Hooters on 4th Street

4125 4 St N, St. Petersburg, FL 33703 · Permanent Food Service · License 6200562

B
Grade B
Safety score 88 of 100
Latest visit: Sep 18, 2026 (7 weeks ago)

What drove the grade

Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.Basic, repeat · 10 other violations

How the score was calculated

  • Starting score100
  • Violations at the Sep 18 routine inspection
    11 basic (1 repeat)
    -12
  • Safety score88

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 1 visit

Routine inspection

11 violations found
  1. First visitSep 18, 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.

    11 violations found:

    • 11 Basic
    What the inspector cited

    Basic11

    • Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.

      Unknown white powder missing label in large rolling can seen near wing breading station. Unlabeled fish in reach in cooler underneath hot line in main kitchen.

    • Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Stored food not covered.

      Container of flour in walk-in coolerA in main kitchen seen uncovered during storage.

    • Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine.

      Dish machine gauge not working on main dishwasher in dishwashing area.

      Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

      Old labels seen on clean containers stored in back dishwashing area.

    • Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.

      Signs of wet nesting seen on clean dishes stored in main dishwashing area.

    • Code 28, Sewage and wastewater disposal: Liquid waste leakage from dumpster onto ground/dumpster pad.

      Dumpster in main trash area has large puddle of unknown liquid present.

    • Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.

      Standing water seen in reach-in coolerA in main bar area.

      Repeat violation

    • Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor area(s) covered with standing water.

      Standing water seen on floor in main bar area.

      Ceiling tile missing.

      Ceiling tile missing over ice machine. Operator has purchased new tiles for installation but is waiting on permission from corporate to install new tiles.

      Fixed on the spot

      Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.

      Soiled floor observed in walk-in coolerA in main kitchen.

    • Code 42, Premises and cleaning equipment: Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

      Mop observed in standing op water in back storage area of restaurant. Operator was informed of proper storage and removed mop and properly hung it in a place to dry.

      Fixed on the spot

    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

Wet nesting
Stacking dishes or containers before they have dried, which traps moisture where germs can grow.

Most cited

Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation3
Dishwashing facilities and test kits2
Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory1
Food protection and cross-contamination1
Clean equipment storage and air drying1
Sewage and wastewater disposal1
Plumbing and backflow prevention1
Premises and cleaning equipment1