WHARF
2001 PASS A GRILLE WAY, St.Pete Beach FL 33706 · 516-459-0773
Last inspected Jul 10, 2026 · 12 visits since August 2023
MAY 25
MAY 25
NOV 25
APR 26
JUL 26
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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 2 live flies around bar
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2017022785 | May 1, 2017 | Jun 13, 2017 | $400 |
Inspection history
12 visits, newest first
Jul 10, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Approximately 5 lbs of shrimp and grouper ceviche in walk-in-cooler. Establishment purchases shrimp and fish from Local Foods. Instructions on invoice state all frozen food must be fully cooked prior to consumption.
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets in Reach-in-coolers across the cook line.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Both outside walk-in-cooler. Outside walk-in-freezer.
Food stored on floor. Crinkle cut fries on floor in kitchen walk-in-cooler. Kitchen manager put crinkle cut fries on shelf.
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled across cook line Food stored
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Jul 9, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 15 violations recorded, 7 high priority.
7 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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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. Stop sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 7 salmon filets 4 tuna filets Located thawed in the reach-in-cooler at cook line Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Approximately 5 lb of shrimp and grouper ceviche prepared in walk-in-cooler
Cooked seafood not reaching a minimum internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds. Cooked fish indicated complete by cook at 129F. Employee returned to heat and rechecked temperature at 168F.
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours.cooked rice in walk-in-cooler. Kitchen manager reheated rice to 165°to restart cooling process
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Dishwasher touched clean dishes after handling dirty dishes and did not wash hands in between tasks.
Live, small flying insects found 6 Flies (3) flies on cook line landing on expo pos display and on top of cook line rack. (2) flies landing clean plastic container on top of walk-in-cooler in kitchen. (1) fly in dry storage.
Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Approximately 5 lbs of shrimp and grouper ceviche in walk-in-cooler. Establishment purchases shrimp and fish from Local Foods. Instructions on invoice state all frozen food must be fully cooked prior to consumption.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Located in standing reach-in-cooler across from expo line. Coleslaw 51F, cut tomato 51F, butter 51F. Operator moved coleslaw to walk-in-cooler. Inspector retook temperature of coleslaw. Coleslaw temped at 42°. Other items were voluntarily discarded.
Identity of food or food product misrepresented. Establishment advertises "gulf" grouper sold in ceviche. Invoices and boxes bearing the identification information of the fish indicated the fish is farm raised from Vietnam.
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. 7 salmon filets 4 tuna filets
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets in Reach-in-coolers across the cook line.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Both outside walk-in-cooler. Outside walk-in-freezer.
Food stored on floor. Crinkle cut fries on floor in kitchen walk-in-cooler. Kitchen manager put crinkle cut fries on shelf.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled across cook line Food stored
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed lettuce over cooked rice in kitchen walk-in-cooler.
Apr 21, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate9 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found 2 live flies around bar
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/1/26 establishment is open and operating/currently preparing and serving food to customers Manager renewed license through customer contact center during inspection
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sanitizer bucket in hand sink on cook line, removed
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Staff observed filling food container with water from hand sink in kitchen
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Behind bar
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cook line
Food stored on floor. Multiple boxes of food on floor in walk in freezer
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cooler gaskets soiled on cook line
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Plastic containers on shelf above dish machine
Plumbing system in disrepair. Outdoor walk in cooler compressor dripping
Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Outdoor walk in cooler and freezer in customer accessible area not secured when not in use
Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Behind bar
Nov 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp stored over cooked pasta in stand up cooler on cooks line.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 3 each salmon still cryovac, discarded.
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. 3 each salmon still cryovac, discarded.
Food stored on floor. Soda boxes on floor in outside storage area.
Open dumpster lid.
Single-service articles improperly stored on floor in outside storage area.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
May 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Equipment in poor repair. Two fry baskets have frayed wires.
Food stored on floor. Food stored on floor in outside cooler and freezer. Soda boxes stored on floor in outside storage room.
Single-service articles improperly stored on floor in outside storage room.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Last cooler on cooks line.
Dec 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.food service employee gloves no hand wash. Educated employee to wash hands.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 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. Salmon and tuna with labeled on packaging to remove from package to thaw with packages not open and thawed.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained on prep table.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand sink in bar. Employee put placed towels at hand sink.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand sink in bar. Employee put soap at had sink in bar.
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. Salmon and tuna with labeled on packaging to remove from package to thaw with packages not open.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven soiled with burnt on food debris. Interior of microwaves soiled with food debris.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign at hand sink in the bar. Provided hand wash sign to operator. He posted sign during inspection.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Dish area wall has mold like debris.
Apr 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled with build up of food debris, slicer guard area soiled, soda nozzles on soda fountain in server station soiled with black mold like debris.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dumping ice in hand sink on cook line.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand sink in bar area. Employee refilled paper towels.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. 2-1-2024 license displayed.
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach on floor in dry storage. Employee removed dead cleaned and sanitized.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks on shelf over clean silver ware. Employee removed drinks.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven on cook line soiled.
Dec 15, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 11, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand sink removed in bar area.
Dec 8, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Swai used in ceviche no parasite destruction. Manager removed ceviche from menu.
Operator unable to provide documentation that aquacultured fish has been raised in a controlled environment and fed formulated feed. Farm raised shrimp used in ceviche no proof that it is pellet fed. Manager removed ceviche from menu.
Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Server dirty dishes to food no hand wash. Educated employee and she washed her hands.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked onions hot holding on cook line 109F. Employee reheated to 169F to hot hold at 135F or above.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.ice cream mix in bar area opened 12-7 no date mark. Employee dated mix.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer guard soiled,
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand sink removed in bar area.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Ceviche not identified as raw on menu.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Exterior top of dish machine soiled with debris.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. interior of microwave soiled on cook line.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee sports drink in reach in cooler on bar area. Employee removed drink.
Aug 22, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers wet nesting near dish machine.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on plastic containers next to dish machine.
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.