CONCRETE JUNGLE
475 CENTRAL AVE, Saint Petersburg FL 33701
Last inspected Sep 8, 2025 · 7 visits since October 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.
OCT 23
MAR 24
DEC 24
JUN 25
≈ ERRATIC
4 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found 2 live flies near downstairs bar
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Sep 8, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Fryer baskets soiled Can opener blade soiled
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.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Accumulation of grease under cook line
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Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Ovens on cook line
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Jun 13, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 22 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority10 Intermediate10 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found 2 live flies near downstairs bar
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs over avocado in walk in cooler, order corrected
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. Emailed to manager
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Fryer baskets soiled Can opener blade soiled
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Strainer in hand sink behind bar
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. GM Mariah Thies hired over 60 days with no valid CFM, no other staff with a valid CFM
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit, quat test kit expired
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/
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Inspector provided staff with probe thermometer
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. All certificates on site for staff no longer employed. No valid certificates for staff employed over 60 days
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.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Chlorine bottle over hand sink, labeled
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Lean plates stored on soiled shelf over prep coolers on cook line
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Accumulation of grease under cook line
Food stored on floor. Poking oil on floor in dry storage area
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 sugar bin, removed
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Ovens on cook line
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Power drill on storage rack with clean equipment
Waste line missing at soda gun holster.
Dec 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink behind bar.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener on prep table near slicer has built up food debris.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink used to rinse utensils behind bar.
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.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine in downstairs bar area has mold like substances.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle of scoop for sugar touching sugar. Chef removed.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven on cook line next to fryers has built up food debris.
May 29, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded.
0 High priority5 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen have built up food debris.
Mussel and oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
Mussel and oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Mussel and oyster tags removed from original container prior to container being emptied in walk in cooler.
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.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tanks outside walk in coolers are not properly secured.
Mar 29, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority7 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen have built up food debris.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Ahi Tostada and Coastal Poke are not identified as having a raw or undercooked animal product.
Mussel and oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
Mussel and oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Mussel and oyster tags removed from original container prior to container being emptied in walk in cooler.
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants.
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.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tanks outside walk in coolers are not properly secured.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not removed from its package within 48 hours after packaging. Establishment is cooking chicken, vacuum sealing, and holding longer than 48 after packaging.
Mar 26, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 22 recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority8 Intermediate8 Basic
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Employee coughed, sneezed, used a handkerchief or disposable tissue then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee on cook line coughed and failed to remove gloves and wash hands.
Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. See stop sale. Fresh salmon, 30 filets, vacuum sealed in non 10K OTR bag. Salmon not held frozen entire time.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly in kitchen not landing on food or food contact surfaces. 1 live fly outside kitchen door by restrooms.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler, raw shelled eggs stored over beer bottles. Manager stored correctly.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Fresh salmon, 18 filets, vacuum sealed in non 10K OTR bag. Salmon not held frozen entire time.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler at end of cook line by fryers: cut tomatoes (54F - Cold Holding); cut melons (54F - Cold Holding); feta cheese (54F - Cold Holding)
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen have built up food debris.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Ahi Tostada and Coastal Poke are not identified as having a raw or undercooked animal product.
Mussel and oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
Mussel and oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Mussel and oyster tags removed from original container prior to container being emptied in walk in cooler.
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/
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants.
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.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tanks outside walk in coolers are not properly secured.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets on ice machine not inverted for protection. Manager inverted.
Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Non food grade cloth used to separate oysters and fish in walk in cooler.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Rear door of kitchen left open.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven handles in kitchen.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Forks in kitchen not inverted for protection.
Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not removed from its package within 48 hours after packaging. Establishment is cooking chicken, vacuum sealing, and holding longer than 48 after packaging.
Oct 19, 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.