VOODOO BREWING CO
220 4 ST N, Saint Petersburg FL 33701
Last inspected Feb 2, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2024
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found 1 live fly observed on soiled wiping cloth stored on counter above rack of clean dishes in kitchen area. 1 live fly flying around in storage room. 1 live fly in dish area flying above dirty dishes.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $300
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2025059726 | Jul 21, 2025 | Oct 29, 2025 | $300 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Feb 2, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Met inspection standards. 20 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate14 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 20 findingsThe state's own report →
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. Observed an empty sanitizer container underneath the dish machine drain board. The employee replenished the chemical and the machine was ran a few times. Chlorine sanitizer now testing at 50 PPM.
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer in spray bottle not at proper minimum strength. Quaternary sanitizer bucket in bar testing at 0 PPM. An empty sanitizer container stored underneath the three compartment sink was observed. The employee replenished the chemical, but no sanitizer was observed running through the lines. Quaternary sanitizer was manually added to bucket and is now testing at 200 PPM.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained white cutting boards on reach in cooler on cook line. Can opener blade soiled with dried food debris.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Push cart storing buffet style hot holding unit and a dolly storing water dispenser observed stored in front of hand handsink in dry storage area.
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee dump water from container of soaking cut potato fries into handsink at the end of cook line. Clear pitcher stored inside hand handsink across from ice machine in dry storage area.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit observed. Quaternary test kit has been previously wet and no longer useable to test the chemical.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine in bar soiled with black and pink mold like substance.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Pizza oven and smoker handles soiled with dried food debris.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. In dry storage area.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Grooved cutting on reach in cooler on cook line.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clear plastic cups stored in bar area near hand handsink at bar entrance.
Equipment in poor repair. No sanitizer chemical observed feeding through the chemical lines. Discussed with person in charge to have chemical dispenser serviced as it is not dispensing sanitizer.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In front of three compartment sink.
Food stored on floor. Bucket of pickles, container of sliced potato soaking in water, container of beer cheese, and buckets of sauerkraut and other condiments stored on floor inside walk in cooler.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven interior soiled with burnt food debris.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing at hand handsink at end of cook line.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On clean containers stored on rack near walk in cooler.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed leaking plumbing line underneath wash side of three compartment sink. Wastewater is being collected into a container stored on the floor.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. At bottom of reach in cooler across from pizza oven on cook line.
Sep 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled with dried food debris. Food dicer in dry storage area soiled with dry food debris.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle of yellow liquid substance stored under hand sink on cook line. Spray bottle was labeled as Mr. Clean cleaner.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine interior soiled with lime scale build up. Ice machine interior in bar area soiled with black and pink mold like substance.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic cups wet nesting next to ice dispenser in dinning room.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In front of three compartment sink and walk in cooler.
Food stored on floor. Containers of cut potatoes soaking and bucket of deli pickle chips inside the walk in cooler. Item removed off floor.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Stove top/oven and smoker interior soiled with burnt food debris.
Jul 21, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Reach in deli cooler cutting boards stained. Bar soda gun nozzles soiled with syrup buildup.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Bar ice machine interior soiled with black mold like substance.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean containers stored on rack across from cook line.
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn on reach in deli cooler on cook line.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Soiled standing water on floor near the three compartment sink.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven and smoker interior soiled with food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. White circled mold like debris on black wall behind bar adjacent to walk in beer cooler.
Jul 21, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation
Ordered shut on the spot. 16 violations recorded, 4 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
4 High priority4 Intermediate8 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. Bar dish machine chlorine sanitizer testing at 0 PPM. Observed empty container of chlorine.
Live, small flying insects found 1 live fly observed on soiled wiping cloth stored on counter above rack of clean dishes in kitchen area. 1 live fly flying around in storage room. 1 live fly in dish area flying above dirty dishes.
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer in sanitizer bucket not at proper minimum strength. Quaternary sanitizer bucket in bar area testing at 0 PPM.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 12 rodent droppings observed on floor of chemical dry storage closet across from bathrooms.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Reach in deli cooler cutting boards stained. Bar soda gun nozzles soiled with syrup buildup.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bus tub of fried potato chips stored on top of hand sink on cook line. Item was moved.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed consumer advisory on menu, but asterisk missing on seared ahi tuna. Employee marked all menus
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled chemical spray bottle at three compartment sink in bar area. Employee labeled spray bottle.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Bar ice machine interior soiled with black mold like substance.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean containers stored on rack across from cook line.
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn on reach in deli cooler on cook line.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Soiled standing water on floor near the three compartment sink.
Food stored on floor. Containers of cut fries soaking in water store on floor of walk in cooler. Employee removed item of the floor.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven and smoker interior soiled with food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. White circled mold like debris on black wall behind bar adjacent to walk in beer cooler.
Mar 12, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 5, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 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. 0ppm chlorine set up 3 comp sink quart 200 ppm
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 23 rodent droppings under air handler in rear of food storage room separated from prep and cooks line room.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse..5lbs cheese.5lbs cheddar.5lbs roasted peppers.5lbs hot pepppers All items over 50f placed online at 12pm
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit..5lbs cheese.5lbs cheddar.5lbs roasted peppers.5lbs hot pepppers All items over 50f placed online at 12pm
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Seared tuna not identified as raw on menu
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Tuna
Food stored on floor. Containers of food on floor in walk in cooler.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present.
Sep 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 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.