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CHIVES CATERING

7097 30 AVE N, Saint Petersburg FL 33710

Last inspected May 28, 2026 · 10 visits since July 2023

Licence typeCaterer
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceCAT6215977
Grade history
FEB 25
FEB 25
NOV 25
APR 26
MAY 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 20 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Badges — 2 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

10 visits, newest first

May 28, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

Recorded at 13709 WALSINGHAM RD, Largo — this licence has since moved.

0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Grease on floor under fryers
Basic/36-73-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Scoop handle in shredded cheese on prep line, removed
Basic/10-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Base pads around soda dispenser nozzles at drive thru soiled
Basic/23-03-4
Nov 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

Recorded at 13709 WALSINGHAM RD, Largo — this licence has since moved.

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. On floor under freeze machine at front counter
High priority/41-24-4/Repeat Violation
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
Single-service articles improperly stored. Boxes of single service products on floor in dry storage area, moved to shelf
Basic/25-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Feb 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

Recorded at 13709 WALSINGHAM RD, Largo — this licence has since moved.

2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Next to smoothie machine
High priority/41-24-4
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
High priority/29-42-4/Repeat Violation
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink in men's restroom, restocked
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under smoothie machine
Basic/36-73-4
Feb 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

Recorded at 13709 WALSINGHAM RD, Largo — this licence has since moved.

2 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
Show 11 findings ▾
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored next to box of soda in dry storage area. Reviewed with manager. Manager relocated container of bleach
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
High priority/29-42-4/Repeat Violation
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at drive thru. Reviewed with manager hand wash stations must be stocked at all times. Manager placed paper towels at handwashing sink
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface (gaskets ) soiled with food debris and mold like build up in reach in freezer near thermalizer. - soiled drain pan at customer self service area - soiled counter at condiment station Reviewed with manager.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public in warmer units. Manager removed employee food.
Basic/08B-49-4/Corrected On-Site
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.metal pans stacked on shelf in dish washing area. Reviewed with manager.
Basic/24-08-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in walk in cooler
Basic/36-73-4
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Basic/51-18-6/Repeat Violation
Plumbing system in disrepair. One of the toilets in women's restroom. Out of order sign posted
Basic/29-08-4
Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues near thermalizer. Reviewed with manager
Basic/22-16-4
Jun 14, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 26, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 1 recorded.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Warning
Jan 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

Recorded at 13709 WALSINGHAM RD, Largo — this licence has since moved.

1 High priority2 Intermediate10 Basic
Show 13 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Water hose connected to y splitter at mop sink missing vacuum breaker.
High priority/29-42-4/Repeat Violation
Certified food manager unable to answer basic questions about allergens. Will email DBPR Form 5030-038. Eight major allergens.
Intermediate/53A-16-4
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzle diffusers at soda machine located in drive-thru area.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Soda machine located in lobby ice chute soiled with pink and brown substance.
Basic/22-20-5
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Single-serve bowl without handle used as scoop in container of seasoning stored on prep table. Operator removed bowl.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
Floor area(s) covered with standing water Standing water on floor next to rethermalizer.
Basic/36-22-4
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Basic/51-18-6
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach-in cooler doors near drive-thru are soiled with food debris.
Basic/23-03-4
Open dumpster lid.
Basic/33-16-4/Repeat Violation
Reach-in cooler interior near drive thru have accumulation of soil residues.
Basic/22-16-4
Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths stored at the end of steam table not free of food debris and visible soil. Employee changed out sanitizing solution with fresh sanitizer solution.
Basic/21-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Seasoning stored in container on prep table removed from original packaging not labeled Operator labeled container.
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Jul 19, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

Recorded at 13709 WALSINGHAM RD, Largo — this licence has since moved.

1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Mop sink with splitter no back flow preventer.
High priority/29-42-4
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzle area of lobby soda fountain soiled with debris.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting of plastic pans on drying rack. Employee moved so they can dry.
Basic/24-08-4/Corrected On-Site
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors soiled with food debris on make line. Employee cleaned floor during inspection.
Basic/36-73-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoses and wires interior of soda fountain mold like debris.
Basic/23-03-4
Open dumpster lid. Employee closed lids.
Basic/33-16-4/Corrected On-Site
Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezer in cook line area soiled interior with food debris.
Basic/22-16-4

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.