RUM RUNNERS
5300 GULF BLVD, St.Pete Beach FL 33706 · 855-344-5999
Last inspected Aug 14, 2026 · 5 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
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Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Aug 14, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 28 recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority7 Intermediate15 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 28 findingsThe state's own report →
Live, small flying insects found. 2 live flies observed landing on hot water plumbing lines ceiling. 4 live flies landing on clean slicer. 2 live flies landing on date dots stored on top of shelf above utility sink thawing vacuum sealed fish. 1 live fly landing on the inspectors hand. 1 live fly landing on parchment paper stored above prep table. 1 live fly landing on single service lids on shelf above prep table.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Raw mahi was issued a stop sale due to not being removed from the package before thawing.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Food items stop sales for temperature abuse: feta cheese crumbles (46F - Cold Holding); egg wash (48F - Cold Holding); diced ham (49F - Cold Holding); cooked ground chorizo (45F - Cold Holding); sliced Swiss cheese (55F - Cold Holding); pico (44F - Cold Holding); French toast egg wash (85F - Cold Holding); egg wash (82F - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in deli cooler across from stove burners: feta cheese crumbles (46F - Cold Holding); egg wash (48F - Cold Holding); diced ham (49F - Cold Holding); cooked ground chorizo (45F - Cold Holding); sliced Swiss cheese (55F - Cold Holding); pico (44F - Cold Holding) Ambient thermometer on outside of cooler reading at 42 degrees. Observed temp log and cold holding temperatures had not been taken today. Food items observed over the fill line stored in reach in deli coolers on the cook line: sliced turkey (56F - Cold Holding); cooked cauliflower (49F - Cold Holding) Discussed with employee working on the cook line. Food items stored in containers of ice on cook line: ham (68 F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (44F - Cold Holding) Food items stored in melted ice stored on table in between grill and flat top: French toast egg wash (85F - Cold Holding); egg wash (82F - Cold Holding) Stop sale issued.
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Quaternary sanitizer bucket testing at 500+ ppm. Quaternary chemical sanitizer dispensing at the three compartment sink is testing at 500+pm. Discussed diluting the chemical with water while waiting in the chemical dispenser to be service. Quaternary sanitizer bucket was diluted with water and now testing at 400 PPM.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on reach in deli coolers stained yellow. Soda gun nozzles
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink in wait station blocked by mop bucket.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice dumped into the hand sink and clear plastic deli cup observed inside the sink basin.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. For kitchen and bar high temp dish machine.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Confirmed by chef Gordon Begley and Director of food and beverage Tevfik Yurdakan, newly built bar and kitchen was inspected. Plans on file for Rum Runner #6215686 observed through OnBase with a date of 2018 no longer exists. COMPASS GRILLE KITCHEN (SEA6214370) is longer in use with plans to be demolished.
No soap provided at handwash sink. At hand sink at the end of cook line.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle of light blue liquid substance stored next to coffee urns in server waitstation.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Streamer oven handles soiled with grease.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
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. See stop sale. Observed raw fish in commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged stored in a container with running water. A temperature was taken and it was temping at 82 degrees.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License was printed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Reach in deli coolers cutting boards heavily soiled.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Two Employee coffees stored on prep table next to fresh rose mary and boxes of buns.
Equipment in poor repair. In use spatula observed burnt on handle.
Food stored on floor. Boxes of food items stored underneath storage racks on the floor in the walk in cooler.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Inside the walk in cooler.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed in ice bin in bar.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on clean stainless steel containers on rack across from dry storage closet.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Stored on prep table across from equipment in prep area.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Jan 22, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. (5) 5oz portions of swordfish steaks thawed in reach-in cooler located in the Southwest corner of the kitchen. Items thawed inside commercially packaged reduced oxygen package and bears instructions to remove from packaging.
Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties. Employee in kitchen failed to demonstrate testing the dish machine by utilizing test strips meant for vegetable cleaning solution on a chlorine dish machine. Educated employee on which test strips to utilize when testing unit.
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. (5) 5oz portions of swordfish steaks thawed in reach-in cooler located in the Southwest corner of the kitchen. Items thawed inside commercially packaged reduced oxygen package and bears instructions to remove from packaging.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up inside white reach-in chest freezer
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on equipment door on cook line. Tongs were removed and relocated.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in reach-in cooler used to hold condiments.
Aug 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee washed hands with no soap. Employee washed hands with no soap. Educated employee and he washed with provided soap.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Half and half in reach in cooler opened 8-12 no date marked after opening. Employee dated half and half.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mixer soiled with black mold like debris interior.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand sink in bar area. Employee replaced paper towels.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand sink in bar area. Employee replaced soap at hand sink.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on small refrigerator in beachside bar area torn.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on the floor in beachside front corner of bar.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign at hand sink in bar area. Employee replaced sign at hand sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Mixer soiled with black mold like debris exterior, gaskets on all reach in coolers soiled with slimy debris. Employee cleaning area
Aug 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food contaminated by employees/consumers and operator continued to serve food. See stop sale. Ice in ice bin with open employee drink.
Pesticide use not in accordance with manufacturer's directions. Pest strip out with employees present. Employee removed pest strip.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda guns and mixer soiled with mold like debris in bar area. Employee cleaning area.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sanitizer bucket in hand sink in bar area. Employee removed sanitizer bucket.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand sink in bar area. Employee refilled paper towels.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle in bar area. Employee discarded cleaner, refilled and labeled spray bottle.
Employee beverage container in ice machine/ice bin. Open Employee drink in ice in ice bin. Employee removed drink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in coolers in bar area soiled with black mold like debris.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in bottom of reach in cooler.
Sep 18, 2023Inspection 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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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Bar employee went from payment with card to scooping ice no hand wash. Educated employee and employee washed hands.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda guns soiled with black mold like debris. Employee cleaned soda guns during inspection.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink used as a dump sink. Educated employees.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle of pink liquid in bar area. Employee labeled sanitizer.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Lid to mixer cracked. Employee discarded.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of mixers soiled. Area around hand sink soiled.
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.