FIVE BUCKS DRINKERY

Name: FIVE BUCKS DRINKERY
Address: 247 CENTRAL AVE, ST. PETERSBURG, FL, 33701, US
Rating: 1.3

247 CENTRAL AVE, ST. PETERSBURG, FL 33701

License #6212161

1.3 Grade F / 100

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March 18, 2026 · 14 findings · 0 critical

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FIVE BUCKS DRINKERY in ST. PETERSBURG currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 1.3 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 15 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on March 18, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 160 total violations — 21 critical, 34 major, 105 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. Soda dispenser ice bin interior soiled with black mold like substance. Interior of ice machine soiled with yellow and black substance.
[16-23-4] Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Heavily grooved white, brown, green, and blue cutting boards hanging from dry storage rack storing foods across from walk in cooler.
[14-11-5] Quaternary sanitizer at three compartment handsink testing at 200 PPM.
[29-09-4] Hot water knowledge at hand handsink next to soda dispenser and ice bin not dispensing hot water.
[36-22-4] Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In front of ice machine in kitchen prep area.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Buckets of deli pickles stored on the floor inside walk in cooler.
[36-24-5] Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall next to dry storage rack storing clean dishes in back kitchen prep area.
[22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven interior soiled with burnt food debris.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters heavily soiled with grease.
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Unlabeled white container of a white powdered substance stored near walk in cooler.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting boards stained on reach in deli cooler.
[27-19-4] Handsink still in disrepair.
[27-16-4] No hot water at handsink during callback inspection.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Soda dispenser ice bin interior soiled with black mold like substance. Interior of ice machine soiled with yellow and black substance.
[16-23-4] Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Heavily grooved white, brown, green, and blue cutting boards hanging from dry storage rack storing foods across from walk in cooler.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Chemical dispenser not dispensing proper amount of quaternary sanitizer chemical at three compartment sink. Discussed with manager.
[29-09-4] Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Hot water
[36-22-4] Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In front of ice machine in kitchen prep area.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Buckets of deli pickles stored on the floor inside walk in cooler.
[36-24-5] Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall next to dry storage rack storing clean dishes in back kitchen prep area.
[22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven interior soiled with burnt food debris.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters heavily soiled with grease.
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Bar container of overfilled sliced oranges and limes observed at end of bar counter. Product uncovered and exposed.
[21-08-4] Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Testing at 0 PPM. Employee replenished the bucket and manually poured quaternary sanitizer. Chemical now testing at 200 PPM.
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Unlabeled white container of a white powdered substance stored near walk in cooler.
[41-05-4] Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Bottle of Raid Ant and Roach spray stored on top of first aid kit in prep area. Discussed with manager and item was moved.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Food items stored inside walk in cooler: raw shrimp dated 3/15 (52F - Cold Holding); taco meat dated 3/14 (51F - Cold Holding); sliced ham dated 3/14 (52F - Cold Holding); taco meat dated 3/14 (51F - Cold Holding); diced tomatoes dated 3/15 (50F - Cold Holding) The ambient thermometer inside the walk in cooler was observed at 52F, and it was not possible to determine how long the food items have been out of temperature. The manager voluntarily discarded food items. Food products that were recently delivered this afternoon were moved to other cold holding units. No other TCS foods remained in the walk in cooler. The manager stated he will contact a service technician to service the cooler. We discussed not storing TCS foods until the walk in cooler can consistently maintain 41 degrees or below.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting boards stained on reach in deli cooler.
[27-19-4] Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Hot water knob in disrepair at hand sink next to Soda dispenser/ice bin not allowing enough water pressure.
[27-16-4] Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water at hand handsink next to soda dispenser and ice bin.

Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior soiled with mold like substance.
[35A-06-4] Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Employee removed sticky trap in control device.
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Brown, green, red, blue, and white cutting boards hanging from dry storage rack across from ice machine in prep area.
[36-17-5] Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Cracked tiles on cook line.
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing at hand sink next to dish machine across from walk in cooler door.
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White powdered substance stored inside white container with wheels next to walk in cooler door. Employee labeled as flour.
[12A-19-4] Employee washed hands with cold water. Employee observed washing their hands at a hand sink that has no hot water. Inspector educated employee and employee washed their hands at a hand sink with hot water.
[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. Emailed manager on duty DBPR Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events at the inspection.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained of reach in deli coolers on cook line. Can opener blade and slicer guard area soiled with dried food debris. Soda gun nozzle holes soiled in all bars.
[27-19-4] Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. At hand sink next to Soda dispenser/ice bin.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing at hand sinks in both middle bars.
[31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink. Missing at middle bar hand sink.

