St. Petersburg, Pinellas County

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7022 22 AVE N, St. Petersburg, FL 33710

FoodSeating
Latest violations
14
3 High Priority
Jan 26, 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.

Jan 26, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 4Basic: 7Total: 14

22-41-4

Detail 24323610

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. Dishwasher behind bar (Chlorine 0ppm) hooked up to bottle of chlorine solution with instructions for pool use, no indication of use for food contact surfaces. Operator put approved sanitizer and retested at 50PPM. Corrected On-Site

22-48-5

Detail 24323622

High Priority - Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. -sanitize dispenser in 3 compartment sink is hooked up to a bottle of hand sanitizer. -dish machine behind bar hooked up to bottle of chlorine solution with instructions for pool use, no indication of use for food contact surfaces. Operator will discontinue use of the sanitizer metering equipment in 3 compartment sink and use bleach. Bar dish machine was stocked with proper sanitizer and testing at 50PPM. Corrected On-Site

35A-02-7

Detail 24323611

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found -1 live fly behind bar

22-02-4

Detail 24323609

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -soda gun nozzle behind bar soiled with slime, operator cleaned and sanitized. Corrected On-Site

16-32-5

Detail 24323612

Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the dishmachine. They have quaternary test strips, but not chlorine. Provided operator with chlorine test strips. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 24323614

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink by 3 compartment sink. Operator put paper towels out. Corrected On-Site

31B-03-4

Detail 24323619

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink by 3 compartment sink. Operator put soap out. Corrected On-Site

32-02-4

Detail 24323616

Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. -employee bathroom in kitchen door left open

32-04-4

Detail 24323621

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. -employee restroom in kitchen does not have self closing doors

33-23-4

Detail 24323617

Basic - Dumpster on grass, not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.

36-22-4

Detail 24323620

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -in walk in cooler -near mop sink and dry storage area

33-19-4

Detail 24323615

Basic - Garbage on the ground around dumpster.

33-16-4

Detail 24323613

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

21-03-4

Detail 24323618

Basic - Wet wiping cloths stored solution of water and hand sanitizer. Operator remade sanitize buckets with bleach and water, testing at 50PPM. Corrected On-Site

Jul 24, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 13

14-02-4

Detail 23902132

High Priority - Copper or copper alloys in contact with foods with a pH below 6. Copper cups used for mules at bar not lined with stainless steel

08A-05-6

Detail 23902134

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork stored over baked potatoes. Corrected by staff. Corrected On-Site

02C-01-5

Detail 23902125

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Marinara (dated 7/16) and ribs (dated 7/11) in walk in cooler. Staff discarded.

01B-13-4

Detail 23902128

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Raw tuna and snapper not removed from commercially vacuum sealed bags prior to thawing in walk in cooler. Discussed proper thawing with mgmt.

03A-02-5

Detail 23902129

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Egg wash (51F - Cold Holding) cold holding on cook line. Cut lettuce (48F - Cold Holding); salsa (44F - Cold Holding) Staff moved to walk in freezer. retemp at or below 41. Butter packets by service window kept at room temp over 4 hours, per manager. Staff discarded these items. Corrective Action Taken

27-19-4

Detail 23902130

Intermediate - Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Sink on right in women's restroom

16-37-1

Detail 23902136

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Management unable to find test strips during inspection.

14-01-5

Detail 23902133

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portion cups in seasoning bins. Staff removed. Corrected On-Site

06-09-1

Detail 23902131

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. Raw tuna and snapper not removed from commercially vacuum sealed bags prior to thawing in walk in cooler. Discussed proper thawing with mgmt.

24-08-4

Detail 23902135

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups and mixing bowls Repeat Violation

14-38-4

Detail 23902124

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. In use container in cooler with cracker lid. Manager replaced. Corrected On-Site

10-20-4

Detail 23902127

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.

29-17-4

Detail 23902126

Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster behind bar.

Jan 21, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

10-05-5

Detail 23490208

High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Tongs in standing water at 60F. Employee removed tongs from water. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 23490212

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzles holders at bar soiled with food debris.

31B-02-4

Detail 23490209

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand sink in bar area next to dishwasher. Employee replaced paper towels Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 23490210

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle at bar area not labeled. Employee labeled bottled sanitizer Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 23490211

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.

