St. Petersburg, Pinellas County

COCKTAIL

2355 CENTRAL AVE, St. Petersburg, FL 33713

FoodSeating
Latest violations
0
No violations
May 8, 2026
City
St. Petersburg
County
Pinellas
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
8

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.

May 8, 2026

Complaint Partial

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 13, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

22-41-4

Detail 24298660

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 at front bar tested at 0PPM. Operator attempted to prime unit and successfully tested the machine at 50 ppm. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

16-33-4

Detail 24298659

Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Dish machine at front bar tested at 0PPM. Employee advised he did not test unit after set up.

16-01-4

Detail 24298661

Basic - Dishmachine has no data plate/operating specifications. Data plate on front bar dish machine worn and unreadable

51-18-6

Detail 24298662

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Discussed with manager requirements for maintaining inspection reports for public requests

Aug 11, 2025

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 9Total: 14

22-41-4

Detail 23945713

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. Dishmachine in front bar tested at 0PPM. Manager primed equipment and res tested at 50PPM. Corrected On-Site

01B-02-5

Detail 23945715

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. One tub of sour cream at 45F. Employee stated it was placed overnight and had not been used recently.

03A-02-5

Detail 23945718

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. One tub of sour cream at 45F. Employee stated it was placed overnight and had not been used recently. Voluntarily discarded during inspection.

31A-11-4

Detail 23945707

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwash sink at front bar used for dumping ice.

31B-02-4

Detail 23945717

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwash sink at front bar. Employee provided during inspection. Corrected On-Site

50-09-4

Detail 23945712

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

13-03-4

Detail 23945710

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

36-73-4

Detail 23945719

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under the fryers in kitchen soiled with old grease.

14-69-4

Detail 23945706

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. White reach-in freezer in kitchen with accumulation of ice.

10-01-5

Detail 23945714

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 observed inside container of sugar with the handle not above the top of food. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site

16-38-5

Detail 23945716

Basic - Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine. Dishmachine in kitchen reaching proper temp of 120F, however gauge reads 110F.

22-16-4

Detail 23945711

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of reach-in cooler next to fryers with standing water and food debris.

29-49-6

Detail 23945709

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water inside reach-in cooler next to fryers.

21-38-4

Detail 23945708

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitation bucket with wiping cloth stored on floor in front bar. Discussed with manager to use a second bucket to store solution properly. Corrected On-Site

Mar 26, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

03A-02-5

Detail 23660006

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. From reach-in cooler in kitchen at 11:05am. Operator moved item to reach-in freezer. a. cut lettuce (48F - Cold Holding) Corrective Action Taken

41-17-4

Detail 23660007

Intermediate - Squeeze bottle on service sink in bar area containing toxic blue substance not labeled. Operator labeled bottle soap. Corrected On-Site

29-49-6

Detail 23660008

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler near fat-fryers.

Dec 16, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

51-13-4

Detail 23426623

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Inspector provided one Corrective Action Taken - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-16: Time Extended

Dec 5, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

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

22-41-4

Detail 23399547

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. 0ppm chlorine. Set up 3 compartment sink with quart sanitizer 400ppm

53B-13-5

Detail 23399549

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.

51-13-4

Detail 23399548

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Inspector provided one Corrective Action Taken

Feb 28, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 8Total: 9

08A-05-6

Detail 22681441

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs over strawberries in upright single door cooler just inside door. Manager stored correctly. Corrected On-Site

32-04-4

Detail 22681437

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

14-01-5

Detail 22681434

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup with no handle used to dispense sugar. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site

32-12-5

Detail 22681439

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in unisex bathrooms.

12B-07-4

Detail 22681435

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

40-06-5

Detail 22681438

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

31B-04-4

Detail 22681440

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in first two unisex restrooms.

24-18-4

Detail 22681436

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Silverware stored upright on prep table.

21-12-4

Detail 22681433

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses on cook line.

Sep 20, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.