Stone Soup Cafe & Pub

4122 16 St N, St. Petersburg, FL 33703 · Permanent Food Service · License 6212378

Official report

out of 100

Grade C

Safety score 70 of 100

Latest visit: Oct 8, 2026 (4 weeks ago)

What drove the grade

Live, small flying insects found.High priority · fixed by the Oct 8 follow-up · 22 other violations

How the score was calculated

Starting score100
Violations at the Aug 26 complaint inspection
2 high priority (1 fixed by the Oct 8 follow-up, 1 fixed on the spot), 4 intermediate, 17 basic (1 repeat); basic violations cost 12 at most
-30
Safety score70

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Inspection history

2 inspections · 3 visits

Latest inspection

Aug262026

Complaint inspection

23 violations found · Inspector came back once

Follow-up visitOct 8, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
3 earlier violations still noted, but not enough to need another visit:
- 3 Basic
What was still cited
Basic3
- Code 33, Garbage and refuse: Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  Drain plug still has not been replaced.
  More time given
  Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.
  Grease trap still remains on absorbent surface.
  More time given
- Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
  Floor of walk-in coolerA remains soiled.
  More time given
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
First visitAug 26, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
23 violations found:
- 2 High priority
- 4 Intermediate
- 17 Basic
What the inspector cited
High priority2
- Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.
  Dishwasher was seen handling dirty dishes and then working with clean dishes without proper handwashing. Discussed with operator on the importance of issues and ways to negate the situation.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Live, small flying insects found.
  Discussed with supervisor Lisa Day Walker (4) Flies found around beer taps at back side of bar. Discussed with operator proper safety precautions for vermin and discussed ways to mitigate issue.
Intermediate4
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
  Mixer head on stand mixer had a buildup-up of residue underneath where mixer blades are attached. Ice sticks stored on ground in walk in freezer.
- Code 27, Water source: Water with a temperature of least 85°F not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.
  Bathroom on left side of restaurants sink did not have any hot water when turned on.
- Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
  Multiple spray bottles found without proper labeling throughout kitchen area and on top of ice machine.
- Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added.
  Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Bar area at front counter added, no plan review involved.
Basic17
- Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  No label on containers containing white powder held in the dry storage area. Employee labeled containers and corrected on site.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored on floor.
  Barbecue sauce stored on floor of outside dry storage area. Employee removed container and put bottle in proper place.
  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.
  Employ drink container held on hot holding soup table.
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
  Small sample cup used to scoop cottage cheese found left in container. Employee removed container and threw it away to correct on site.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
  Small build of mold like substance on back wall of ice machine stored outside.
- Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
  Soda gun holsters soiled with a slime like substance.
- Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  Clean containers stored on shelf before properly drying near dish machine.
  Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall.
  In use utensils stored between prep tables ready for use. Employee moved utensils to dish machine to be properly cleaned.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly.
  Standing water on floor underneath ice bin closest to entrance of kitchen at bar.
- Code 32, Restrooms: Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
- Code 33, Garbage and refuse: Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  Open dumpster lid.
  Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.
- Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
  Floor of walk in cooler had build-up of debris and was soiled with a slime like substance.
- 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.
  Employee bag held over cans of tuna in dry storage area.
- Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  Small co2 tank in back helps without proper security.
  Repeat violation
  No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
  Poster provided to operator for future use.
  Fixed on the spot
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

Earlier inspections 1

Jul172026A98Routine inspection2 violations No follow-up needed

First visitJul 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.
2 violations found:
- 2 Basic
What the inspector cited
Basic2
- Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored.
  Ice wands on ground in walk in freezer, discussed proper storage with owner
- Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  Tanks in back were unsecured near the walk in.
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.
Wet nesting: Stacking dishes or containers before they have dried, which traps moisture where germs can grow.