St. Petersburg, Pinellas County

727 SEAFOOD AND GRILL

1701 16 ST S, St. Petersburg, FL 33705

FoodSeating
Latest violations
3
2 High Priority
Jan 30, 2026
City
St. Petersburg
County
Pinellas
Status
Delinquent / Active
Inspections
9

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 30, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

08A-20-5

Detail 24339316

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken wings above comminuted beef in reach-in cooler. Items were relocated for proper storage. Corrected On-Site

03B-01-6

Detail 24339317

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked neck bone (110F - Hot Holding) located in steam well. Operator returned to stock pot and reheat to 165F. Corrected On-Site

29-20-5

Detail 24339315

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Hand wash sink at kitchen slow draining.

Aug 20, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

22-02-4

Detail 23971679

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler soiled with food debris between cracks.

36-37-5

Detail 23971681

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Repeat Violation

35B-01-4

Detail 23971680

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

22-16-4

Detail 23971682

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

Dec 6, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 6

03B-01-6

Detail 23404577

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. From steam table on cooks line at 3:46pm a. cooked sausage (131F - Hot Holding); b. cooked corn (131F - Cold Holding)

16-32-5

Detail 23404576

Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine.

36-37-5

Detail 23404574

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Repeat Violation

35B-01-4

Detail 23404572

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Repeat Violation

22-16-4

Detail 23404575

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior near flat-top have accumulation of soil residues.

08B-12-5

Detail 23404573

Basic - Stored food not covered. Cooked crab not covered in cooler on cooks line.

Dec 6, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 10Total: 10

32-04-4

Detail 23404583

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Both bathrooms located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-06: Time Extended

36-37-5

Detail 23404585

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-06: Time Extended

50-09-4

Detail 23404580

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-06: Time Extended

13-03-4

Detail 23404581

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employees with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-06: Time Extended

35B-01-4

Detail 23404578

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-06: Time Extended

14-69-4

Detail 23404587

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in all reach-in freezers in establishment. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-06: Time Extended

14-73-4

Detail 23404584

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-06: Time Extended

22-16-4

Detail 23404582

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior near fat-fryers have accumulation of soil residues. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-06: Time Extended

25-32-4

Detail 23404579

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Reuse of chicken base containers to toss chicken wings in sauce. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-06: Time Extended

29-20-5

Detail 23404586

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Hand wash sink on cooks line is slow draining. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-06: Time Extended

Sep 24, 2024

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Time Extension

Intermediate: 1Basic: 11Total: 12

53B-05-5

Detail 23170226

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Time Extended

32-04-4

Detail 23170220

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Both bathrooms located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: Time Extended

36-37-5

Detail 23170225

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: Time Extended

32-12-5

Detail 23170223

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: Time Extended

50-09-4

Detail 23170219

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: Time Extended

13-03-4

Detail 23170216

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employees with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: Time Extended

35B-01-4

Detail 23170222

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: Time Extended

14-69-4

Detail 23170217

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in all reach-in freezers in establishment. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: Time Extended

14-73-4

Detail 23170218

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: Time Extended

22-16-4

Detail 23170221

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior near fat-fryers have accumulation of soil residues. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: Time Extended

25-32-4

Detail 23170224

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Reuse of chicken base containers to toss chicken wings in sauce. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: Time Extended

29-20-5

Detail 23170215

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Hand wash sink on cooks line is slow draining. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: Time Extended

Sep 23, 2024

Routine - Food

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 3Basic: 14Total: 21

12A-16-4

Detail 23169220

High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee enter kitchen and begin preparing food and touching clean equipment without washing hands. Discussed with operator proper hand-hygiene techniques. Will email DBPR Form 5030-157. Washing Hands Method. Corrective Action Taken Warning

35A-09-4

Detail 23169213

High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. 1 live spider on floor on side of reach-in freezer in room next kitchen. Warning

35A-23-4

Detail 23169226

High Priority - Roach excrement and/or droppings present. 3 roach droppings in cabinet in men's restroom. Warning

35A-04-4

Detail 23169215

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 21 rodent droppings on floor behind reach-in freezer located in room near side entrance door. 4 rodent droppings in bucket on floor next kitchen entrance. 23 rodent droppings on floor in room next to kitchen. 13 rodent droppings on floor underneath shelf near side door entrance to prep area. 3 rodent droppings on floor underneath mop sink. 16 rodent droppings on floor behind reach-in freezer in prep room. 11 rodent droppings on floor near walk-in cooler. 71 rodent droppings on floor around ice machine. 2 rodent droppings in plastic container on shelf near ice machine. 6 rodent droppings on floor underneath three-compartment sink. Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 23169218

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink on cooks line is blocked by food cart. Repeat Violation Warning

