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JAMES MUSEUM OF WESTERN AND WILDLIFE ART

150 CENTRAL AVE, Saint Petersburg FL 33701 · 727.461.1818

Last inspected Jan 22, 2026 · 7 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats400
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6217571
Grade history
MAR 24
SEP 24
APR 25
SEP 25
JAN 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 17 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on double door ovens in kitchen. Manager killed, removed and sanitized the area. 1 live roach underneath dish machine.
High priority/35A-05-4
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Disciplinary actions

1 case · $200

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
3--2019057530Oct 3, 2019Jan 31, 2020$200

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Jan 22, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shelled eggs stored over case of unwashed squash inside walk in cooler.
High priority/08A-04-5
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior soiled with burnt food debris. Item moved.
Basic/22-08-4/Repeat Violation
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing at the handsink on the end of cook line.
Basic/31B-04-4
Sep 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior soiled with pink and black mold like substance.
Basic/22-20-5/Repeat Violation
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Convectional oven interior soiled with burnt food debris.
Basic/22-08-4
Apr 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Intermediate/16-37-1
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Manager on duty not aware of location
Intermediate/05-08-4
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5
Oct 7, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener on prep table has built up food debris.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Return visit Oct 7, 2024 · Can opener on prep table has built up food debris. Time Extended
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Basic/16-03-4/Return visit Oct 7, 2024 · Time Extended
Sep 24, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on double door ovens in kitchen. Manager killed, removed and sanitized the area. 1 live roach underneath dish machine.
High priority/35A-05-4
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener on prep table has built up food debris.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Basic/16-03-4
Food stored on floor. Cooking oil stored on floor of kitchen.
Basic/08B-38-4
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
Mar 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 02/01/2024.
High priority/50-17-3
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer on prep table on kitchen has food debris buildup.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Mold like debris on window sliders of ice machine.
Basic/22-20-5
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation
Jul 11, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Dented can of diced green chiles containing 1 lb 11 oz not segregated from dry goods storage cans. Dented can of corn containing 6.63 pounds not segregated from dry goods storage cans.
High priority/01B-01-4
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flies in kitchen area not landing on food or food contact surfaces.
High priority/35A-02-6/Repeat Violation
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk and heavy whipping cream opened more than 24 hours ago and no date marking.
Intermediate/02C-03-5
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener on prep table has built up food debris. Slicer on prep table has built up food debris.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Lime scale buildup in interior and exterior of dish machine.
Basic/16-23-4
Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Dented can of diced green chiles containing 1 lb 11 oz not segregated from dry goods storage cans. Dented can of corn containing 6.63 pounds not segregated from dry goods storage cans.
Basic/08B-20-4
Food stored on floor. Green beans and bread stored on floor of walk in freezer. Manager stored correctly.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in walk in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on coolers have built up food debris.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall area behind dough mixer on prep table has built up food debris.
Basic/36-27-5

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.