STUDY LOUNGE SAINT PETE
3100 3 AVE N, Saint Petersburg FL 33713 · 727-698-5145
Last inspected Apr 21, 2026 · 5 visits since April 2024
APR 24
JUN 25
DEC 25
APR 26
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4 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found. (1) live fly observed at rear prep area, operator cleaned and sanitized food contact surfaces. (1) live fly observed at front bar
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Apr 21, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in reach-in cooler located in rear prep area and reach-in cooler at front bar.
Dec 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked meatballs inside black reach-in cooler in rear prep area not date marked. Operator date marked items during inspection.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Two tanks in front bar unsecured. Operator relocated them to a secure location
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of table mounted ovens soiled with cooked black substance.
Uncleanable knife block in use to store knives. Discussed with operator to find alternative methods to store knives.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed produce stored above ready-to eat pita bread in reach-in cooler. Items relocated for proper storage.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe leaking at hand wash sink in rear prep area.
Aug 1, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Faucet at rear of business exterior with no vacuum breaker.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Door handles to reach in cooler and freezer sticky with residue in rear prep area.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Used as door prop. Operator removed during inspection.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of reach in cooler soiled with old food debris.
Jun 6, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 17 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority5 Intermediate7 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Operator advised to discontinue use until properly sanitizing. Operator set up three compartment sink with bleach as sanitation. Tested at proper PPM.
Live, small flying insects found. (1) live fly observed at rear prep area, operator cleaned and sanitized food contact surfaces. (1) live fly observed at front bar
Pesticide use not in accordance with manufacturer's directions. Yellow strip out while human present. Not used per manufacturer's directions. Operator removed during inspection.
Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. No handwashing observed, discussed with operator to wash hands prior to engaging in work.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Faucet at rear of business exterior with no vacuum breaker.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Drain plug for dump sink observed in and wash sink.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
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.
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Operator prepares meatballs and then freezes them. Operator not properly date marking meatballs at the time they are prepared.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine located at rear prep area interior soiled.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Male and female restrooms doors not self closing.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Door handles to reach in cooler and freezer sticky with residue in rear prep area.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Used as door prop. Operator removed during inspection.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. At rear mop sink area floor soiled with debris build up.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of reach in cooler soiled with old food debris.
Apr 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tanks in kitchen not properly secured.
Open dumpster lid.
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.