FIRE WATER CAFE
2057 CENTRAL AVE, Saint Petersburg FL 33713
Last inspected Jan 7, 2026 · 8 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.
DEC 23
APR 24
NOV 24
OCT 25
JAN 26
≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Rodent rub marks present along walls/ceilings along South wall.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jan 7, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Double door reach-in cooler along West wall of kitchen displaying a temperature of 38F. Multiple time/temperature control for safety food items reading at 55F. Unit appears to not be operating correctly. Do not use this unit until repaired to store time/temperature control for safety foods.
Jan 6, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Inside double door reach-in cooler along West wall of kitchen: Tuna salad 55F Cooked Chickpeas 55F Cut lettuce 56F Sliced mozzarella 55F Items have been in cold holding unit for over 24 hours.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Inside double door reach-in cooler along West wall of kitchen: Tuna salad 55F Cooked Chickpeas 55F Cut lettuce 56F Sliced mozzarella 55F Items have been in cold holding unit for over 24 hours.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Double door reach-in cooler along West wall of kitchen displaying a temperature of 38F. Multiple time/temperature control for safety food items reading at 55F. Unit appears to not be operating correctly. Do not use this unit until repaired to store time/temperature control for safety foods.
Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together. Soap and sanitizer mixed in same bucket on prep table across from reach-in coolers. Employee dumped solution and made new batch with only water and bleach.
Oct 30, 2025□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Rodent rub marks present along walls/ceilings along South wall.
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets on reach-in coolers along West wall in kitchen
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled on double door reach-in cooler along West wall
Oct 29, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation
Ordered shut on the spot. 12 violations recorded, 4 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
4 High priority1 Intermediate7 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. Chlorine dish machine testing at 0 PPM.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored above ready-to-eat food in standing single door reach-in cooler. Owner relocated eggs to the bottom shelf of cold holding unit
Rodent activity present as evidenced by (31) total rodent droppings found; -(16) Rodent droppings observed in Northeast corner of kitchen underneath dry storage shelf -(15) Rodent droppings observed in rear office along the East underneath storage shelves.
Rodent rub marks present along walls/ceilings along South wall.
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. Inspector provided black employee health agreements to operator for new employees.
Dead roaches on premises. (3) dead roaches observed by rear door in office.
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets on reach-in coolers along West wall in kitchen
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors soiled with debris along outer walls of kitchen
Food stored on floor. Bag of potato's stored on floor in front of standing reach-in coolers Operator relocated bag of potato's
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. House-made soup prepared and sold on site for customer self service lacks proper labeling. Discussed with operator to have items for sale labeled.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled on double door reach-in cooler along West wall
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Wiping cloth solution at dish pit 0ppm
Nov 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Plant food 55 in cooler. Employees moved to cooler with much lower ambient temperature of 39f
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Front counter hand sink blocked by trash can
Apr 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Dishwasher goes from loading dirty dishes into dishwasher and putting away cleaned and sanitized dishes without washing hands.
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.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Sandwich press in kitchen has built up food debris. Cutting boards on reach in coolers in kitchen have built up food debris.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered receptacle in either unisex restroom.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven in kitchen has built up food debris.
Open dumpster lid.
Dec 7, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 11, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Floor tiles cracked and/or in disrepair. Across from oven.
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.