🪰78,010 violations tracked across 67 Florida counties

ENGINE NO.9

56 DR MLK JR BLVD, ST. PETERSBURG, FL 33705-1557

License #6216893

68 Grade F / 100

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Latest inspection
July 31, 2026 · 32 findings · 2 critical
Routine - Food
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Inspections on file
1
Clean inspections
0
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0
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The latest inspection on July 31, 2026 shows 26 observation rows: 2 critical, 6 major, and 18 minor.

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  • Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended
  • [01B-01-4] Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1- 7 Lbs. 3 Oz dented can of Catsup. 2- 50 oz. dented can of Roasted Beef Gravy.
  • [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 touching white powdered substance stored in closed container on dry storage rack with cans.
  • [14-36-5] Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Reach in cooler next to upstairs dry storage.
  • [21-38-4] Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
  • [22-31-4] Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Interior of reach in beer cooler in bar area nearest to soda gun.
  • [32-17-4] Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. Bathroom in front of bar not self closing.
  • [33-09-4] Garbage not placed in a receptacle for storage until pick up to make the garbage inaccessible to insects and rodents. Observed outside near back door of kitchen. Employee took trash to dumpster.
  • [36-17-5] Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor underneath racks stored cans.
  • [51-13-4] No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
  • [53B-02-5] No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No employee training for employee serving and serving drinks in the bar: Tracy G. who was hired less than a year ago and for employee Jamie G. who been employed at the establishment for 10 years.
  • [16-36-4] No color/concentration comparison chart available for chemical test kit used to check sanitizer. For chlorine strips.
  • [12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Energy drink stored on top of shelf above deep freezer behind the cook line.
  • [53A-05-6] No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Six employees present engaging with food or preparing food without a CFM present.
  • [08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Bucket of pickles
  • [22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Beer keg cooler has standing liquid.
  • [03D-15-4] Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Container of cooked chicken wings covered and stored in the reach in cooler near the upstairs dry storage. Container of cooked wings were placed into containers of ice to speed the cooling process. Re-temped chicken wings at 2:07pm (65F - Cooling)
  • [16-21-4] Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
  • [41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle of Flex Seal stored next to Boxes of fryer oil near the back kitchen door.
  • [40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Bottle of Vaseline above clean dishes in dish pit. Speaker stored on top of bottle of commercially processed sauces on dry storage rack with cans.
  • [52-01-4] Identity of food or food product misrepresented. Observed on the online and printed menu in the restaurant: Under Entrées category: New Orleans Jambalaya Pasta serving Fresh Gulf Shrimp. Observed bags of frozen shrimp stored in the deep freezer with brand name Harbor Banks, stating the frozen raw shrimp was sourced in India. Observed invoices from US Foods.
  • [02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of white powdered substance stored on dry rack underneath cans near the back door.
  • [31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing at hand sink in bar area.
  • [36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors behind cooking equipment on cook line soiled with grease dripping from the hoods.
  • [23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods heavily soiled with grease. Pipes and wall on wall behind cook line equipment heavily soiled with grease dripping on the floor. Gaskets on reach in coolers soiled with mold like substance.
  • [24-05-4] Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket stored next to ice machine.
  • [16-46-4] Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On clean containers stored on rack across from the dish machine.
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