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2458-2462 Central Ave, St. Petersburg, FL 33712 · Permanent Food Service · License 6218551

Official report

out of 100

Grade C

Safety score 75 of 100

Latest visit: Sep 17, 2026 (7 weeks ago)

What drove the grade

Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.High priority · fixed on the spot · 15 other violations

How the score was calculated

Starting score100
Violations at the Sep 17 routine inspection
2 high priority (1 no follow-up needed, 1 fixed on the spot), 2 intermediate (1 repeat), 12 basic (2 repeats); basic violations cost 12 at most
-25
Safety score75

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 1 visit

Sep172026

Routine inspection

16 violations found

First visitSep 17, 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.
16 violations found:
- 2 High priority
- 2 Intermediate
- 12 Basic
What the inspector cited
High priority2
- Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
  Raw eggs over ready to eat food observed in maintain kitchen on cook line in reach-in cooler. Employee moved eggs to proper shelf.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
  No vacuum breaker seen at mop sink in back of restaurant.
Intermediate2
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
  Interior of reach-in coolerA has heavy buildup of food residue in reach-in coolerA near back of restaurant in bathroom area.
- Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
  No paper towels at handwashing sink closest to kitchen in bar.
  Repeat violation
Basic12
- Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored on floor.
  Bottles of drinking water observed on floor in kitchen closest to bar area.
  Repeat violation
  Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area.
  Unsecured freezers observed in back area of restaurant near bathrooms.
- Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
  Ice scoop handle seen in ice inside of ice machine. Employee was informed of proper storage and removed and cleaned scoop.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  Employee drink seen not segregated in reach-in cooler Employee was informed of proper storage practices and moved drink on site.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
  Ripped foil used to cover shelves In oven along main cook line.
  Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
  Ice buildup seen in freezer in reach-in coolerA in freezer near back of restaurant in bathroom area.
- Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
  Sanitizer bucket seen stored on floor throughout kitchen. Operator was informed of proper placement and moved bucket to proper shelf.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
  Soda gun in bar area had buildup of black residue inside. Employee was informed and cleaned on site.
  Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
  Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
  Buildup of food residue on door handles throughout kitchen.
- Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink.
  Handwashing sink in kitchen next to bar had slow draining observed.
- Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
  No handwashing sign at multiple sinks throughout restaurant. Operator was provided handwashing signs by inspector.
- Code 33, Garbage and refuse: Open dumpster lid.
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

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.
Nonfood-contact surface: Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.
Vacuum breaker, backflow: Plumbing parts that keep dirty water, such as from a mop sink hose, from flowing back into the clean water supply.