Grassroots Kava House
957 Central Ave, Saint Petersburg, FL 33705 · Permanent Food Service · License 6217521
What drove the grade
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Sep 8 routine inspection1 intermediate (fixed on the spot), 6 basic-8
- Safety score92
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitSep 8, 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
Intermediate1
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
Hand washing sink had containers inside of it upon inspection. Employee removed container on site.
Fixed on the spot
Basic6
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored on floor.
Containers of food stored on floor located in upstairs storage area.
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Employee drink held on bar line on top of reach-in cooler.
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Ice buildup seen in both reach-in freezers throughout restaurant.
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Ice machine had buildup of mold like substance along lip of machine.
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
Standing water seen 3 separate reach-in coolers along main bar line throughout restaurant.
Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Multiple unsecured co2 canisters behind bar area upstairs. Employee was informed of the need for proper security with empty tanks.
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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.