CHATTAWAY DRIVE INN
358 S 22 AVE, Saint Petersburg FL 33705 · 727-823-1594
Last inspected Aug 21, 2026 · 10 visits since January 2024
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5 inspections, swinging between B 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. 2 live flies in kitchen on cutting board and prep table. Employee washed and sanitized cutting board and prep table.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Aug 21, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 13 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw ground pork over top of raw fish. Employee moved pork to same shelf as fish and corrected on site.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw burger patties (47F - Cold Holding) at 12:45 Employee moved raw patties to freezer. Re-temped at 1:05 PM at 38F
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.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle of purple liquid not labeled in bussers station.
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Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Restrooms did not have self closing doors.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Tank not secure in bar area closest to beer cooler.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Walls and ceiling soiled in kitchen
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Food stored on floor. (2) Boxes of tater tots left on floor inside of walk in freezer. (2) Boxes of unused oil on floor inside of butler's closet.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Open dumpster lid.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee beverage in reach in over top of raw food. Employee moved drink to bottoms shelf and corrected on site. Employee beverages in side of walk in freezer over top of raw food. Drinks were removed and discarded by employee.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Feb 20, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
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. Food slicer soiled with dried food debris.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Throughout the kitchen area.
Food stored on floor. Buckets of pickles stored in floor inside walk in cooler.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed on walk in freezer door frame.
Feb 11, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found Observed 4 live bees landing on drainboard shelving racks above three compartment sink in outside bar area. 6 live bees observed landing on lemonade, sweet tea, and unsweetened tea dispensers and flying into the nozzles stored outside at bar entrance area. Manager washed and sanitized the dispensers and nozzles. Observed 4 live flies fling around beer taps nozzle at end of the outside bar. Flies not landing on food or food contact surfaces.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 2/1/2026. Discussed with person in charge.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Food slicer soiled with dried food debris.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit observed.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tanks underneath outside bar counter.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Throughout the kitchen area.
Food stored on floor. Buckets of pickles stored in floor inside walk in cooler.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed on walk in freezer door frame.
Sep 26, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. No air curtains at bar outer opening.. Fly present in kitchen.
Jul 21, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 27 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority4 Intermediate18 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee smoking outside of establishment enter kitchen, don gloves and begin touching fry baskets without first washing hands. Discussed with operator proper hand-hygiene techniques.
Live, small flying insects found in kitchen. Fly did not land on food or food contact surfaces.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment is open and operating. License expired 02/01/2025.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. From reach-in cooler on cooks line. Operator placed items in walk-in freezer. Rechecked items a. coleslaw (48F - Cold Holding); 40f b. sliced tomatoes (57F - Cold Holding); 45f c. cut lettuce (68F - Cold Holding); 49f d. raw beef patty (45F - Cold Holding) 34f
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Water hose connected to water faucet at rear kitchen exit with a vacuum breaker.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink near three-compartment sink. Employee provided paper towels.
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 recently hired food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
Squeeze bottles located in warewashing and bar areas containing blue substance not labeled. Employee labeled squeeze bottles soap.
All three doors left open other than during cleaning or maintenance.
Carbon dioxide tanks in bar area not adequately secured.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's and unisex bathroom.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee personal bag stored on plates on bottom shelf of prep table next to reach-in cooler on cooks line. Employee phone stored on meat slicer on prep table near three-compartment sink. Employee removed phone and bag. Discussed cleaning and sanitizing meat slicer and plates.
Equipment in poor repair. Shelf storing pots and pans in warewashing area is rusted. Torn gasket on left reach-in cooler door.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair throughout kitchen area.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable.
Food stored on floor. Five gallon container of pickles stored on floor in walk-in cooler. Box of onion rings and sweet potato fries stored on floor in walk-in freezer. Employee placed items on bottom shelf in walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer.
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice in ice machine located at rear kitchen exit. Employee removed ice scoop from ice.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Mold-like substance on ceiling of walk-in cooler in bar area.
Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. No air curtains at bar outer opening.. Fly present in kitchen.
Reach-in cooler on cooks line across from gas stove interior have accumulation of soil residues.
Standing water covering corner floor on cooks line.
Stored food not covered. Cut lemons in bar area not covered. Operator covered item.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface and walk-in cooler in bar area.
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Wood used as a shelf to store pans of flour and wing sauce pans not sealed. Located at the end of cooks line.
Portable fire extinguisher missing from its designated location. For reporting purposes only.
Jan 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw shell eggs stored above raw ground beef in walk-in cooler. Employee moved eggs to bottom shelf.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Water hose connected to water faucet without vacuum breaker at rear kitchen exit.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler on cooks line is soiled with food buildup.
Squeeze bottle in warewashing area containing blue soap not labeled. Operator labeled bottle.
