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ROSE'S COFFEE BAR & LOBBY BAR

1234 CENTRAL AVE, Saint Petersburg FL 33705 · 727-677-2000

Last inspected Mar 17, 2026 · 4 visits since July 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats22
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA6218642
Grade history
JUL 24
OCT 24
MAR 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

3 inspections trending down, 18 points off where it started.

Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

4 visits, newest first

Mar 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findings
Pesticide use not in accordance with manufacturer's directions. White / yellow pest strips out during bar service in downstairs bar under dump sink.
High priority/41-20-4
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Liquid egg opened 3-14 no date mark. Employee dated liquid egg.
Intermediate/02C-03-5/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained and soiled on deli reach in cooler in kitchen. Interior of oven soiled with food debris.
Intermediate/22-02-4
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand sink in bar. Employee replaced soap.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Show the remaining 1 finding ▾
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven soiled with food debris. Oven in coffee bar soiled with burnt on food debris.
Basic/22-08-4
The state's own report →
Dec 6, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 7, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee washing spoons in hand wash sink without sanitizing. Employee placed items in dishmachine.
High priority/22-45-4/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee washing spoons in hand wash sink. Reviewed with Manager.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Warning
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Warning
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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
Jul 22, 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.