COCKTAIL
2355 CENTRAL AVE, Saint Petersburg FL 33713 · 727-592-1914
Last inspected May 8, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. One tub of sour cream at 45F. Employee stated it was placed overnight and had not been used recently.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
May 8, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 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 at front bar tested at 0PPM. Operator attempted to prime unit and successfully tested the machine at 50 ppm.
Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Dish machine at front bar tested at 0PPM. Employee advised he did not test unit after set up.
Dishmachine has no data plate/operating specifications. Data plate on front bar dish machine worn and unreadable
No copy of latest inspection report available. Discussed with manager requirements for maintaining inspection reports for public requests
Aug 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate9 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. Dishmachine in front bar tested at 0PPM. Manager primed equipment and res tested at 50PPM.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. One tub of sour cream at 45F. Employee stated it was placed overnight and had not been used recently.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. One tub of sour cream at 45F. Employee stated it was placed overnight and had not been used recently. Voluntarily discarded during inspection.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwash sink at front bar used for dumping ice.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwash sink at front bar. Employee provided during inspection.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee in kitchen with no hair restraint.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under the fryers in kitchen soiled with old grease.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. White reach-in freezer in kitchen with accumulation of ice.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop observed inside container of sugar with the handle not above the top of food. Manager removed.
Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine. Dishmachine in kitchen reaching proper temp of 120F, however gauge reads 110F.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of reach-in cooler next to fryers with standing water and food debris.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water inside reach-in cooler next to fryers.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitation bucket with wiping cloth stored on floor in front bar. Discussed with manager to use a second bucket to store solution properly.
Mar 26, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. From reach-in cooler in kitchen at 11:05am. Operator moved item to reach-in freezer. a. cut lettuce (48F - Cold Holding)
Squeeze bottle on service sink in bar area containing toxic blue substance not labeled. Operator labeled bottle soap.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler near fat-fryers.
Dec 16, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Inspector provided one
Dec 5, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 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. 0ppm chlorine. Set up 3 compartment sink with quart sanitizer 400ppm
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.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Inspector provided one
Feb 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs over strawberries in upright single door cooler just inside door. Manager stored correctly.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup with no handle used to dispense sugar. Manager removed.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in unisex bathrooms.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on prep table. Manager removed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee sunglasses on prep table. Manager removed.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in first two unisex restrooms.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Silverware stored upright on prep table.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses on cook line.
Sep 20, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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.