DRIFTWOOD ROASTERY

Name: DRIFTWOOD ROASTERY
Address: 740 CENTRAL AVE, ST. PETERSBURG, FL, 33701, US
Rating: 72.4

740 CENTRAL AVE, ST. PETERSBURG, FL 33701

License #6217629

72.4 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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Latest inspection

November 21, 2025 · 13 findings · 2 critical

Routine - Food

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DRIFTWOOD ROASTERY in ST. PETERSBURG currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 72.4 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has been inspected 5 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on November 21, 2025. Across those visits, inspectors documented 46 total violations — 7 critical, 15 major, 24 minor.

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Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior heavily soiled with black mold like substance.
[16-21-4] Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Heavily soiled.
[12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on top of ice machine.
[22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Convection oven interior soiled.
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of double door reach in cooler soiled with dried food debris and dried brown substance.
[50-17-3] Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired since 2/1/2025.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Food items stored in triple display grab and go display cooler in dinning room area: beef stroganoff (47F - Cold Holding); fajita chicken bowl (47F - Cold Holding) Observed ambient thermometer in cooler reading at 48 degrees. Items moved into the double door freezer to bring down the temperatures rapidly.
[16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary or chlorine test kit observed.
[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. For employee who is currently on site who is engaging with making drinks and smoothies.
[31B-05-4] Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Sign on dispenser states it is broken. Hand sink across from three compartment sink.
[53B-13-5] Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Julian B. completion date of 2/14/2023 and Andrew O. Completion date of 2/20/2023 through FLRA SafeStaff. No food safety training certificates could be provided for the employee who is currently onsite engaging with making drinks and smoothies.
[53B-14-5] Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed expired training certificates for current employees: Katherine M. date of completion 2/20/2022 and Ryan S. date of completion 12/01/2021 through FLRA SafeStaff.
[31B-06-4] Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Sign on dispenser states it is broken. Hand sink across from three compartment sink.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine in kitchen has mold like substances.
[16-03-4] Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
[16-21-4] Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup with no handle used to dispense chocolate chips.
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on prep table across from three compartment sink has grooved cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
[12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage stored on top of ice machine in kitchen.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Plastic bottled beverages stored on floor of dry goods storage area.
[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 for coffee grounds not stored above coffee grounds.
[22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Double door oven in kitchen has built up food debris.
[51-13-4] No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
[50-17-3] Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 02/01/2024.
[11-07-5] Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
[11-27-4] Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
[53A-01-7] Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink behind bar. Employee restocked paper towels.
[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.
[35A-22-5] Non-service animals permitted in the premises of the establishment.