St. Petersburg, Pinellas County

PINEAPPLE ESPRESSO

3045 DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR ST N, St. Petersburg, FL 33704

FoodNon-Seating
Latest violations
3
2 Intermediate
Jan 7, 2026
City
St. Petersburg
County
Pinellas
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
17

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.

Jan 7, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

31A-11-4

Detail 24285127

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink used to store dish soap items were removed. Corrected On-Site

03F-10-5

Detail 24285128

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Establishment utilizing time as a public health control for the reach-in cooler located on the West wall of kitchen. Establishment utilizes a three hour period rather than four and discards items at each rotation. Inspector will provide written application and guidelines for operator.

50-09-4

Detail 24285126

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

Jul 28, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

50-09-4

Detail 23907192

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-23: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-28: Time Extended

Jul 23, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

53A-01-7

Detail 23896092

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Operator stated they recently completed training, however has no proof of completion. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-23: Time Extended

53B-13-5

Detail 23896093

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Only training observed is for Laurie Oconnor and Laz Navarro. Employees lacking proof of training are as follows: Ming Newell Hayden Page Audrey Anderson All employees employed over 60 days. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-23: Time Extended

50-09-4

Detail 23896091

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-23: Time Extended

Jul 22, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

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

35A-02-7

Detail 23890764

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. (1) one live fly observed in kitchen. Not observed landing on food contact surfaces. Call to Supervisor Craig who advised to educate operator. Warning

14-86-1

Detail 23890763

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Paper towels used to cover cooked bacon on cook-line. Repeat Violation Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 23890762

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler next to flat top the following temperatures were recorded: dill cream cheese (47F - Cold Holding) whipped ricotta (48F - Cold Holding) Inside the walk-in cooler the following temperatures were recorded: cream cheese (47F - Cold Holding) cooked chicken (46F - Cold Holding) hummus (47F - Cold Holding) Operator advised the items in the reach-in cooler were recently filled from the walk-in cooler. Operator stated the walk-in was functioning correctly, however was set to defrost prior to the beginning of the inspection at 0900. Operator stated the ambient temperature of the walk-in cooler was 39F when the establishment opened at 0700. Operator placed above captioned items on ice and the following retemps were taken: dill cream cheese (38F - Cold Holding) whipped ricotta (37F - Cold Holding) cream cheese (43F - Cold Holding) cooked chicken (41F - Cold Holding) hummus (43F - Cold Holding) Corrected On-Site Warning

53A-01-7

Detail 23890758

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Operator stated they recently completed training, however has no proof of completion. Warning

53B-13-5

Detail 23890761

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Only training observed is for Laurie Oconnor and Laz Navarro. Employees lacking proof of training are as follows: Ming Newell Hayden Page Audrey Anderson All employees employed over 60 days. Warning

50-09-4

Detail 23890759

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning

33-16-4

Detail 23890760

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator closed during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

Feb 10, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Total: 3

14-86-1

Detail 23539330

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Trifold paper towels out of hand dispenser used on cooks line foods as a food contact surface Paper towels used to line washed greens in walk in cooler

41-10-4

Detail 23539329

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Liquid chemical stored above boxes of gloves out of cases in dry storage shed

53A-05-6

Detail 23539328

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/

Aug 12, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Total: 3

35A-02-6

Detail 23054514

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly in the kitchen area. Flew out drive thru. Corrective Action Taken

01B-14-4

Detail 23054513

High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. 3 eggs in crate Broken in walk in cooler.

22-02-4

Detail 23054515

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained.

Mar 22, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

50-17-3

Detail 22740818

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

53A-03-7

Detail 22740815

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ One manager with Tara with expired CFM, other valid manager certificates provided

08B-62-4

Detail 22740817

Basic - Unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area. Outdoor ice machine not secured when not in use.

