DRIFTWOOD ROASTERY
740 CENTRAL AVE, Saint Petersburg FL 33701 · 7274406026
Last inspected Nov 21, 2025 · 5 visits since November 2023
NOV 23
JUL 24
NOV 25
— STEADY
3 inspections within 10 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach along wall by dish machine.
★ 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--2021042170 | Jul 9, 2021 | Oct 6, 2021 | $200 |
Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Nov 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority6 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 13 findingsThe state's own report →
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired since 2/1/2025.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Food items stored in triple display grab and go display cooler in dinning room area: beef stroganoff (47F - Cold Holding); fajita chicken bowl (47F - Cold Holding) Observed ambient thermometer in cooler reading at 48 degrees. Items moved into the double door freezer to bring down the temperatures rapidly.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary or chlorine test kit observed.
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. For employee who is currently on site who is engaging with making drinks and smoothies.
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Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Sign on dispenser states it is broken. Hand sink across from three compartment sink.
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. Julian B. completion date of 2/14/2023 and Andrew O. Completion date of 2/20/2023 through FLRA SafeStaff. No food safety training certificates could be provided for the employee who is currently onsite engaging with making drinks and smoothies.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed expired training certificates for current employees: Katherine M. date of completion 2/20/2022 and Ryan S. date of completion 12/01/2021 through FLRA SafeStaff.
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Sign on dispenser states it is broken. Hand sink across from three compartment sink.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior heavily soiled with black mold like substance.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Heavily soiled.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on top of ice machine.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Convection oven interior soiled.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of double door reach in cooler soiled with dried food debris and dried brown substance.
Oct 7, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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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.
Non-service animals permitted in the premises of the establishment.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine in kitchen has mold like substances.
Jul 23, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 18 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority6 Intermediate11 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 02/01/2024.
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
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.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink behind bar. Employee restocked 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.
Non-service animals permitted in the premises of the establishment.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine in kitchen has mold like substances.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup with no handle used to dispense chocolate chips.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on prep table across from three compartment sink has grooved cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage stored on top of ice machine in kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Plastic bottled beverages stored on floor of dry goods 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 for coffee grounds not stored above coffee grounds.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Double door oven in kitchen has built up food debris.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Dec 1, 2023□ 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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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine just inside kitchen door has mold like substances.
Nov 30, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate6 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. Manager replaced empty chlorine container. Dish machine is now sanitizing at 100 ppm chlorine.
Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Pesticide emitting strip stored on handle of kitchen door leading to the hallway.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs stored over ready-to-eat soy sauce in upright refrigerator next to double door oven. Manager moved eggs to bottom shelf.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach along wall by dish machine.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled bottle of sanitizer stored on outside of hand wash sink outside of mop sink area. Manager labeled correctly.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine just inside kitchen door has mold like substances.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of dish machine is soiled with hard water and food debris.
Food stored on floor. Cans of juice stored on floor of kitchen area.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No employees must wash hands sign in restrooms.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of coffee lids stored on floor of kitchen.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters stored behind front counter not stored in a protected manner.
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.