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WILDWOOD CAFE

1200 28 ST S, Saint Petersburg FL 33712 · 727-515-2562

Last inspected Apr 4, 2025 · 3 visits since March 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceNOS6216675
Grade history
MAR 24
APR 25
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. Will email DBPR Form 5030-104. Cleanup Of Vomit and Diarrheal Events.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Warning
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Inspection history

3 visits, newest first

Apr 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findings
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Operator provided paper towels.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Operator provided soap.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Cardboard used to line reach-in freezer shelves.
Basic/14-05-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in kitchen area.
Basic/36-73-4
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Interior of freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation.
Basic/14-36-5/Repeat Violation
Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues.
Basic/22-16-4
Stored food not covered in refrigerator in prep area. a. potato salad b. pork sausage Employee covered items.
Basic/08B-12-5/Corrected On-Site
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
Basic/36-02-5/Repeat Violation
Walls throughout kitchen soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Basic/36-27-5
Wet wiping cloths stored on gas stove and prep table used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Employee placed cloths in linen bag.
Basic/21-09-4/Corrected On-Site
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Aug 16, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Equipment in poor repair. Bottom shelf of prep tables in kitchen are rusted.
Basic/14-11-5/Warning/Return visit Aug 16, 2024 · Time Extended
Interior freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation.
Basic/14-36-5/Warning/Return visit Aug 16, 2024 · Time Extended
No drainboards or equivalent provided for soiled items and/or air drying cleaned items.
Basic/16-04-4/Warning/Return visit Aug 16, 2024 · Time Extended
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters are dirty.
Basic/23-03-4/Warning/Return visit Aug 16, 2024 · Time Extended
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
Basic/36-02-5/Warning/Return visit Aug 16, 2024 · Time Extended
Mar 29, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 19 recorded, 4 high priority.

4 High priority5 Intermediate10 Basic
Show 19 findings ▾
Container of medicine improperly stored. Container of prescription medication on shelf with seasonings in warewashing area. Operator removed medication.
High priority/41-07-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee leave kitchen area and go outside of establishment, then return and don gloves without washing hands first. Discussed with operator proper hand-hygiene techniques.
High priority/12A-07-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. From stove top in kitchen at 11:22am. Operator turned heat up on stove. a. baked beans (125F - Hot Holding)
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Multiple construction chemicals stored on shelf with seasonings in warewashing area. Operator removed items.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site/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. Will email DBPR Form 5030-104. Cleanup Of Vomit and Diarrheal Events.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Warning
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Operator provided paper towels.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site/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
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.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Warning
No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Operator provided soap.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves in reach-in freezer.
Basic/14-05-4/Warning
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. 02-01-2021.
Basic/50-09-4/Warning
Equipment in poor repair. Bottom shelf of prep tables in kitchen are rusted.
Basic/14-11-5/Warning
Interior freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation.
Basic/14-36-5/Warning
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Will email DBPR Form 5030-105. Choking First Aid Procedures.
Basic/51-13-4/Warning
No drainboards or equivalent provided for soiled items and/or air drying cleaned items.
Basic/16-04-4/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters are dirty.
Basic/23-03-4/Warning
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
Basic/21-10-4/Warning
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
Basic/36-02-5/Warning
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
Basic/21-09-4/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.