the person in charge the DBPR Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Event form.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda machine ice chute soiled with black mold like substance in dinning room area. Slicer soiled with food debris.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Whisk inside hand sink in front counter area. Employee moved item.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No proof of certified food manager certificate could be provided. Operator sent the server a picture of her certified food manager certificate verified via text message.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit observed.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Five employees present engaging and preparing food at the time of the inspection.
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. Could not be provide for four employees preparing and engaging with food during the inspection. All were hired over 60 days ago, per server.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee training certificate for Alisha H. Dated for 8/12/25 through FLRA.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Soiled with black and pink mold like substance.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Expired on2/1/2025.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing at hand sink in front counter area.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior soiled with dried up food debris inside single door stand alone cooler in prep area.
Feb 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. One #10 can ketchup dented in dry storage
Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Roach and ant killer spray in prep area near hand sink
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle of purple liquid on mop sink needs identification
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Prep cook
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filter out of package at front counter
Feb 6, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board in reach in cooler by window has food debris buildup.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave oven has food debris buildup.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at hand wash sink behind front counter.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters behind front counter not stored in a protected manner.
Jan 9, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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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 is currently sanitizing at 0 ppm chlorine. Sanitization will occur in three compartment sink at 200 ppm quaternary.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board in reach in cooler by window has food debris buildup.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled bottle of sanitizer in prep sink in rear storage area. Employee labeled.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice chute on ice machine at soda station has mold like substances. Ice machine in rear storage area has mold like substances.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured under front counter.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave oven has food debris buildup.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at hand wash sink behind front counter.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters behind front counter not stored in a protected manner.
Jul 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 2 dented cans, 114 ounces each, of ketchup. 1 dented can of mushrooms, 62 ounces.
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.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken over raw shrimp in reach in freezer in rear storage area not all commercially packaged. Employee stored correctly.
Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Wiping cloth solution over recommended 500 ppm quaternary. Employee diluted to 400 ppm quaternary.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine in rear storage area has mold like substance.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tank by soda machine not properly secured.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets not inverted by ice machine.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee beverage above food to be served to the public in reach cooler on cook line.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Open dumpster lid.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters not stored protected.
Jan 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate11 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink in rear prep area is used to store pots and utensils. Employee removed items from sink.
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Hand wash sink in rear prep area unable to dispense soap.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle of degreaser not labeled in rear prep area. Employee labeled.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine in rear prep area has mold like substance.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tanks in rear storage closet not properly secured.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vent in rear prep area is soiled with dust debris.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket next to ice machine in rear storage area not inverted for protection.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees behind front counter engaged in food preparation with no hair restraint. Employees put on hats.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting on soda cups behind front counter.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles in rear prep area are broken.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on containers in rear storage area.
Single-service articles improperly stored. To go boxes stored on floor of rear prep area.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters behind front counter not stored in a protected manner.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry by rear door.
Jul 19, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine in rear dry goods storage area has mold like substance.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tanks in rear storage area not properly secured.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting on cups by soda machine behind front counter.
Stored food not covered. Coffee grounds are pre placed into coffee filters and not stored in a protected manner.
Jul 10, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority3 Intermediate8 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.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 1 rodent dropping on top of dish washer. Employee removed and sanitized the area.
Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. 1 cracked raw shelled egg in storage of reach in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Establishment holds butter on Time as a Public Health Control with no time stamp. Butter was time with a time of 7:00 am.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink by dishwasher blocked by silver ware tray. Employee removed.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Sanitizer and degreaser in rear storage area not properly labeled.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine in rear dry goods storage area has mold like substance.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tanks in rear storage area not properly secured.
Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. 1 cracked raw shelled egg in storage of reach in cooler.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee on cook line with no hair restraint. Employee put on hat.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting on cups by soda machine behind front counter.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave oven on cook line has built up food debris.
Stored food not covered. Coffee grounds are pre placed into coffee filters and not stored in a protected manner.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottle of water not labled on cook line.
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.