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21 3 ST N, Saint Petersburg FL 33701 · 727-685-5846
Last inspected Jan 28, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023
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JAN 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 15 points off where it started.
Live, small flying insects found 1 live fly flying above three compartment sink. 1 live fly observed flying around mop closet. Flies not observed landing on food or food contact surfaces. Discussed
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2019016874 | Mar 25, 2019 | May 15, 2019 | $400 |
| 3--2017059111 | Dec 6, 2017 | Apr 30, 2018 | — |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jan 28, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Live, small flying insects found 1 live fly flying above three compartment sink. 1 live fly observed flying around mop closet. Flies not observed landing on food or food contact surfaces. Discussed
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Plastic lid and bottle of oil stored on top of hand handsink next to walk in cooler. Employee moved items.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary test kit observed.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing at hand handsink in kitchen front counter area and back kitchen area.
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle of blue liquid substance stored on chemical rack in mop closet. Employee labeled as glass cleaner.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior soiled with black and pink mold like substance.
Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Stored above three compartment sink and shelves storing dishes and tubs of protein powder. Employee removed items.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled with food debris on reach in coolers.
Jan 22, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority5 Intermediate3 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found 1 live fly flying above three compartment sink. 1 live fly observed flying around mop closet. Flies not observed landing on food or food contact surfaces. Discussed
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Plastic lid and bottle of oil stored on top of hand handsink next to walk in cooler. Employee moved items.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary test kit observed.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing at hand handsink in kitchen front counter area and back kitchen area.
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. No employee training provided. Manager has a class pending to conduct training for all employees.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle of blue liquid substance stored on chemical rack in mop closet. Employee labeled as glass cleaner.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior soiled with black and pink mold like substance.
Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Stored above three compartment sink and shelves storing dishes and tubs of protein powder. Employee removed items.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled with food debris on reach in coolers.
Sep 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority8 Intermediate5 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Multiple bottles of raid stored on rack above open bag of wheat flour and stored next to single services portion cups in prep area next to three compartment sink.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda machine ice chute soiled with black mold like substance. Can opener heavily soiled with dried food debris.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sauce bottle being stored inside hand sink in prep area. Employee removed items.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary test kit observed.
No running water at mop sink.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed white board with time stamps for pizza slices but operator did not have written procedures associated with using time as a public health control. Person in charge printed written procedures and filled it out during the inspection.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed expired employee training certificate Arnold F. Dated 5/16/2025 through Florida Branch International Food Service Executive Association.
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Soap dispenser in front counter area.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Soiled with black mold like substance.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Lining the bottom of prep table storing containers of white powered substances in prep area.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Expired on 2/1/2025.
Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Hanging from side of rack above three compartment sink. Employee removed item.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Triple door reach in deli cooler interior soiled with dried up food debris.
Feb 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Dish area
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Chart in use but no coinciding paperwork
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Sep 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched face with gloves on.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink behind front counter blocked by trash can. Manger relocated trash can.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have dust debris buildup.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Pizza boxes stored on floor near restrooms. Manager stored properly.
Unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area. Ice machine in rear of dining room not locked.
Feb 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Cooked chicken cooling in walk in cooler with lids on. Inspector advised of proper cooling methods. Manager uncovered.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink outside walk in cooler used to rinse utensils. Manager removed.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink by pizza oven. Employee replaced.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine in between restrooms has mold like substances.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket on top of ice machine not inverted for protection.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee lunch box stored above tomatoes in walk in cooler. Manager removed.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Gluten stored in open bags under hand wash sink by walk in cooler.
Food stored on floor. Bags of gluten stored on floor by hand wash sink outside walk in cooler.
Unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area. Ice machine in between restrooms is not locked at this time.
Portable fire extinguisher missing from its designated location. For reporting purposes only. Fire extinguisher on floor just inside back door area.
Sep 18, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Dough mixer has built up food debris.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tanks by soda machine are not properly secured.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered receptacle in women's restroom.
Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Mop sink missing hot and cold water handles.
Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. No lights in walk in freezer.
Sep 11, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 2 dented cans of sliced olives, 55 ounces each.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly in rear prep area by trash can not landing on food or food contact surfaces. 1 live fly in dry goods storage area not landing on food or food contact surfaces.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In pizza prep station: mozzarella cheese (50F - Cold Holding); pizza sauce (50F - Cold Holding); house made ranch dressing (50F - Cold Holding); cooked sausage (50F - Cold Holding) temperatures taken at 3:35 pm manager moved items into walk in freezer.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Dough mixer has built up food debris.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tanks by soda machine are not properly secured.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered receptacle in women's restroom.
Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. 2 dented cans of sliced olives, 55 ounces each.
Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Mop sink missing hot and cold water handles.
Food stored on floor. Cooked sausage on floor of walk in freezer.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee beverage in reach in cooler and not segregated from food to be served to the public.
Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. No lights in walk in freezer.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. In mop sink area, wet mop not stored to dry.
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.