DIRTY LAUNDRY
1742 E CENTRAL AVE, Saint Petersburg FL 33712 · 386-222-9668
Last inspected Jun 24, 2026 · 4 visits since January 2024
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Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
Jun 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate10 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 13 findingsThe state's own report →
Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. No chlorine test kit for dish machine
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand sink behind coffee 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.
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Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap beneath garage door to storage room at rear of kitchen
Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Next to ice machine, relocated
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Behind coffee bar
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed to manager
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Wall mounted fans soiled in kitchen
Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Behind main bar
Nov 8, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler in bar area is soiled.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Located in kitchen.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Cutting board on reach-in cooler in bar area has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Aug 23, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded.
0 High priority5 Intermediate6 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler in bar area is soiled.
Handwash sink in kitchen area is obstructed by multiple containers of chemicals on floor.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Employees date of birth is missing on training records.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Located in kitchen.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Cutting board on reach-in cooler in bar area has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Will email DBPR Form 5030-111. Employees must wash hands.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Floor fan guard has accumulation of dust. Located immediately the kitchen.
Single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination. Unwrapped drinking straws in bar area not protected.
Jan 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 19 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate14 Basic
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Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Squeeze bottles in drink ice at bar
Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Squeeze bottles in drink ice at bar
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk at front bar
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun nozzles soiled at main bar Stained cutting boards at main bar
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink used as dump sink at main bar
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. DM at main bar not properly dispensing sanitizer, instructed staff to wash all equipment in kitchen
Food stored on floor. Box of soda syrup on floor of dry storage
Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Narrow neck glass bottles at bar
Ice bucket stored on floor between uses. Relocated
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Over dry storage shelf
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Turbo oven at front bar
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At front bar and handicapped restroom
Open dumpster lid.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Mop sink slow draining
Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Main bar
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.