FORD'S GARAGE
200 1 AVE S, Saint Petersburg FL 33701 · 727-295-3673
Last inspected Apr 27, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023
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APR 26
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly in hallway between kitchen dry goods prep area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2022008668 | Feb 3, 2022 | Mar 9, 2022 | $200 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Apr 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Ice cream scooper stored inside 90 degree water. Employee discarded container and brought out clean and sanitized ice cream scooper.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Employee date marked milk for 4/26.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing at hand handsink at the end of bar area near front door entrance. Roll of paper towels placed at hand handsink.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Manager on duty opened the dispenser and fixed the paper towels from getting stuck at hand handsink at the end of the bar near the kitchen entrance.
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Corners of ice machine interior soiled with pink and black substance. Interior of soda machine ice bin soiled with black mold like substance at top corners. Employee removed ice out of ice bin and cleaned and sanitized the ice bin.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White cutting board on reach in deli cooler.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clear plastic cups stack at tea station. Discussed with manager on duty.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of bottom of conventional oven soiled with burnt food debris.
Sep 2, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic clear cups wet nesting next to soda dispenser near three compartment sink.
Aug 14, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate2 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. Observed an employee place dirty dishes on the drain board of the dish machine, then change tasks to handle and hand off a single service portion cup to another employee who was cutting cooked steak at the prep table across from the ice machine. Discussed with manager.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Container of raw shelled eggs stored on rack above container of avocados inside reach in cooler on cook line. Employee moved item to bottom of cooler.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing at hand sink under dish machine drain boards. Discussed with manager.
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 employee training certificates could be provided for any employees at the time of the inspection.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic clear cups wet nesting next to soda dispenser near three compartment sink.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Double door convection oven interior soiled with burnt dried food debris.
May 1, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Feb 25, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee drop lettuce on floor pick it up discard it then continue to bag lettuce without gloves change or hand wash.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Salmon cooked medium or medium rare not identified on menu as raw or undercooked
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Cooks line
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed avocados over open bucket of pickles in walk in cooler
Sep 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. 1 cracked raw shelled egg in walk in cooler. Manager discarded.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 3 tuna filets thawed in reduced oxygen packaging with label that states remove from packaging prior to thawing.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On prep table in kitchen: buttermilk (50F - Cold Holding) Manager placed in walk in freezer.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener on prep table has food debris buildup.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled bottle of sanitizer behind bar. Employee labeled.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets by ice machine in dry goods storage area not inverted for protection. Manager inverted.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. 3 tuna filets thawed in reduced oxygen packaging with label that states remove from packaging prior to thawing.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting on cups by server soda station area.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water in cracked tiles on floor by reach in cooler across from cooktop.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles damaged in kitchen by reach in cooler across from flat top.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven in food preparation area has food debris buildup.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Corn starch removed from original container and not labeled in dry goods storage area. Manager labeled.
Mar 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Copper or copper alloys in contact with foods with a pH below 6. Copper mugs used to serve alcoholic drinks with a ph below 6. Operator removed mugs.
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee donned gloves and began making salad without washing hands first.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly in hallway between kitchen dry goods prep area.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On cook line: house made ranch dressing with buttermilk (55F - Cold Holding)
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Onions covered in walk in cooler while covered. Manager removed lids.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee back pack stored on prep table in kitchen. Manager stored correctly.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting on cups at soda station.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven in prep area has built up food debris.
Single-service articles improperly stored. To go items stored in floor next to ice machine. Manager stored correctly.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters at hostess stand not protected or covered. Manager covered filters.
Portable fire extinguisher missing from its designated location. For reporting purposes only. Fire extinguisher next to ice machine not hung on wall.
Sep 27, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler across from fryers: cut tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding); cut leafy greens (50F - Cold Holding) Manager moved items to walk in cooler.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Paper towel holder at hand wash sink unable to dispense paper towels. Manager fixed machine.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on prep table. Employee removed.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting on pans in clean storage area.
Food stored on floor. Soda box stored on floor in rear soda storage area. Manager stored correctly.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Flour scoop handle touching the flour in dry goods storage area. Employee stored correctly.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop not stored to dry in rear soda storage area. Manager stored in a manner where mop can dry.
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.