RED THREAD
300 1 AVE N, Saint Petersburg FL 33701
Last inspected Jun 16, 2026 · 4 visits since October 2024
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4 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
1 Live, small flying insect found in kitchen. Fly did not land on food or food contact surfaces.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
Jun 16, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 6 Lb 11 oz dented can of Salsa Marinara.
Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Observed handing in bar area near dish machine.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Quaternary spray bottles testing at 500+ PPM. Discussed diluting the quaternary sanitizer with water and testing the chemicals strength.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary test kit. Observed empty bottle on top of dish machine.
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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. Employee training. Hold not be accessed during the inspection.
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. Observed employee training certificate for Brianna S. Completion date of 6/8/2026 through SafeStaff. No other employee training could be provided.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior soiled with burnt food debris.
Jan 6, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Hung up in bar area next to dump handsink. Manager removed item.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting boards on reach in deli cooler on cook line.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sanitizer buckets stored in hand handsink next to dish machine. Item was removed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Grooved cutting boards on reach in deli cooler on cook line.
Jun 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority5 Intermediate3 Basic
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1 Live, small flying insect found in kitchen. Fly did not land on food or food contact surfaces.
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Reading 0ppm. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Operator replaced chlorine sanitizer. Rechecked reading 50ppm.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter on top of sliding door cooler on cooks line at 5:20pm. Operator placed butter on grill to reheat. Rechecked temp a. butter (89F - Hot Holding) 168f Discussed time as a public health control as an option.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Water hose connected to y-splitter at mop sink without vacuum breaker.
Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ General Manager Lucien Chalfoun
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink in bar area used to dump ice. Discussed with operator sink is designated for hand washing only.
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.
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 pink cleaner not labeled in bar area. Employee labeled spray bottle sanitizer.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees phones stored on shelf above reach-in cooler on cooks line. Operator removed phones. Discussed cleaning and sanitizing the area.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator removed tongs.
Portable water tank not enclosed or sloped to drain properly.
Oct 16, 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.