CODY'S ORIGINAL ROADHOUSE
4360 PARK ST N, Saint Petersburg FL 33709 · 7273451022
Last inspected Aug 4, 2026 · 11 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach in women's restroom. Operator killed, cleaned and sanitized area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2025054734 | Jul 14, 2025 | Oct 2, 2025 | $400 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Aug 4, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Cutting board on cookline stained
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -Fly swatter stored in hws near walk in cooler Operator removed.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. -Reach in salad cooler 51.5F ambient, foods inside slightly elevated but had also been in and out of unit for prep. Left cooler closed for several minutes but saw no change in temperature. Operator moved all food out of this cooler into the walk in until it is serviced and can hold foods at 41F and below. I observed temperature of cooler drop throughout inspection, was 45F when I left.
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -Cutting board on cookline grooved
Equipment in poor repair. -Gaskets broken on walk in freezer door, causing ice buildup that won't allow door to close
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. -reach in cooler on cookline -reach in cooler on server line -reach in cooler in salad prep area
Oct 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Breading for chicken wings that makes contact with chicken has no time stamp and is temping at 72F. Operator added to their Time as Public Health Control plan and time stamped.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -bowl used for taking chicken from cooler to fryers stored on the chicken. Operator cleaned and sanitized bowl, put lid on chicken and will now keep bowl on top of lid instead of in contact with food.
Sep 19, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate11 Basic
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Accumulation of black/pink mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Bathroom facility not clean. Sinks have accumulation of black mold like debris
Dishmachine has no data plate/operating specifications.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups at bar and wait station
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In small walk in cooler in dry storage area used for bread and meat
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. In kitchen over to-go bagging area.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of ovens by 3 comp sink heavily soiled with debris
Interior of walk in freezer in disrepair. Gaskets on walk in freezer door turn and falling off.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler doorway soiled with black mold like debris Reach in cooler at bar used as glass chiller has heavy debris in bottom.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Under and behind dish washer failed area, accumulation of black mold like substance on walls. Wall next to deli cooler on cook line used to store fish
Sep 17, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 27 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority3 Intermediate19 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then handled clean equipment or utensils without washing hands in warewashing area
Live, small flying insects found 1 live fly in warewashing area 1 live fly in back of kitchen near ice machine and 3 compartment sink
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach in women's restroom. Operator killed, cleaned and sanitized area.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Key lime pie (48F - Cold Holding); cheesecake (50F - Cold Holding); Had been put in cold holding unit recently, operator removed from unit to unit that was keeping temperature, items retemped at 41F.
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. Prime rib on cook line no time mark in their time log.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Barbecue sauce/water mixture stored in walk in cooler lacking date marking, operator guessed it was prepped yesterday but was unsure.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice bucket stained and soiled with black debris. Operator discarded. Inside of Soda nozzles at wait station and in kitchen have accumulation of debris
Wash solution in spray-type chemical warewasher less than 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Temped at 117F.
Accumulation of black/pink mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Bathroom facility not clean. Sinks have accumulation of black mold like debris
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. On small walk in cooler handle in dry storage area used for meat and bread
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. In salad room on deli cooler On cook line on deli cooler where fish is stored.
Dishmachine has no data plate/operating specifications.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups at bar and wait station
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In small walk in cooler in dry storage area used for bread and meat
Ice buckets not stored inverted. Operator inverted all ice buckets.
Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine. Thermometer on dishwashing machine not working
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. In kitchen over to-go bagging area.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of ovens by 3 comp sink heavily soiled with debris
Interior of walk in freezer in disrepair. Gaskets on walk in freezer door turn and falling off.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler doorway soiled with black mold like debris Reach in cooler at bar used as glass chiller has heavy debris in bottom.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler used for butters in salad room
Stored food not covered. Barbecue sauce in buckets in walk in cooler not covered.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Under and behind dish washer failed area, accumulation of black mold like substance on walls. Wall next to deli cooler on cook line used to store fish
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor in salad room. Operator moved off floor, cleaned and sanitized bucket and put on a shelf.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Barbecue sauce water mixture in walk in cooler not labeled
Jul 15, 2025□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands at sink in rear prep area.
