ORIGINAL FLAVOR 1889
409 CENTRAL AVE, Saint Petersburg FL 33701 · 727-873-7139
Last inspected Jul 23, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found. 2 live flies in kitchen and prep room not landing. Educated on flies and prevention.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jul 23, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 17 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate11 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 17 findingsThe state's own report →
Live, small flying insects found. 2 live flies in kitchen and prep room not landing. Educated on flies and prevention.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked sausage (55F - Cold Holding) employee placed sausage in walk-in-freezer for quick chill. Re-temped at 38F marinara sauce (67F - Cold Holding) Employee put sauce on store and heated to 167F.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen soiled and stained.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ no certified food manager onsite with 2 servers and 3 kitchen staff actively working with food.
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No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of employee training.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle of degreaser not labeled in back room under hand washing sink.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soufflé cup stored in sugar in metal cabinet back prep room
Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Water draining into hand sink in rear prep room.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink and cookies on cutting board in kitchen. Employee removed items.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purse and backpack on clean linens in rear.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting of metal pans on drying rack in dish area.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop laying on ice bin lid in front bar area.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels still on a majority on containers.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Employee thawing chicken at room temperature. Educated employee and he moved to under running water.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet cloth on cutting boards in rear prep room. Employee removed.
Jan 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained white cutting boards on reach in deli coolers on cook line.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. For three employees present engaging with food and in food preparation. Manager had a few blank DBPR Employee Health Reporting agreement (5030-103) and had the employees read and sign it during the inspection. Agreements observed filled out for Erlin Y., Alex E., and Noche A.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Verified license through managers phone.
Jul 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Bottle of ibuprofen, Tums, and eyedrops store on cart above fresh bananas, bags of powdered substances, and bottle of liquid sauces in front counter area next to pizza oven. Discussed with CFM and items were moved.
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. Testing at 0 PPM. Employees prime machine and chemical is now testing at 50 PPM.
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
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle in front counter area, labeled
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Men's restroom door.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bags on drys storage shelves
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw chicken and raw ground beef thawing in containers on prep table across of three compartment sink. Employee moved item to cold running water.
Utensils in poor condition. Ice scoop handle broken inside ice machine.
Jan 16, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At pizza prep station: mozzarella cheese (50F - Cold Holding) Manager moved to reach in freezer.
Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink by three compartment sink.
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 beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on prep table in pizza station area.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone in prep table in pizza station area.
Jan 15, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 13 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority5 Intermediate5 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flies in rear prep area by walk in freezer not landing on food or food contact surfaces. Employee killed both flies, removed and sanitized the area. 1 live fly in middle prep area by hand wash sink not landing on food or food contact surfaces. 1 live fly in dining room not landing on food or food contact surfaces. 1 live fly in men's restroom not landing on food or food contact surfaces.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At pizza prep station: mozzarella cheese (50F - Cold Holding) Manager moved to reach in freezer.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In steam well: marinara (110F - Hot Holding) Manager reheated to 165 F.
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink by three compartment sink.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
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 beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on prep table in pizza station area.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone in prep table in pizza station area.
Food stored on floor. Cooking oil stored on floor of middle prep area.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in standing water of 125 F. Manager turned up heating element.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Jul 31, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority6 Intermediate9 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flies in rear storage and ware washing room not landing on food or food contact surfaces.
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener on prep table in rear of restaurant has built up food debris.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink by three compartment sink blocked by trash can. Employee removed trash can.
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.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled bottle of sanitizer underneath dessert display case.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tanks in rear storage area not properly secured.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottle stored n prep table in middle kitchen area.
Food stored on floor. Dough stored on floor of walk in cooler.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives stored in between reach in cooler and prep table in middle kitchen area.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in standing water of 125 F in middle kitchen area.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave in middle kitchen area has built up food debris.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Open dumpster lid.
Jan 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate10 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Medicine stored above bread on prep table in hallway. Employee removed.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly in hallway before rear prep area not landing on food or food contact surfaces.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener in rear prep area has built up food debris.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink behind bar.
No soap provided at handwash sink behind bar.
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 soiled with hard water debris buildup.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soufflé cup with no handle used to scoop sugar in rear storage area.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tank behind bar not properly secured.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee beverage on reach in cooler across from eight burner stove. Employee removed.
Food stored on floor. Box of lettuce stored on floor of walk in cooler. Employee stored correctly,
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice scoop handle touching ice behind bar area. Manager stored correctly.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees behind bar.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee beverages stored in walk in cooler not segregated and above food to be served to the public. Employee stored properly.
Single-service articles improperly stored. To go boxes on cook line not inverted for protection. Manager inverted.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar removed from its original container and not labeled in rear storage area. Flour removed from its original container and not labeled in pizza prep area. Manager labeled items.
Jul 21, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Jul 13, 2023Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate7 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 is currently sanitizing at 0 ppm chlorine. High temperature thermometer only records 138.9 F. Three-compartment sink has been set up at 100 ppm chlorine and will be used for sanitization until callback is complied.
In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Tongs stored in dirty water at 160 F. Manager changed water.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade has built up food debris.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled bottle of sanitizer behind bar area. Manager labeled.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tanks in rear of kitchen not properly secured. Also CO2 tank behind bar.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on food preparation table. Manager removed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone stored above a food preparation table. Manager relocated phone.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Pizza paddles stored between wall and three-compartment sink. Manager removed.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash signs at hand wash sinks in restaurant.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of flour removed from original container by pizza oven not labeled.
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.