GRATZZI'S RESTAURANT
211 2ND STREET S., Saint Petersburg FL 33701 · 727-623-9037
Last inspected Jun 9, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2023
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≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found 2 live flies behind bar next to beer cooler
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2017009461 | Feb 8, 2017 | Mar 16, 2017 | $160 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jun 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 13 findingsThe state's own report →
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 2/1/2026. Establishment open and operating with customers sitting at the bar area having drinks and cooking being conducted in the kitchen. Person in. Person in charge paid the license during the inspection.
Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Observed underneath drain board of dish machine. Item removed.
Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Three compartment sink quaternary sanitizer testing at 500+ PPM. Chemical was diluted with water and now testing at 400 PPM.
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 person in charge Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (DBPR HR 5030-104) form during the inspection.
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Green and white cutting boards stained yellow.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit observed.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Missing at hand sink across from ice machine in prep area. Bottle of soap placed at hand sink.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior soiled with pink and yellow substance.
Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Knife stored between reach in cooler lids on cook line.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Black, white, and green cutting boards.
Equipment in poor repair. Chemical dispenser at three compartment sink dispensing too much quaternary sanitizer. Discussed with person in charge.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed inside reach in deep freezer.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of stove top oven heavily soiled with dried food debris. Interior of convection oven heavily soiled with burnt food debris.
Dec 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 10 can whole peeled tomatoes on can rack in dry storage.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 8 pices of swordfish inside reach in cooler at cook line fully thawed with label indicating to remove from ROP before thawing.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Spoon inside hand wash sink at cook line. Employee moved
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. 8 pices of swordfish inside reach in cooler at cook line fully thawed with label indicating to remove from ROP before thawing.
May 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 17 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
6 High priority1 Intermediate10 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found 2 live flies behind bar next to beer cooler
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw veal and chicken over vegetables in drawer cooler on cook line
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Madeira sauce in walk in cooler dated 5/2
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Madeira sauce in walk in cooler dated 5/2
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 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. Raw tuna not removed from vacuum packaging prior to thaw in prep cooler on cook line
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle of Finito hanging on dry storage shelf with packaged food
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun nozzle soiled behind bar
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
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. Raw tuna not removed from vacuum packaging prior to thaw in prep cooler on cook line
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Equipment in poor repair. Broken prep cooler lids in kitchen
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand sink in ware washing area
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Behind bar
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Nov 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate10 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Server came back to kitchen to make salad and donned gloves without first washing hands.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach in cooler across from oven has built up food debris. Can opener in rear prep room has built up food debris.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine in prep area has mold like substances.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets on ice machine not inverted for protection.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered receptacle on left hand women's stall.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Lip balm stored on prep table above reach in cooler. Chef removed.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored in between doors of reach in cooler on cook line. Chef removed and sanitized.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils on cook top in standing water of 114 F. Manager turned up flame. Temperature taken again is 144 F.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven on cook line has built up food debris.
Open dumpster lid.
May 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 17 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority3 Intermediate10 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 106 ounce can of crushed tomatoes dented.
Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Cheese wheel not covered and protected.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 8 tuna filets thawed in walk in cooler in reduced oxygen packaging that states remove from packaging prior to thawing.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler at salad prep area: cut leafy greens (51F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes(51F - Cold Holding); milk (51F - Cold Holding); mozzarella cheese (51F - Cold Holding); bleu cheese crumbles (51F - Cold Holding) temperatures taken at 4:30 pm. Items moved to reach in freezer. Temperatures taken again at 5:15 pm: cut leafy greens (43F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes(40F - Cold Holding); milk (42F - Cold Holding); mozzarella cheese (43F - Cold Holding); bleu cheese crumbles (43F - Cold Holding)
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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on cook line have built up food debris. Can opener on prep table in dry goods storage area has built up food debris.
Unnecessary persons in the food preparation, food storage, or warewashing area. Child in kitchen.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine in dry goods storage area has mold like substance. Employee cleaned.
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. 8 tuna filets thawed in walk in cooler in reduced oxygen packaging that states remove from packaging prior to thawing.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on prep table above reach in coolers on cook line.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Food stored on floor. Soda box stored on floor of office.
Frozen time/temperature control for safety food being slacked at room temperature is no longer frozen solid. Frozen sausage and frozen shrimp thawing at room temperature. Inspector instructed about proper thawing techniques.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on pizza oven handle behind bar.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Double door oven on cook line has built up food debris.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Sep 27, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw shelled eggs over raw beef in walk in cooler. Employee rearranged walk in cooler correctly.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen have built up food debris.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine has mold like substances.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Both men's and women's restrooms lack self closing doors.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets on ice machine not inverted for protection.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards on salad prep table have grooved cut marks and are no longer cleanable.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone and speaker above prep table in kitchen.
Frozen time/temperature control for safety food being slacked at room temperature is no longer frozen solid. Meats thawing at room temperature and no longer frozen. Inspector discussed proper thawing methods.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Double door oven on cook line has built up food debris.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves have rust that has pitted the surface.
Sep 5, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 dented can of white beans in storage area not segregated.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener on prep table has built up food debris.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in storage area has mold like debris.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Doors on bathrooms are not self closing.
Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. 1 dented can of white beans in storage area not segregated.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven on cook line has built up food debris.
Open dumpster lid.
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.