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MRS.THELMA'S SOUTHERN CUISINE

119 49 ST S, Saint Petersburg FL 33707 · 7272725712

Last inspected Sep 4, 2026 · 5 visits since March 2024

License typeRestaurant
Seats12
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenseSEA6216988
Grade history
MAR 24
MAR 25
SEP 26
— STEADY

3 inspections within 10 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. wings (47F - Cold Holding); fish (47F - Cold Holding). Employee placed items in freezer
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Disciplinary actions

2 cases · $360

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
3--2021024128Mar 22, 2021Jul 14, 2021$160
3--2015022711Apr 15, 2015Nov 13, 2015$200

Inspection history

5 visits, newest first

Sep 4, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic

The state hasn't published the written report for this visit yet — only the counts above. We check nightly, and it appears here as soon as it does.

Mar 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. wings (47F - Cold Holding); fish (47F - Cold Holding). Employee placed items in freezer
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained with food debris.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink on cook line block with metal rack. Employee moved racked.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand sink on cook line. Employee replaced paper towels.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4
Light not functioning in dish room area as dry storage area.
Basic/36-62-4
Light shield damaged/in disrepair dish area and dry storage.
Basic/38-01-4
Jul 19, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding missing next to water heater and cook area.
Basic/36-03-4/Return visit May 28, 2024 · Time Extended/Return visit Jul 19, 2024 · Time Extended
Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Throughout kitchen area on cook line and front counter above steam wells
Basic/36-30-4/Return visit May 28, 2024 · Time Extended/Return visit Jul 19, 2024 · Time Extended
May 28, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingLicensing Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/
High priority/50-08-7/Return visit May 28, 2024 · Time Extended
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/.
Intermediate/51-16-7/Return visit May 28, 2024 · Time Extended
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding missing next to water heater and cook area.
Basic/36-03-4/Return visit May 28, 2024 · Time Extended
Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Throughout kitchen area on cook line and front counter above steam wells
Basic/36-30-4/Return visit May 28, 2024 · Time Extended
Mar 22, 2024Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/
High priority/50-08-7
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/.
Intermediate/51-16-7
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding missing next to water heater and cook area.
Basic/36-03-4
Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Throughout kitchen area on cook line and front counter above steam wells
Basic/36-30-4

This record follows the license, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the license 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.

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