UPTOWN EATS

Name: UPTOWN EATS
Address: 689 DR MLK JR ST N STE D, ST. PETERSBURG, FL, 33701, US
Rating: 63.9

689 DR MLK JR ST N STE D, ST. PETERSBURG, FL 33701

License #6216379

🍽️ American ℹ️

63.9 Grade F / 100

Failing Health Score

How is this score calculated? →

Latest inspection

September 18, 2026 · 7 findings · 1 critical

Routine - Food

View inspection data

Need help reading this?

Newest inspection first. Red dots matter most.

The score is the shortcut, but the inspection timeline is the proof. Start with the newest visit, then scan for repeat critical or major findings.

Critical

Highest-priority rows.

Major

Worth checking for repeats.

Minor

Usually lower-risk context.

Quick take

UPTOWN EATS in ST. PETERSBURG currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 63.9 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 September 18, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 36 total violations — 11 critical, 9 major, 16 minor.

How to read this page

Start with the newest inspection

Use the score as a shortcut, then verify the latest DBPR record and nearby options.

Latest inspection ↓ Official DBPR ↗ Compare nearby ↓

Record snapshot

What stands out in this inspection history

Use this as context before you scroll through every inspection.

Inspections on file

Clean inspections

Callback visits

Latest clean pass

None on file yet

The latest inspection on September 18, 2026 shows 7 observation rows: 1 critical, 2 major, and 4 minor.

Official recordInspection data quality

DBPR source + data confidenceWhat’s powering this page

Official source: DBPR

Inspection coverage

100%

Inspector notes

Coverage note

Inspector notes linked where available

InspectFL turns public DBPR records into a scan-friendly timeline. Use the official DBPR link when you want to verify the newest inspection at the source. InspectFL reorganizes public DBPR inspection records into a page you can actually scan. When exact inspector notes are available, they appear inline. Otherwise, the page falls back to violation categories plus the official DBPR record.

What you’ll see here

•Inspector notes appear inline when available.
•The official DBPR inspection timeline still stays visible, even on pages with zero violations or zero inspector notes.

Map + verificationLocation + actions

Open the place or verify the recordSee the place, then share or verify

Open in Google Maps ↗ Open in Apple Maps ↗

DBPR

Community reaction

What do locals think?

Use the inspection history as the starting point, then compare it with real diner feedback. Vote first, then add what you actually saw.

Community pulse

Would you eat here?

UPTOWN EATS has a rough inspection history. Would you risk it?

F record

A rough inspection history changes the conversation. This vote is a quick read on community trust.

Join the discussion

Seen this place in person? Share what stood out — cleanliness, food handling, service, or whether the inspection record matches the real experience.

Add your take in under a minute

or comment with email

Also send the weekly restaurant roundup

Loading comments…

*Scores are calculated by InspectFL based on public DBPR inspection data and are not official state ratings.

Inspection timeline

Inspection History

Read the newest inspection first, then scan for patterns. Repeated high-priority findings matter more than one isolated bad day.

Critical Major Minor

Inspector notes are being added across all restaurants. Some inspections may only show violation codes until notes are available.

Official DBPR inspection report ↗

Disposition: Warning Issued
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on cooler behind front counter. Cutting board in side prep area. Cutting board on deli cooler in kitchen.
[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. Cooked chicken date marked 9-7-26, employee stated chicken was removed from freezer on 9-14. Employee date marked pull date on cooked chicken.
[22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven in side prep area soiled with food debris.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cigarettes, phone, and vape pen stored on shelf above deli cooler in kitchen. Employee removed items from shelf.
[22-43-4] Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Three compartment sink sanitizer behind front counter tested at 0ppm. Employee remade sanitizer solution. Sanitizer retested at 200ppm.
[32-04-4] Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Operator stated that he installed closing arms but they ripped out
[51-16-7] No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment previously submitted a plan review application in October 2025. Discussed re-submitting current layout for area that was previously a retail space. Area has tables, chairs, hand sink, ice machine, cold holding refrigerator, freezer, dry storage racks. Provided the following handouts: Plan Review Requirements (DBPR Form HR 5030-082) Plan Review for Fixed Public Food Service Establishment (DBPR HR-7005) Discussed updating the plans to match the current layout, completing the required application, and then submitting the updated plans, application, and menu to the plan review email within 60 days of the callback date

Official DBPR inspection report ↗

Disposition: Emergency order recommended
[25-05-4] Single-service articles improperly stored. Pizza boxes in freezer and cooler room stored on floor.
[31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink blocked by plastic container. Container was removed from hand sink.
[32-04-4] Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Bathroom door in dinning room.
[35A-02-7] Live, small flying insects found 3 flies (2) flies flying in front bar area not landing on any food contact surfaces. (1) fly in cooler freezer room not landing on any food contact surfaces.
[35A-18-4] Rodent rub marks present along walls/ceilings. On pipe coming from ceiling in room containing ice machine.
[36-24-5] Hole in or other damage to wall. In room housing ice machine.
[22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven interior in prep area soiled with backed on debris.
[12A-27-4] Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee cracked raw shell eggs wearing single service gloves and then proceeded to grab sauce bottle and scoop for cheese. Employee washed hands. Inspector educated employee about proper hand washing practices.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Blade guard of slicer on table of slicer on prep table in prep room. Stand mixer in prep area soiled.
[12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottle on top of prep table in prep area. Bottle was removed.
[41-23-4] Rodent bait not contained in a covered, tamper-resistant bait station. Bag of rodent bait in corner next to freezer in cooler freezer room.
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Ramekins stored in chi tea, earl grey tea, and decaf espresso.
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout restaurant. Under prep tables. Under cooler and freezers in cooler freezer room. Under equipment and shelving in bar area.
[03F-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. No time stamp on quiche on cook line.
[41-24-4] Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Under front counter where coffee and drink preparation takes place.
[35A-04-4] Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately 10 rodent droppings under silver double door reach-in-cooler in freezer cooler room. Approximately 15 rodent droppings under dry storage racks storing plastic containers of food products and metal cans. Approximately 20 rodent droppings next to glass double door cooler and dry storage racks storing plastic containers of food in corner.
[09-01-4] Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee touched scone with bare hands and then placed scones on plate to serve to customer. Inspector discussed with employee and operator about alternate serving possibilities. Tongs, parchment paper etc.
[35A-03-4] Dead roaches on premises. 3 dead roaches in under double door reach-in-cooler in cooler freezer room. 2 dead roaches under dry storage rack holding containers of food in bags. 3 dead roaches in corner of room next to table and chairs in added dining room area. 5 dead roaches under black floor storage cabinet in hallway next to bathroom.
[29-28-4] Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturers instructions. Observed water filter under by espresso machine dated 1-2-25
[23-24-4] Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Oven handle in prep area. Cooler handles in prep cooler area.
[51-16-7] No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment previously submitted a plan review application in October 2025. Discussed re-submitting current layout for area that was previously a retail space. Area has tables, chairs, hand sink, ice machine, cold holding refrigerator, freezer, dry storage racks. Provided the following handouts: Plan Review Requirements (DBPR Form HR 5030-082) Plan Review for Fixed Public Food Service Establishment (DBPR HR-7005) Discussed updating the plans to match the current layout, completing the required application, and then submitting the updated plans, application, and menu to the plan review email within 60 days of the callback date.