ORIGINAL FLAVOR 1889
409 CENTRAL AVE, ST. PETERSBURG, FL 33701
License #6218390
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Mixed Health Record
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ORIGINAL FLAVOR 1889 in ST. PETERSBURG currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 75 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has one inspection on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on July 23, 2026. Across those visits, DBPR recorded 17 total findings; InspectFL has detailed violation rows for 15 of them so far.
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What stands out in this inspection history
The latest inspection on July 23, 2026 shows 15 observation rows: 2 critical, 3 major, and 10 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Disposition: Warning Issued
- [06-01-5] Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Employee thawing chicken at room temperature. Educated employee and he moved to under running water.
- [10-12-5] In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop laying on ice bin lid in front bar area.
- [14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soufflé cup stored in sugar in metal cabinet back prep room
- [21-12-4] Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet cloth on cutting boards in rear prep room. Employee removed.
- [24-08-4] Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting of metal pans on drying rack in dish area.
- [35A-02-7] Live, small flying insects found. 2 live flies in kitchen and prep room not landing. Educated on flies and prevention.
- [40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purse and backpack on clean linens in rear.
- [12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink and cookies on cutting board in kitchen. Employee removed items.
- [50-09-4] Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
- [16-46-4] Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels still on a majority on containers.
- [03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked sausage (55F - Cold Holding) employee placed sausage in walk-in-freezer for quick chill. Re-temped at 38F marinara sauce (67F - Cold Holding) Employee put sauce on store and heated to 167F.
- [41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle of degreaser not labeled in back room under hand washing sink.
- [22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen soiled and stained.
- [28-02-4] Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Water draining into hand sink in rear prep room.
- [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 onsite with 2 servers and 3 kitchen staff actively working with food.
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