FRESH KITCHEN ST PETERSBURG
4447 4TH ST N STE A, Saint Petersburg FL 33703 · 727-835-8991
Last inspected Jun 19, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023
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▼ IMPROVING
5 inspections trending up, 30 points better than where it started.
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. -Emailed manager vomiting or diarrheal event form.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jun 19, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 18, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Entire establishment is currently undergoing a full remodel. Restaurant is currently operating out of an adjoining kitchen in the same building (was previously On the Fly Food Hall, license not active). After adjoining business closed, Fresh Kitchen acquired the space and is currently using it as a corporate test kitchen. Current establishment is temporarily using the test kitchen to operate out of while remodel of original space is ongoing. Test kitchen is not currently on plans (inspector observed proper function of hand wash sinks, coolers and ware washing equipment). Customers are not permitted indoors during remodel, food is ordered from table outside on patio, food is prepared and packaged, then handed to customer in to go containers. According to ownership, all equipment will be returned to original location with the exception of rear prep area (walk in cooler relocated and additional prep equipment installed). The following link I'd for the DBPR remodel plans application: https://www.myfloridalicense.com/CheckListDetail.asp?SID=&xactCode=1030&clientCode=2010&XACT_DEFN_ID=7689
Mar 16, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 1 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Entire establishment is currently undergoing a full remodel. Restaurant is currently operating out of an adjoining kitchen in the same building (was previously On the Fly Food Hall, license not active). After adjoining business closed, Fresh Kitchen acquired the space and is currently using it as a corporate test kitchen. Current establishment is temporarily using the test kitchen to operate out of while remodel of original space is ongoing. Test kitchen is not currently on plans (inspector observed proper function of hand wash sinks, coolers and ware washing equipment). Customers are not permitted indoors during remodel, food is ordered from table outside on patio, food is prepared and packaged, then handed to customer in to go containers. According to ownership, all equipment will be returned to original location with the exception of rear prep area (walk in cooler relocated and additional prep equipment installed). The following link I'd for the DBPR remodel plans application: https://www.myfloridalicense.com/CheckListDetail.asp?SID=&xactCode=1030&clientCode=2010&XACT_DEFN_ID=7689
Oct 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Reading 0 ppm. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Operator changed dishmachine chlorine sanitizer. Rechecked reading 50 ppm.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee filling metal container with water in hand washing sink located at end of cooks line.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee peanut butter cups and bang energy drinks stored in reach-in cooler on cooks line not identified or segregated from food being served to the public. Operator removed items.
Mar 31, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 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. Observed employee touching soiled dishes then retrieving clean dishes without removing gloves and washing hands. Discussed with operator proper hand-hygiene techniques.
In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Located on cooks line. Operator discarded water and refilled with clean water.
In-use tongs on cooks line stored on equipment handle between uses. Employee removed tongs.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle touching cut leafy greens in reach-in cooler on cooks line. Operator removed scoop.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Max temp 77f. Operator discarded water retemp at 168f
Reach-in cooler on cooks line interior have accumulation of soil residues.
Nov 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing at hand sink on cook line. Hand washing sign posted during inspection.
Apr 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. -One dented can of tomato paste.
In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -Utensils in stand water 90F in hot holding steam unit near rice cookers. Manager moved utensils out of water and turned steamer temperature up.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. -Vaccum breaker missing on Y splitter hose bib.
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. -Emailed manager vomiting or diarrheal event form.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Can opener soiled in back kitchen prep area.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -Hand sink near dish machine area being used to dump food. Inspector observed diced salmon pieces and edamame's inside sink.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. -Carbon dioxide/helium tank not secured in dry storage area.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -Ice build up on door base to walk in freezer.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. -Emailed manager Heimlich maneuver/choking sign.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -Hand washing sign missing at hand sink at the furthest end of the cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Gaskets on reach in deli coolers and pull out drawers throughout the kitchen cook line soiled with food debris and mold like substance
Oct 25, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Mechanically tenderized steak cooked to 135F, consumer advisory posted, menu board does not indicate item served under temperature
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Posted during inspection
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Personal beverages in tall reach in cooler on prep line, removed
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On grill handles on cook line
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In use utensils on prep line in 81F water
Standing water in bottom of metal cabinet under soda machines
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.