St. Petersburg, Pinellas County

GRAND BALL ROOM

333 1 ST S, St. Petersburg, FL 33701

FoodSeating
Latest violations
4
1 High Priority
Sep 17, 2025
City
St. Petersburg
County
Pinellas
Status
Ownership Changed
Inspections
13

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Sep 17, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 4

01B-01-4

Detail 24042303

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1- 6 lbs 6 oz dented can of Red Enchilada

22-02-4

Detail 24042302

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled with dried food debris.

14-09-4

Detail 24042300

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Red, white, brown, blue, and green cutting boards grooved.

22-08-4

Detail 24042301

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Double door convectional oven interior oven soiled with burnt food debris.

Feb 18, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

28-02-4

Detail 23563568

Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Walk in cooler

Sep 3, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

29-34-4

Detail 23116097

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. No vacuum breaker at hose bib underneath ware washing drying area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-27: No vacuum breaker at hose bib underneath ware washing drying area. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-03: No vacuum breaker at hose bib underneath ware washing drying area. Chief Engineer ordered more vacuum breakers. Time Extended

16-21-4

Detail 23116098

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-27: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-03: Time Extended

36-22-4

Detail 23116099

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area covered with standing water underneath prep sink across from double door ovens. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-27: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-03: Time Extended

22-08-4

Detail 23116096

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Double door ovens in middle part of kitchen have food debris buildup. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-27: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-03: Time Extended

Aug 27, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 3Total: 7

29-34-4

Detail 23098444

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. No vacuum breaker at hose bib underneath ware washing drying area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-27: No vacuum breaker at hose bib underneath ware washing drying area. Time Extended

22-02-4

Detail 23098439

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener on prep table has built up food debris. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-27: Can opener on prep table has built up food debris. Time Extended

22-56-4

Detail 23098445

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. High temperature dishwasher machine only reaches a surface temperature of 129.6 F. Sanitization will occur in three compartment sink at 200 ppm quaternary. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-27: High temperature dishwasher machine only reaches a surface temperature of 134.7 F. Sanitization will occur in three compartment sink at 200 ppm quaternary. Part is on order. Time Extended

16-62-1

Detail 23098442

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-27: No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Time Extended

16-21-4

Detail 23098440

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-27: Time Extended

36-22-4

Detail 23098443

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area covered with standing water underneath prep sink across from double door ovens. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-27: Time Extended

22-08-4

Detail 23098441

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Double door ovens in middle part of kitchen have food debris buildup. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-27: Time Extended

Aug 20, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 8Total: 13

01B-01-4

Detail 23079051

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 dented can of hoisin sauce, 5 pounds. Warning

29-34-4

Detail 23079055

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. No vacuum breaker at hose bib underneath ware washing drying area. Warning

22-02-4

Detail 23079054

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener on prep table has built up food debris. Repeat Violation Warning

22-56-4

Detail 23079061

Intermediate - Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. High temperature dishwasher machine only reaches a surface temperature of 129.6 F. Sanitization will occur in three compartment sink at 200 ppm quaternary. Warning

16-62-1

Detail 23079056

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Warning

16-21-4

Detail 23079058

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Warning

06-09-1

Detail 23079050

Basic - 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 held under refrigeration in reduced oxygen. Packaging states remove from packaging prior to thawing. Warning

36-22-4

Detail 23079049

Basic - Floor area covered with standing water underneath prep sink across from double door ovens. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 23079060

Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil stored on floor of kitchen. Manager stored correctly. Corrected On-Site Warning

10-01-5

Detail 23079053

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle of scoop used to dispense flour touching the flour. Manager stored correctly. Corrected On-Site Warning

22-08-4

Detail 23079059

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Double door ovens in middle part of kitchen have food debris buildup. Repeat Violation Warning

21-44-1

Detail 23079052

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer bucket stored on prep table with food prep in process. Inspector advised of proper sanitizer bucket storage. Employee moved sanitizer bucket and stored properly. Corrected On-Site Warning

29-11-4

Detail 23079057

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipes in high temperature dish machine are leaking. Warning

Apr 9, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 4

35A-02-6

Detail 22786212

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 3 live flies in kitchen not landing on food or food contact surfaces. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-09: 1 live fly in dish pit area not landing on food or food contact surfaces. Time Extended

22-02-4

Detail 22786213

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in clean storage rack have built up food debris. Can opener on prep table has built up food debris. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-09: Can opener and cutting boards still have built up food debris at the time of this callback inspection report. Time Extended

14-09-4

Detail 22786210

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable in clean storage rack. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-09: Time Extended

22-08-4

Detail 22786211

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Ovens in kitchen have built up food debris. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-09: Time Extended

Mar 28, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 6

22-41-4

Detail 22756632

High Priority - 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. Dish machine is currently sanitizing at 0 ppm chlorine. Sanitization will occur in three compartment sink at 200 ppm quaternary. Warning

35A-02-6

Detail 22756633

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 3 live flies in kitchen not landing on food or food contact surfaces. Warning

22-02-4

Detail 22756635

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in clean storage rack have built up food debris. Can opener on prep table has built up food debris. Repeat Violation Warning

14-09-4

Detail 22756631

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable in clean storage rack. Warning

10-01-5

Detail 22756636

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle of bread crumbs touching the food. Manager stored correctly. Corrected On-Site Warning

22-08-4

Detail 22756634

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Ovens in kitchen have built up food debris. Repeat Violation Warning

Dec 4, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 7

35A-02-6

Detail 22480534

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly in rear dry goods storage area, not landing on food or food contact surfaces. 1 live fly in kitchen not landing on food or food contact surfaces.

