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CRAFTY SQUIRREL

CRAFTY SQUIRREL has 9 health inspections on file for its ST. PETERSBURG location, with an overall rating of 2.3/5. Food safety practices have remained consistent.

Last inspection: 1 months ago · 9 reports on file

259 Central Avenue
Saint Petersburg, Florida, 33701
Downtown
Pinellas County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.3/5)
Based on 9 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

3/16/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 13556761

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 4 int, 10 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine interior heavily soiled with black, brown, and pink mold like substance.
  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License post at bar expired on 2/1/2026.
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In front of ice machine and reach in deli cooler storing dressings.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of fryer oil stored on floor at end of cook line. Item moved off the floor. Box of canned tomatoes stored on floor next to dry storage racks near walk in cooler door. Tubs of ice cream and cases of frozen foods stored on floor inside walk in freezer. Per employee on duty, they had a big event this weekend. Repeat Violation
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Convection oven interior heavily soiled with burnt food debris. Repeat Violation
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets heavily soiled on reach in deli cooler storing dressings.
  • 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Drink stored on shelf above reach in cooler. Drink was discarded. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of reach in cooler storing dressings.
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Interior of reach in deli cooler storing dressings.
  • 29-30-4:Basic - Water filter not located to facilitate disassembly for periodic servicing and cleaning. Observed date of 4/9/2024 on 3 water filters in wall across from rack storing soda syrup boxes. Filters on wall next to ice machine observed with the date of change being 05/2024 .
  • 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 2- 6.12 Lb dented can of Salsa Verde.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Fryer baskets soiled with grease build up. Stained white cutting board on reach on deli cooler storing dressings. Food slicer soiled with dried food debris. Can opener soiled with dried food debris. Repeat Violation
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Opened cans of Stella and Michelob Ultra beers stored inside handsink across from kitchen back door. Repeat Violation
  • 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Establishment updated their menu. Observed Ahi For Me dish on menu not identifying the tuna being raw. Manager on duty added a star to the 20 menus the establishment has. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 31B-05-4:Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Handsink across from ice machine across from back kitchen door.

10/22/2025· 5mo ago

Visit ID: 10930995

Met Inspection Standards

6 int, 8 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior heavily soiled with black mold like substance.
  • 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Handles on reach in deli cooler across from slicer heavily soiled with built up food debris.
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Reach in deli cooler cutting boards and white cutting boards on cook line. Red, yellow, brown, and green cutting boards stored under prep table across from slicer.
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean containers stored on storage dish racks across from dish machine. Repeat Violation
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of fryer oil stored on floor next to hand sink across from cook line. Boxes of cocktail flat bread and chicken tenders stored on floor in walk in freezer. Case of lettuce and chiles pablano stored on floor in walk in cooler.
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Turbo chef oven interiors heavily soiled with burnt food debris.
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on multiple clean containers stored on storage dish rack across from dish machine. Repeat Violation
  • 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed manager on duty DBPR Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events form. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting boards on cook line and Reach in deli cooler cutting board stained. Meat slicer soiled with dried food debris. Was not used today, per kitchen employee. Can opener blade soiled with dry food debris. Soda gun nozzles soiled with yellow/green build up through bar area. Repeat Violation
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Halloween decorations stored inside hand sink across from ice machine. Manager moved items out of hand sink. Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Stainless steel basket in hand sink in bar across next to service window. Discussed with manager on duty, manager removed basket out of hand sink. Corrected On-Site
  • 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed consumer advisory on menu, but an astrik is missing on Ahi Tuna Stack and Ahi Tuna Wrap. Manager on duty drew a astrik on the 15 menus the establishment had at the time of callback inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

5/6/2025· 11mo ago

Visit ID: 10793034

Met Inspection Standards

2 basic

  • 10-14-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-06: **Time Extended**
  • 16-46-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-06: **Time Extended**

3/5/2025· 1y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 8890711

Follow-up Inspection Required

3 int, 3 basic

  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • 10-14-5:Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses.
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.

11/15/2024· 1y 5mo ago

Visit ID: 8890135

Met Inspection Standards

5 basic

  • 24-05-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets not inverted for protection in ware washing area. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-15: **Time Extended**
  • 40-06-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee hat stored on dry goods storage shelf above food to be served to the public. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-15: **Time Extended**
  • 22-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven on cook line has built up food debris. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-15: **Time Extended**
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at hand wash sink behind second bar area. Also no hand wash sign in men's and women's restroom of restaurant area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-15: **Time Extended**
  • 16-46-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning in ware washing area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-15: **Time Extended**

9/16/2024· 1y 7mo ago

Visit ID: 8782899

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 7 int, 7 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets not inverted for protection in ware washing area. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered receptacle in unisex restrooms of secondary bar. Warning
  • 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 hat stored on dry goods storage shelf above food to be served to the public. Warning
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven on cook line has built up food debris. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at hand wash sink behind second bar area. Also no hand wash sign in men's and women's restroom of restaurant area. Warning
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning in ware washing area. Warning
  • 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flies behind bar, not landing on food or food contact surfaces. Warning
  • 11-07-5:Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener on prep table outside walk in cooler has built up food debris. Slicer has built up food debris. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink in other bar area blocked by fan. Warning
  • 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Tuna and salmon poke not marked on menu as raw animal products. Warning
  • 01C-05-4:Intermediate - Oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 02B-02-5:Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Inspector emailed consumer advisory to Manager who printed and posted. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled bottle of sanitizer behind kitchen bar area. Manager labeled. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

5/30/2024· 1y 10mo ago

Visit ID: 8638485

Met Inspection Standards

2 basic

  • 24-05-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets by ice machine not inverted for protection. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-30: **Time Extended**
  • 13-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-30: **Time Extended**

3/22/2024· 2y ago

Visit ID: 8566733

Follow-up Inspection Required

6 int, 6 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in rear of kitchen has mold like substance. Warning
  • 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets by ice machine not inverted for protection. Warning
  • 13-04-4:Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Warning
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Plastic water bottles stored on floor of rear storage area. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven on cook line has built up food debris. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener on prep table has built up food debris. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink in rear of kitchen used to store items. Manager removed items. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 51-16-7: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/. Establishment is expanding their footprint to include location next door. Establishment operated next door underneath license number 6215045. 6215045 was put into out of business status as they have moved locations. Operator wants to operate under license 6214563 and will submit plans to Plan Review to show expanded footprint. Warning
  • 01C-05-4:Intermediate - Oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 01C-03-4:Intermediate - Oyster tags not marked with last date served. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Glass cleaner bottle not labled. Manager labeled. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

12/5/2023· 2y 4mo ago

Visit ID: 8380953

Met Inspection Standards

2 high, 5 int, 3 basic

  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven at end of cook line has built up food debris.
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No employee must wash hands sign at hand wash sink by rear ice machine. Chef posted sign. 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. Mojo chicken with a date of 11/25/2023. Cooked mushrooms with a date of 11/25/2023.
  • 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. Mojo chicken with a date of 11/25/2023. Cooked mushrooms with a date of 11/25/2023.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on reach in coolers have built up food debris. Can opener on prep table outside walk in cooler has built up food debris. Repeat Violation
  • 01C-05-4:Intermediate - Oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
  • 01C-03-4:Intermediate - Oyster tags not marked with last date served.
  • 02A-01-4:Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Inspector emailed oyster consumer advisory and manager printed and posted. Corrected On-Site
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled bottle of sanitizer behind bar. Employee labled. Corrected On-Site