RIDE 'EM COWBOY

Name: RIDE 'EM COWBOY
Address: 2451 CENTRAL AVE, ST. PETERSBURG, FL, 33713, US
Rating: 55.1

2451 CENTRAL AVE, ST. PETERSBURG, FL 33713

License #6215281

🍺 Bar/Pub ℹ️

55.1 Grade F / 100

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November 21, 2025 · 14 findings · 2 critical

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RIDE 'EM COWBOY in ST. PETERSBURG currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 55.1 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 7 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on November 21, 2025. Across those visits, inspectors documented 77 total violations — 4 critical, 23 major, 50 minor.

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Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[32-04-4] Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Both guest restroom doors not self closing
[23-24-4] Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Build up of debris can be felt on reach-in cooler door handles in cook line.
[51-11-4] Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Two tanks unsecured outside of walk-in cooler Unsecured tanks at front bar.
[50-09-4] Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on walk-in cooler located in rear breezeway
[22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven with visible build up of debris.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Wire shelves with surface rust used to store chips.
[29-49-6] Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in reach-in cooler across from expedite window Standing water inside reach-in cooler at front bar.
[03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot dogs in a crock pot at 123F placed at 1:00PM. Employee placed items into microwave to reheat for hot holding. Temperature rechecked at 165F and placed back for hot holding.
[41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Degreaser and bleach stored above ketchup packets in rear dry storage. Discussed with employee to relocate. Employee relocated chemicals.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink at front bar used to dump drink ice
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink located in rear prep area. Employee provided
[31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink located in rear prep area.employee provided.
[31B-05-4] Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Paper towel dispenser in restroom unable to dispense paper towels.

Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[33-16-4] Open dumpster lid. Advised employe who closed lid.
[51-18-6] No copy of latest inspection report available.
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
[32-04-4] Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
[23-24-4] Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach-in freezer door handle heavily soiled.
[51-11-4] Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Co2 tanks not secured at front bar, in front of walk-in cooler, and along North exterior wall.
[36-37-5] Ceiling, walls, and floors not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
[36-03-4] Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Broken tiles observed in front of standing reach-in cooler in dish room, and under reach-in cooler at expo.
[50-09-4] Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
[35A-03-4] Dead roaches on premises. (2) dead roaches in kitchen under locker (1) interior bar dead next to n reach-in cooler (1) under ice well south side, front bar. Employee cleaned and sanitized area. Discussed measures to reduce vermin presence. Call made to Supervisor Day-Walker regarding findings. Advised to educate employees.
[29-09-4] Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Hand wash sink at side room next to expo missing pipes.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Cooking oil stored on floor next to fryers. Bucket of pickles stored on floor in walk-in cooler.
[36-68-5] Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Hood heavily soiled with grease in kitchen.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer in dish room next
[22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven at cook-line soiled.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets in reach-in coolers throughout establishment soiled.
[12B-13-4] Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Two bottles of Sondra inside standing reach-in cooler at expo window.
[35B-05-4] Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Windows open at open air bar.
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach-in cooler across from cook-line, standing reach-in cooler at expo, reach-in cooler at interior front bar soiled.
[25-05-4] Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service items stored on floor in front of reach-in cooler at expo.
[29-49-6] Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water inside standing reach-in cooler at expo, inside reach-in cooler across cook line, and standing reach-in cooler in dish room
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Cooked pork stored on a skillet uncovered inside standing reach-in cooler.
[01B-01-4] Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. (1) 10 can San Marcos Chipotle Salsa
[31A-10-4] Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Glass rinse draining into front bar hand wash sink
[31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink at side room next to expo pass blocked.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Interior front bar, dish room, front bar hand wash sink with no paper towels. Discussed with employee who corrected.
[31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink located at dish room and both front bars. Employee provided.
[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 rear standing reach-in cooler: cooked rice, cooked chicken, and cooked pork not date marked.