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COOKING WITH A PASSION

1245 18TH AVE S, Saint Petersburg FL 33705 · 727.821.2437

Last inspected Aug 18, 2026 · 4 visits since April 2024

Licence typeCaterer
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceCAT6215924
Grade history
APR 24
MAR 25
MAY 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

3 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

Worst finding on record
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 the operator Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (DBPR HR 5030-104) form during g the inspection.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrective Action Taken
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Inspection history

4 visits, newest first

Aug 18, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 26, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
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Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Non operational inspection. Observed bottle of Germicidal Bleach at three compartment sink with the directions for use on the label stating it use is for Sanitizing: To Sanitize Hard, Non-Porous Non-Food Contact Surfaces. Discussed with operator and person in charge of commissary.
High priority/22-48-5
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 the operator Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (DBPR HR 5030-104) form during g the inspection.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrective Action Taken
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Operator could not access the certificate during the inspection. The operator will email it to the inspector.
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Warning
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Discussed with operator and person in charge of commissary.
Intermediate/16-62-1
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Discussed with operator. Dispenser stocked.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Discussed with operator.
Basic/50-09-4
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of convection ovens spiked with burnt food debris.
Basic/22-08-4
Mar 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine 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.