MICKEY'S CAFE AND ORGANICS
318 CENTRAL AVE, Saint Petersburg FL 33701 · 727-851-9833
Last inspected Mar 16, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023
APR 24
JUL 24
FEB 25
JUL 25
MAR 26
≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly by hand wash sink in kitchen not landing on food or food contact surfaces.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Mar 16, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave and air fryer soiled with food debris.
Jul 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Tabouli made on site dated for 7/10 and cooked potatoes dated for 7/13.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Tabouli made on site dated for 7/10 and cooked potatoes dated 7/13.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine sanitizer bucket testing at 200 PPM. Diluted chlorine with water and chemical is now testing at 50 PPM.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Panini press soiled in from counter area.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle with blue liquid substance in prep area. Employee labeled as sanitizer.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors soiled in kitchen area.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer with frozen fruits in front counter area.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Double door conventional oven interior soiled with dried food debris.
Feb 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee washed hands with cold water. Employee washed hands at sink where hot water is broken
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Operator marked cold smoked salmon on menu during inspection and moved consumer advisory on wall to be visible to customers
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.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Tested water n dipper twice 88f then 100f
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Hot water in disrepair at hand wash sink in front counter area
Jul 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly by hand wash sink in kitchen not landing on food or food contact surfaces.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In mini reach in cooler behind front counter: milk (46F - Cold Holding); half and half (46F - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In steam well: smoked lentil soup (108F - Hot Holding) Manager reheated to 200 F.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Wiping cloth solution stored on reach in freezer exceeds 200 ppm chlorine. Employee corrected to 100 ppm chlorine and stored away from reach in freezer.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Wiping cloth solution stored on reach in freezer exceeds 200 ppm chlorine. Employee corrected to 100 ppm chlorine.
Non-service animals permitted in the premises of the establishment.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled bottle of sanitizer in kitchen. Employee labeled.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Ice buildup in chest ice cream freezer.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils behind front counter at 78 F. Manager turned on warmer.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Double door oven and toaster oven in kitchen have built up food debris.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go boxes in kitchen not inverted for protection.
Apr 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Sandwich press behind front counter has built up food debris.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink near juicer blocked by boxes. Employee removed.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink near juicer used to dump ice.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils behind front counter in standing water of 71 F.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees behind bar area.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters behind front counter not stored n a protected manner.
Sep 1, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 16, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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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 chlorine sanitizer at 0 ppm chlorine. Ware washing will be conducted in three-compartment sink until dish washer is operating properly.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer on prep table has food debris buildup.
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 debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of dish machine is soiled with food and hard water debris.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered receptacle in unisex restroom.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks on prep table next to coffee maker. Employee removed.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on oven handle. Employee removed.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils near soup station in standing water of 83 F.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven in kitchen has food debris buildup.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed green peppers stored over ready-to-eat lettuce.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on prep table not stored in sanitizing solution.
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.