MICKEY'S CAFE AND ORGANICS
MICKEY'S CAFE AND ORGANICS located in ST. PETERSBURG has undergone 6 health department inspections, achieving a 2.1/5 overall safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.
318 Central Avenue
Saint Petersburg, Florida, 33701
Downtown
Pinellas County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.1/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 7/21/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10932855
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors soiled in kitchen area.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer with frozen fruits in front counter area.
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Double door conventional oven interior soiled with dried food debris.
- 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. Tabouli made on site dated for 7/10 and cooked potatoes dated for 7/13.
- 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. Tabouli made on site dated for 7/10 and cooked potatoes dated 7/13.
- 41-27-4:High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine sanitizer bucket testing at 200 PPM. Diluted chlorine with water and chemical is now testing at 50 PPM. Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Panini press soiled in from counter area.
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle with blue liquid substance in prep area. Employee labeled as sanitizer. Corrected On-Site
Inspection Date: 2/18/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8838936
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Tested water n dipper twice 88f then 100f
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
- 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hot water in disrepair at hand wash sink in front counter area
- 12A-19-4:High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. Employee washed hands at sink where hot water is broken
- 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Operator marked cold smoked salmon on menu during inspection and moved consumer advisory on wall to be visible to customers Corrected On-Site
- 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: 7/24/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8729007
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in chest ice cream freezer.
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils behind front counter at 78 F. Manager turned on warmer. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Double door oven and toaster oven in kitchen have built up food debris.
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go boxes in kitchen not inverted for protection.
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly by hand wash sink in kitchen not landing on food or food contact surfaces.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In mini reach in cooler behind front counter: milk (46F - Cold Holding); half and half (46F - Cold Holding)
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In steam well: smoked lentil soup (108F - Hot Holding) Manager reheated to 200 F. Corrected On-Site
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Wiping cloth solution stored on reach in freezer exceeds 200 ppm chlorine. Employee corrected to 100 ppm chlorine and stored away from reach in freezer. Corrected On-Site
- 41-27-4:High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Wiping cloth solution stored on reach in freezer exceeds 200 ppm chlorine. Employee corrected to 100 ppm chlorine. Corrected On-Site
- 35A-22-5:Intermediate - Non-service animals permitted in the premises of the establishment.
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled bottle of sanitizer in kitchen. Employee labeled. Corrected On-Site
Inspection Date: 4/4/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8474726
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils behind front counter in standing water of 71 F. Repeat Violation
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees behind bar area.
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters behind front counter not stored n a protected manner.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Sandwich press behind front counter has built up food debris. Repeat Violation
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink near juicer blocked by boxes. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink near juicer used to dump ice.
Inspection Date: 9/1/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8474169
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Inspection Date: 8/16/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8351025
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of dish machine is soiled with food and hard water debris. Warning
- 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered receptacle in unisex restroom. Warning
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks on prep table next to coffee maker. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on oven handle. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils near soup station in standing water of 83 F. Warning
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven in kitchen has food debris buildup. Warning
- 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed green peppers stored over ready-to-eat lettuce. Warning
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on prep table not stored in sanitizing solution. Warning
- 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. Dish machine chlorine sanitizer at 0 ppm chlorine. Ware washing will be conducted in three-compartment sink until dish washer is operating properly. Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer on prep table has food debris buildup. Warning
- 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. Warning