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6200 N MLK ST, Saint Petersburg FL 33702
Last inspected Aug 22, 2025 · 7 visits since December 2023
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
DEC 23
APR 24
NOV 24
MAR 25
AUG 25
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 12 points off where it started.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 2-1-25
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $700
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2024049835 | Apr 23, 2024 | Sep 23, 2024 | $300 |
| 3--2023011708 | Feb 6, 2023 | Apr 18, 2023 | $400 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Aug 22, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Reach-in freezer interior have accumulation of soil residues.
Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Observed front drain near fryer standing water. Employee able to move around not walking in water. Plumbers sneaked drain during inspection. Unable to fix during inspection.
Aug 21, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Near three compartment sink.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Extra oils throughout establishment floors
Food stored under dripping water line. Observed buildup ice in walk in freezer bags of chicken storage under dripping water. Establishment moved
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Torn and soiled gaskets at reach in freezer Reach in cooler below make line gaskets broken
Reach-in freezer interior have accumulation of soil residues.
Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Observed front drain near fryer standing water. Employee able to move around not walking in water. Plumbers sneaked drain during inspection. Unable to fix during inspection.
Stored food not covered. Sprinkles for slushy not covered. Employee covered
Mar 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 2-1-25
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ice cream inside machine 74 degrees cold holding. Ice cream curdled- stop sale notice issued
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. During inspection most items inside walk in cooler no dates. Label maker not working. Educated
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach near management desk. 2 dead roaches beneath ice machine. Near mop sink. Employee cleaned up and sanitary the area.
Equipment in poor repair. Ice cream machine broken
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Extra grease on floor
Food stored on floor. Bag outside of box soda on floor. Employee moved.
Heavy Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris white stand alone reach in freezer beside cook line flat top grill
Stored food not covered. Fries in open packages inside stand alone reach in freezer. Employee covered
Nov 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items time stamped for 10am in reach in cooler on cook line: sliced cheddar cheese (51F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (46F - Cold Holding) Items being held on time as a public health control. Manager filled out written procedures for items.
Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. See stop sale. Observed tomatoes and sliced cheddar cheese time stamped for 10am but no written procedures on file. Emailed manager Time as a Public Health Control Written Procedures. Manager filled out form during inspection.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Board covering/blocking surrounding area of hand sink near drive through. Not accessible, manager stated tile got new grout Wednesday night. Moved poster board over to allow access to hand sink.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Water shut off at hand sink next to drive through window. Manager stated water was shut off due to tile being grouted. Manager turned water back on.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice bin interior soiled with black mold like substance at drive through window.
Jun 26, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Outside left side of building.
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/ During routine inspections observed the current management Kierra Davis working with three employees on staff Certifed Food Manager explained 4-17-23
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer next to fryer..
Apr 23, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Open box of raw burger touching open bag of ready to eat bacon in white reach in cooler in front of grill. Manager moved all items.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Outside left side of building.
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/ During routine inspections observed the current management Kierra Davis working with three employees on staff Certifed Food Manager explained 4-17-23
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. Emailed to manager- manager printed Employee Health Agreement-DBPR form HR All employees on site signed and dated will have the rest of employee to sign the agreement.
Dead roaches on premises behind water heater. Employee cleaned and sanitizer area.
Food stored under dripping water line. During inspection observed water line in walk in cooler dripping on boxes of ground beef.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer next to fryer..
Dec 19, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Accumulation of grease and food debris under grill
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
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.