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GOOD GERMAN FOOD LLC

951 CENTRAL AVE, Saint Petersburg FL 33705

Last inspected Aug 1, 2025 · 5 visits since February 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats30
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA6217836
Grade history
FEB 24
JUL 24
JAN 25
AUG 25
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4 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 02-01-2024
High priority/50-17-3
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Inspection history

5 visits, newest first

Aug 1, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink next to three-compartment sink. Operator provided paper towels.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Stored food not covered. Cut onions in container in reach-in cooler in kitchen not covered. Employee covered item.
Basic/08B-12-5/Corrected On-Site
Jan 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored above bread in refrigerator on cooks line. Operator placed raw chicken below bread.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink at front counter not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by prep table. Discussed with operator path to hand wash sink must remain clear of objects.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Repeat Violation
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Strainer and pan stored inside bowl of hand wash sink at front counter.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Repeat Violation
Sep 17, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Equipment in poor repair. Can opener blade is rusted.
Basic/14-11-5/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Sep 17, 2024 · Time Extended
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gaskets on reach-in cooler doors at front counter.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Sep 17, 2024 · Time Extended
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler located at front counter.
Basic/29-49-6/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Sep 17, 2024 · Time Extended
Jul 16, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority5 Intermediate4 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Grocery bags used to store raw meat in reach-in freezer in upstairs kitchen.
High priority/14-31-5/Warning
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored above milk and cooked chicken in refrigerator located in upstairs kitchen. Will email DBPR Form 5030-098. Safe Refrigerator Storage.
High priority/08A-05-6/Warning
Handwash sink at front counter not accessible for employee use at all times.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Spray bottle and strainer stored inside bowl of hand wash sink on cooks line. Employee removed items.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
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. Rafael Hechavarria hired more than 60 days ago. Will email Approved Food Worker Training Programs
Intermediate/53B-02-5/Warning
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. 1. Will email DBPR Form 5030-103. Employee Health Food Reporting Agreement.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Warning
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Establishment has two employees. 1. Baerbel Whalley expired on 02-22-2024 Will email Approved Food Worker Training Programs.
Intermediate/53B-05-5/Warning
Equipment in poor repair. Can opener blade is rusted.
Basic/14-11-5/Repeat Violation/Warning
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handles touching flour and sugar inside containers stored on bottom shelf in upstairs kitchen.
Basic/10-01-5/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gaskets on reach-in cooler doors at front counter.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler located at front counter.
Basic/29-49-6/Repeat Violation/Warning
Feb 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 11 findings ▾
Container of medicine stored on shelf above open container of curry sauce. Operator removed medication.
High priority/41-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 02-01-2024
High priority/50-17-3
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. a. Milk
Intermediate/02C-03-5
Handwash sink at front counter not accessible for employee use at all times. Has a prep table stored in front of hand wash sink.
Intermediate/31A-09-4
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. 1. Milos Jokic
Intermediate/53B-13-5
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. a. Cooked bratwurst
Intermediate/02C-02-5
Equipment in poor repair. Can opener blade is rusted.
Basic/14-11-5
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Electric stove oven used more than 24 hours ago soiled with grease and buildup. Microwave at front counter used more than 24 hours ago soiled with food debris.
Basic/22-08-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled on reach-in cooler doors at front counter.
Basic/23-03-4
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler at front counter.
Basic/29-49-6
Water leaking from pipe at hand wash sink located at front counter.
Basic/29-11-4

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.