GRUMPY GRINGO
2510 22 AVE N, Saint Petersburg FL 33713 · 727.433.4643
Last inspected Aug 25, 2026 · 12 visits since December 2023
AUG 24
FEB 25
SEP 25
JAN 26
AUG 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly in kitchen by ware washing area not landing on food or food contact surfaces. 3 live flies by meat slicer landing on slicer and cutting board. Employee sanitized the area. 1 live fly in hot holding room not landing on food or food contact surfaces.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2022001841 | Dec 27, 2021 | Jun 16, 2022 | $400 |
Inspection history
12 visits, newest first
Aug 25, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine testing at 0 ppm.
Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Indicated by the dish machine at 0 ppm. Not used to check sanitizer
Jan 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips for chlorine dish machine. Operator ordered strips during inspection.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink located at dry storage area. Employee replaced and provided during inspection.
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Three fly traps in office with accumulation of dead flies One fly trap in dry storage above hand wash sink with accumulation of dead flies. Manager removed and discarded old traps. Inspector discussed with management to frequency to discard and replace traps to prevent the attraction of more vermin.
Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile missing above walk-in cooler.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop used in Maseca container with handle touching product. Discussed with manager who corrected.
Nov 3, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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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. Inspector will provide DBPR Form HR 5030-104 in both English and Spanish.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Table mounted can opener soiled in rear prep area.
Sep 5, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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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. Inspector will provide DBPR Form HR 5030-104 in both English and Spanish.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Table mounted can opener soiled in rear prep area.
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. Operator advised 12 employees not designated at certified food managers are expired. Other employees with food handler training are certified food managers.
Plumbing system in disrepair. PVC plumbing to hand wash sinks r front kitchen broken and leaking.
Sep 3, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 16 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority7 Intermediate5 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. (2) cans of tomato sauce (1) can of chipotle peppers
Live, small flying insects found 4 flys dining room 1 back room 1 dish room Not landing on food contact surfaces.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken observed not commercially packaged above fish not commercially packaged in white reach-in freezer in rear of kitchen. Manager corrected. Inside walk-in cooler raw chicken, cut and prepped outside of commercial packaging stored above comminuted beef. Manager relocated items. Inspector will provide DBPR Form HR 5030-098 in English and Spanish.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Manager provided written plan indicating shredded cheese, sour cream, hot sauce and churros are held on time. Items had yet to be time stamped however employees advised they were placed out of temperature holding 30 minutes prior to inspection. Manager time stamped items to reflect accurately.
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. Inspector will provide DBPR Form HR 5030-104 in both English and Spanish.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Table mounted can opener soiled in rear prep area.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink observed at the front kitchen holding a metal pan of tomato sauce. Employee removed.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwashing sink located next to reach-in freezers adjacent to dry storage area. Manager provided during inspection.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap observed at handwashing sink next to dish machine. Manager provided during inspection. Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap next to reach-in freezer by dry storage area. Manager repaired dispenser.
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. Operator advised 12 employees not designated at certified food managers are expired. Other employees with food handler training are certified food managers.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle in server wait station. Manager corrected.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic cup used as scoop in sugar container. Manager removed.
Food stored on floor. Unwashed produce stored on floor in walk-in cooler. Raw comminuted beef inside bucket on floor in front kitchen. Manager relocated both items.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Rice scoop and bean scoop in dry storage not stored with the handle facing up. Manager corrected.
Plumbing system in disrepair. PVC plumbing to hand wash sinks r front kitchen broken and leaking.
Stored food not covered. Cut cheeses stored uncovered in walk-in cooler. Manager covered items.
Apr 7, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled on prep table, slicer blade guard soiled with food debris last used 2-19, cutting boards stained on prep table in rear.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors soiled on cook line.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave soiled with food debris.
Feb 20, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee put on gloves no hand wash. Educated employee and she washed her hands.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ manager onsite Michael Icandela 2-13-2020 expired 2-13-2025 serv safe. No other managers certified.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled on prep table, slicer blade guard soiled with food debris last used 2-19, cutting boards stained on prep table in rear.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Time as public health control used for salsa, sour cream and cheese on cook line and sauces in sauce bar. Time stamp observed but no written plan. Provided written plan to manager. He printed and was filling out during inspection.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle of cleaner not labeled in prep room. Employee labeled sanitizer.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine has black mold like debris.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Handles on the reach in coolers on cook line soiled. Employee cleaned area.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors soiled on cook line.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Bulk container of beans and sugar has scoop with handles touching beans and sugar. Employee removed scoops.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave soiled with food debris.
Aug 20, 2024□ 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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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw beef in walk in cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener on prep table in middle kitchen area has built up food debris.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen has mold like substance.
Dry goods storage shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Employee cutting onions without washing first.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses in hot holding room on cutting board.
Aug 19, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 16 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate9 Basic
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine sanitizing at 0 ppm chlorine. Sanitization will be conducted in three compartment sink at 200 ppm quaternary.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly in kitchen by ware washing area not landing on food or food contact surfaces. 3 live flies by meat slicer landing on slicer and cutting board. Employee sanitized the area. 1 live fly in hot holding room not landing on food or food contact surfaces.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw beef in walk in cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener on prep table in middle kitchen area has built up food debris.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink by ice machine blocked by food cart. Manager removed.
No soap provided at handwash sink by dry goods storage area. Manager replaced soap.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled bottles of sanitizer in hot holding room.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen has mold like substance.
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Approximately 50 dead and trapped flies on fly trap paper in kitchen. Manager removed.
Dry goods storage shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle of scoop used to dispense flour and sugar touching food items.
Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Bar area open to outside.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Employee cutting onions without washing first.
Single-service articles improperly stored. To go boxes in hot holding room not inverted for protection.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses in hot holding room on cutting board.
Mar 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In kitchen along far wall: queso cheese (118F - Hot Holding) Manager reheated.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener on prep table has built up food debris.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink next to ice machine. Manager replaced paper towels.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled bottle of sanitizer next to clean ware washing. Manager labeled.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in far bathroom.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on prep counter where poblanos are being cooled. Manager removed.
Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Chopped onions on reach in freezer exposed to splash from hand wash sink.
Food stored on floor. Tomatoes stored on flor of walk in cooler.
Dec 14, 2023□ 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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Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Dec 12, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 10# ground beef cooked 12/11 (53F - Cold Holding); 50# carnitas cooked 12/11 (59F - Cold Holding); 50# barbacoa cooked 12/11 (59F - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 10# ground beef cooked 12/11 (53F - Cold Holding); 50# carnitas cooked 12/11 (59F - Cold Holding); 50# barbacoa cooked 12/11 (59F - Cold Holding) sour cream (54F - Cold Holding)
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Kegs moved near ice machine
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Prep sink and cooks line sink
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.
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