DRIFTWOOD CAFE

Name: DRIFTWOOD CAFE
Address: 840 2 AVENUE NE, ST. PETERSBURG, FL, 33701, US
Rating: 90

840 2 AVENUE NE, ST. PETERSBURG, FL 33701

License #6218066

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90 Grade B / 100

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Latest inspection

July 16, 2026 · 9 findings · 0 critical

Routine - Food

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DRIFTWOOD CAFE in ST. PETERSBURG currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 90 out of 100 — a B grade — generally clean with some minor or moderate violations on record. This restaurant has one inspection on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on July 16, 2026. Across those visits, DBPR recorded 9 total findings; InspectFL has detailed violation rows for 8 of them so far.

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The latest inspection on July 16, 2026 shows 8 observation rows: no critical rows, 2 major, and 6 minor.

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Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of sugar next to front hand washing sink. Manager labeled container.
[10-01-5] In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in sugar container by front hand wash sink not above sugar. Scoop was removed from sugar.
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White and red cutting boards on deli cooler.
[50-09-4] Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
[03D-15-4] Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Scrambled eggs stored in wrapped plastic bags temped 80F. scrambled eggs cooked at 11:00 am portion at 11:40-12:00pm. (80F - Cooling)re-temped at 12:49 Cold Holding 38F
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At front counter hand washing sink. Inspector emailed handwashing sign to manager.
[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. Both employees within 60 days of being hired. For the wo employees present engaging with food or in food preparation during the inspection. Employees filled out food employee reporting agreement during time of inspection.
[12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink on counter next to front hand sink. Item moved.

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