HEAVY'S TAKE OUT RESTAURANT
911 22 ST S, Saint Petersburg FL 33712 · 727-280-3651
Last inspected Mar 25, 2026 · 7 visits since January 2024
APR 24
AUG 24
JAN 25
JUL 25
MAR 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Two live flies in kitchen near prep table. Flies did not land on food or food contact services.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Mar 25, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs above shredded cheese and French fries in reach-in cooler next to three compartment sink. Eggs were relocated to a lower shelf.
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements. Inspector will provide employee health agreements to operator at the conclusion of the inspection.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink next to prep sink and cook line used to store containers. Items were relocated.
Equipment in poor repair. Prep tables have rusted shelves at lower sections
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Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled with accumulation of grease underneath cook line.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven and mice with build up of debris.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking pipe at hot water connection on hand wash sink.
Jul 1, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Two live flies in kitchen near prep table. Flies did not land on food or food contact services.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Displaying expired license 02-01-2024.
Equipment in poor repair. Bottom shelf of prep table located in kitchen is rusted.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with grease buildup.
Jan 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored washed produce in reach-in cooler across from gas stove. Employee moved eggs to bottom shelf.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. From reach-in cooler at 11:14am. Employee placed items in ice bath. a. heavy whipping cream (47F - Cold Holding); b. potato salad (53F - Cold Holding)
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Operator provided paper towels.
Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer in rear of kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hand wash sink in kitchen is soiled with debris build up around handles and faucet.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Located across from gas stove.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination at front counter. Employee inverted items.
Aug 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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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. Anthony Williams Tommy Washington
Equipment in poor repair. Bottom shelf of prep table is rusted.
Reach-in coolers in kitchen interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Refrigerator shelf with rust that has pitted the surface located in kitchen.
Apr 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate10 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee enter kitchen and begin wrapping food without washing hands. Discussed with operator proper hand-hygiene techniques.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored above cooked beef in reach-in cooler on cooks line. Operator placed eggs on bottom shelf. Will email DBPR Form 5030-098. Safe Refrigerator Storage.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Operator provided paper towels.
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. Hired less than 60 days ago. Anthony Williams Tommy Washington Will email DBPR Form 5030-103. Employee Health Food Reporting Agreement.
Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelf in kitchen.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Equipment in poor repair. Bottom shelf of prep table is rusted.
No drainboards or equivalent provided for soiled items and/or air drying cleaned items.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hand wash sink in kitchen is soiled.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wet wiping cloth at front counter used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
Jan 18, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Outside at rear of restaurant
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled. Food residue on stove surface
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.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Cooler and oven door handles soiled
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Clean equipment on cardboard lined shelves in kitchen
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand sink on cook line
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Accumulation of grease on sides of fryers. Freezer gaskets soiled
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
- From initial inspection : Portable fire extinguisher missing from its designated location. For reporting purposes only. At rear of kitchen
Jan 11, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 20 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority4 Intermediate12 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs over dressing in reach in cooler. Raw shrimp over cooked chicken
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. heavy cream (55F - Cold Holding); milk (47F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (52F - Cold Holding) reach in coolers
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. meatloaf (106F - Hot Holding); collard green (106F - Hot Holding) in oven, instructed staff to reheat to minimum 165F
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Outside at rear of restaurant
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled. Food residue on stove surface
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink on cook line blocked by trash can, removed
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink on cook line
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.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Cooler and oven door handles soiled
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Clean equipment on cardboard lined shelves in kitchen
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jacket over canned sauce
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in coolers not maintaining internal temperature of 41F or below
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand sink on cook line
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Accumulation of grease on sides of fryers. Freezer gaskets soiled
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. On floor next to triple sink
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour bin
Portable fire extinguisher missing from its designated location. For reporting purposes only. At rear of kitchen
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.