DISTRICT LOUNGE
1572 CENTRAL AVE, Saint Petersburg FL 33705
Last inspected Mar 14, 2025 · 6 visits since March 2024
□ 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
FEB 25
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 5 live flies around mop sink. Flies did not land on food or food contact surfaces. 5 live flies at front counter near coffee stand. Flies didn't land on food or food contact surfaces.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Mar 14, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
2 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment is open and operating. License expired on 02-01-2025.
Spray hose on the faucet of hand wash sink in Peruvian lounge and three compartment in warewashing area.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler at sushi bar is stained with food buildup in cracks.
Cutting board at sushi bar has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
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Floors not maintained smooth and durable in warewashing area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled on reach-in cooler doors in Peruvian lounge.
Reach-in cooler at Peruvian lounge interior have accumulation of soil residues.
Reach-in cooler in Peruvian lounge shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler at sushi bar.
Unsealed concrete floor in food warewashing area.
Feb 19, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 16 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority4 Intermediate8 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Reading 0ppm. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Employee setup three-compartment sink. Quat sanitizer reading 200ppm.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment is open and operating. License expired on 02-01-2025.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored above yogurt in reach-in cooler at crepeway cafe. Operator placed item on bottom shelf.
Spray hose on the faucet of hand wash sink in Peruvian lounge and three compartment in warewashing area.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler at sushi bar is stained with food buildup in cracks.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Krab meat thawing inside bowl of hand wash sink at sushi bar. Operator removed Krab. Measuring cup and sponges stored inside bowl of hand wash sink in crepeway cafe. Employee removed item.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in crepeway cafe. Operator provided paparr towels.
No soap provided at handwash sink in sushi bar area. Employee provided soap.
Cutting board at sushi bar has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable in warewashing area.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave in Peruvian lounge used more than 24 hours ago is soiled with food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled on reach-in cooler doors in Peruvian lounge.
Reach-in cooler at Peruvian lounge interior have accumulation of soil residues.
Reach-in cooler in Peruvian lounge shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler at sushi bar.
Unsealed concrete floor in food warewashing area.
May 22, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
Apr 19, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Menu does not identify raw fish in Ceviche at sabor bar area.
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.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
Apr 3, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 5 live flies around mop sink. Flies did not land on food or food contact surfaces. 5 live flies at front counter near coffee stand. Flies didn't land on food or food contact surfaces.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Menu does not identify raw fish in Ceviche at sabor bar area.
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.
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. Will email DBPR Form 5030-103. Employee Health Food Reporting Agreement.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water near mop sink.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler at sushi bar.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
Mar 20, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 27 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority7 Intermediate15 Basic
Show 27 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 5 live flies around mop sink. Flies did not land on food or food contact surfaces. 5 live flies at front counter near coffee stand. Flies didn't land on food or food contact surfaces.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment is open and operating. 02-01-2024
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw bacon over ready-to-eat foods in reach-in cooler in sabor lounge area. Operator placed raw pork underneath ready-to-eat items.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee in sabor lounge handle raw pork then touch single-serve container without removing gloves and washing hands. Discussed with operator proper hand-hygiene techniques.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sushi bar at 4:25pm a. cooked rice (73F - Cold Holding) Operator discarded rice. Discussed time as a public health control as an option.
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. Will email DBPR Form 5030-104. Cleanup Of Vomit and Diarrheal Events.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Menu does not identify raw fish in Ceviche at sabor bar area.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in Sabor lounge area. Operator provided paper towels.
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.
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. Will email DBPR Form 5030-103. Employee Health Food Reporting Agreement.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl without handle used as scoop in container of rice on bottom shelf of prep table in warewashing area.
Ceiling tile missing in warewashing area.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. 02-01-2024
Floor area(s) covered with standing water near mop sink.
Food stored on floor. Five gallons of cooking oil on floor near bar area.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice at ice machine in warewashing area.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at hand wash sink in crepe station area. Will email DBPR Form 5030-211. Employees must wash hands.
No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels at hand wash sink in sabor lounge area.
Reach-in cooler in sabor lounge interior have accumulation of soil residues.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use on top of cutting boards in sabor lounge area.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler at sushi bar.
Stored food not covered. Bag of sugar on shelf near bar area not covered.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor at sushi 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.