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3001 28 ST N, Saint Petersburg FL 33713 · 727-258-4709
Last inspected Jul 7, 2026 · 9 visits since October 2023
JAN 25
APR 25
SEP 25
JAN 26
JUL 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found 2 live flies next to prep table at rear door of kitchen 4 live flies around bar, not landing on food 1 live fly in dining room
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
4 cases · $1,400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2021044511 | Sep 8, 2021 | Feb 16, 2022 | — |
| 3--2021035521 | Jul 8, 2021 | Nov 8, 2021 | $800 |
| 3--2021029525 | May 5, 2021 | Jul 27, 2021 | $400 |
| 3--2019007942 | Oct 8, 2018 | May 2, 2019 | $200 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jul 7, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority6 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 12 findingsThe state's own report →
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Dented can of black olives
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. Chlorine dish machine testing at 0 PPM Manager replaced sanitizer bucket and primed unit. Retested at 50 PPM.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Located in reach-in cooler across the front cook line. sliced cheese (51F - Cold Holding) pico (47F - Cold Holding) comminuted beef (47F - Cold Holding) Located in reach-in cooler in rear prep area: blue cheese (46F - Cold Holding) At cook line: Blanched potato (78F - Hot Holding) Rechecked temperatures: Located in reach-in cooler across the front cook line. sliced cheese (42F- Cold Holding) pico (41F - Cold Holding) comminuted beef (41F - Cold Holding) Located in reach-in cooler in rear prep area: blue cheese (41F - Cold Holding) At cook line: Manager began properly tracking time and completed written plans for time as a public health control.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener and deli slicer soiled. Employee washed items during inspection.
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink blocked at front counter by plastic storage containers.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cardboard box stored on top of hand wash sink in rear prep area. Item was removed.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Establishment is using time to hold blanched potato's on the cook line out of temperature. Establishment is missing written plans. Inspector will discuss the written application and guidelines to manager.
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Employee training for Shayia Copeland missingntrainers name and trainer certificate number with Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Paper cup used as scoop in sugar in dry storage. Manager removed.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up inside white chest freezer.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed produce stored above cut and washed broccoli in walk-in cooler. Manager relocated unwashed produce for adequate storage.
Jan 21, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine next to beer walk-in cooler with black mold like substance.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting observed on plastic cups at front bar. Discussed with operator to allow items to air dry prior to storing.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in freezer chest in rear prep area.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels stuck on metal pans after cleaning.
Open dumpster lid. Discussed with operator to close during inspection.
Sep 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate9 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Located inside reach-in cooler across from cook-line. Taken at 2:50 PM: Raw chicken 49F Fish 49F Raw beef 49F Items were placed in the cooler. Retemps taken at 3:41 PM: Raw chicken 43F Fish 41F Raw beef 43F
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Inside steam bin across from cookline, temperatures taken at 2:30 PM: cooked beans (110F - Hot Holding) marinara sauce (110F - Hot Holding) Retemps taken at 2:52PM: cooked beans (180F - Hot Holding) marinara sauce (180F - Hot Holding) 2:52PM
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 ricotta cheese inside reach-in cooler commercially processed and not date marked. Operator marked items.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Table mounted can opener soiled.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pots and pans in handwashing sink located in dish room. Manager relocated items.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle at handwashing sink in rear prep room. Manager labeled.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine next to keg cooler soiled with black mold like substance.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Door handles on reach-in coolers throughout establishment soiled.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Table cutting board in rear prep room with deep grooves and black lines.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor heavily soiled behind cook-line and underneath dish-machine.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In rear prep room broken tiles observed.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave soiled with food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of pizza oven soiled with debris.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of reach-in cooler across from cookline soiled.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. On top of cutting board on rear reach-in cooler.
Apr 28, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting boards Can opener blade soiled
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under dish machine Under cook line
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled Rusted metal dry storage shelves
Apr 21, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 19 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate12 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found 2 live flies next to prep table at rear door of kitchen 4 live flies around bar, not landing on food 1 live fly in dining room
Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Raw tuna in commercial vacuum packaging not removed prior to thawing
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooler on cook line - ahi tuna (51F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (51F - Cold Holding); pico (46F - Cold Holding); raw beef (50F - Cold Holding), items moved to walk in cooler or placed on ice.
Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Ambient thermometer in cooler on cook line not accurate, manager replaced
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Opened tube of cheese in walk in cooler not dated.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting boards Can opener blade soiled
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Sanitizer bottle at front counter, labeled
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Cooler handles soiled
Clean linens stored on floor. Moved to shelves
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Raw tuna in commercial vacuum packaging not removed prior to thawing
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on prep table in rear of kitchen
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under dish machine Under cook line
Food stored on floor. Bucket of potatoes in water on floor in walk in cooler
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled Rusted metal dry storage shelves
Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Rear kitchen door left open
Screen in door torn/in poor repair - vermin present.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm, replace, 200ppm
Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Table top deep fryer on prep table used for cooking Brussel sprouts not under a hood
Jan 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Two #10 can peeled tomatoes dented
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Soap stored over food item in dry storage. Manager moved.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Salmon, tuna not marked as undercooked on menu. Operator marked menus
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Mar 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 18 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority0 Intermediate13 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. From dry-storage shelf in kitchen a. #10 can of ripe olives dented at seams Operator discarded olives. Stop sale not warranted.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly in kitchen and 1 live fly at front counter. Flies did not land on food or food contact surfaces.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. From walk-in cooler items prepared more than 24 hours ago. a. Sliced turkey b. Sliced roast beef c. Cooked chicken wings d. Cooked potatoes Employee date- marked items
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler across flat-top grill at 12:40pm Operator placed items on ice. Re temp at 1:25p a. diced ham (67F - Cold Holding); 55f b. diced sausage (64F - Cold Holding) 52f c. pancake batter (62F - Cold Holding) 53f d. diced tomatoes (56F - Cold Holding); discarded e. ground sausage (57F - Cold Holding 44f
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. See stop sale. No time mark for container of cook potatoes at cooks line. Operator time marked item. Stop sale not warranted.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin located in warewashing area.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Single-serve bowl without handle used as a scoop in a container of red pepper flakes.
Cutting board across from flat-top grill has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator removed tongs.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach-in cooler doors on cooks line are soiled.
Old label stuck to metal food pan after cleaning. Operator removed label, rewashed and sanitized pan.
Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Rear exit door in kitchen is open. Presence of two live flies in kitchen. Flies did not land on food or food contact surfaces. Employee closed back door.
Reach-in cooler located in kitchen near window shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Reach-in coolers on cooks line and in pizza prep area interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Soiled dry wiping cloth on top of cutting board.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour stored in container on prep table in kitchen not labeled. Operator labeled flour.
Jan 3, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Portable air conditioner blocking hand wash sink in prep area
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Oct 31, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Operator moved raw shell eggs to bottom rack of walk in cooler
Sanitizer not used in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations. Employee made bleach bucket with laundry bleach. Inspector corrected and employee re made bucket with utensil safe bleach
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Portable air conditioner blocking hand wash sink in prep area
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 written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Inspector emailed paperwork for butters and eggs held on time
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used to scoop potatoes
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Styrofoam cup of coffee next to microwave above make line
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on make line
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Inspector emailed
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
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.