Cedars Grill

6549 54 Ave N, St.Petersburg, FL 33709 · Permanent Food Service · License 6217242

Official report

out of 100

Grade C

Safety score 78 of 100

Latest visit: Aug 25, 2026

What drove the grade

Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce.High priority · fixed on the spot · 12 other violations

How the score was calculated

Starting score100
Violations at the Aug 25 routine inspection
1 high priority (fixed on the spot), 2 intermediate (1 repeat), 10 basic (8 repeats); basic violations cost 12 at most
-22
Safety score78

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 1 visit

Aug252026

Routine inspection

13 violations found

First visitAug 25, 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.
13 violations found:
- 1 High priority
- 2 Intermediate
- 10 Basic
What the inspector cited
High priority1
- Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce.
  -raw ground beef stored above unwashed peppers and onions in reach in cooler Operator moved ground beef to store below vegetables
  Fixed on the spot
Intermediate2
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
  -cutting boards stained
  Repeat violation
- Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in restroom.
  Operator put out paper towels
Basic10
- Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
  -tongs on oven door handle Operator moved tongs
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  Repeat violation
  Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
  Repeat violation
- Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  -salads made this morning in containers with labels from 5/13.
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Interior of oven and microwaves have accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
  Repeat violation
- Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
  -sides of cookline equipment have accumulation of grease and food debris
  Repeat violation
  Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
  -oven handle soiled with grease and food debris
  Repeat violation
- Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
  -ceiling tiles in kitchen stained and sagging
  Repeat violation
  Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
  -acoustic ceiling tiles in kitchen
  Repeat violation
- Code 40, Employee personal belongings: Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.
  -cellphone on food prep equipment on prep table next to three compartment sink. Operator removed phone and sanitized equipment.
  Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

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

Food-contact surface: Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.
Nonfood-contact surface: Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.