PIPOS CAFE

Based on 2 health inspections, PIPOS CAFE in ST PETERSBURG has earned a 2.8/5 food safety rating. Food safety practices have remained consistent.

Last inspection: 4 weeks ago · 2 reports on file

9531 BAY PINES BLVD, ST PETERSBURG 33708

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.8/5)
Based on 2 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

2/11/2026· 4w ago

Visit ID: 13547885

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 4 basic

  • 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. One employee on cook line with no hair restraint
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Tongs in 85F water, removed Corrected On-Site
  • 14-12-4:Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Broken handle on scoop in dry good bin, operator discarded Corrected On-Site
  • 22-47-4:High Priority - Dishmachine quaternary ammonium 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, line was not seated properly in chemical bin, staff corrected and primed system, 50ppm Corrected On-Site

10/13/2025· 5mo ago

Visit ID: 10874004

Met Inspection Standards

2 int, 6 basic

  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cook line
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
  • 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 handle in bread crumbs and flour bins
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw beef thawing at room temp in prep sink, staff placed under cold running water Corrected On-Site
  • 14-12-4:Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Broken walk in freezer door
  • 21-07-4:Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket in dining room 200ppm, diluted to 100ppm Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled
  • 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. One employee with no proof of training