WORLD OF VEGAN
3375 34 ST N STE 101, Saint Petersburg FL 33713 · 832-679-5010
Last inspected Jul 14, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023
AUG 24
APR 25
SEP 25
JAN 26
JUL 26
▼ IMPROVING
5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 02/01/2024.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 14, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
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. One new employee hired less than 60 days. Educated operator regarding employee reporting agreements. Operator instructed new employee to read and sign employee reporting agreement while inspector is present.
Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Rehydrating pasta in a pot of water located next to dish machine exposed to splash when unit is opened. Operator moved pasta into reach-in cooler to resume rehydrating and protect from splash.
Jan 21, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Cardboard boxes used as storage containers in reach-in freezer for frozen fried items.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dishes stored in hand wash sink at front counter and at cook line. Discussed with operator to utilize the hand wash sink for only washing hands. Items were removed.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed expired 2-1-25. Verified ownership.
Sep 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
Show 11 findings ▾
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Inside reach-in cooler located in the rear of establishment, adjacent to dry storage area, broth prepared the previous day not date marked. Manager corrected during inspection.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle under three compartment sink. Manager labeled.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine with mold-like substance.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used in working containers with rice in dry storage area. Manager removed.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed expired 2-1-2025
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cellphone observed on prep table. Removed during inspection
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Build up on ice inside white reach-in freezer.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop used for rice, handle not above top of food.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven with build up of debris.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water observed inside front reach-in cooler located in dining room.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Working containers with white granular substance not labeled in dry storage. Discussed with manager who labeled items.
Apr 1, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained on reach in cooler on cook line.
Food stored on floor. Container of oil stored on the floor in dry storage area. Employee moved to shelf.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven door handle in kitchen. Employee removed tongs.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven on cook line soiled with burnt on food debris.
Aug 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Container of medicine improperly stored. Prescription medication stored on top of curry powder on cooks line. Operator removed medication.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink on cooks line. Operator provided hand wash sink.
No soap provided at handwash sink on cooks line. Operator provided soap.
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information.
Ceiling tile missing above three-compartment sink.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food not segregated from food served to the public in reach-in cooler in kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Three cans of ketchup stored on floor in dry-storage room.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees on cooks line. Will email DBPR Form 5030-111. Employees must wash hands.
Mar 13, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Feb 27, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 02/01/2024.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink on cook line is blocked by reach in cooler.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink by three compartment sink used to rinse off vegetables. Inspector advised of proper hand washing procedures.
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.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup with no handle used to dispense rice in dry goods storage area.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on prep table in dry goods area.
Open dumpster lid.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Manager stored correctly.
Oct 4, 2023Inspection 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.