Disposition: Emergency order recommended
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in rear liquor storage area has mold like substances. Ice machine in ware washing area has built up food debris.
[16-21-4] Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
[51-11-4] Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tanks in rear low storage area not properly secured.
[24-05-4] Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets in rear liquor storage area not stored inverted or protected.
[36-03-4] Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing in ware washing area.
[35A-03-4] Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches behind glass beer cooler in rear bar area. 4 dead roaches in rear liquor storage area underneath shelving along wall with door.
[13-03-4] Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
[36-22-4] Floor area(s) covered with standing water in far bar area.
[08B-19-4] Food contaminated by unsanitized equipment or utensil. See stop sale. Ice in bin behind main bar area used to serve public has bottle in ice bin. 4 pounds of ice.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Case of canned energy drink stored on floor of far bar area.
[36-24-5] Hole in or other damage to wall in ware washing area.
[10-08-5] Ice scoop handle in contact with ice behind main bar area.
[35B-05-4] Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Doors to rear far bar area have gaps from door to floor.
[14-17-4] Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
[22-41-4] Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine is sanitizing at 0 ppm chlorine.
[35A-09-4] Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. 1 dead fly underneath neon sign in middle bar area. Manager removed and sanitized the area.
[35A-05-4] Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 6 live roaches behind trash can by point of sales system by front door. 1 live roach in rear bar area by liquor storage room. 1 live roach in rear dishwasher area by drain.
[01B-13-4] Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Ice in bin behind main bar area used to serve public has bottle in ice bin. 4 pounds of ice.
[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.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener on rear prep table in ware washing area has built up food debris. Cutting boards on reach in coolers in kitchen have built up food debris.
[31B-05-4] Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Paper towel dispenser in kitchen unable to dispense paper towels.
[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.

Disposition: Emergency order recommended
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine in rear liquor storage area has mold like substance.
[51-11-4] Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tanks in rear liquor storage area not properly secured.
[24-05-4] Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets in rear liquor storage area not inverted for protection.
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Red cutting board in kitchen has grooved cut marks.
[35A-03-4] Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches at front entrance by point of sale system. Manager removed and sanitized the area. 1 dead roach in main bar area underneath hand wash sink. 1 dead roach on liquor shelf of main bar area. 6 dead roaches in far bar area. 3 dead roaches in table stand by far bar entrance door. 3 dead roaches in rear liquor storage area.
[13-03-4] Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
[35A-02-6] Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly in main bar area not landing on food or food contact surfaces. 1 live fly in mid bar area not landing on food or food contact surfaces. 1 live fly in rear bar area not landing on food or food contact surfaces.
[35A-05-4] Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach at front entrance near point of sale system. 1 live roach by table next to window of storage room. 1 live roach on floor of main bar area. 2 live roaches in mid bar area next to storage closet. 1 live roach on bar of mid bar area. 1 live roach on floor of rear bar area near booth by rear door. 1 live roach in rear liquor storage area.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk in cooler: cooked onions (44F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (44F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (44F - Cold Holding)
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener on prep table by dish machine has built up food debris,

Disposition: Warning Issued
[35A-05-4] Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach in liquor storage area. Manager killed, removed and sanitized the area.
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in rear storage area has mold like substance.
[51-11-4] Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tank outside rear door not properly secured. Also, CO 2 tanks in liquor storage area not properly secured.
[10-14-5] Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Ice bucket in rear storage area is on the floor.
[10-08-5] Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice scoop handle at outdoor bar area touching ice. Employee stored correctly.
[10-20-4] In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on oven handle in kitchen.
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No employees must wash hands sign in restrooms behind kitchen.
[25-05-4] Single-service articles improperly stored. To go boxes stored on floor next to middle bar area.
[35A-02-6] Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 4 live flies in far bar area not currently in use and no food products. Not landing on food or food contact surfaces.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw bacon stored over ready-to-eat bread in upright single cooler near hand wash sink along far wall of kitchen. Employee stored correctly.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener on rear prep table next to ice machine has built up food debris.
[31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink in rear storage area by dish washer blocked by cardboard boxes. Employee removed boxes.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink in kitchen by soda station used to dump ice. Manager burned ice cubes.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink in kitchen by soda station. Manager replaced paper towels.
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.. Bottle of sanitizer on cleaning cart outside rear door not properly labeled.