THE HIVE

Name: THE HIVE
Address: 1500 16 ST S, ST PETERSBURG, FL, 33705, US
Rating: 85.6

1500 16 ST S, ST PETERSBURG, FL 33705

License #6218896

85.6 Grade B / 100

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THE HIVE in ST PETERSBURG currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 85.6 out of 100 — a B grade — generally clean with some minor or moderate violations on record. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on April 15, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 13 total violations — 3 critical, 6 major, 4 minor.

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The latest inspection on April 15, 2026 shows 4 observation rows: 1 critical, 2 major, and 1 minor.

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Disposition: Call Back - Complied
[05-08-4] No probe thermometer observed at the callback inspection.
[22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven interior soiled with burnt food debris.
[03A-02-5] Food temps at the time of the callback inspection: Raw shelled egg wash (48F - Cold Holding); butter (43F - Cold Holding); sausage (45F - Cold Holding); Corned beef hash was temping at 57 degrees and the salmon croquettes was temping at 47 degrees. The person in charge stated that both items had been used throughout the morning and were repeatedly taken in and out of the refrigerator. They also stated that the corned beef hash comes from a can was put into a container at 7am today.
[04-02-4] During the inspection, the inspector relocated the ambient thermometer to the warmest area of the refrigerator, which was the storage compartment on the refrigerator door. The ambient thermometer had originally been placed at the back of the refrigerator. After being moved, the ambient thermometer read 48 degrees.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit observed.
[29-27-4] No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Did not observed mop handsink during licensing inspection. Plans that were approved on 11/03/2025 stated mop handsink should be next to water heater in stored closet.
[22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven interior soiled with burnt food debris.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Food items store inside stand alone refrigerator/freezer on cook line: Heavy cream (51F - Cold Holding); butter (52F - Cold Holding); heavy cream (46F - Cold Holding); sausage (49F - Cold Holding); sour cream (51F - Cold Holding) Food items were stored inside reach in deep freezer to bring down the temperature. Re-temp at 3:39: Sour cream (42F - Cold Holding); butter (46F - Cold Holding); heavy cream (40F - Cold Holding); sausage (41F - Cold Holding) Discussed maintaining TCS food items at 41 degrees of below j
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing at hand handsink in guest bathroom and handsink next to three compartment sink. Roll of paper towels place at both hand sinks.
[50-08-7] Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/ Establishment is open and operating with 3 employee present during the licensing inspection.
[04-02-4] Inadequate number/capacity of cold holding units to maintain time/temperature control for safety food at proper temperatures. The establishment had only one refrigerator present at the licensing inspection. The inspector discussed with the staff present that if the unit is unable to maintain food items at 41 F or below, they must have a corrective action plan to keep TCS food items held at 41 degrees or below, and a corrective action plan to bring down the temperatures rapidly.
[05-08-4] No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Establishment has ordered a thermometer and its on its way.
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Provided hand handsink sign for guest bathroom and handsink next to three compartment sink. Signs were posted during inspection.

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