THE FLORIBBEAN EATERY AND CATERING

Name: THE FLORIBBEAN EATERY AND CATERING
Address: 2410 CENTRAL AVE, ST. PETERSBURG, FL, 33712, US
Rating: 69.8

2410 CENTRAL AVE, ST. PETERSBURG, FL 33712

License #6217994

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69.8 Grade F / 100

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THE FLORIBBEAN EATERY AND CATERING in ST. PETERSBURG currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 69.8 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on March 16, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 24 total violations — 5 critical, 7 major, 12 minor.

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The latest inspection on March 16, 2026 included 3 critical violations, 2 major, and 6 minor.

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Disposition: Warning Issued
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked quinoa 55F at front counter reach-in cooler. Operator placed into reach-in cooler to cool. Discussed with operator to fill metal pans at lip to maintain cold holding temperature. Butter at front counter next to press at 70F. Operator placed back into cold holding unit to cool back down. Discussed utilizing time to hold butter at four hour increments.
[25-05-4] Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service items stored on the floor in front of non operational reach-in coolers in the rear.
[53A-03-7] Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Operator Salvatore Merola expired. No other CFM or employees present
[08B-20-4] Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Dented cans of coconut milk stored with undamaged cans. Operator identified that he was the one to dent the cans earlier during the shift. Discussed with operator removing contents and storing after date marking and cold holding.
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle stored at front counter. Discussed with operator to label bottle with contents. Operator labeled the chemical.
[50-17-3] Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 2-1-2026.
[12B-13-4] Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Open drink in cooler at front counter.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bottom shelves of prep tables with debris and rust
[22-48-5] Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Establishment utilizing chlorine sanitizer marked for keeping whites brighten and disinfect and deodorizes as a sanitizer for washing dishes in three- compartment sink. Discussed with operator to utilize correct bleach and single service items until correct bleach is purchased.
[14-33-4] Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach-in cooler shelves rusted and pitted
[36-68-5] Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Buildup of grease on hood system above cook line

Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. From front counter. Operator placed items in reach-in freezer at front counter. Re checked temps a. cooked corn (51F - Cold Holding); 45f b. shredded cheese (55F - Cold Holding) 48f
[11-26-1] No proof provided that recently hired food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
[13-03-4] Employee serving food at front counter with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
[14-33-4] Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
[16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
[31B-05-4] Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Located next to three-compartment sink.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on top of prep table in kitchen.
[50-09-4] Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Establishment is displaying expired license. 02-01-2024.
[41-17-4] Spray bottle located on table near three-compartment sink containing toxic all purpose degreaser substance not labeled. Employee labeled spray bottle degreaser.
[36-02-5] Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
[08B-63-4] Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Cooked tcs foods stored in refrigerator in dining area with access to the public not secured.
[22-48-5] Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Establishment using chlorine bleach labeled keeps whites brighten and disinfect and deodorizes as a sanitizer for washing dishes in three-compartment sink.
[53B-02-5] No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 1. Robert Spivey hired over 60 days go.

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