Equipment in poor repair. Shelf in warewashing area is rusted.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gaskets on reach-in cooler doors.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Aug 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 25 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority3 Intermediate18 Basic
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Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee bare-hand touching ready-to-eat sliced ham. Ham not being heated to 145f. Employee discarded ham. Stop sale not warranted. Discussed with operator and employee proper hand-hygiene techniques. Will email DBPR Form 5030-157. Washing Hands Method. Will email DBPR Form 5030-159. Wearing Gloves The Right Way.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee handle raw fish with gloves, then touch fryer baskets and utensils without removing gloves and washing hands. Discussed with operator proper hand-hygiene techniques. Will email DBPR Form 5030-159. Wearing Gloves The Right Way.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. From reach-in cooler on cooks line at 11:40am. Employee placed in freezer. Re temp at 12:40pm a. sliced cheese (67F - Cold Holding) 38f
Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed 200ppm. Operator drained and refilled chlorine sanitizer solution. Reading 50ppm.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler on cooks line is soiled.
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.
Two squeeze bottles in bar area containing toxic substance not labeled. Operator labeled bottles.
All reach-in coolers on cooks line interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach on floor underneath hand wash sink in warewashing area. Employee discarded roach. Cleaned and sanitized the area.
Equipment and utensils not rinsed between washing and sanitizing. Observed employee washing pots, and pans in three-compartment sink then sanitize without rinsing. Employee setup rinse sink. Re washed items. Will email DBPR Form 5025-010. Manual Dishwashing Procedure.
Equipment in poor repair. Storage shelves in warewashing area are rusted.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tile is missing near hand wash sink in warewashing area.
Food stored on floor. Five gallon container of pickles stored on floor in walk-in cooler.
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling.
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 bottom shelf of prep table in kitchen.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Portable oven on bottom shelf on cooks line used more than 24 hours ago is soiled with food debris.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in refrigerator near hot water heater.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at hand wash sink in warewashing area. Will email DBPR Form 5030-111. Employees must wash hands.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk-in cooler fan guards are soiled with debris. Soiled gaskets on reach-in cooler doors on cooks line.
Refrigerator near hot water heater shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Unisex bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance.
Walk-in cooler and freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wash/Rinse/Sanitizing solution not maintained clean. Operator drained sink, cleaned and refilled.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of flour on bottom shelf of prep table is not labeled.
May 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 24 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority1 Intermediate18 Basic
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1 raw shell egg stored with broken shell in walk-in cooler. Employee discarded cracked egg. Stop-sale not warranted.
Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Exceeding 200ppm.Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee drained and refilled chlorine sanitizer. Re check 50ppm.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flies in kitchen on cutting board and prep table. Employee washed and sanitized cutting board and prep table.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment is open and operating selling food to the public. License expired on 02-01-2024. Operator updated license during inspection. 02-01-2025.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee touching raw chicken with gloves on, then touch clean spatula without removing gloves and washing hands. Discussed with operator proper hand-hygiene techniques.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Bathrooms located at rear of kitchen exit establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Repeat Violation**
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Clean pates and bowls on shelf in wait station area not protected. Employee covered items.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Cutting board on reach-in cooler on cooks line has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach in dry-storage room. Employee discarded roach, cleaned and sanitized area.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on prep table on cooks line.
Equipment in poor repair. Shelves in warewashing area are rusted.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled with grease on side of steam table on cooks line.
Food stored on floor. 5 gallon container of pickles stored on floor in walk-in cooler.
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice in ice machine located in the rear of kitchen. Employee removed handle from touching ice.
Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Back door to kitchen is opened. 2 live flies in kitchen on cooks line. Employee closed back door.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Upright refrigerator on cooks line interior soiled.
Reach-in cooler on cooks line shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Stored food not covered. Cut lemons and limes at bar not covered. Operator covered items.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Women's bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of flour not labeled by common name on bottom shelf of prep table in prep area.
Portable fire extinguisher missing from its designated location. For reporting purposes only. Fire extinguisher stored on top of water heater in prep area.
Jan 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 20 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate15 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Reading 0ppm. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee added chlorine. Re test 50ppm.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler on cooks line at 11:45am Operator placed in reach-in freezer. Re temp at 12:20pm a. sliced cheese (61F - Cold Holding) 51f
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Drinking glass stored inside of bowl at hand wash sink in bar area.
No proof provided that 4 recently hired food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Will email DBPR Form 5030-103. Employee Health Food Reporting Agreement.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Squeeze bottles with blue substance in bar area and above three-compartment sink in kitchen not labeled.
Accumulation of black substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Universal restroom door is not self closing.
Carbon dioxide tanks in bar area not adequately secured.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on top of reach-in cooler on cooks line.
Equipment in poor repair. Shelf above three-compartment sink has rust surface.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled with grease behind oven and fat-fryer.
Food stored on floor. 5 gallon bucket of pickles stored on floor in walk-in cooler.
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in kitchen area, men's and women's restrooms. Will email DBPR Form 5030-111. Employees must wash hands.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled on refrigerator in wait station area.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Upright refrigerator on cooks line interior and shelves are soiled with black substance.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Upright refrigerator on cooks line shelves are rusted.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Clean spoons stored with fcs upright on counter in wait station area.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
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