THE WHEELHOUSE
7220 CENTRAL AVE, ST. PETERSBURG, FL 33707
License #6200739
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Mixed Health Record
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THE WHEELHOUSE in ST. PETERSBURG currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 84 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has one inspection on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on August 12, 2026. Across those visits, DBPR recorded 13 total findings; InspectFL has detailed violation rows for 12 of them so far.
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What stands out in this inspection history
The latest inspection on August 12, 2026 shows 12 observation rows: 1 critical, 3 major, and 8 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended
- [10-20-4] In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. -oven door handle
- [21-07-4] Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. -Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm) Operator remade bucket, tested at 50PPM
- [29-49-6] Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. -reach in beer cooler behind bar
- [31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -sole hand wash sink in kitchen blocked by dish rack Operator moved dish rack to unblock sink
- [22-16-4] Reach-in cooler and freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
- [12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -employee beverage cup above makeline and prep table Operator removed cup
- [03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler on left side on makeline tuna salad (48F - Cold Holding, retemped at 46F); raw beef (49F - Cold Holding, retemped at 46F) Operator says cooler was temping at 38F when he arrived at 11AM. Ambient temperature was 50F, Operator closed cooler and ambient temperature only dropped to 45F during my inspection. Operator moved items to different unit to cool. Operator will discontinue use of this cooler until it is serviced and can hold foods at 41F and below
- [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. Bartender Carissa does not have proof of food handler training. Discussed training requirements with operator.
- [14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. -reach in freezer gaskets are torn
- [14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -cutting boards on cookline grooved
- [14-74-7] Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. In reach in cooler on left side on makeline tuna salad (48F - Cold Holding, retemped at 46F); raw beef (49F - Cold Holding, retemped at 46F) Operator says cooler was temping at 38F when he arrived at 11AM. Ambient temperature was 50F, Operator closed cooler and ambient temperature only dropped to 45F during my inspection. Operator moved items to different unit to cool. Operator will discontinue use of this cooler until it is serviced and can hold foods at 41F and below.
- [22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Soda gun behind bar nozzle soiled -cutting boards on cookline stained
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