DATZ SAINT PETERSBURG
180 CENTRAL AVE, Saint Petersburg FL 33701
Last inspected Sep 30, 2025 · 10 visits since September 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.
MAR 24
SEP 24
FEB 25
APR 25
SEP 25
≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly in rear prep area not landing on food or food contact surfaces.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2022031171 | May 2, 2022 | Jul 21, 2022 | $200 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Sep 30, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
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. Person in charge ran the chlorine dish machine a few times and the chlorine tested at 0 PPM. The machine was primed to allow the chemical to run through the line and the chlorine is still testing at 0 PPM.
Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. The chef on duty set up the three compartment sink with quaternary sanitizer that is testing at 200 PPM.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Reach in deli cooler cutting boards stained throughout kitchen. Can opener blade and slicer soiled with dried food debris.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Reach in deli cooler cutting boards grooved. Green, blue brown, and red cutting boards stored on rack in dish area are grooved.
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Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean containers stored on each in dish area.
Sep 22, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 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. Person in charge ran the chlorine dish machine a few times and the chlorine tested at 0 PPM. The machine was primed to allow the chemical to run through the line and the chlorine is still testing at 0 PPM.
Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. The chef on duty set up the three compartment sink with quaternary sanitizer that is testing at 200 PPM.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Reach in deli cooler cutting boards stained throughout kitchen. Can opener blade and slicer soiled with dried food debris.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle of yellow liquid substance in front counter area. Employee labeled spray bottle as Mr. clean.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Reach in deli cooler cutting boards grooved. Green, blue brown, and red cutting boards stored on rack in dish area are grooved.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean containers stored on each in dish area.
Apr 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple cutting boards stained with food debris Can opener soiled with food debris
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Salmon and Mahi on cook line. Employee removed items from packaging.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler on cook line draw broken.
Heavy Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled with food debris.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Feb 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 12, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 dented can of beans, 7 pounds.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener on prep table has built up food debris.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at hand wash sink outside of bar area. No hand wash sign at hand wash sink in prep area.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Sep 3, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 18 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority6 Intermediate8 Basic
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Copper or copper alloys in contact with foods with a pH below 6. Copper lined mugs for Moscow mules with a ph below 6. Manager discarded.
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 dented can of beans, 7 pounds.
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 is sanitizing at 0 ppm chlorine. Manager set up three compartment sink at 200 ppm quaternary.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly in rear prep area not landing on food or food contact surfaces.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener on prep table has built up food debris.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink in rear prep area blocked by cart. Manager moved cart.
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand wash sink removed along wall down from walk in cooler.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink behind bar used to dump ice.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Hand wash sink removed along wall down from walk in cooler.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled bottle of sanitizer at hostess stand. Manager labeled.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water behind bar area.
Food stored on floor. Soda box stored on floor at soda station area at top of cook line. Manager stored correctly.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in dirty water at 92 F on cook line. Manager replaced water and reheated above 135 F.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Double door ovens in prep area have food debris buildup.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at hand wash sink outside of bar area. No hand wash sign at hand wash sink in prep area.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go boxes not inverted for protection. Manager stored correctly.
Mar 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly in bar area not landing on food or food contact surfaces. 1 live fly in kitchen not landing on food or food contact surfaces.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 02/01/2024.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 7 salmon filets not removed from reduced oxygen packaging environment prior to thawing.
No soap provided at handwash sink underneath point of sale system at bar.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. 7 salmon filets not removed from reduced oxygen packaging environment prior to thawing.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Double door ovens in prep area have built up food debris.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at hand wash sink underneath point of sale system.
Single-service articles improperly stored. To go boxes stored on floor of second floor storage area.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go boxes at bar area not inverted for protection. Manager inverted.
Oct 2, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in cook line have built up food debris.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine by office has mold like substances.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards on cook line have grooved cut marks and are no longer cleanable.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up in walk in freezer.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign at hand wash sink in bar area.
Single-service articles improperly stored. To go boxes and cups stored on floor of second floor storage area.
- From initial inspection : Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. LP tank of 20 lbs stored under stairwell in rear storage area.
Sep 27, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flies in rear prep area not landing on food or food contact surfaces. 1 live fly in cook line not landing on food or food contact surfaces. 3 live flies in dish pit area not landing on food or food contact surfaces. 1 live fly in bar area not landing on food or food contact surfaces.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in cook line have built up food debris.
Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Hand wash sink in ware washing area is broken and not functioning.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine by office has mold like substances.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards on cook line have grooved cut marks and are no longer cleanable.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up in walk in freezer.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign at hand wash sink in bar area.
Single-service articles improperly stored. To go boxes and cups stored on floor of second floor storage area.
- From initial inspection : Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. LP tank of 20 lbs stored under stairwell in rear storage area.
Sep 25, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 18 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority4 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. Dish machine is currently sanitizing at 0 ppm chlorine. Sanitization will need to occur in three compartment sink at 200 ppm quaternary.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flies in rear prep area not landing on food or food contact surfaces. 1 live fly in cook line not landing on food or food contact surfaces. 3 live flies in dish pit area not landing on food or food contact surfaces. 1 live fly in bar area not landing on food or food contact surfaces.
Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Household ant spray in food preparation area. Manager removed.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On prep line: pancake batter (61F - Cold Holding) Inspector discussed and emailed Time as a Public Health Control paperwork with Manager.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On cooktop: butter (128F - Hot Holding) Manager turned up heat to 167 F and now hot holding at 141 F.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in cook line have built up food debris.
Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Hand wash sink in ware washing area is broken and not functioning.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Whisk stored in hand wash sink in rear prep area.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink near slicer. Manager replaced paper towels.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine by office has mold like substances.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets by ice machine near office not inverted for protection.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards on cook line have grooved cut marks and are no longer cleanable.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverages on prep tables. Manager removed.
Food stored on floor. Bread on floor of reach in freezer. Employee stored on top of empty milk crate.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up in walk in freezer.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign at hand wash sink in bar area.
Single-service articles improperly stored. To go boxes and cups stored on floor of second floor storage area.
Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. LP tank of 20 lbs stored under stairwell in rear storage area.
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.