Sep 24, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

14-02-4

Detail 23171212

High Priority - Copper or copper alloys in contact with foods with a pH below 6. Copper mugs at bar

41-24-4

Detail 23171208

High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Next to dish machine, removed Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 23171210

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun nozzles and holsters soiled at bar

31A-09-4

Detail 23171213

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Strainer in hand sink at bar, removed Corrected On-Site

10-12-5

Detail 23171209

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop at bar on liquor bottles and in non drink ice, removed Corrected On-Site

10-20-4

Detail 23171211

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On oven door handle, removed Corrected On-Site

Apr 29, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

12A-13-4

Detail 22838958

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 placed dirty dishes through dish washer then placed clean dishes on shelves. Inspector educated management on proper hand washing. Corrective Action Taken

03A-02-5

Detail 22838961

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sweet butter (57F - Cold Holding). Employee placed item in the walk-in freezer Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 22838957

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

31B-02-4

Detail 22838959

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink behind bar area. Employee replaced paper towels. Corrected On-Site

16-03-4

Detail 22838962

Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.

06-09-1

Detail 22838956

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. 9 each, of 4oz raw yellowfin tuna reach in cooler on cook line fully thawed since 4-25-2024. Corrective Action Taken

24-08-4

Detail 22838960

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting cups at waitress area.

29-49-6

Detail 22838963

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler on cook line.

Feb 27, 2024

Complaint Full

Emergency Order Callback Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

53B-09-4

Detail 22674740

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-27: Time Extended

14-69-4

Detail 22674741

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-27: Time Extended

Feb 26, 2024

Complaint Full

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 3Basic: 15Total: 22

01B-01-4

Detail 22672882

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 -10 oz dented can of black beans. 1 - 7 oz dented can of artichokes Warning

35A-05-4

Detail 22672871

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 live roaches behind reach in cooler on cook line. Manager removed and sanitized area. Corrected On-Site Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 22672874

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cinnamon butter (69F - Cold Holding). Manager placed item in freezer Corrective Action Taken Warning

29-34-4

Detail 22672883

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Vacuum breaker missing in mop sink area. Warning

22-02-4

Detail 22672875

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Dicer on wall in prep area soiled with food debris. Warning

53B-09-4

Detail 22672876

Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Warning

41-17-4

Detail 22672868

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle at bar area not identified. Employee labeled chemical. Corrected On-Site Warning

35A-06-4

Detail 22672865

Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. 2 dead roaches in sticky trap under soda boxes in kitchen area 2 dead roaches in sticky trap under hand sink in prep area. 2 dead roaches in sticky trap under hand sink on cook line. Manager removed and sanitized area. Corrected On-Site Warning

14-01-5

Detail 22672878

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic container with no handle in container. Employee removed items. Corrected On-Site Warning

51-11-4

Detail 22672884

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Co2 tank not secured next to soda boxes. Warning

32-12-5

Detail 22672885

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

08B-20-4

Detail 22672867

Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. 1 -10 oz dented can of black beans. 1 - 7 oz dented can artichokes Warning

35A-03-4

Detail 22672877

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach in corner next to liquor rack in kitchen area. 1 dead roach under soda boxes in kitchen area. 2 dead roaches under dish machine in kitchen area. Manager removed and sanitized area. Corrected On-Site Warning

08B-47-4

Detail 22672869

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Case of crab legs on floor in walk-in freezer Case of lemons on floor in walk-in cooler. Employee moved items off the floor. Corrected On-Site Warning

14-69-4

Detail 22672879

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Warning

10-12-5

Detail 22672866

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop on top of ice machine. Warning

10-17-4

Detail 22672880

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knifes between coolers on cook line. Employee moved knife Corrected On-Site Warning

10-20-4

Detail 22672864

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven door handles on cook line. Employee moved items. Corrected On-Site Warning

22-08-4

Detail 22672873

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven on cook line soiled with food debris. Warning

31B-04-4

Detail 22672872

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No employees must wash hand sign at hand sink waitress area. Warning

25-02-4

Detail 22672870

Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Straws on bar not wrapped and protected. Warning

02D-01-5

Detail 22672881

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White powdered substance in container not identified. Manager labeled container flour. Corrected On-Site Warning

Nov 3, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.