PLATE ST PETE
1601 CENTRAL AVE, Saint Petersburg FL 33713 · 727-201-4669
Last inspected May 18, 2026 · 4 visits since May 2025
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▲ GETTING WORSE
3 inspections trending down, 36 points off where it started.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored above raw chopped pork in walk-in cooler. Manager corrected.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
May 18, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken stored above raw intact beef and raw fish stored above spring rolls in walk-in freezer.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. No written plans for establishment utilizing time to hold sushi rice at front counter. Inspector will provide blank written plans to manager and discuss compliance.
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Portioned chicken, beef, and pork in walk-in freezer not date marked prior to freezing.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Sushi fish at front counter not date marked
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Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current license displayed expired 2-1-2026. License is currently valid.
Food stored on floor. Cooking oil stored on floor in dry storage room.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven soiled on cook line
May 1, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken stored above raw intact beef and raw fish stored above spring rolls in walk-in freezer.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. 2 lbs of ground tuna, 6 oz of whole tuna in walk-in cooler thawed despite instructions indicating product is to be removed entirely from packaging before thawing.
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 written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. No written plans for establishment utilizing time to hold sushi rice at front counter. Inspector will provide blank written plans to manager and discuss compliance.
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Portioned chicken, beef, and pork in walk-in freezer not date marked prior to freezing.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Sushi fish at front counter not date marked
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. 2 lbs of ground tuna, 6 oz of whole tuna in walk-in cooler thawed despite instructions indicating product is to be removed entirely from packaging before thawing.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current license displayed expired 2-1-2026. License is currently valid.
Food stored on floor. Cooking oil stored on floor in dry storage room.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven soiled on cook line
Nov 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority5 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored above prepared stocks inside walk-in cooler. Inside walk-in freezer ready-to eat potato balls stored commingling with raw frozen beef, not all items commercially packaged. Manager relocated items.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored above raw chopped pork in walk-in cooler. Manager corrected.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. ROP 1 lb yellowfin tuna thawed without removing from packaging despite printed instructions.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Sushi rolls not clearly identifiable as raw or cooked.
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/ Upon arrival for inspection, no CFM present. Advised manager recently stepped out and would be returning. 4 employees working at time of arrival. Manager arrived shortly after.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Establishment uses time to hold sushi rice, however lacks a written plan outlining time as a public health control.
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 employees engaged with food prep with no proof of food handler training.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Inside reach-in cooler on cook line: Cooked chicken, cooked pork, and prepared salmon not date marked. Inside walk-in cooler cooked duck and stocks not date marked.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic cups used in various containers as scoops.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. ROP 1 lb yellowfin tuna thawed without removing from packaging despite printed instructions.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Inside walk-in cooler and front bar reach-in cooler, employee food not properly identified or segregated.
Food stored on floor. Cooking oil stored on floor in dry storage. Cooked stocks stored on floor. Manager relocated.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at front line
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Tested at 0 ppm. Manager made new solution at 50 ppm
May 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Missing doors for both unisex restrooms.
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