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3045 Dr Martin Luther King Jr St N, St Petersburg, FL 33704 · Permanent Food Service · License 6217851
What drove the grade
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Jul 14 routine inspection1 high priority (no follow-up needed), 2 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot, 1 repeat), 2 basic (1 repeat)-12
- Safety score88
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitJul 14, 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.
5 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container.
Paper towels observed ed lining washed produce inside walk-in cooler.
Intermediate2
Code 03, Food out of temperature: Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection.
Cooked sausage observed cooling covered in walk-in cooler. Item was uncovered to encourage proper cooling parameters are met.
Fixed on the spot
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
Hand wash sink observed being used to fill a gallon water bottle. Additionally hand wash sink had a water filtration system attached. Inspector discussed issue with operator and requirements for handwash sinks to be used for only washing hands.
Repeat violation
Basic2
Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
Solution was stored on the floor under a prep table upon entrance into the kitchen. Wiping cloth was elevated and stored correctly on the bottom shelf of prep table.
Fixed on the spot
Code 50, Current license displayed: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Repeat violation
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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.