DRIFTWOOD CAFE
North Bay Trail
Saint Petersburg, Florida, 33701
Historic Old Northeast
Pinellas County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.8/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/30/2025
High Priority
3
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic ramekin with no handle used as a scoop for granola in the kitchen. The operator removed the ramekin. Corrected On-Site
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in-use utensils stored in standing water behind the bar. The operator turned on the water for the dipperwell. Observed in-use utensils stored in 83F standing water at the front counter. The operator removed the utensils from the water. Corrected On-Site
- 02C-01-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed cooked beans date marked 4/17. The operator discarded the beans. Corrected On-Site
- 01B-24-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed cooked beans date marked 4/17. The operator discarded the beans. Corrected On-Site
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked pasta (49F - Cold Holding); cooked ham (47F - Cold Holding) in the lower half of a reach in cooler on the cook line. The operator stated the pasta had been held for approximately 3 hours. The operator moved the potentially hazardous foods to the walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/30/2025 revealed 5 total violations (3 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 12/13/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
3
Basic
0
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw ground beef and beef muscle stored over raw fish and shrimp. Operator advised and corrected storage order. Corrected On-Site
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink on cook line and back of kitchen used as dump sink. Operator advised and relayed to all staff to use hand wash sinks for hand washing only. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Located on end of cook line. Operator replaced. Corrected On-Site
- 08B-15-4:Intermediate - Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Operator removed apples for rewashing and drying, and applying protective layer. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/13/2024 revealed 4 total violations (1 high priority, 3 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 5/30/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair.Observed torn gasket on center reachin cooler on cook line, right door.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed grease buildup on hood filters.
- 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.Observed west bar with dishwashing machine chlorine at 0ppm. Operator called for service. **Corrective Action Taken**
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/30/2024 revealed 3 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 10/18/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine with a black/green mold-like substance.
- 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed no vacuum breaker on splitter at mop sink.
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/18/2023 revealed 2 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 8/8/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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/. Observed establishment has been remodeled, dish room added, cooler/freezer modified with no plan review. Operator stated waiting on proper plans to submit. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-06: Observed plans were emailed to plan review but never completed application. Operator misunderstood as to how to properly submit plans, thought email was all it was. Time extended to allow time for plans to be submitted properly. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-08: Observed plan review submitted but not approved. Plan review application number 1532145. Time extend to next unannounced. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/8/2023 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 0 basic).