La Croisette
7401 Gulf Blvd, St.Pete Beach, FL 33706 · Permanent Food Service · License 6205458
What drove the grade
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Sep 21 routine inspection1 high priority (fixed on the spot), 3 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot), 3 basic (1 repeat)-15
- Safety score85
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitSep 21, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
7 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
Container of egg wash stored above gallons of orange juice stored inside the walk in cooler. Discussed with kitchen manager.
Fixed on the spot
Intermediate3
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Reach in deli cooler cutting boards on the cook line stained yellow.
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
Observed ice inside the basin of the hand sink next to the soda dispenser across from the kitchen cook line. Discussed with manager on duty.
Fixed on the spot
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Food manager certification expired.
A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manager on duty CFM certificate has expired. Observed CFM certificate for Tina Lulkin with a completion date of 8/30/2021 through The Always Food Safe Company.
Basic3
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored on floor.
Boxes of fryer oil stored on the floor next to the walk in cooler. Discussed with kitchen manager.
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Reach in deli cooler cutting boards grooved.
Repeat violation
Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
Quaternary Sanitizer buckets stored on the floor in front counter area and underneath front counter hand sink. Item removed off the floor.
Fixed on the spot
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Ready-to-eat food
- Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.
- Food-contact surface
- Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.