FLORIBBEAN EATERY AND CATERING
2410 CENTRAL AVE, Saint Petersburg FL 33712 · 727-826-0198
Last inspected May 18, 2026 · 7 visits since December 2023
APR 24
AUG 24
FEB 25
AUG 25
MAR 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 23 points off where it started.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 2-1-2026.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
May 18, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 2-1-2026.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Operator Salvatore Merola expired. No other CFM or employees present
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors heavily soiled with grease and debris under ovens and fryers.
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Buildup of grease on hood system above cook line
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Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven and microwave with accumulation of excess debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bottom shelves of prep tables with debris and rust
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Objectionable odor in rear of establishment near bathrooms.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach-in cooler shelves rusted and pitted
Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service items stored on the floor in front of non operational reach-in coolers in the rear.
Mar 16, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate10 Basic
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Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Establishment utilizing chlorine sanitizer marked for keeping whites brighten and disinfect and deodorizes as a sanitizer for washing dishes in three- compartment sink. Discussed with operator to utilize correct bleach and single service items until correct bleach is purchased.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 2-1-2026.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked quinoa 55F at front counter reach-in cooler. Operator placed into reach-in cooler to cool. Discussed with operator to fill metal pans at lip to maintain cold holding temperature. Butter at front counter next to press at 70F. Operator placed back into cold holding unit to cool back down. Discussed utilizing time to hold butter at four hour increments.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Operator Salvatore Merola expired. No other CFM or employees present
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle stored at front counter. Discussed with operator to label bottle with contents. Operator labeled the chemical.
Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Dented cans of coconut milk stored with undamaged cans. Operator identified that he was the one to dent the cans earlier during the shift. Discussed with operator removing contents and storing after date marking and cold holding.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Coffee creamer observed in standing reach-in cooler not segregated from food for establishment.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors heavily soiled with grease and debris under ovens and fryers.
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Buildup of grease on hood system above cook line
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven and microwave with accumulation of excess debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bottom shelves of prep tables with debris and rust
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Objectionable odor in rear of establishment near bathrooms.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Open drink in cooler at front counter.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach-in cooler shelves rusted and pitted
Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service items stored on the floor in front of non operational reach-in coolers in the rear.
Aug 11, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 16 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority5 Intermediate9 Basic
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Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Establishment using chlorine bleach labeled keeps whites brighten and disinfect and deodorizes as a sanitizer for washing dishes in three-compartment sink.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. From front counter. Operator placed items in reach-in freezer at front counter. Re checked temps a. cooked corn (51F - Cold Holding); 45f b. shredded cheese (55F - Cold Holding) 48f
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 1. Robert Spivey hired over 60 days go.
No proof provided that recently hired food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Located next to three-compartment sink.
Spray bottle located on table near three-compartment sink containing toxic all purpose degreaser substance not labeled. Employee labeled spray bottle degreaser.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Establishment is displaying expired license. 02-01-2024.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on top of prep table in kitchen.
Employee serving food at front counter with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on left side of reach-in cooler door.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Gas oven used more than 24 hours ago is soiled with grease and buildup.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Cooked tcs foods stored in refrigerator in dining area with access to the public not secured.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Feb 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment license expired on 02-01-2025.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Water hose connected to water faucet near three-compartment sink without vacuum breaker.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on prep table in kitchen is stained with food buildup.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Plastic container stored inside bowl of hand wash sink next to three-compartment sink.
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on reach-in cooler door. Bottom shelf of prep table is rusted.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area in dining area.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Aug 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Home Depot bucket used to store broth in walk-in cooler.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs in refrigerator in kitchen stored above ready-to-eat sauces. Operator placed eggs on bottom shelf.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Water hose connected to water faucet near three-compartment sink without vacuum breaker.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on reach-in cooler door in kitchen.
Reach-in cooler in kitchen has shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover on bottom shelf of prep table in kitchen.
Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Apr 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Upright refrigerator in dining area at 1:00pm Closed refrigerator door. Re temp at 1:43pm a. ox-tails (45F - Cold Holding); 43f b. coleslaw (44F - Cold Holding); 43f c. cooked corn (44F - Cold Holding); 42f Front counter at 1:20pm Operator placed cheese container in ice. Re temp at 1:45pm a. shredded cheese (51F - Cold Holding) 46f 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.
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.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water when operating hot water side at hand wash sink located at front counter.
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on upright refrigerator in kitchen. Bottom shelf of prep table in kitchen is rusted. Can opener blade rusted.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Pipe not connected to hand wash sink next to three-compartment sink.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Upright refrigerator in kitchen shelves with rust.
Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Refrigerator used to store time/temperature controlled for safety foods located in dining area not protected.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Dec 18, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Next to triple sink
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Baking sheet in kitchen hand sink, removed
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Jacket on top of cooking equipment in kitchen, removed
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Male employee in kitchen
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cook line
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 200ppm, corrected 100ppm
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.