SPRING GARDEN FAMILY RESTAURANT
1018 62 AVE N, Saint Petersburg FL 33702 · 727-528-2722
Last inspected Jul 23, 2026 · 10 visits since October 2023
JAN 25
JUL 25
AUG 25
FEB 26
JUL 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach inside strawberry jelly packets container.
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Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $800
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2022025158 | Mar 15, 2022 | Jun 20, 2022 | $200 |
| 3--2018012282 | Feb 20, 2018 | Mar 27, 2018 | $400 |
| 3--2018014125 | Feb 20, 2018 | Mar 27, 2018 | $200 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Jul 23, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Deli cook line across from cook line gaskets soiled Nonfood-contact surface soiled with food debris. Gaskets of walk-in cooler
Walk-in coolershelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. 2 wet wiping cloths on main cutting board deli cooler across from cook line.
Jul 21, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Deli cooler across from cook line Cole slaw (51F - Cold Holding); cut leafy greens (50F - Cold Holding); chicken salad (50F - Cold Holding); feta crumble (50F - Cold Holding); cut into slices tomato (51F - Cold Holding); raw beef patties (50F - Cold Holding); cut melon (51F - Cold Holding) Establishment took temp in morning. Establishment turned cooler down a few degrees, also added ice.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Time stamp not on eggs pallet. Employee added time of 7:30
Deli cook line across from cook line gaskets soiled Nonfood-contact surface soiled with food debris. Gaskets of walk-in cooler
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Next to clean dishes above deli cooler at cook line. Employee discarded
Equipment in poor repair. Handle of walk-in cooler.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Deli cooler across from cook line
Reach-in cooler at cook line deli style across from coo'm line interior have accumulation of soil residues.
Walk-in coolershelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. 2 wet wiping cloths on main cutting board deli cooler across from cook line.
Feb 25, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soiled cutting board vegetables prep area.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Western onions cooked and stored in walk in cooler 2-22-26. Employee dated
Cook line Reach-in cooler deli interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook
Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Lid of deli cooler at cook line hinge broken
Food stored on floor. Large bucket of pasta on floor.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Door of walk in freezer
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets walk in freezer
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Cook line cutting board vegetables
Sep 4, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled at reach in cooler
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Under mixing bowl for egg at cook line.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Aug 27, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Cook touched Raw ground beef from deli reach in cooler with gloved hand did not wash hands touched ready to eat cut lefy greens employee instructed to wash hands. Observed chef touch raw ground beef patty from deli reach in cooler did not wash hands touched ready to eat cheese, cut lefy greens without washing hands. Instructed to discard the ready to eat cheese and cut lefy greens. Educated.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach inside strawberry jelly packets container.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone on shelf above cook line prep table.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled at reach in cooler
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Under mixing bowl for egg at cook line.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor at cook line
Jul 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Stored food not covered. Meat balls in walk in freezer not covered. Employee covered
Walk-in cooler with rust that has pitted the surface.
Jan 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 3- 66.5 oz dented cans of Chuck Light Tuna.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Raw shell eggs not time stamped on cook line. Cook time stamped eggs for 10am.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on reach in deli coolers stained. Can opener soiled with food debris.
Food stored on floor. Bag of onions and carrots stored on floor inside walk in cooler. Employee moved items off the floor.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave interior soiled with food debris on cook line.
Stored food not covered. Container of sliced tomatoes and bucket of cooked noodles stored in walk in cooler not covered. Employee covered tomatoes with plastic wrap and put lid on bucket of cooked noodles.
Aug 27, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 3 dented 6 Lbs 3oz Sauerkraut.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener and slicer soiled with food debris. Cutting boards on reach in deli coolers stained.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee stocked paper towels at hand sink on cook line.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Equipment handles throughout kitchen soiled with food debris.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Stored on floor next to back kitchen door.
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Store on rack above prep table across from dish machine. Employee moved drink.
Food stored on floor. Bucket of feta cheese stored on floor inside walk in cooler.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven interior on cook line soiled with food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled on walk in cooler door, and reach in deli coolers on the cook line.
Stored food not covered. Multiple food items in walk in cooler.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Stored inside mop bucket.