Dec 5, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

41-10-4

Detail 22485870

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Operator relocated winder properly

50-09-4

Detail 22485869

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

Mar 6, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Total: 4

03A-02-5

Detail 21832709

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler of prep line: Cheddar 46 degrees F, turkey salad 51 degrees F, goat cheese 51 degrees F, sausage patty 53 degrees F. Operator voluntarily discarded items Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

11-27-4

Detail 21832708

Intermediate - 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.

31A-09-4

Detail 21832707

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink of line blocked by pot

11-26-1

Detail 21832710

Intermediate - 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.

Aug 25, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 23, 2022

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 5

01B-24-5

Detail 21296674

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Cooked beets dated 08/15 should've been used or discarded on 08/21 midnight in walk-in cooler. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 21296677

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Triple door reach-in cooler of cook line: Ricotta 54 degrees F, raw salmon 62 degrees F, turkey salad 54 degrees F, hummus 52 degrees F, cheddar 54 degrees F, Double door reach-in cooler of coffee station: milk 49 degrees F, oat milk 49 degrees F, soy milk 49 degrees F. Per operator foods were brought up from walk-in cooler less than 4 hours ago. Operator replaced steel containers with chilled steel containers. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

02B-04-5

Detail 21296675

Intermediate - Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. Raw egg yolk used in their Caesar dressing and it is not disclosed on menu as being raw. Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 21296676

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked beets dated 08/15 should've been used or discarded on 08/21 midnight in walk-in cooler. Warning

21-38-4

Detail 21296678

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Employee added bucket underneath Corrected On-Site Warning

Mar 10, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 8, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Total: 2

03A-02-5

Detail 20913079

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Triple door reach-in cooler of cook line: cut tomatoes 44 degrees F, ricotta 46 degrees F, cooked sausage patty 65 degrees F, raw salmon 54 degrees F, shredded chicken spread 52 degrees F, pooled eggs 62 degrees F. Top lid open. Operator placed foods in walk-in cooler. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

31A-11-4

Detail 20913078

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee used handwash sink of kitchen to fill up storage container

Nov 15, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 12, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

51-16-7

Detail 20579452

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. Establishment has added an outside ice machine with no overhead protection. There is also a flattop grill countertop no on current plans. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-13: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-12: Time Extended

08B-61-5

Detail 20579453

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outdoor ice machine with no overhead protection. Establishment has added ice machine outdoors with no overhead protection on side of building. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-13: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-12: Time Extended

Aug 13, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

51-16-7

Detail 20425110

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. Establishment has added an outside ice machine with no overhead protection. There is also a flattop grill countertop no on current plans. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-13: Time Extended

08B-61-5

Detail 20425109

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outdoor ice machine with no overhead protection. Establishment has added ice machine outdoors with no overhead protection on side of building. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-13: Time Extended

Aug 12, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 9

03A-02-5

Detail 20421416

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler of prep line: Roasted tomatoes 53°F, goat cheese 54°F, sausage patty 52°F, turkey salad 49°F, ricotta spread 49°F, frittata 46-49°F. Employee placed ice and moved some items to walk-in cooler. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning

02B-01-5

Detail 20421418

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Smoked salmon offered on menu and is raw. No indicator leading customer to consumer advisory. Warning

51-16-7

Detail 20421419

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. Establishment has added an outside ice machine with no overhead protection. There is also a flattop grill countertop no on current plans. Warning

28-02-4

Detail 20421414

Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Condensation from Ac unit dripping onto floor and flat top area Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 20421415

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee coffee on rolling cart next to burner. Employee removed Corrected On-Site Warning

40-06-5

Detail 20421412

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on cart holding burner and bread Warning

33-16-4

Detail 20421413

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning

08B-61-5

Detail 20421417

Basic - Outdoor ice machine with no overhead protection. Establishment has added ice machine outdoors with no overhead protection on side of building. Warning

21-10-4

Detail 20421411

Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Warning

45-04-4

Detail 20421420

Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Establishment has a flat top grill countertop they use to cook scrambled eggs with canola oil