PLATE ST PETE

Name: PLATE ST PETE
Address: 1601 CENTRAL AVE, SAINT PETERSBURG, FL, 33713, US
Rating: 72.7

1601 CENTRAL AVE, SAINT PETERSBURG, FL 33713

License #6218731

72.7 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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PLATE ST PETE in SAINT PETERSBURG currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 72.7 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on May 1, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 17 total violations — 4 critical, 6 major, 7 minor.

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The latest inspection on May 1, 2026 included 2 critical violations, 3 major, and 3 minor.

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Warning Issued
[22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven soiled on cook line
[53B-01-5] No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
[50-09-4] Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current license displayed expired 2-1-2026. License is currently valid.
[08A-17-6] Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken stored above raw intact beef and raw fish stored above spring rolls in walk-in freezer.
[01B-13-4] Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 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. 2 lbs of ground tuna, 6 oz of whole tuna in walk-in cooler thawed despite instructions indicating product is to be removed entirely from packaging before thawing.
[02C-08-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Sushi fish at front counter not date marked
[03F-10-5] No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. No written plans for establishment utilizing time to hold sushi rice at front counter. Inspector will provide blank written plans to manager and discuss compliance.
[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. 2 lbs of ground tuna, 6 oz of whole tuna in walk-in cooler thawed despite instructions indicating product is to be removed entirely from packaging before thawing.

Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[21-07-4] Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Tested at 0 ppm. Manager made new solution at 50 ppm
[01B-13-4] Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. ROP 1 lb yellowfin tuna thawed without removing from packaging despite printed instructions.
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic cups used in various containers as scoops.
[02C-02-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Inside reach-in cooler on cook line: Cooked chicken, cooked pork, and prepared salmon not date marked. Inside walk-in cooler cooked duck and stocks not date marked.
[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/ Upon arrival for inspection, no CFM present. Advised manager recently stepped out and would be returning. 4 employees working at time of arrival. Manager arrived shortly after.
[03F-10-5] No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Establishment uses time to hold sushi rice, however lacks a written plan outlining time as a public health control.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Cooking oil stored on floor in dry storage. Cooked stocks stored on floor. Manager relocated.
[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. ROP 1 lb yellowfin tuna thawed without removing from packaging despite printed instructions.
[08A-20-5] Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored above raw chopped pork in walk-in cooler. Manager corrected.

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