CEDARS GRILL

Name: CEDARS GRILL
Address: 6549 54 AVE N, ST.PETERSBURG, FL, 33709, US
Rating: 26.7

6549 54 AVE N, ST.PETERSBURG, FL 33709

License #6217242

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26.7 Grade F / 100

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CEDARS GRILL in ST.PETERSBURG currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 26.7 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 5 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on May 13, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 80 total violations — 7 critical, 13 major, 60 minor.

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The latest inspection on May 13, 2026 had no critical findings, but inspectors still documented 2 major and 14 minor violations.

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Call Back - Complied
[42-01-4] Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
[45-04-4] Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. -gyro cooker not installed under hood ventilation system
[08B-63-4] Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. -food not in original packaging stored in reach in unlocked freezer in dining room
[22-08-4] Interior of oven and microwave have accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
[23-24-4] Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. -on reach in coolers - on microwave -on oven
[03D-15-4] Chicken, lamb and kofta kebabs in reach in cooler in kitchen all temping 47F-50F. Prepped this morning at 9:30 AM. 20 minutes left for ambient cooling. Operator moved meats to freezer to rapid cool. Retemped at 43F and kept in cooler to finish cooling.
[36-68-5] Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling.
[35A-03-4] 1 dead roach on floor in front of reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator cleaned off floor.
[14-09-4] Cutting boards throughout kitchen have cut marks and are no longer cleanable.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezers.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. -reach in freezer door handle broken off -reach in cooler shelves in coolers by 3 compartment sink are sagging
[36-34-5] Ceilings/ walls/ floors soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -ceiling tiles in kitchen sagging and stained -floors throughout kitchen soiled with food, grease and dirt debris -walls throughout kitchen soiled with grease and food debris
[22-16-4] Reach-in coolers throughout kitchen interior/shelves have accumulation of grease, food, and soil residues.
[36-37-5] Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. -acoustic ceiling tiles in part of kitchen
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior of shelves, cooling equipment, and cold holding equipment are soiled with grease and good debris
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -skewers used for kebabs soiled with grease and food debris,stored in soiled container on cook line. -cutting board on reach in cooler on cook line heavily stained

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
[01B-02-5] Cooked rice made yesterday 47F in reach in cooler in kitchen. It was in heavy pot with lid. Operator said she had not had it out today for any preparation.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Operator used hand wash sink in kitchen used to dump drink.
[36-37-5] Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. -acoustic ceiling tiles in part of kitchen
[42-01-4] Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
[53B-01-5] 2 employees work during the day. Employee was not sure how many employees work in the evening, but there is a separate evening crew.
[50-09-4] Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Displayed license expired 2/1/25
[35A-03-4] 2 roaches in sticky trap under reach in cooler in kitchen
[03D-15-4] Cooked rice made yesterday 47F in reach in cooler in kitchen. It was in heavy pot with lid. Operator said she had not had it out today for any preparation. Stop Sale issued.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezers.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. -reach in freezer door handle broken off -reach in cooler shelves in coolers by 3 compartment sink are sagging
[22-16-4] Reach-in coolers throughout kitchen interior/shelves have accumulation of grease, food, and soil residues.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior of shelves, cooling equipment, and cold holding equipment are soiled with grease and good debris
[22-08-4] Interior of oven and microwave have accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
[08B-47-4] Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Onions stored in box on floor in kitchen
[45-04-4] Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. -gyro cooker not installed under hood ventilation system

