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MAIN KITCHEN

1 TROPICANA DR, Saint Petersburg FL 33705 · 727-342-5709

Last inspected Aug 20, 2026 · 6 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats75
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6214214
Grade history
MAR 24
SEP 24
MAY 25
APR 26
AUG 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 4 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $200

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
3--2015030007May 28, 2015Nov 20, 2015$200

Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Aug 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Basic/32-12-6
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Some pans showed signs of wet nesting. Employee separated containers to promote proper drying.
Basic/24-08-4/Corrected On-Site
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor near ovens in prep area.
Basic/36-22-4
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Employee removed old labels from clean containers.
Basic/16-46-4/Corrected On-Site
Apr 6, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 26, 2024Inspection 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 debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Basic/16-21-4
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair in warewashing area.
Basic/36-32-5
Aug 24, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
Show 11 findings ▾
Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Hot water sanitizing machine final rinse only 144.0 degrees Fahrenheit. Several tries later water temp final rinse 160.5 degrees Fahrenheit.
High priority/22-49-4/Corrected On-Site
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. Dish washer handles soiled dishes then put away clean dishes with no hand wash. Employee was corrected by certified food manager. Hands were washed and dishes were re-washed.
High priority/12A-13-4/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board staining.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Main cook line. Drink was moved.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. At drying rack.
Basic/24-08-4
Equipment in poor repair. Cooler 1 gasket walk in cooler
Basic/14-11-5
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Ovens on main cook line. Rational oven.
Basic/22-08-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket cooler 1 walk in cooler
Basic/23-03-4
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Walk in cooler fan.
Basic/36-50-4
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed carrots over ready to eat carrot sticks. Carrots were moved.
Basic/08B-17-4/Corrected On-Site

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.