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PINEAPPLE ESPRESSO

PINEAPPLE ESPRESSO maintains a 2.8/5 food safety rating based on 8 health department inspections in ST PETERSBURG. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: 2 months ago · 8 reports on file

3045 Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Street North
Saint Petersburg, Florida, 33704
Allendale Terrace
Pinellas County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.8/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

1/7/2026· 2mo ago

Visit ID: 13469106

Met Inspection Standards

2 int, 1 basic

  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink used to store dish soap items were removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 03F-10-5:Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Establishment utilizing time as a public health control for the reach-in cooler located on the West wall of kitchen. Establishment utilizes a three hour period rather than four and discards items at each rotation. Inspector will provide written application and guidelines for operator.

7/28/2025· 7mo ago

Visit ID: 13470088

Met Inspection Standards

1 basic

  • 50-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-23: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-28: **Time Extended**

7/23/2025· 7mo ago

Visit ID: 13468204

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 int, 1 basic

  • 50-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-23: **Time Extended**
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Operator stated they recently completed training, however has no proof of completion. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-23: **Time Extended**
  • 53B-13-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Only training observed is for Laurie Oconnor and Laz Navarro. Employees lacking proof of training are as follows: Ming Newell Hayden Page Audrey Anderson All employees employed over 60 days. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-23: **Time Extended**

7/22/2025· 7mo ago

Visit ID: 10943265

Follow-up Inspection Required

3 high, 2 int, 2 basic

  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator closed during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 35A-02-7:High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. (1) one live fly observed in kitchen. Not observed landing on food contact surfaces. Call to Supervisor Craig who advised to educate operator. Warning
  • 14-86-1:High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Paper towels used to cover cooked bacon on cook-line. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler next to flat top the following temperatures were recorded: dill cream cheese (47F - Cold Holding) whipped ricotta (48F - Cold Holding) Inside the walk-in cooler the following temperatures were recorded: cream cheese (47F - Cold Holding) cooked chicken (46F - Cold Holding) hummus (47F - Cold Holding) Operator advised the items in the reach-in cooler were recently filled from the walk-in cooler. Operator stated the walk-in was functioning correctly, however was set to defrost prior to the beginning of the inspection at 0900. Operator stated the ambient temperature of the walk-in cooler was 39F when the establishment opened at 0700. Operator placed above captioned items on ice and the following retemps were taken: dill cream cheese (38F - Cold Holding) whipped ricotta (37F - Cold Holding) cream cheese (43F - Cold Holding) cooked chicken (41F - Cold Holding) hummus (43F - Cold Holding) Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Operator stated they recently completed training, however has no proof of completion. 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. Only training observed is for Laurie Oconnor and Laz Navarro. Employees lacking proof of training are as follows: Ming Newell Hayden Page Audrey Anderson All employees employed over 60 days. Warning

2/10/2025· 1y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 8856905

Met Inspection Standards

2 high, 1 int

  • 14-86-1:High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Trifold paper towels out of hand dispenser used on cooks line foods as a food contact surface Paper towels used to line washed greens in walk in cooler
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Liquid chemical stored above boxes of gloves out of cases in dry storage shed
  • 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/

8/12/2024· 1y 7mo ago

Visit ID: 8727983

Met Inspection Standards

2 high, 1 int

  • 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly in the kitchen area. Flew out drive thru. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 01B-14-4:High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. 3 eggs in crate Broken in walk in cooler.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained.

3/22/2024· 1y 11mo ago

Visit ID: 8566793

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 1 int, 1 basic

  • 08B-62-4:Basic - Unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area. Outdoor ice machine not secured when not in use.
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
  • 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ One manager with Tara with expired CFM, other valid manager certificates provided

12/5/2023· 2y 3mo ago

Visit ID: 8349846

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 1 basic

  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Operator relocated winder properly