Mar 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 23 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority5 Intermediate14 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer in bucket not at proper minimum strength. Chlorine sanitizer bucket at 0 PPM. Employee replenished bucket to 50 PPM.
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 2 dented cans of crushed tomatoes 1 dented can of Sauerkraut 1 dented can of apple pie filling
Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee cracked multiple raw shell eggs into a container and begin engaging in food preparation without handwashing and changing gloves.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Frozen cut raw beef in containers stored next to ready to eat foods in walk in freezer. Employee moved frozen raw beef.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Gallon of milk stored in reach in cooler at server wait station not date marked.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee rinsed hands in three compartment sink in kitchen cook line area. Educated employee on using designated hand sinks for hand washing.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled with food debris. Soda nozzles and outer area of dispenser soiled with mold like debris.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked lasagna and cooked stuffed pork chops not date marked in walk in freezer.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled chemical spray bottle stored under kitchen cook line.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Dish machine exterior soiled with food debris.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Equipment door handles throughout cook line soiled with food debris.
Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. 2 dented cans of crushed tomatoes, 1 dented can of Sauerkraut, 1 dented can of apple pie filling stored with foods to be served to the public on dry storage rack.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic cups wet nesting above soda dispenser.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. On kitchen cook line.
Food stored on floor. Box of oil stored on the floor near hand sink on kitchen cook line. Employee moved oil off the floor.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice scoop handle in both ice bins in front counter areas touching ice. Employees stored ice scoops properly.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Scoop handle touching potatoes inside stand alone cooler on cook line. Employee moved scoop.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Stand alone freezer gaskets soiled with mold like substance near kitchen cook line and cooler near server wait station.
Stored food not covered. Cooked potatoes in walk in cooler not covered.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Whole buffet ham thawing in container of standing water in three compartment sink in kitchen cook line area.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Case of unwashed tomatoes over Cole slaw in walk in cooler.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Stored on reach in cooler deli cutting board. Employee moved wipe wiping cloth to sanitizer bucket.
Oct 23, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate11 Basic
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Observed: Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Three 15 oz. Pear slices dented. Reference: 3-701.11(A) FC and 3-101.11 FC and 509.032(4) FS: 3-701.11(A) A food that is unsafe, adulterated, or not honestly presented as specified under Section 3-101.11 shall be discarded or reconditioned according to an approved procedure. 3-101.11 Food shall be safe, unadulterated, and, as specified under Section 3-601.12, honestly presented. 509.032(4) The division may stop the sale, and supervise the proper destruction, of any food or food product when the director or the director's designee determines that such food or food product represents a threat to the public safety or welfare. Priority: High Priority
Observed: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzles on server line soiled. Reference: 4-601.11(A) FC: (A) Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. Priority: Intermediate
Observed: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee used hand sink to fill a pitcher. Reference: 5-205.11(B) FC: (B) Using a Handwashing Facility. A handwashing sink may not be used for purposes other than handwashing. Priority: Intermediate
Observed: Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Dish machine exterior soiled with debris. Priority: Basic
Observed: Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Equipment handles throughout the kitchen soiled. Priority: Basic
Observed: Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Three 15 oz. Sliced pears dented cans on dry storage on shelf with foods to be served to the public. Reference: 3-302.11(A)(7) and 6-404.11 FC: 3-302.11(A) Food shall be protected from cross contamination by: (7) Storing damaged, spoiled, or recalled food being held in the food establishment as specified under Section 6-404.11; 6-404.11 Products that are held by the permit holder for credit, redemption, or return to the distributor, such as damaged, spoiled, or recalled products, shall be segregated and held in designated areas that are separated from food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles. Priority: Basic
Observed: Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on shelving above prep table near walk in cooler. Priority: Basic
Observed: Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn in reach in cooler in front counter area. Priority: Basic
Observed: Food stored on floor. Onions stored on the floor in the walk in cooler. Employee moved onions off the floor. Priority: Basic
Observed: In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife between equipment on kitchen prep line. Priority: Basic
Observed: In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop in sugar with handle touching sugar. Employee removed scoop. Priority: Basic
Observed: Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave on cook line soiled with food debris. Priority: Basic
Observed: Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters on coffee machine not covered. Employee covered. Priority: Basic
Observed: Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet cloth on cutting board in the kitchen. Employee moved wet cloth to sanitizer bucket. Priority: 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.