THIRSTY FIRST
515 CENTRAL AVE, Saint Petersburg FL 33701 · 727-317-3333
Last inspected Jun 4, 2026 · 6 visits since May 2025
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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 Approximately: 10 flies flying underneath dish machine near floor drain. 4 flies flying above soda machine in server wait station. Not landing on food or food contact surfaces.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Jun 4, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 17, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority3 Intermediate9 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Waffle burners heavily soiled with dried burnt waffle batter. Can opener blade and food slicer soiled with dried food debris. White stained cutting boards on reach in deli cooler. Fryer baskets heavily soiled with food debris and grease.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed portion cup and salt inside handsink in bar area. Discussed with employee in bar.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rust on white plastic inside interior of ice machine in back kitchen.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in server wait station interior soiled with black and white substance.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Heavily grooved cutting board on reach in deli cooler and small white cutting board stored on prep table across from flat top grill stained.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor heavily soiled with grease and food debris underneath equipment on cook line.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up at bottom of reach in cooler across from 2 compartment utility sink.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Convection oven interior soiled with burnt food debris.
No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Overflowing and dripping grease onto the floor behind cooking equipment on cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets heavily soiled with food debris. Hood filters heavily soiled with grease build up.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. At bottom of reach in deli cooler across from fryers.
Mar 2, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 21 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority4 Intermediate13 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. Chlorine sanitizer testing at 0 PPM. The machine was primed and ran multiple times.
Live, small flying insects found 3 live flies flying above drain underneath three compartment sink. Not landing on food or food contact surfaces. Discussed the with the person in charge and reviewed the importance of eliminating them.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 2/1/2026. Discussed with person in charge.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Food items stored inside reach in cooler across from Turbo Chef oven: black beans (69F - Cold Holding); diced tomatoes (70F - Cold Holding); diced hard boiled eggs (70F - Cold Holding) The employee stated the cooler was unplugged but could not determine how long the cooler and food items have been out of temperatures. Items voluntarily discarded. Discussed not storing and time temperature controlled food items in the cooler until it has been serviced or it can maintain cold holding temperature of 41 degrees or below.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Waffle burners heavily soiled with dried burnt waffle batter. Can opener blade and food slicer soiled with dried food debris. White stained cutting boards on reach in deli cooler. Fryer baskets heavily soiled with food debris and grease.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed portion cup and salt inside handsink in bar area. Discussed with employee in bar.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing at hand handsink across from turbo chef oven and across from the three compartment sink. Employee stocked dispensers.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rust on white plastic inside interior of ice machine in back kitchen.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in server wait station interior soiled with black and white substance.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired Reach in deli cooler next to counter top turbo chef oven.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Heavily grooved cutting board on reach in deli cooler and small white cutting board stored on prep table across from flat top grill stained.
Equipment in poor repair. Chemical dispenser above three compartment sink not dispenser quaternary sanitizer. Chemical not running through the line. Employees will manually set up quaternary sanitizer and test the chemical while they are waiting for it to be serviced.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor heavily soiled with grease and food debris underneath equipment on cook line.
Food stored on floor. Bag of Sugar on ground across from turbo chef. Item moved.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Single filter missing.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up at bottom of reach in cooler across from 2 compartment utility sink.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Convection oven interior soiled with burnt food debris.
No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Overflowing and dripping grease onto the floor behind cooking equipment on cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets heavily soiled with food debris. Hood filters heavily soiled with grease build up.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. At bottom of reach in deli cooler across from fryers.
Oct 29, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Three compartment sink was set up in kitchen and quaternary sanitizer is testing at 200 PPM. Discussed bar glassware should either be sent back to be manually warewashed or the three compartment sink in bar area can be set up with quaternary sanitizer as well.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade and meat slicer heavily soiled with dried food debris.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. In kitchen.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in deli cooler next to Turbo Chef.
Oct 23, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 17 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority8 Intermediate4 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. The dishwasher machine in kitchen and bar was ran a few times and chlorine tested at 0 PPM.
Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Three compartment sink was set up in kitchen and quaternary sanitizer is testing at 200 PPM. Discussed bar glassware should either be sent back to be manually warewashed or the three compartment sink in bar area can be set up with quaternary sanitizer as well.
Live, small flying insects found Approximately: 10 flies flying underneath dish machine near floor drain. 4 flies flying above soda machine in server wait station. Not landing on food or food contact surfaces.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Food items in pull out drawers above flattop: raw beef patty (54F - Cold Holding); raw chicken breast (58F - Cold Holding); cooked sliced steak (64F - Cold Holding) can not determine how long the food items have been out of temperature.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Food items in pull out drawers above flattop: raw beef patty (54F - Cold Holding); raw chicken breast (58F - Cold Holding); cooked sliced pork ribeye (64F - Cold Holding); raw beef patty sliders (54F - Cold Holding) Temperatures were not taken and there isn't any way to determine how long the product has been out of temperature. Food items inside reach in deli cooler: roasted corn (50F - Cold Holding); black beans (50F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (50F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding) items were put on ice and taken into the reach in freezers to bring down the temperature.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed operator DBPR Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events form.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Container of cooked noodles covered with plastic wrap cooling on prep table next to turbo chef. Food item was uncovered and taken to walk in cooler to bring the temperature down.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade and meat slicer heavily soiled with dried food debris.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Wet sipping towel inside hand sink in server area. Item was moved.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. CFM certificate can't be accessed at the time of the inspection.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing at each hand sink in downstairs and upstairs at.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Missing at hand sink in server station. Missing at each hand sink in downstairs and upstairs at.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. In kitchen.
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. Stored on reach in cooler on cook line. Stored on reach in cooler next to clean glasses in bar area. Drinks were moved.
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Plugged in outlet above prep table with turbo chef oven and covered container of cooked noodles cooking. Operator removed item.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in deli cooler next to Turbo Chef.
May 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Automatic paper towel dispensers not yet installed at all hand sinks.
Bathroom facility not clean. Bathrooms soiled with construction debris
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents over kitchen
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Rear of kitchen near mop sink
Equipment in poor repair. Broken handle on walk in cooler Damaged metal on walk in cooler door
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Dining room and kitchen floors soiled with construction debris
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Kitchen and behind bar
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Ambient thermometers still on order
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