St. Petersburg, Pinellas County

ORIGINAL FLAVOR 1889

409 CENTRAL AVE, St. Petersburg, FL 33701

FoodSeating
Latest violations
3
2 Intermediate
Jan 9, 2026
City
St. Petersburg
County
Pinellas
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
12

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 9, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

22-02-4

Detail 24291907

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained white cutting boards on reach in deli coolers on cook line.

11-26-1

Detail 24291906

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. For three employees present engaging with food and in food preparation. Manager had a few blank DBPR Employee Health Reporting agreement (5030-103) and had the employees read and sign it during the inspection. Agreements observed filled out for Erlin Y., Alex E., and Noche A. Corrected On-Site

50-09-4

Detail 24291908

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Verified license through managers phone.

Jul 16, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 8

41-07-4

Detail 23877974

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Bottle of ibuprofen, Tums, and eyedrops store on cart above fresh bananas, bags of powdered substances, and bottle of liquid sauces in front counter area next to pizza oven. Discussed with CFM and items were moved. Corrected On-Site

22-41-4

Detail 23877975

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. Testing at 0 PPM. Employees prime machine and chemical is now testing at 50 PPM. Corrected On-Site

53B-13-5

Detail 23877973

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 Repeat Violation

41-17-4

Detail 23877980

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle in front counter area, labeled Corrected On-Site

32-04-4

Detail 23877976

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Men's restroom door.

40-06-5

Detail 23877978

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bags on drys storage shelves Repeat Violation

06-01-5

Detail 23877979

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw chicken and raw ground beef thawing in containers on prep table across of three compartment sink. Employee moved item to cold running water. Corrected On-Site

14-12-4

Detail 23877977

Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Ice scoop handle broken inside ice machine.

Jan 16, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

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

03A-02-5

Detail 23483321

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At pizza prep station: mozzarella cheese (50F - Cold Holding) Manager moved to reach in freezer. Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-16: At pizza prep station: mozzarella cheese (50F - Cold Holding) Manager moved to reach in freezer. Manager with not use this pizza station cooler until it can be fixed. Time Extended

31A-10-4

Detail 23483320

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink by three compartment sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-16: Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink by three compartment sink. Time Extended

53B-13-5

Detail 23483322

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. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-16: Time Extended

12B-07-4

Detail 23483324

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on prep table in pizza station area. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-16: Time Extended

40-06-5

Detail 23483323

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone in prep table in pizza station area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-16: Time Extended

Jan 15, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 5Basic: 5Total: 13

35A-02-6

Detail 23478907

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flies in rear prep area by walk in freezer not landing on food or food contact surfaces. Employee killed both flies, removed and sanitized the area. 1 live fly in middle prep area by hand wash sink not landing on food or food contact surfaces. 1 live fly in dining room not landing on food or food contact surfaces. 1 live fly in men's restroom not landing on food or food contact surfaces. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03A-02-5

Detail 23478909

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At pizza prep station: mozzarella cheese (50F - Cold Holding) Manager moved to reach in freezer. Corrective Action Taken Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 23478918

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In steam well: marinara (110F - Hot Holding) Manager reheated to 165 F. Corrected On-Site Warning

11-07-5

Detail 23478915

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Warning

31A-10-4

Detail 23478913

Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink by three compartment sink. Warning

11-27-4

Detail 23478914

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. Repeat Violation Warning

53A-05-6

Detail 23478912

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/ Warning

53B-13-5

Detail 23478916

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. Repeat Violation Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 23478911

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on prep table in pizza station area. Repeat Violation Warning

40-06-5

Detail 23478908

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone in prep table in pizza station area. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 23478910

Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil stored on floor of middle prep area. Repeat Violation Warning

10-07-4

Detail 23478917

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in standing water of 125 F. Manager turned up heating element. Repeat Violation Warning

51-13-4

Detail 23478919

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Repeat Violation Warning

Jul 31, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 6Basic: 9Total: 16

35A-02-6

Detail 23022461

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flies in rear storage and ware washing room not landing on food or food contact surfaces. Repeat Violation

11-07-5

Detail 23022470

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.

11-27-4

Detail 23022462

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.

22-02-4

Detail 23022467

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

31A-09-4

Detail 23022456

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink by three compartment sink blocked by trash can. Employee removed trash can. Corrected On-Site

53B-13-5

Detail 23022465

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. Repeat Violation

41-17-4

Detail 23022463

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled bottle of sanitizer underneath dessert display case.

51-11-4

Detail 23022466

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tanks in rear storage area not properly secured. Repeat Violation

50-09-4

Detail 23022468

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

12B-07-4

Detail 23022457

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottle stored n prep table in middle kitchen area.

08B-38-4

Detail 23022459

Basic - Food stored on floor. Dough stored on floor of walk in cooler. Repeat Violation

10-17-4

Detail 23022460

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives stored in between reach in cooler and prep table in middle kitchen area.

10-07-4

Detail 23022464

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in standing water of 125 F in middle kitchen area.

22-08-4

Detail 23022455

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave in middle kitchen area has built up food debris.

51-13-4

Detail 23022469

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

33-16-4

Detail 23022458

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

Jan 5, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 4Basic: 10Total: 16

41-07-4

Detail 22545740

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Medicine stored above bread on prep table in hallway. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site

35A-02-6

Detail 22545744

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

22-02-4

Detail 22545736

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

31B-02-4

Detail 22545739

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink behind bar.

31B-03-4

Detail 22545746

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink behind bar.

53B-13-5

Detail 22545734

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.

16-21-4

Detail 22545745

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of dish machine soiled with hard water debris buildup.

