DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

COCKTAIL

With 6 inspections documented, COCKTAIL maintains a 3.0/5 food safety rating in ST. PETERSBURG. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

2349 Central Avenue
Saint Petersburg, Florida, 33713
Grand Central
Pinellas County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.0/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 8/11/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13481168

  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee in kitchen with no hair restraint.
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under the fryers in kitchen soiled with old grease.
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. White reach-in freezer in kitchen with accumulation of ice.
  • 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop observed inside container of sugar with the handle not above the top of food. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 16-38-5:Basic - Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine. Dishmachine in kitchen reaching proper temp of 120F, however gauge reads 110F.
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of reach-in cooler next to fryers with standing water and food debris.
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water inside reach-in cooler next to fryers.
  • 21-38-4:Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitation bucket with wiping cloth stored on floor in front bar. Discussed with manager to use a second bucket to store solution properly. Corrected On-Site
  • 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. Dishmachine in front bar tested at 0PPM. Manager primed equipment and res tested at 50PPM. Corrected On-Site
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. One tub of sour cream at 45F. Employee stated it was placed overnight and had not been used recently.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. One tub of sour cream at 45F. Employee stated it was placed overnight and had not been used recently. Voluntarily discarded during inspection.
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwash sink at front bar used for dumping ice.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwash sink at front bar. Employee provided during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 3/26/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10735817

  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler near fat-fryers.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. From reach-in cooler in kitchen at 11:05am. Operator moved item to reach-in freezer. a. cut lettuce (48F - Cold Holding) **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Squeeze bottle on service sink in bar area containing toxic blue substance not labeled. Operator labeled bottle soap. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 12/16/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10735424

  • 51-13-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Inspector provided one **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-16: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 12/5/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8741767

  • 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Inspector provided one **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 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. 0ppm chlorine. Set up 3 compartment sink with quart sanitizer 400ppm
  • 53B-13-5:Intermediate - 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.

Inspection Date: 2/28/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8505002

  • 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup with no handle used to dispense sugar. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in unisex bathrooms.
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on prep table. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee sunglasses on prep table. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in first two unisex restrooms.
  • 24-18-4:Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Silverware stored upright on prep table.
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses on cook line.
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs over strawberries in upright single door cooler just inside door. Manager stored correctly. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 9/20/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8482173

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed