ENGINE NO.9

Name: ENGINE NO.9
Address: 56 DR MLK JR BLVD, ST. PETERSBURG, FL, 33705-1557, US
Rating: 87.3

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

License #6216893

87.3 Grade B / 100

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ENGINE NO.9 in ST. PETERSBURG currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 87.3 out of 100 — a B grade — generally clean with some minor or moderate violations on record. This restaurant has 3 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on March 26, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 23 total violations — 2 critical, 12 major, 9 minor.

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The latest inspection on March 26, 2026 shows 8 observation rows: 1 critical, 3 major, and 4 minor.

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Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[14-33-4] Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach-in cooler at front bar used to hold drinks with surface rust
[31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink in restroom. Discussed with manager who replaced.
[32-04-4] Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
[51-18-6] No copy of latest inspection report available.
[53B-09-4] Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Original records not maintained. Multiple training certificates held as screenshots. Original copies are on file for some employees.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled on reach-in coolers.
[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/ No certified food manager on duty. Six employees engaged at time of inspection. Discussed with employee in charge requirements for managers on duty.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Inside front reach-in cooler at cook line: fresh mozzarella (50F - Cold Holding); cut tomato (51F - Cold Holding); goat cheese (51F - Cold Holding); raw comminuted beef (55F - Cold Holding) Employees placed reduced amount of food in pans in reach-in cooler and placed items back into reach-in cooler on ice to cool. Rechecked temperatures at: fresh mozzarella (40F - Cold Holding); cut tomato (41F - Cold Holding); goat cheese (47F - Cold Holding); raw comminuted beef (43F - Cold Holding)

Disposition: Warning Issued
[01B-01-4] Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 6lb can of chili on shelf in kitchen dented at seam.
[10-08-5] Ice scoop handle in contact with ice in bar area. Employee removed ice scoop.
[16-32-5] Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the quaternary sanitizer solution buckets.
[51-18-6] No copy of latest inspection report available.
[41-17-4] Spray bottle on shelf above three-compartment sink containing toxic substance bleach not labeled. Employee labeled spray bottle bleach.
[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/
[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.
[32-04-4] Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice dumped inside bowl of hand washing sink in warewashing area. Ice melted when washing hands. Discussed with manager purpose of hand washing stations.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink next to ice machine.
[31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink next to ice machine in wait station area.
[53A-02-7] Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.
[53A-03-7] Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Michael Martino CFM expired on 08-24-2025.
[32-02-4] Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance.

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