WILD CHILD
2710 CENTRAL AVE, Saint Petersburg FL 33712 · 727-251-5075
Last inspected Jun 3, 2026 · 7 visits since February 2024
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 7 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 02-01-2024. Operator updated license during inspection.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2021042150 | Jul 7, 2021 | Mar 23, 2022 | $160 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jun 3, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter dated 5/31 in kitchen at 68F. Employee stated it is normally left out. Establishment does not utilize time as a public health control. Operator voluntarily discarded.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sink next to ice machine located in front of restrooms. Operator provided.
Oct 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on reach-in cooler in kitchen are soiled with food debris between cracks.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Feb 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Reading 0ppm. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Operator replaced chlorine sanitizer bucket. Rechecked reading 50ppm.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Single-serve bowl without handle stored in pan of Brussels sprouts in reach-in cooler on cooks line.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Nov 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on reach-in coolers on cooks line are stained.
Spray bottle in dry-storage containing sanitizer not labeled. Operator labeled bottle.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice in bar area. Operator removed scoop.
Reach-in cooler on cooks line interior have accumulation of soil residues.
Jun 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pan stored in bowl of hand wash sink next to ice machine. Operator removed pan.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Single-serve bowl without handle stored in container of flour in prep area. Operator removed bowl.
Cutting boards on cooks line has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles stored on shelf in prep area.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
May 1, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 22, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 17 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate12 Basic
Show 17 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 02-01-2024. Operator updated license during inspection.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw shell eggs stored over raw beef patties. Operator removed raw shell eggs from over beef.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Colander stored in bowl of hand wash sink in bar area. Operator removed colander.
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 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. Will email DBPR Form 5030-103. Employee Health Food Reporting Agreement.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine interior located in prep room soiled.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Single-serve bowl without handle stored in container of flower. Operator removed bowl.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Food stored on floor. Cooking oil stored on floor in kitchen. Operator removed from floor.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice at both areas. Operator removed ice scoops, cleaned and sanitized scoops.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Employee removed tongs.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at hand wash sink in prep area. Will email DBPR Form 5030-111. Employees must wash hands.
Reach-in cooler on cooks line interior have accumulation of soil residues.
Stored food not covered. Assorted cut lemons, limes, and oranges at bar counter are not covered. Employee covered items.
Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Uncovered bread stored on table next to hand wash sink in kitchen. Operator removed bread.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
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.