SOLA BISTRO & WINE BAR
6700 GULF BLVD, St.Pete Beach FL 33706 · 727.360.7500
Last inspected Jun 10, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Live, small flying insects found. 6 live flies in storage room. 3 live flies on cooks line.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jun 10, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 5, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. polenta 50f, missed cooling window. Made on 6/4/2026.
Live, small flying insects found. 6 live flies in storage room. 3 live flies on cooks line.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. polenta 50f, discarded
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Two door cooler on line.
Dec 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Some mussel tags missing date marks
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting boards on cook line
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One employee certificate expired Julien Fredeveux
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Over kitchen
Food stored in undrained ice. Whole fish in undrained ice in walk in cooler
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cooler gaskets soiled
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Plastic deli containers in storage room with old labels affixed
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0ppm, chef remade 50ppm
Jun 18, 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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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef over breads in reach in freezer in kitchen on cook line. Employee sorting the freezer.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Shellfish tags not in chronological order employee put tags in order.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled on cook,line. Employee cleaned can opener.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand sink on cook line. Employee refilled paper towels.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One employee expired Julien Fredeveux all others in compliance.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Exterior of dish machine soiled with debris.
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn on deli reach in cooler on cook line.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave on cook line soiled with food debris, interior of ovens on cook line soiled with build up of burnt on food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled with black mold like debris on deli reach in cooler.
Open dumpster lid.
Feb 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Mussel tags not in chronological order. Employee working on putting them in order during inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards soiled on cook line.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken cooked 2-8 no date mark. Employee dated chicken.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on shelf over reach in cooler. Employee removed drink.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors soiled in dry storage area.
Food stored on floor. Case of water on floor in kitchen, employee moved to shelf.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave soiled with food debris.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler shelves soiled with build up of food debris.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.multiple foods in walk in cooler no label.
May 22, 2024Inspection 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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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef over raw pork in reach in freezer on cook line.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting boards on deli reach in cooler on cook line.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on shelf over cutting board. Employee removed Drink.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven interior on cook line soiled with burnt on food debris.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of reach in refrigerator shelves on cook line soiled with build up of food debris.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Multiple proteins frozen no label.
Mar 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained.
Original container of toxic substance or chemical does not bear the manufacturer's label. Unlabeled container of chemical on dish rack. Employee labeled bleach.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.employee drink on prep table. Employee removed drink.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on shelf over reach in deli cooler.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven soiled with food debris.
Sep 26, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Tape in reach in freezer.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Near 3 Compartment Sink.
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.