NOSH PIT
4040 PARK ST N, Saint Petersburg FL 33709 · 7274829302
Last inspected Aug 24, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023
5 inspections within 22 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2-1-2024
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2026033229 | May 5, 2026 | Jun 17, 2026 | $200 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. -carton of heavy cream in reach in cooler behind front counter not date marked, operator states it was opened about 4 days ago. Operator voluntarily discarded.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -cutting boards on makeline and in prep areas heavily stained -soda machine nozzles soiled
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. -reach in freezer in dry storage room has soiled handles
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -cutting boards on makeline and in prep areas heavily grooved
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Equipment in poor repair. -reach in deli cooler behind front counter has a door falling off it's hinges
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -dry storage room floor covered with onion peels
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer behind front counter.
Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Plumbing equipment in disrepair. -hot water handle missing on hand wash sink by 3 compartment sink.
Reach-in cooler and freezers in dry storage room interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. -employee handled cell phone and then put on gloves to engage in food preparation without washing hands first. He then washed hands and changed gloves.
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Inspector observed employee put on gloves without a hand wash. Inspector stopped employee who corrected and washed hands.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sink next to three compartment sink. Employee provided soap.
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets on reach-in coolers at front counter
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors soiled under reach-in cooler at front counter and in dry storage room.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gaskets on reach-in coolers at front counter
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of reach-in cooler with accumulation of debris.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water located in reach-in cooler in dry storage room.
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Tuna salad date marked 10/30 in deli cooler behind front counter. Stop Sale issued. Operator discarded.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Tuna salad date marked 10/30 in deli cooler behind front counter.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 500ppm, diluted and retested at 100PPM)
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -cutting boards on prep table in back prep kitchen, and on deli coolers behind front counter, are heavily grooved and stained, no longer cleanable. -soda machine nozzles soiled with miscellaneous buildup, operator cleaned and sanitized.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. -acoustic tile used in back prep kitchen and food storage room.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -ceiling tiles in storage room behind dining area, as well as back prep kitchen/ warewashing area, show water damage and sagging.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -cutting boards on prep table in back prep kitchen, and on deli coolers behind front counter, are heavily grooved and stained.
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach in dry storage room in back of dining area. Operator cleaned area.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -employee cell phone on deli meat slicer Operator removed, cleaned and sanitized area.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -under cook line equipment, accumulation of grease and food debris.
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation. -hood system and floor underneath soiled with accumulation of grease
In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses. Operator removed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -reach in cooler behind front counter vents soiled with dust
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. slice turkey (48F - Cold Holding); slice provolone (49F - Cold Holding). Manager moved items to freezer.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained on cook line.
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. Employee training through Chez Pierre expired.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken made 1-15-2025 not dated. Employee date marked items.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Back prep and dish area ceilings not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on oven door handle. Employee removed from handle
Met inspection standards. 17 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Deli cooler: sliced turkey (51F - Cold Holding); sliced provolone (50F - Cold Holding), items placed in ice and moved to bottom of cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink in kitchen, replaced
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. Two employee training certificates not available
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.portioning cups in seasoning bins
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Cooler handles soiled
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Porous acoustic tiles over dry storage and prep rooms
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Air vents over cook line soiled
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Equipment in poor repair. Torn cooler gaskets
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Dry storage room
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked plastic bin containing cut romaine
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Scoop handle in tuna salad
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sliding glass doors and tracks to front counter display cooler soiled. Cooler gaskets soiled Hood filters soiled. Accumulation of grease in between fryer and grill
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0ppm, corrected 50ppm
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2-1-2024
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Milk opened 2-11-24 no date mark. Employee date marked items.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sliced cheese (48F - Cold Holding); employee placed cheese in freezer.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Food items in hand sink on cook line. Employee cleaned sink.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice chute soda machines front dining room area soiled with mold like substance
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic container with no handle in blue cheese crumbles. Employee removed item.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall in woman's room.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer on cook line.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White power substance in plastic container not identified. Manger label flour.
Met inspection standards. 19 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on cooked line soiled with food debris. Soda machine nozzles soiled with food debris.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Food debris in hand sink on cook line.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Holding pasta salad,potato salad,coleslaw, three bean salad on time. No paper work provided. Provided written paperwork.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle in kitchen. Employee labeled bottle
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice chute front soda machine mold like substance.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Multiple soufflé cups in reach in cooler items used to portion food. Employee removed.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Multiple Cutting boards in kitchen and prep area cut marks.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Equipment in poor repair. Multiple gaskets torn in reach in coolers on cook line. Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer on cook line Ice buildup.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor heavy soiled with food debris in back storage area.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked lid on shelf in dish area.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Large hole in woman's restroom.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven door handle.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven heavy soiled with food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple gaskets soiled in reach in coolers on cook line. Cabinet under soda machine soiled with food debris. Spray nozzle in dish area soiled with food debris.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Frozen drink in cooler on cook line. Manager removed item.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of napkins and spoons on floor. Manager removed items.
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.