FORD'S GARAGE

Name: FORD'S GARAGE
Address: 200 1 AVE S, ST. PETERSBURG, FL, 33701, US
Rating: 29.7

200 1 AVE S, ST. PETERSBURG, FL 33701

License #6217749

🍽️ American ℹ️

29.7 Grade F / 100

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October 8, 2026 · 12 findings · 2 critical

Routine - Food

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FORD'S GARAGE in ST. PETERSBURG currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 29.7 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 9 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on October 8, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 67 total violations — 14 critical, 12 major, 41 minor.

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Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk-in-freezer has ice build up around door and on fan box.
[24-08-4] Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed clear plastic cups stored with water droplets on front line. Clear plastic containers on rack in dish washing area next to three compartment sink.
[22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of convection oven on cook line soiled with food debris.
[08B-17-4] Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed produce stored over ready-to-eat produce in walk-in-cooler.
[10-05-5] In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Ice cream scoop stored in water less than 135F by ice cream well on server line. Employee removed ice cream scoop from water and placed in container with no water.
[29-18-4] Drain cover(s) missing. Drain cover missing on drain outside of back door.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels in mens handicapped stall. Manager had towels replaced.
[51-11-4] Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Carbon dioxide tank next to mop sink outside back door not secured.
[36-22-4] Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water observed by ice machine, behind the bar, in dishwashing area, and in front of walk-in-cooler door.
[10-12-5] In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored on top of ice machine. Employee placed scoop in pan and place back on top of ice machine.
[12A-05-4] Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee on cook line took a drink from his cup and was proceeding to head back on cook line. Inspector intervened and instructed employee to remove gloves and wash hands before putting new gloves on.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grates of gas store on cook line soiled with food debris.

Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[24-05-4] Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets by ice machine in dry goods storage area not inverted for protection. Manager inverted.
[06-09-1] Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. 3 tuna filets thawed in reduced oxygen packaging with label that states remove from packaging prior to thawing.
[24-08-4] Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting on cups by server soda station area.
[36-22-4] Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water in cracked tiles on floor by reach in cooler across from cooktop.
[36-17-5] Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles damaged in kitchen by reach in cooler across from flat top.
[22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven in food preparation area has food debris buildup.
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Corn starch removed from original container and not labeled in dry goods storage area. Manager labeled.
[01B-14-4] Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. 1 cracked raw shelled egg in walk in cooler. Manager discarded.
[01B-13-4] Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 3 tuna filets thawed in reduced oxygen packaging with label that states remove from packaging prior to thawing.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On prep table in kitchen: buttermilk (50F - Cold Holding) Manager placed in walk in freezer.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener on prep table has food debris buildup.
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled bottle of sanitizer behind bar. Employee labeled.

Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee back pack stored on prep table in kitchen. Manager stored correctly.
[13-03-4] Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
[24-08-4] Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting on cups at soda station.
[22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven in prep area has built up food debris.
[25-05-4] Single-service articles improperly stored. To go items stored in floor next to ice machine. Manager stored correctly.
[25-06-4] Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters at hostess stand not protected or covered. Manager covered filters.
[14-02-4] Copper or copper alloys in contact with foods with a pH below 6. Copper mugs used to serve alcoholic drinks with a ph below 6. Operator removed mugs.
[12A-07-5] Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee donned gloves and began making salad without washing hands first.
[35A-02-6] Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly in hallway between kitchen dry goods prep area.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On cook line: house made ranch dressing with buttermilk (55F - Cold Holding)
[03D-15-4] Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Onions covered in walk in cooler while covered. Manager removed lids.
[45-05-4] Portable fire extinguisher missing from its designated location. For reporting purposes only. Fire extinguisher next to ice machine not hung on wall.