St. Petersburg, Pinellas County

PULPO KITCHEN + LOUNGE

2147 CENTRAL AVE, St. Petersburg, FL 33713

FoodSeating
Latest violations
1
1 Intermediate
Jun 8, 2026
City
St. Petersburg
County
Pinellas
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
6

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.

Jun 8, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

22-02-4

Detail 24612554

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained/soiled on cook line Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-06-08: Time Extended

Apr 7, 2026

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Total: 5

22-41-4

Detail 24497164

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 tested at 0 ppm. Operator replaced so,union and primed unit. Retested at 50 ppm Corrected On-Site Warning

16-33-4

Detail 24497163

Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Dish machine tested at 0 ppm. Test kits not used to check solution strength. Warning

03G-09-5

Detail 24497162

Intermediate - Cook-chill or sous vide reduced oxygen packaged food held more than 48 hours not labeled or with a label that lacks required information. Cooked chicken in walk-in cooler missing labeling. Discussed with operator 48 hour exception and labeling requirements for compliance. Warning

22-02-4

Detail 24497165

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained/soiled on cook line Warning

03G-50-1

Detail 24497161

Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Warning

Nov 13, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

22-41-4

Detail 24188976

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. Employee replaced sanitizer and reprised unit. Tested at 50 PPM Corrected On-Site

01D-01-5

Detail 24188975

High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Establishment sells ceviche and utilizes nonexempt fish -wahoo, snapper and grouper- discussed with operator who advised he will obtain parasite destruction and cook fish fully.

01C-05-4

Detail 24188980

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Discussed with operator to keep tags in chronological order for muscles for 90 days.

22-02-4

Detail 24188977

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener and cutting board stained/soiled in kitchen. Discussed maintenance on cutting board and employee cleaned can opener. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

31A-11-4

Detail 24188979

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At front bar hand wash sink observed with slotted pan for dumping liquids. Employee removed and relocated pan to dump sink.

41-17-4

Detail 24188974

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle at front bar unlabeled with sanitizer. Employee labeled. Corrected On-Site

10-20-4

Detail 24188973

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tong on handle at cook line. Item was relocated. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

06-01-5

Detail 24188978

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed chicken in standing water thawing in kitchen. Discussed with employee to thaw utilizing cold running water. Corrected On-Site

Jul 31, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 1Total: 1

29-42-4

Detail 23919656

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Water hose connected to y-splitter at mop sink without vacuum breaker. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-31: Mop sink still requires vacuum breaker at Y split Time Extended

May 30, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 7Basic: 11Total: 23

12A-13-4

Detail 23799839

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. Observed employee touching soiled dishes then retrieving clean dishes from dishmachine without first washing hands. Corrective Action Taken

35A-02-7

Detail 23799838

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. 2 live flies observed in kitchen near trash can and in front of cook line. None observed landing on food. Manager sanitized food contact surfaces during inspection. Call made to supervisor Christine Craig. Educated management on pest prevention.

01B-13-4

Detail 23799856

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. ROP fish improperly thawed. (4) 1lb bags of Tuna

03A-02-5

Detail 23799855

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items on tops of reach in cooler, in front of cook line, held at temperature greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. pico (52F - Cold Holding) queso fresco (52F - Cold Holding) cut tomato (48F - Cold Holding) raw shrimp (48F - Cold Holding) Retemp: pico- (37F- Cold Holding) queso fresco - (37F- Cold Holding) cut tomato - discarded voluntarily by management raw shrimp (43F - Cold Holding) Corrected On-Site

29-42-4

Detail 23799835

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Water hose connected to y-splitter at mop sink without vacuum breaker.

22-02-4

Detail 23799846

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

31A-11-4

Detail 23799845

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Lid for bucket stored on top of hand wash sink in the rear dish room and front bar. Employees removed from sink. Corrected On-Site

02B-01-5

Detail 23799853

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Tuna tar tar and ceviche printed on menu. Not indicated on menu as a raw product. Educated management to make changes to the menu

31B-02-4

Detail 23799836

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink at front bar not stocked with paper towels. Manager provided at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

53B-01-5

Detail 23799847

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Management advised they were waiting on books to arrive to provide training.

11-26-1

Detail 23799837

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. No employee health agreement. Multiple employees observed handing food.

02B-02-5

Detail 23799840

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. No advisory observed. Manager printed and posted during the inspection. Corrected On-Site

32-02-4

Detail 23799854

Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance.

06-09-1

Detail 23799842

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. Tuna in walk in cooler improperly thawed. Not per printed instructions.

50-09-4

Detail 23799849

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

08B-49-4

Detail 23799834

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee drinks observed in reach in cooler in front of cook lines.

24-08-4

Detail 23799851

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. In dish room, mixing bowls observed with moisture during storage.

10-20-4

Detail 23799852

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs observed on stove in cook line. Employee removed from handle. Corrected On-Site

51-13-4

Detail 23799844

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

23-03-4

Detail 23799848

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelving used for dry storage on the opposite side of the cook line observed with surface rust/dust.

16-46-4

Detail 23799841

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Located on shelf in warewashing area.

33-16-4

Detail 23799843

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Manager closed dumpster lids during inspection. Corrected On-Site

08B-12-5

Detail 23799850

Basic - Stored food not covered. Garnishes at front bar not covered. Manager covered items. Corrected On-Site

Nov 25, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.