KRISTINA'S CAFE
3590 N 34 ST, Saint Petersburg FL 33713 · 727-526-6673
Last inspected Aug 4, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
One live, small flying insects found in front seating area. Not observed landing on food contact surfaces.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2015022763 | Apr 24, 2015 | Jun 11, 2015 | $400 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 4, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Dish machine tested at 0 ppm. Operator primed the unit and the unit was retested. Second test was at 50 ppm. Discussed with operator to test the u it using their test strips prior to utilizing machine.
Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Test kit not used to check sanitizer indicated by dish machine testing at 0 ppm.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used to scoop frozen green beans in walk-in freezer
Stored food not covered. Cooked potato not stored covered in walk-in cooler after cooling has been completed.
Oct 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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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. Manager advised time mark came off egg cartons where raw shell eggs are held on time. Manager had employees replace time stamp.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine wiping cloth solution tested at 200 ppm. Educated employee on proper solution strength and advised to make a new solution. Solution was made at 50 ppm and corrected.
Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Sanitizer bucket for wiping cloth tested too high. Test strip not used to check sanitizer.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Table mounted can opener soiled. Operator moved to dish pit where employee cleaned.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine located in front of produce walk-in cooler
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in mop sink area soiled underneath shelving units.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. White chest reach-in freezer next to door to kitchen with ice build up.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled on reach-in cooler across fro, cook-line
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Egg carton used as shelf liner above cook-line where utensils were stored. Instructed employees to discard cartons and cease reusing.
Aug 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
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Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Cook on line observed cracking raw shell eggs and then handle plated food at service window. Inspector stopped employee and discussed proper handwashing techniques. Cook left line and washed hands before returning to work.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored above cooked bacon in walk-in cooler. Owner rearranged items.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Open container of milk in walk-in cooler and rice pudding in walk-in cooler not date marked.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Table mounted can opener on prep table behind cook-line soiled.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sani bucket stored inside handwash sink at front counter. Bucket removed.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Establishment uses time for raw shell eggs. However has no written plan. Discussed with owner time as a public health control. Inspector will provide application and guidelines.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine in front of outer produce walk-in coolers with visible black mold-like substance.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cellphone and keys on prep table behind cook-line.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors at mop sink with accumulation of debris underneath adjacent storage shelf.
Food stored on floor. Mayonnaise tubs and beef soup base stored on floor in dry storage room.
Open dumpster lid. Manager had lid closed during inspection.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Reuse of single-use articles. Containers of sour cream used to hold food in walk-in cooler.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Coffee filters at front counter stored without a cover.
Jul 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 17 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority6 Intermediate9 Basic
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Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands on cook line. Observed employee grabbing a plate for an order at the line. Discussed with employee proper handwash techniques when handling raw shell eggs. Employees moved items stopped work and immediately washed his hands.
One live, small flying insects found in front seating area. Not observed landing on food contact surfaces.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Employees utilizing ambient Cooling of red sauce documented at 9:20 AM (101F - Cooling). A retemp at 10:35 AM was taken at 101F. Discussed with employees proper cooling techniques. Employees moved items to walk-in to cool. Discussed utilizing thermometers to check temperatures.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Table can opener in prep area soiled with old food debris.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Knife and single service bucket in hand wash sink next to walk-in cooler. Employee removed items.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. No written procedure for holding raw shell eggs.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. No date marking observed inside walk-in cooler.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle of degreaser not labeled at prep sink in kitchen. Employee labeled bottle.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of dish machine soiled with debris.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food stored in wait area reach-in cooler not separate from restaurant food.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cellphones on reach-in cooler and prep table at server wait station.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Blue Pepsi cups at drink station in wait area.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled underneath the cook-line with an accumulation of old grease.
Food stored on floor. Chicken gravy and unwashed potatoes on floor in rear prep area. Cooking oil stored on floor in dry 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 stored with handle not up in dry storage area.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Cut tomato's stored in sour cream containers. Reuse of pickle buckets and not labeling the items inside walk-in cooler.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Coffee filters not covered in container at front counter.
Jan 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Knife in prep area hand wash sink
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Rice, sliced meat from previous day not date marked in walk in cooler
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. 10 dead flies in hanging sticky trap from ceiling in front server area
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Aug 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. From dry-storage shelf. a. Four 46 ounce cans are dented at seams.
Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee cracking raw shell eggs then touch clean utensils and bowl without washing hands. Discussed with operator proper hand-hygiene techniques. Will email DBPR Form 5030-159. Wearing Gloves The Right Way.
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. Observed employee touching soiled dishes then retrieving clean dishes without washing hands. Discussed with operator proper hand-hygiene techniques.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. From reach-in cooler on cooks line at 9:10am. Employee moved items to walk-in cooler. Re temp at 9:50am a. sliced cheese (54F - Cold Holding) 48f b. diced steak (55F - Cold Holding) 50f
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. No time mark for raw shell eggs stored on top of prep table on cooks line. Employee time marked eggs.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda diffusers in wait station area are soiled.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Spoon handle touching cooked rice in walk-in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gaskets on reach-in cooler doors on cooks line.
Reach-in cooler on cooks line interior have accumulation of soil residues.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Sour cream and cottage cheese containers are used to store food.
Stored food not covered. From walk-in cooler items cold holding not covered. a. Multiple pans of cooked potatoes. b. Two containers of cooked sausage.
Feb 27, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 62 ounce can of dented mushrooms in dry goods storage area not segregated.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer on prep table in kitchen has built up food debris. Can opener on same prep table has built up food debris.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. 62 ounce can of dented mushrooms in dry goods storage area not segregated.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign in restrooms and hand wash sink behind front counter.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters behind front counter not properly protected from contamination.
Utensils in poor condition. Bamboo salad bowels above steam well are cracked.
Feb 16, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 20 recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority4 Intermediate10 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 62 ounce can of dented mushrooms in dry goods storage area not segregated.
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 is sanitizing at 0 ppm chlorine. Operator set up three compartment sink at 100 ppm chlorine.
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. Dishwasher goes from scraping dirty dishes to putting away clean dishes with no hand wash.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly in kitchen not landing on food or food contact surfaces.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 02/01/2024.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Behind front counter: butter (74F - Cold Holding) Informed operator about Time as a Public Health Control.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Cooked rice cooling in pan covered by plastic wrap.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer on prep table in kitchen has built up food debris. Can opener on same prep table has built up food debris.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle of degreaser not labeled at mop sink.
Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. 62 ounce can of dented mushrooms in dry goods storage area not segregated.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phones stored above reach in coolers on cook line.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting on cups at soda station.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handles in sugar and flour are touching the food.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign in restrooms and hand wash sink behind front counter.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters behind front counter not properly protected from contamination.
Utensils in poor condition. Bamboo salad bowels above steam well are cracked.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on cook line not stored in sanitizing solution.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Wiping cloth solution behind front counter at 0 ppm chlorine. Operator corrected to 50 ppm chlorine.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar and flour removed from original containers and not labeled in dry goods storage closet.
Jul 12, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Raw shell eggs held at room Temperature on time with no plan. Inspector printed paperwork and filled out with operator.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. All chemical spray bottles need identification
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phones all over cooks line
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Dishes stacked wet on shelf in dish area
Food stored on floor. Cases of fryer oil on floor in dry storage. Bags of onions on floor in produce 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 handle laying in rice
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Sour cream buckets, pickle buckets, pepper buckets all being reused for food storage
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.