14-01-5

Detail 22545731

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soufflé cup with no handle used to scoop sugar in rear storage area.

51-11-4

Detail 22545735

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tank behind bar not properly secured. Repeat Violation

40-06-5

Detail 22545741

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee beverage on reach in cooler across from eight burner stove. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 22545732

Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of lettuce stored on floor of walk in cooler. Employee stored correctly, Corrected On-Site

10-08-5

Detail 22545733

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice scoop handle touching ice behind bar area. Manager stored correctly. Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 22545738

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees behind bar. Repeat Violation

12B-13-4

Detail 22545743

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee beverages stored in walk in cooler not segregated and above food to be served to the public. Employee stored properly. Corrected On-Site

25-05-4

Detail 22545737

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. To go boxes on cook line not inverted for protection. Manager inverted. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 22545742

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar removed from its original container and not labeled in rear storage area. Flour removed from its original container and not labeled in pizza prep area. Manager labeled items. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Jul 21, 2023

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

50-09-4

Detail 22140155

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-21: Time Extended

Jul 13, 2023

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 7Total: 11

22-41-4

Detail 22120705

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. High temperature thermometer only records 138.9 F. Three-compartment sink has been set up at 100 ppm chlorine and will be used for sanitization until callback is complied. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning

10-05-5

Detail 22120711

High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Tongs stored in dirty water at 160 F. Manager changed water. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 22120702

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

41-17-4

Detail 22120710

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled bottle of sanitizer behind bar area. Manager labeled. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

51-11-4

Detail 22120703

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tanks in rear of kitchen not properly secured. Also CO2 tank behind bar.

50-09-4

Detail 22120712

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Repeat Violation

12B-07-4

Detail 22120708

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

40-06-5

Detail 22120704

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone stored above a food preparation table. Manager relocated phone. Corrected On-Site

10-17-4

Detail 22120709

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Pizza paddles stored between wall and three-compartment sink. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 22120706

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash signs at hand wash sinks in restaurant. Repeat Violation

02D-01-5

Detail 22120707

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of flour removed from original container by pizza oven not labeled. Repeat Violation

Jun 14, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 5Basic: 3Total: 11

22-41-4

Detail 22057611

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. Three-compartment sink was set up at 100 ppm chlorine. Corrective Action Taken

12A-13-4

Detail 22057602

High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee washing dishes went from rinsing dirty dishes to clean dishes with no hand wash.

08A-05-6

Detail 22057610

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp over marinara in walk in cooler. Raw chicken over butter in walk in cooler. Manager stored correctly. Corrected On-Site

11-07-5

Detail 22057605

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.

22-02-4

Detail 22057608

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

31A-09-4

Detail 22057603

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink by three-compartment sink blocked by garbage can. Employee removed garbage can. Hand wash sink by pizza oven is blocked by pizza trays. Employee removed trays. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

16-37-1

Detail 22057607

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

41-17-4

Detail 22057606

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle behind bar area. Repeat Violation

50-09-4

Detail 22057612

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

31B-04-4

Detail 22057604

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign at hand wash sink next to 8 burner stove. No hand wash sign at hand wash sink by three-compartment sink. No hand wash sign at hand wash sink by pizza oven. Repeat Violation

02D-01-5

Detail 22057609

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour removed from its original container not labeled. Repeat Violation

Jan 12, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 4Basic: 9Total: 13

22-02-4

Detail 21695010

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

31A-09-4

Detail 21695013

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink in ware washing area blocked by a trash can. Employee removed trash can. Corrected On-Site

31B-03-4

Detail 21695016

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sink in pizza station area. Manager replaced. Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 21695019

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle containing bleach solution not labeled in ware washing area.

14-01-5

Detail 21695012

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soufflé cup used to dispense sugar.

51-11-4

Detail 21695022

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tanks behind bar not properly secured.

12B-07-4

Detail 21695011

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table in ware washing area. Manager stored correctly. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 21695021

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on prep table in ware washing area.

13-03-4

Detail 21695020

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

08B-38-4

Detail 21695018

Basic - Food stored on floor. Meatballs stored on floor of walk in freezer. Employee stored 6 inches off the floor. Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 21695017

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash signs at sinks in pizza prep area, grill area, ware washing area and bar area.

06-01-5

Detail 21695015

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen shrimp thawing at room temperature in three-compartment sink not under running water. Water was turned on. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 21695014

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour removed from its original container and not marked at pizza station. Sugar in ware washing area removed from its original container and not labeled.

Aug 15, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

11-07-5

Detail 21276429

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Emailing Big 6 Foodborne illness. Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-15: Printed Big 6 in English and Spanish for Person In Charge. Time Extended

36-37-5

Detail 21276430

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Acoustic ceiling tiles behind service counter where pizza oven is located. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-15: Time Extended

Jun 15, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 6

11-07-5

Detail 21139861

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Emailing Big 6 Foodborne illness. Corrective Action Taken Warning

51-16-7

Detail 21139865

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. Plans have been submitted, but have not been approved at the time of this licensing inspection. Warning

36-37-5

Detail 21139863

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Acoustic ceiling tiles behind service counter where pizza oven is located. Warning

28-02-4

Detail 21139866

Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Drainage line for walk in cooler is currently being disposed into a bucket outside the cooler. Warning

32-12-5

Detail 21139862

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered receptacle in women's restroom. Warning

31B-04-4

Detail 21139864

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign at hand wash sink in kitchen. No hand wash sign at hand wash sink in pizza oven area. Operator has employee must was hand signs and will install. Corrective Action Taken Warning