FLATBREAD & BUTTER
497 7 AVE N, Saint Petersburg FL 33701 · 727-329-8698
Last inspected Mar 20, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found 2 live flies observed landing on white containers used to stored dough. The inspector showed the employee who was working in the bakery and discussed washing and sanitizing the container before use. Containers were washed and sanitized during the inspection. 1 live fly observed flying around in bakery prep area.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Mar 20, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority3 Intermediate11 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 14 findingsThe state's own report →
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained white cutting boards on reach in deli coolers. Can opener blade and mixers soiled with dried food debris. Front load bread slicer heavily soiled with food debris.
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 employee training certificates for Paige A. Completion date of 5/12/2026 and Madison C. Completed date of 6/26/2025 through SafeStaff.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Ran water at handsink next to three compartment sink. Water temperature tested at 72 degrees. Hot water knob not dispensing water.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice bin interior (top corner) soiled with black mold like substance.
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Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Handles heavily soiled on double door reach in cooler across from wooden prep table in bakery area.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License posted in front counter expired on 2/1/2025.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White cutting boards on reach in deli coolers grooved. Red cutting board grooved.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Food debris on floors under prep tables and reach in coolers on cook line.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Convection oven interior soiled with burnt food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled with black substance on reach in deli coolers next to counter mixer in kitchen.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Hot water knob not dispensing hot water at handsink at end of cook line.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior soiled with food debris in multiple reach in deli coolers on through kitchen and bakery area.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Inside 4 door reach in cooler next to handsink in bakery area.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Mar 18, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 22 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority5 Intermediate13 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer in spray bottle not at proper minimum strength. Chlorine spray bottle testing at 200+ PPM. Chlorine was diluted with water and now testing at 100 PPM.
Live, small flying insects found 2 live flies observed landing on white containers used to stored dough. The inspector showed the employee who was working in the bakery and discussed washing and sanitizing the container before use. Containers were washed and sanitized during the inspection. 1 live fly observed flying around in bakery prep area.
Metal stem-type thermometer soiled. The inspector asked the kitchen employee if they had a thermometer for checking food temperatures, the employee returned with a thermometer taken from the bakery that was soiled with dried food debris. The inspector discussed it with the kitchen staff and sanitized the thermometer using alcohol wipes.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. A chlorine spray bottle was stored on the prep table across from the cook line and tested at 200+ PPM. The inspector discussed the proper chlorine sanitizer concentration with the kitchen staff, and demonstrated how to dilute the chemical with water, and then showed them how to test it to ensure it is at the correct strength.Chlorine spray bottle now testing at 100 PPM.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained white cutting boards on reach in deli coolers. Can opener blade and mixers soiled with dried food debris. Front load bread slicer heavily soiled with food debris.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dish scrubber stored inside handsink in front counter area. Inspector moved item and discussed with the front counter employees.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary or chlorine test kit observed.
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 employee training certificates for Paige A. Completion date of 5/12/2026 and Madison C. Completed date of 6/26/2025 through SafeStaff.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Ran water at handsink next to three compartment sink. Water temperature tested at 72 degrees. Hot water knob not dispensing water.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice bin interior (top corner) soiled with black mold like substance.
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. -Fly control device in kitchen area observed with approximately 20 dead flies in the control device. Item moved and dead flies were discarded. -Clear plastic cup of vinegar covered in plastic wrap with a few dead flies observed stored on top of shelf above prep table in the middle of kitchen/cook line. Item discarded.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Handles heavily soiled on double door reach in cooler across from wooden prep table in bakery area.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License posted in front counter expired on 2/1/2025.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White cutting boards on reach in deli coolers grooved. Red cutting board grooved.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Food debris on floors under prep tables and reach in coolers on cook line.
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Electric control device with approximately 20 dead flies hanging above prep table storing order tablets and next to the can opener and the panini hot press. Electric control device stored above mixer and hot plates where an employee is actively cooking bagels in the bakery area. Both control devices were taken down and flies were discarded.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Convection oven interior soiled with burnt food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled with black substance on reach in deli coolers next to counter mixer in kitchen.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Hot water knob not dispensing hot water at handsink at end of cook line.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior soiled with food debris in multiple reach in deli coolers on through kitchen and bakery area.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Inside 4 door reach in cooler next to handsink in bakery area.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Oct 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Food items stored inside reach in deli cooler next to counter top burners: pulled raw shelled eggs (50F - Cold Holding); raw salmon (48F - Cold Holding); house made red salsa (48F - Cold Holding) Food items were placed inside reach in deep freeze to bring down the temperature. Re-temped items at 10:44: pulled raw shelled eggs (45F - Cold Holding); raw salmon (40F - Cold Holding); house made red salsa (39F - Cold Holding)
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Quaternary spray bottle testing at 500+ PPM. Chemical was diluted with water and is now testing at 400 PPM.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled with dried food debris. Reach in deli cooler cutting boards stained.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary test kit not observed.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing at hand sink in bakery prep area. A stack of paper towels was placed at the hand sink.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Of purple liquid substance stored next to hand sink in front counter bar area.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior soiled with black mold and lime scale build up.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Expired on 2/1/2024.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. For employee preparing food in kitchen area.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Conventional oven interior soiled with dried food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in deep freezer soiled with dried food and black substance.
Mar 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Employee removed items from front counter hand wash 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.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Employee labeled spray bottle with clear liquid
Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Nov 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 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 kitchen not landing on food or food contact surfaces.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade on prep table has built up food debris.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine behind bar area has mold like substances.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth at espresso machine not stored in sanitizing solution.
Mar 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 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 by garbage can outside of restroom not landing on food or food contact surfaces.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shelled eggs over limes in upright reach in cooler. Manager stored correctly.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach in cooler at end of toaster oven has built up food debris.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Poached eggs on menu not identified as raw or undercooked. Manager corrected menus.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on prep table behind front counter. Employee removed.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle of scoop in sugar touching the food. Manager stored correctly.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Toaster oven in kitchen has built up food debris.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Pizza boxes stored on floor of new storage space. Manager stored off the floor.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of flour not labeled in new prep area. Manager labeled.
Aug 17, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards have built up food debris.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink behind front counter. Manager replaced.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee engaged in food preparation on cook line with no hair restraint.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle for scoop in flour bin is touching the flour. Manager stored correctly.
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