NEIGHBORHOOD JOE
2325 DR MLK JR ST N, Saint Petersburg FL 33704 · 727.301.5205
Last inspected Jul 14, 2026 · 6 visits since February 2024
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator renewed license during inspection.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Jul 14, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Items cooked and cooled the evening prior located inside the reach-in deli cooler located in kitchen: Tempe (47F - Cold Holding); tofu (48F - Cold Holding); tofu scramble (49F - Cold Holding) Operator advised items were cooked and prepared the evening prior. Inspector discussed proper cooling parameters with operator.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 2-1-2026. Verified current ownership at beginning of inspection. Operator contacted DBPR Customer service and paid for license renewal during inspection; confirmation #267026314
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Items cooked and cooled the evening prior located inside the reach-in deli cooler located in kitchen: Tempe (47F - Cold Holding); tofu (48F - Cold Holding); tofu scramble (49F - Cold Holding) Operator advised items were cooked and prepared the evening prior. Inspector discussed proper cooling parameters with operator.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Heavy whipping cream placed into reach-in cooler the night prior at 51F. Operator voluntarily discarded.
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Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Dairy located in reach-in coolers inside the kitchen and front counter missing date marking after opening.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink located next to three compartment sink.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine at front counter missing date tear with a build up of brown mold like substance
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Standing glass door reach-in cooler in kitchen with a build up of food debris.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in deli cooler in kitchen.
Stored food not covered. Frozen strawberries and cut bananas stored uncovered in reach-in freezer.
Dec 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Half and half, whole milk, inside front reach-in cooler at coffee station opened and held over 24 hours not date marked. Operator corrected.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink located next to three compartment sink. Operator provided.
No soap provided at handwash sink located next to three compartment sink. Operator provided.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of Euhomy ice machine with brown mold like substance at front counter.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Aug 15, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Commercially processed vegan cheese opened and held more than 24 hours not date marked.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on rear prep tables stained with old food debris.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin at front counter ice machine next to handwash sink.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing door at rear employee bathroom.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Ava taco table top oven located in rear prep area with accumulation of old food debris.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Single service portion cup used to scoop vegan chroizo from reach in cooler in prep area.
Jul 10, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator renewed license during inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cut tomato (50F - Cold Holding) sprouts (47F - Cold Holding) At reach in cooler in rear prep area. Employee moved to larger reach in cooler. Retemps taken as the following: Cut tomato - 47 degrees F Sprouts - 44 degrees F
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Commercially processed vegan cheese opened and held more than 24 hours not date marked.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on rear prep tables stained with old food debris.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employees Lauren Eggleston Chelsea Brimblecom Employees over 60 days no proof of approved training.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin at front counter ice machine next to handwash sink.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing door at rear employee bathroom.
Food stored on floor. Coffee beans at front counter stored on floor in blue bins. Employee relocated.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Ava taco table top oven located in rear prep area with accumulation of old food debris.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at front handwash sink. Provided a sign to operator during inspection.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Single service portion cup used to scoop vegan chroizo from reach in cooler in prep area.
Sep 20, 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
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Food stored on floor. Sugar bins on floor. Operator moved
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
Feb 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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.