Jul 14, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation
Ordered shut on the spot. 11 violations recorded, 2 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
2 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. (1) 10 can of tomato sauce (1) 10 can of tomato paste (1) 10 can of cranberry sauce
Live, small flying insects found. (15) large flies inside front exterior entrance. (9) flies at front bar (2) flies in kitchen at drink station (2) flies in back storage area (2) flies on cook-line (1) fly at dishwasher All flies landing on walls, lighting fixtures.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. a. Cutting board on reach-in cooler across from cook-line soiled and stained. b. Can opener in rear prep area soiled with old food debris. c. Meat slicer in rear prep area soiled with food debris.
Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands at sink in rear prep area.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Located in rear external storage, adjacent to dry storage.
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. 26 dead flies observed in vector insect trap. Employee changed sticky pad removing all dead.
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach on the floor in dry storage area. Employee discarded dead roach cleaned and sanitized area.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink in area near salad station employee drink over single service. Employee removed drink.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave oven at expedite station soiled. Oven on cook-line interior soiled.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall at map sink soiled with dirt debris.
Mar 31, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled with food debris.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Interior of microwaves has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Sep 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled Soda gun nozzle soiled at bar
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Oven mits in hand sink, removed
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic cups at wait station
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Behind bar, removed
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. At grill, removed
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 in brown sugar bin, removed
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Over cooler at service counter
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Beer cooler at bar
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. On service line, relocated
Mar 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 19 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority0 Intermediate15 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched dirty dishes then touched clean dishes without washing hands. Inspector educated employees and manager on proper hand washing.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 lives fly in dish area not landing on any food or food contact surfaces. 2 live flies at bar area not landing on any food or food contact surfaces.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw steak in reach-in cooler. Employee moved chicken to bottom shelf.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Vacuum breaker missing in dishwasher area.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. 20 flies in sticky trap back prep area.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Multiple cutting boards in kitchen.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups at waitress area and pans on shelf in dish water.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water in spots though out back kitchen area.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris though out kitchen area.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwaves soiled with food debris front expo line. Bread oven soiled with food debris
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple gaskets soiled with food debris
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Back kitchen area.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employees drink in cooler at salad area. Employee moved drinks.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Coffee filters out and not stored properly. Manager stored coffee filters properly.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-coolers in kitchen area.
Dec 6, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. No vacuum breaker at hose by mop sink and on cook line.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Multiple Cutting boards on cook line
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic cups waitresses area wet nesting. Pans on shelf in dish area wet nesting.
Equipment in poor repair. Expo line reach-in cooler broken.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwaves in kitchen area soiled with food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple Gaskets on cook line soiled with food debris.
Nov 27, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 22 recorded, 7 high priority.
7 High priority3 Intermediate12 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Tomato sauce 10oz can dented.
Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee failed to change gloves and wash hands after having a drink.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 3 live flies on expo line not landing on any food or food contact surfaces.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. hard boiled eggs (45F - Cold Holding); mix cheese (46F - Cold Holding); leafy greens (44F - Cold Holding);
Time/temperature control for safety food held using a 4-hour time control plan was not at a temperature of 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below or 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above when time control began. No plans for prime rib on cook line and slice tomatoes, cut leafy greens on expo line.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. No vacuum breaker at hose by mop sink and on cook line.
Whole meat roast hot held at less than 130 degrees Fahrenheit. On cook line prime rib (110F - Hot Holding); Manager placed prime rib in over to reheat.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled with food debris. Soda gun at bar area soiled with mold like substance.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Pans in hand sink by prep area. Manager removed items
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Milk opened 11-26-23 no date mark. Employee date marked milk.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. 2 dead flies in electrical trap in prep area.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Multiple Cutting boards on cook line
Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Tomato sauce 10oz can dented.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee food in reach-in cooler at bar area. Employee cell phone prep table in salad area. Manager removed items.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee on cook line no beard net. Employee placed beard net on
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic cups waitresses area wet nesting. Pans on shelf in dish area wet nesting.
Equipment in poor repair. Expo line reach-in cooler broken.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at salad area.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwaves in kitchen area soiled with food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple Gaskets on cook line soiled with food debris.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White powdered substance in plastic container by dry storage area has no label. Manager labeled container
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.