29-34-4

Detail 22480532

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. No vacuum breaker on hose bib on wall outside and across from walk in freezer. Repeat Violation

22-02-4

Detail 22480537

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener on prep table in middle of kitchen has built up food debris. Repeat Violation

16-54-4

Detail 22480535

Intermediate - Wash solution in spray type hot water sanitizing dishmachine not reaching proper temperature according to manufacturer's specifications. High temperature dish machine is currently under repair. Sanitization is conducted in three compartment sink at 200 ppm quaternary.

14-11-5

Detail 22480533

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. High temperature dish machine is currently under repair. Sanitization is conducted in three compartment sink at 200 ppm quaternary.

08B-38-4

Detail 22480531

Basic - Food stored on floor. Plastic water bottles stored on floor of outside hallway. Repeat Violation

22-08-4

Detail 22480536

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Double door ovens on both walls of kitchen have built up food debris. Repeat Violation

Apr 14, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 8Total: 12

22-49-4

Detail 21936820

High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. High temperature dish machine only reaches 123.1 F. Sanitization will occur in three-compartment sink at 200 ppm quaternary.

09-01-4

Detail 21936817

High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Kitchen employee touched cooked salmon with bare hand.

29-34-4

Detail 21936818

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose bibs near three-compartment sink lacking vacuum breakers.

22-02-4

Detail 21936822

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener on prep table has built up food debris.

16-21-4

Detail 21936814

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Exterior of dish machine has food debris and hard water buildup.

12B-07-4

Detail 21936824

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on food prep table.

13-03-4

Detail 21936815

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee engaged in food preparation with no hair restraint.

08B-38-4

Detail 21936825

Basic - Food stored on floor. Cans of soda stored on the floor in dry goods storage area. Manager stored 6 inches off the floor. Corrected On-Site

22-08-4

Detail 21936819

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Ovens on cook line have built up food debris.

24-18-4

Detail 21936823

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Clean silverware stored with food contact surface facing upright next to three-compartment sink.

42-01-4

Detail 21936816

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop next to three-compartment sink not stored in a manner to let it dry.

21-12-4

Detail 21936821

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth by dish machine not stored in sanitizing solution.

Sep 19, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 6Total: 10

29-34-4

Detail 21363024

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. No vacuum breaker on hose bibb across from dish washer.

22-56-4

Detail 21363027

Intermediate - Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. High temp dish machine only reaches 149.4 F. Three-compartment sink will be used for sanitization at 200 ppm quaternary. Repeat Violation

53B-14-5

Detail 21363023

Intermediate - 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. Daneen Butler.

27-16-4

Detail 21363020

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash sink nearest walk in cooler only reaches 82 F.

51-11-4

Detail 21363022

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. C02 tanks in dry storage are not properly secured.

36-36-4

Detail 21363026

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tiles missing in dry goods storage area. Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 21363025

Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil stored in the floor in dry goods storage area. Manager stored 6 inches off the floor. Corrected On-Site

22-08-4

Detail 21363021

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Double door ovens to the right in the kitchen has built up food debris.

38-07-4

Detail 21363028

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Light covers in dry goods storage area are not covered and the shield is not secured properly.

36-27-5

Detail 21363029

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled with dust debris just above plate ware storage area.

May 13, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 6

22-57-6

Detail 21084083

High Priority - Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Heat strip failed to turn black, inspectors waterproof thermometer read 105f, operator will call for service.

22-02-4

Detail 21084086

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade.

02C-02-5

Detail 21084087

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken and pulled chicken in walk in cooler.

16-21-4

Detail 21084085

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

36-36-4

Detail 21084088

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Dish area.

25-05-4

Detail 21084084

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service cups stored on floor in storage room.

Sep 7, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

31B-02-4

Detail 20486264

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink by walk in cooler Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-07: Time Extended

Aug 20, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 5

02C-01-5

Detail 20444675

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cooked pork 8/4 2 lbs Warning

01B-24-5

Detail 20444674

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cooked pork 8/4 2 lbs Warning

35A-04-4

Detail 20444673

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 50 rodent droppings by back storage 25 feet away from kitchen. Employees cleaned and sanitized area. Corrective Action Taken Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 20444677

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink by walk in cooler Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 20444676

Basic - Food stored on floor. Boxes on floor in walk in freezer. Warning