HELM
7736 BLIND PASS RD, Saint Petersburg FL 33706 · 727-363-4356
Last inspected Apr 17, 2026 · 9 visits since September 2023
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APR 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 17 points off where it started.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flies in kitchen landing on wall.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Apr 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority7 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 14 findingsThe state's own report →
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. 0ppm, chemical bucket empty, staff changed and primed system 50ppm
Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Staff in dish room not properly washing hands in between loading and unloading dish machine
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Uncovered raw shrimp patties over fries in reach in freezer, order corrected
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
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Clams/mussels/oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied. Containers of raw oysters at front counter missing tags
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting board on cook line
Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. No chlorine test kit
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink next to dish machine
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. Acknowledgment for reporting agreement not present for all employees
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.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Staff began cleaning
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on cook line cutting board
Presetting of unwrapped silverware and/or tableware outdoors. Silverware preset on outdoor tables not completed protected (napkin tied around silverware exposing ends)
Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Temporary outdoor walk in cooler not secured when not in use
Oct 31, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found 1 live flying insects at bar 1 live flying insect back of house. 1 dish pit. Educated
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Was 0 ppm employee drained and replaced now 200 ppm
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Glass cooler back wall clam soup (50F - Cold Holding); Put into reach in freezer during inspection
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Chlorine bleach inside bottle employee label
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Printed and posted due inspection
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Pink water bottle next to clean cutting board during preparation. Employee moved
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone on deli cooler top. Employee moved
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Chef activity cutting vegetables during inspection.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Avocado with visible sticker not washed before preparation. Employee washed and removed sticker
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. 2 inches of water inside Front glass reach in cooler box of raw oysters, pot of pickles sitting in water. Employee vacuumed out during inspection.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On cutting board
Jun 12, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found. (2) Live flies over end at front bar. None observed landing on food or food contact surfaces. (5) live flies at dish machine rinse area
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stained with old food contact.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine at rear of the establishment, adjacent to the dry storage area, with some black mold like substance.
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket in reach in cooler at front alcohol bar.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored between equipment in prep area in front of front cook-line. Employee removed.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven on cook line soiled with food debris.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall near mop sink at rear dry storage area soiled with dirt and debris.
Jun 11, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 17 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority7 Intermediate8 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found. (2) Live flies over end at front bar. None observed landing on food or food contact surfaces. (5) live flies at dish machine rinse area
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Cornish hen observed stored above Fish in rear freezer near dry storage. Manager corrected and moved fish to a higher shelf.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stained with old food contact.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sanitizer bucket stored in hand wash sink at front alcohol bar.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Beef tartare not identified as raw. Employee removed all menus and marked raw items during the inspection.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Sink at front bar had no paper towels upon arrival of inspection. Employee provided towels to inspectors.
Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Manager printed the correct consumer advisory and posted it during the inspection.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chowder prepared on Saturday not date marked on a Thursday. Manager date marked and stored properly.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle observed at front bar unlabeled with a cleaner. Manager corrected and wrote the contents.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine at rear of the establishment, adjacent to the dry storage area, with some black mold like substance.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current license not displayed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cellphone observed at front bar cutting board
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket in reach in cooler at front alcohol bar.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored between equipment in prep area in front of front cook-line. Employee removed.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven on cook line soiled with food debris.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Employee provided a choking poster and posted prior to the end of inspection.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall near mop sink at rear dry storage area soiled with dirt and debris.
Feb 26, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw salmon over crab cake mix. Employee moved raw salmon.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose Bibb near side of kitchen no back flow preventer.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards soiled on front counter area.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Scratch pads in hand sink in dish area. Employee removed scratch pads.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand sink in front counter prep area. Employee refilled soap.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine soiled with black mold like debris. Employee cleaning area.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife between coolers on front counter, employee removed knives.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven on cook line soiled with food debris.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed produce over crab cake mix in reach in cooler. Employee moved the crab cake mix to higher shelf.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizer bucket on floor in front counter area. Employee moved to shelf.
Mar 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Dented can of cranberry sauce on dry storage shelf with food to be served to the public.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Gloves not changed rinsed off in hand sink. Educated employee. Employee washed hands and put on clean gloves.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Tags not marked with last date used. Educated and employee trying to figure out dates.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in prep area stained.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked hand sink in dish area. Employee removed item.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Walnut blue cheese spread no date mark made onsite. Employee dated spread.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine soiled with black mold like debris.
Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Dented can of cranberry sauce on dry storage shelf with food to be served to the public.
Food stored on floor. Container of oil on floor in rear dry storage area. Employee moved to shelf.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven soiled with food debris
Nov 28, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from ambient temperature to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within four hours. See stop sale. Eggs and quiche not cooled to 41F.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer blade soiled with food debris last used 9-26, cutting boards stained.
Equipment in poor repair. Cutting boards have cut marks on reach in cooler.
Sep 28, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Reach in cooler in kitchen quiche (56F - Cooling) cooked 9/26/2023 2pm did not reach 41F.
Time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from ambient temperature to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within four hours. See stop sale. Eggs and quiche not cooled to 41F.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer blade soiled with food debris last used 9-26, cutting boards stained.
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 proof of any training for employees.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Equipment in poor repair. Cutting boards have cut marks on reach in cooler.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven in front counter area soiled with food debris.
Sep 27, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 27 recorded, 7 high priority.
7 High priority4 Intermediate16 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Reach in cooler in kitchen quiche (56F - Cooling) cooked 9/26/2023 2pm did not reach 41F.
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Hard boiled Eggs and quiche made 9/26 did not make cooling parameters of 41F in 6 hours.
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee put on gloves with no hand wash.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flies in kitchen landing on wall.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cole slaw made 9-27 no date mark.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Front counter cooler : cooked shrimp (44F - Cold Holding); raw mahi (45F - Cold Holding); raw salmon (45F - Cold Holding); cream pie (46F - Cold Holding); Cole slaw (45F - Cold Holding). Employee put ice on foods to cool. Reach in cooler in kitchen shredded cheddar cheese (57F - Cold Holding) retemped cooked shrimp (46F - Cold Holding); raw mahi (41F - Cold Holding); raw salmon (43F - Cold Holding); cream pie (46F - Cold Holding); Cole slaw (48F - Cold Holding) shredded cheddar cheese (58F - Cold Holding) employee moved all foods to reach in coolers that are working with ice on top. If coolers are not working and holding 41F then do not have foods in them.
Time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from ambient temperature to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within four hours. See stop sale. Eggs and quiche not cooled to 41F.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer blade soiled with food debris last used 9-26, cutting boards stained.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Wiping cloth in hand sink in kitchen. Employee removed.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Raw oysters not identified on the menu in drinks. Employee marked menus to disclose raw oysters.
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 proof of any training for employees.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine soiled with mold like debris.
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. 3 dead roaches in rear storage room on sticky traps employee discarded traps.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Tanks not secured at time of inspection.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table. Employee removed drink.
Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee long hair in hair tie not sufficient. Employee put hair up.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing foods no beard guard.
Equipment in poor repair. Cutting boards have cut marks on reach in cooler.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors soiled in rear storage area.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle touching bread at front counter.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven in front counter area soiled with food debris.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No ambient thermometer in any reach in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in cooler on front counter soiled. Soda gun holster in bar area soiled.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer bucket stored on top of reach in cooler.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.coffee filters not covered in dish area.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Multiple foods not labeled in reach in coolers
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.