Administrative complaint recommended
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Kofta kebab (44F - Cold Holding) and raw lamb kebab (47F - Cold Holding) prepped last night, was held in 3 door reach in cooler overnight and not removed at all today according to operator. All other foods in cooler barely temping 43. Stop Sale issued, and operator will discontinue use of this cooler until it has been repaired.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Operator used hand wash sink in kitchen used to dump drink.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -employee food throughout 3 door reach in cooler not segregated from restaurant food or labeled as personal food. Operator separated.
[42-01-4] Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
[45-04-4] Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. -gyro cooker not installed under hood ventilation system
[53B-01-5] No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
[08B-47-4] Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Onions stored in box on floor in kitchen
[35A-03-4] Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach under prep table with tablets on cook line 1 dead roaches inside on plate in out of order cooler being used for dry storage in kitchen Operator cleaned up.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezers.
[22-08-4] Interior of oven and microwave have accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
[02C-03-5] Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Stuffed grape leaves and hummus opened and removed from original containers not date marked. Operator could not determine when they had been opened because it is the night crews job.
[14-74-7] Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Kofta kebab (44F - Cold Holding) and raw lamb kebab (47F - Cold Holding) prepped last night, was held in 3 door reach in cooler overnight and not removed at all today according to operator. All other foods in cooler barely temping 43F. Stop Sale issued, and operator will discontinue use of this cooler until it has been repaired.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw meat in meat grinder attachment stored over salad in reach in cooler next to 3 compartment sink
[22-16-4] Reach-in coolers throughout kitchen interior/shelves have accumulation of grease, food, and soil residues.
[08B-63-4] Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. -food not in original packaging stored in reach in unlocked freezer in dining room
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -skewers used for kebabs soiled with grease and food debris,stored in soiled container on cook line. -cutting board on reach in cooler on cook line heavily stained
[36-37-5] Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. -acoustic ceiling tiles in part of kitchen
[50-09-4] Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Displayed license expired 2/1/25
[11-26-1] No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Emailed reporting agreements to operator in English and Spanish.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior of shelves, cooling equipment, and cold holding equipment are soiled with grease and good debris
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Kofta kebab (44F - Cold Holding) and raw lamb kebab (47F - Cold Holding) prepped last night, was held in 3 door reach in cooler overnight and not removed at all today according to operator. All other foods in cooler barely temping 43. Stop Sale issued, and operator will discontinue use of this cooler until it has been repaired.
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Cooked couscous in cooler by 3 compartment sink stored uncovered.

Warning Issued
[09-01-4] Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee used her bare hands to check the temperature of the gyro
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -Cutting boards on deli cooler by cook line and drying on 3 compartment sink are heavily stained and grooved.
[45-04-4] Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Gyro cooker not installed under a hood system.
[22-08-4] Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Interior of both microwaves on cook line have accumulation of grease/food debris.
[35A-03-4] Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach under three compartment sink 1 dead roach under "international beverages" cooler in kitchen 2 dead roaches next to reach in cooler in kitchen being used for dry storage
[08B-63-4] Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Ice chest in dining area used for food storage has no lock to protect from patrons.
[12A-07-5] Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Corrected employee and she washed her hands.
[53B-08-4] Required employee training provided by a person who is not a certified food manager. CFM expired in 2019, employee training done in 2023.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer in kitchen and dining room
[38-01-4] Light shield damaged/in disrepair. -broken light shield in kitchen over reach in cooler to right of kitchen entrance
[23-24-4] Buildup of food debris/soil residue on reach in cooler door handles by 3 compartment sink. Operator cleaned the handles.
[10-02-4] In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. -utensils on cook line stored in soiled gap between equipment
[03C-98-1] Gyro meat partially cooked and then cooled prior to being fully cooked. Discussed proper gyro cooking with operator and emailed handout.
[50-09-4] Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Displaying license expired in Feb 2025
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust throughout kitchen, food prep, food storage and ware washing areas.
[36-34-5] Ceiling tiles and vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance throughout kitchen, food prep, cooking and ware washing areas.
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris throughout kitchen. Heavy grease buildup behind cook line and coolers.
[36-68-5] Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls and ceiling.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Cutting boards on deli cooler by cook line and drying on 3 compartment sink are heavily stained and grooved, no longer cleanable. -blender in kitchen soiled with food debris -soiled pans stored on prep table shelf -machine attachment used for cutting herbs stored soiled on prep table shelf

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