GOLDEN KRUST CARIBBEAN BAKERY & GRILL
3010 54TH AVENUE S, Saint Petersburg FL 33712 · 727.866.0602
Last inspected Aug 12, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment is open, operating and selling food to the public. License expired on 02-01-2024 Operator updated license during inspection. Verified license is current 02-01-2025.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Fried chicken located in front counter steam well (120F - Hot Holding) Chicken was refried and Retemped at 165F Curry Chicken held in oven in kitchen that was not currently turned on (115F - Hot Holding) Curry was moved to working oven and Retemped at 165F Oxtail curry held in oven in kitchen that was not currently turned on (119F - Hot Holding) Curry was moved to working oven and Retemped at 166F
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Cardboard used to line shelf under preps table closest to the hand wash sink.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
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. Crawfish for customer self service in customer facing fridge lacked proper labeling.
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No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwashing sign in customer bathroom.
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Tin Foil used to line bottom shelf of prep table nearest to the entrance of the kitchen.
Stored food not covered. Frozen pumpkin in opening of walk-in freezerA uncovered and plastic opened to the open air.
Mar 30, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container with white granular substance and container of red granular substances stored in dry storage areas unlabeled. Discussed with person in charge labeling containers not easily identifiable.
Jan 26, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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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 training observed for the following employees: Teishanna Dalce Roy All employees engaged in food prep.
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. No proof of employee training records on site. Discussed employee reporting requirements with person in charge.
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. Inside standing reach-in cooler at front counter. Sandwiches and packaged cooked shrimp available for customer self service.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container with white granular substance and container of red granular substances stored in dry storage areas unlabeled. Discussed with person in charge labeling containers not easily identifiable.
Jul 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food in walk-in freezer.
No soap provided at handwash sink next to three-compartment sink. Operator provided soap.
Stored food not covered. Peeled onions in container on shelf in walk-in cooler not covered.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Jan 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Operator provided paper towels.
No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Operator provided soap.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Displaying expired license. 02-01-2021.
Hole in wall in dry-storage room.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Spoon in standing water 69f.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Jul 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment is open, operating and selling food to the public. License expired on 02-01-2024 Operator updated license during inspection. Verified license is current 02-01-2025.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shell eggs stored above unwashed bell peppers in walk-in cooler. Employee placed raw shell eggs below unwashed bell peppers. Will email DBPR Form 5030-098. Safe Refrigerator Storage.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Water hose connected to water faucet at mop sink without vacuum breaker.
Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 1. Nadine Morgan not certified within 30 days of promotion.
Lack of toilet tissue at each toilet. Manager provided toilet paper.
Ceiling tile in dry-storage room has water damage.
Equipment in poor repair. Storage shelves in rear of kitchen are rusted.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Container of raw goat thawing at room temperature near walk-in freezer. Operator placed item in walk-in cooler.
Unpackaged cooked shrimp in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area in dining room.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom.
Jan 31, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Light above three-compartment sink in kitchen missing light shield.
Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Upright refrigerator in dining area not secured. Cooked shrimp and cheese stored in refrigerator.
Sep 25, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. 2021
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 77 degrees Fahrenheit water
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.