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NOSH PIT

4040 PARK ST N, Saint Petersburg FL 33709 · 7274829302

Last inspected Aug 24, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats66
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6210555
Grade history
JAN 25
NOV 25
APR 26
MAY 26
AUG 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 22 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2-1-2024
High priority/50-17-3
Badges — none 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--2026033229May 5, 2026Jun 17, 2026$200

Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Aug 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findings
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.
Intermediate/02C-03-5/Corrective Action Taken
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
Intermediate/22-02-4
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. -reach in freezer in dry storage room has soiled handles
Basic/23-24-4
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -cutting boards on makeline and in prep areas heavily grooved
Basic/14-09-4
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Equipment in poor repair. -reach in deli cooler behind front counter has a door falling off it's hinges
Basic/14-11-5
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -dry storage room floor covered with onion peels
Basic/36-73-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer behind front counter.
Basic/14-69-4
Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Basic/22-08-4
Plumbing equipment in disrepair. -hot water handle missing on hand wash sink by 3 compartment sink.
Basic/29-08-4
Reach-in cooler and freezers in dry storage room interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Basic/22-16-4
The state's own report →
May 5, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation (Partial)

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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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.
High priority/12A-07-5/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Apr 7, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
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.
High priority/12A-07-5/Corrective Action Taken
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sink next to three compartment sink. Employee provided soap.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets on reach-in coolers at front counter
Basic/14-11-5
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors soiled under reach-in cooler at front counter and in dry storage room.
Basic/36-73-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gaskets on reach-in coolers at front counter
Basic/23-03-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of reach-in cooler with accumulation of debris.
Basic/22-16-4
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water located in reach-in cooler in dry storage room.
Basic/29-49-6
Nov 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
Show 13 findings ▾
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.
High priority/02C-01-5
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.
High priority/01B-24-5
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 500ppm, diluted and retested at 100PPM)
High priority/41-27-4/Corrected On-Site
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.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
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.
Basic/36-37-5/Repeat Violation
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.
Basic/36-32-5
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.
Basic/14-09-4
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach in dry storage room in back of dining area. Operator cleaned area.
Basic/35A-03-4/Corrected On-Site
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.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -under cook line equipment, accumulation of grease and food debris.
Basic/36-73-4
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation. -hood system and floor underneath soiled with accumulation of grease
Basic/36-68-5
In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses. Operator removed.
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -reach in cooler behind front counter vents soiled with dust
Basic/23-03-4
Jan 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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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.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained on cook line.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
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.
Intermediate/53B-13-5
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.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Corrected On-Site
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
Basic/36-37-5/Repeat Violation
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on oven door handle. Employee removed from handle
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site
Aug 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 17 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority3 Intermediate13 Basic
Show 17 findings ▾
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.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink in kitchen, replaced
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
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
Intermediate/53B-13-5
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.portioning cups in seasoning bins
Basic/14-01-5/Repeat Violation
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Cooler handles soiled
Basic/23-24-4
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Porous acoustic tiles over dry storage and prep rooms
Basic/36-37-5
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Air vents over cook line soiled
Basic/36-34-5
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4
Equipment in poor repair. Torn cooler gaskets
Basic/14-11-5
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Dry storage room
Basic/36-73-4
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked plastic bin containing cut romaine
Basic/14-38-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation
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
Basic/10-06-5
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
Basic/23-03-4
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0ppm, corrected 50ppm
Basic/21-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Feb 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2-1-2024
High priority/50-17-3
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.
High priority/02C-01-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sliced cheese (48F - Cold Holding); employee placed cheese in freezer.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Food items in hand sink on cook line. Employee cleaned sink.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
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
Basic/22-20-5
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic container with no handle in blue cheese crumbles. Employee removed item.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall in woman's room.
Basic/36-24-5/Repeat Violation
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer on cook line.
Basic/14-69-4
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White power substance in plastic container not identified. Manger label flour.
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Sep 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 19 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority4 Intermediate15 Basic
Show 19 findings ▾
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.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Food debris in hand sink on cook line.
Intermediate/31A-11-4
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.
Intermediate/03F-10-5/Corrected On-Site
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle in kitchen. Employee labeled bottle
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice chute front soda machine mold like substance.
Basic/22-20-5
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.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Multiple Cutting boards in kitchen and prep area cut marks.
Basic/14-09-4/Repeat Violation
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.
Basic/40-06-5/Repeat Violation
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-04-4
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.
Basic/14-11-5
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor heavy soiled with food debris in back storage area.
Basic/36-73-4
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked lid on shelf in dish area.
Basic/14-38-4
Hole in or other damage to wall. Large hole in woman's restroom.
Basic/36-24-5
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven door handle.
Basic/10-20-4
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven heavy soiled with food debris.
Basic/22-08-4
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.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
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.
Basic/12B-13-4/Corrected On-Site
Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of napkins and spoons on floor. Manager removed items.
Basic/25-05-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation

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.