11-26-1

Detail 23169225

Intermediate - No proof provided that recently hired food employee are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Marvin Serphian employed less than 60 days. Will email DBPR Form 5030-103. Employee Health Food Reporting Agreement. Warning

53B-05-5

Detail 23169217

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

32-04-4

Detail 23169219

Basic - Both bathrooms located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Repeat Violation Warning

32-02-4

Detail 23169231

Basic - Both restroom doors left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Warning

36-37-5

Detail 23169212

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Repeat Violation Warning

36-36-4

Detail 23169228

Basic - Ceiling tiles are missing in room next to kitchen. Warning

32-12-5

Detail 23169211

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Repeat Violation Warning

50-09-4

Detail 23169223

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

35A-03-4

Detail 23169221

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach on floor in men's restroom 1 dead roach on floor behind reach-in freezer located in room next to kitchen. 5 dead roaches behind reach-in freezer near walk-in cooler. Warning

13-03-4

Detail 23169216

Basic - Employees with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Warning

35B-01-4

Detail 23169227

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Repeat Violation Warning

14-69-4

Detail 23169214

Basic - Ice buildup in all reach-in freezers in establishment. Repeat Violation Warning

14-73-4

Detail 23169229

Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Warning

22-16-4

Detail 23169224

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior near fat-fryers have accumulation of soil residues. Warning

25-32-4

Detail 23169230

Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Reuse of chicken base containers to toss chicken wings in sauce. Warning

29-20-5

Detail 23169222

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Hand wash sink on cooks line is slow draining. Repeat Violation Warning

Apr 23, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 5Basic: 16Total: 23

01B-14-4

Detail 22827182

High Priority - 4 Shell eggs are cracked in sliding door cooler near soda machine. See stop sale.

08A-05-6

Detail 22827181

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Container of raw shrimp stored above ready-to-eat sauces in reach-in cooler on cooks line. Raw ground beef stored above container of boiled eggs in sliding door cooler near three-compartment sink.

31A-09-4

Detail 22827175

Intermediate - Handwash sink in kitchen is blocked by trash can and food cart not accessible for employee use at all times. Repeat Violation

31A-11-4

Detail 22827186

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Container of curry seasoning stored in bowl of hand wash sink in kitchen. Employee removed seasoning. Corrected On-Site

16-37-1

Detail 22827176

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

31B-02-4

Detail 22827184

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen and restroom.

27-16-5

Detail 22827194

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water at hand wash sink in kitchen when operating valve.

32-04-4

Detail 22827178

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.

14-01-5

Detail 22827193

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Single-serve bowl without handle used as a scoop in a container of raw shrimp in reach-in cooler on cooks line.

36-37-5

Detail 22827173

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.

36-32-5

Detail 22827188

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair in back storage area and hole in ceiling above cooks line. Repeat Violation

32-12-5

Detail 22827177

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

50-09-4

Detail 22827195

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

14-09-4

Detail 22827189

Basic - Cutting board on cooks line has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

40-06-5

Detail 22827179

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on top of cutting board on cooks line.

35B-01-4

Detail 22827183

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

36-73-4

Detail 22827174

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.

14-69-4

Detail 22827191

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Repeat Violation

38-07-4

Detail 22827180

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Repeat Violation

31B-04-4

Detail 22827192

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in restroom. Will email DBPR Form 5030-111. Employees must wash hands.

23-03-4

Detail 22827185

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled on reach-in cooler doors in cooks line.

22-16-4

Detail 22827190

Basic - Reach-in cooler on cooks line interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

29-20-5

Detail 22827187

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Hand wash sink on cooks line is slow draining.

Jan 12, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 7Basic: 9Total: 17

03B-01-6

Detail 22562088

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked chicken (100F - Hot Holding) on cook line, reheated on stove to minimum 165F Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 22562087

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting boards Accumulation of grease on grill surface

31A-09-4

Detail 22562100

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink in kitchen blocked by rolling cart

16-37-1

Detail 22562097

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

31B-02-4

Detail 22562096

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink in kitchen

31B-03-4

Detail 22562092

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand sink in kitchen

02C-04-5

Detail 22562102

Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Macaroni and cheese in chest freezers

53B-13-5

Detail 22562101

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.

35A-06-4

Detail 22562089

Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Accumulation of dead insects in glue trap hanging from ceiling over dining room and in dry storage room

36-32-5

Detail 22562090

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Hole in ceiling in kitchen

13-03-4

Detail 22562095

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

36-17-5

Detail 22562099

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Dry storage room

08B-38-4

Detail 22562093

Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil on floor

14-69-4

Detail 22562094

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezers

10-07-4

Detail 22562098

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Tongs in 129F water

38-07-4

Detail 22562086

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Over kitchen

02D-01-5

Detail 22562091

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

May 24, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.