PLATE ST PETE

Name: PLATE ST PETE
Address: 1601 CENTRAL AVE, SAINT PETERSBURG, FL, 33713, US
Rating: 68.3

1601 CENTRAL AVE, SAINT PETERSBURG, FL 33713

License #6218731

68.3 Grade F / 100

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PLATE ST PETE in SAINT PETERSBURG currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 68.3 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has 3 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on May 18, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 31 total violations — 6 critical, 12 major, 13 minor.

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The latest inspection on May 18, 2026 shows 7 observation rows: 1 critical, 3 major, and 3 minor.

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Disposition: Call Back - Complied
[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.
[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
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Cooking oil stored on floor in dry storage room.
[50-09-4] Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current license displayed expired 2-1-2026. License is currently valid.
[22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven soiled on cook line
[02C-04-5] Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Portioned chicken, beef, and pork in walk-in freezer not date marked prior to freezing.
[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.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[02C-04-5] Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Portioned chicken, beef, and pork in walk-in freezer not date marked prior to freezing.
[22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven soiled on cook line
[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.
[50-09-4] Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current license displayed expired 2-1-2026. License is currently valid.
[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.
[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.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Cooking oil stored on floor in dry storage room.
[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.
[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.
[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

Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[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.
[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.
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic cups used in various containers as scoops.
[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.
[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.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored above prepared stocks inside walk-in cooler. Inside walk-in freezer ready-to eat potato balls stored commingling with raw frozen beef, not all items commercially packaged. Manager relocated items.
[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. Two employees engaged with food prep with no proof of food handler training.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Cooking oil stored on floor in dry storage. Cooked stocks stored on floor. Manager relocated.
[08B-49-4] Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Inside walk-in cooler and front bar reach-in cooler, employee food not properly identified or segregated.
[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.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at front line
[02B-01-5] Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Sushi rolls not clearly identifiable as raw or cooked.
[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.

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