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UBUNTU FOOD TRUCK

1720 CENTRAL AVE, Saint Petersburg FL 33712 · 857-383-0591

Last inspected May 20, 2026 · 10 visits since December 2023

Licence typeMobile Food Vehicle
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceMFD6252558
Grade history
MAR 24
DEC 24
MAY 25
MAR 26
MAY 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

5 inspections trending down, 15 points off where it started.

Worst finding on record
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
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Inspection history

10 visits, newest first

May 20, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findings
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sliced cheese in table mounted reach-in cooler at 60F. Operator moved to standing reach-in cooler to begin cooling.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Return visit May 20, 2026 · Time Extended
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on prep table soiled. Discussed methods to resurface equipment
Intermediate/22-02-4/Return visit May 20, 2026 · Time Extended
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4/Return visit May 20, 2026 · Time Extended
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in reach-in freezer
Basic/14-69-4/Return visit May 20, 2026 · Time Extended
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Tables under cook line with buildup of grease and debris. Surface rust on bottom shelf of prep table at service window.
Basic/23-03-4/Return visit May 20, 2026 · Time Extended
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-33-4/Return visit May 20, 2026 · Time Extended
The state's own report →
May 19, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sliced cheese in table mounted reach-in cooler at 60F. Operator moved to standing reach-in cooler to begin cooling.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Operator Raymond Darden expired 12-8-25
Intermediate/53A-03-7/Repeat Violation
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on prep table soiled. Discussed methods to resurface equipment
Intermediate/22-02-4
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in reach-in freezer
Basic/14-69-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Tables under cook line with buildup of grease and debris. Surface rust on bottom shelf of prep table at service window.
Basic/23-03-4
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-33-4
May 19, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded.

0 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
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 Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (DBPR HR 5030-104) form.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrective Action Taken/Return visit May 19, 2026 · Time Extended
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed CFM certificate for operator Raymond Darden with completion date of 12/8/2020 through National Registry Of Food Safety Professionals.
Intermediate/53A-03-7/Warning/Return visit May 19, 2026 · No proof of certified food manager training at callback. Admin Complaint
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting boards stained.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Return visit May 19, 2026 · Time Extended
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Decal sticker observed expired on 2/1/2024.
Basic/50-09-4/Return visit May 19, 2026 · Time Extended
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Grooved white cutting boards.
Basic/14-09-4/Return visit May 19, 2026 · Time Extended
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe under handsink leaking onto the floor.
Basic/29-11-4/Return visit May 19, 2026 · Time Extended
Mar 17, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs stored above container of blue cheese and sour cream mix. Items moved.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
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 Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (DBPR HR 5030-104) form.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrective Action Taken
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed CFM certificate for operator Raymond Darden with completion date of 12/8/2020 through National Registry Of Food Safety Professionals.
Intermediate/53A-03-7/Warning
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting boards stained.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Operator plugged in hot water heater. Hand handsink now has hot running water.
Intermediate/27-16-4/Corrected On-Site
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Decal sticker observed expired on 2/1/2024.
Basic/50-09-4
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Grooved white cutting boards.
Basic/14-09-4
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe under handsink leaking onto the floor.
Basic/29-11-4
May 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

Recorded at 931 HUNTLEY AVE, Dunedin — this licence has since moved.

2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat sauces.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked eggs 68f, breaded chicken 51f,
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Both reach in cooler shelves.
Basic/14-33-4/Repeat Violation
Jan 2, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

Recorded at 931 HUNTLEY AVE, Dunedin — this licence has since moved.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pork, sour cream not date marked. Operator was able to determine the prep date of foods, discussed the need to date mark all food held more than 24 hours,
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Return visit Jan 2, 2025 · Time Extended
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Both reach in refrigerators interior soiled
Basic/22-16-4/Return visit Jan 2, 2025 · Time Extended
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach in coolers x2 have rusted shelves with peeling paint
Basic/14-33-4/Return visit Jan 2, 2025 · Time Extended
Dec 27, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 3 high priority.

Recorded at 931 HUNTLEY AVE, Dunedin — this licence has since moved.

3 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.raw eggs stored over ready to eat foods. Eggs moved to bottom shelf
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pork 46F cold hold, cheese sliced 48F cold hold held not held directly in foodservice pan, vegetable based breaded chicken 46F cold. All foods in unit for less than 4 hours. Foods placed in freezer for quick cool and will be relocated into a different unit until it can be determined if the refrigerated unit is working properly
High priority/03A-02-5
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle with chemical stored next to spices on prep table, spray bottle relocated
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pork, sour cream not date marked. Operator was able to determine the prep date of foods, discussed the need to date mark all food held more than 24 hours,
Intermediate/02C-02-5
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.
Basic/14-74-7
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Both reach in refrigerators interior soiled
Basic/22-16-4
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach in coolers x2 have rusted shelves with peeling paint
Basic/14-33-4
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
Basic/29-49-6
Mar 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

Recorded at 931 HUNTLEY AVE, Dunedin — this licence has since moved.

0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.
Intermediate/53A-02-7/Warning
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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
Food stored on floor. Gal of pickles and Mayonnaise stored on floor. Operator relocated pickles and mayonnaise to be a minimum of 6" off the floor
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles containing food removed from its original containers not labeled with common name. Operator labeled squeeze bottles during inspection.
Basic/02D-01-5/Warning
Dec 4, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

Recorded at 931 HUNTLEY AVE, Dunedin — this licence has since moved.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Dec 4, 2023 · Time Extended
Dec 1, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 2 high priority.

Recorded at 931 HUNTLEY AVE, Dunedin — this licence has since moved.

2 High priority7 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 13 findings ▾
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched soiled door handles and returned to pre no hand wash.
High priority/12A-29-4/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pulled Pork 45F cold hold, second temperature at 4:45pm 42F cold hood, pulled pork 47F cold hold, second temperature at 4:45pm 43F cooling, pulled pork 44F cold hold, second temperature at 4:45pm 42F cold hold.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Warning
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on make table stained
Intermediate/22-02-4/Warning
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Utensils stored in hand wash sink. Utensils were removed from sink.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels available for drying hands. Operator supplied paper towels during inspection.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Warning
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Repeat Violation/Warning
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pulled cooked Pork, cooked Chicken, sour cream. Operator was able to determine the prep dates of foods and dated accordingly.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Warning
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.
Intermediate/53B-05-5/Warning
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Basic/36-73-4/Warning
Food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. 2 chest freezers stored outside of truck.
Basic/08B-63-4/Warning
Food stored in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed.
Basic/08B-43-4/Warning
Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.
Basic/50-04-4/Repeat Violation/Warning

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.