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THE FLORIBBEAN EATERY AND CATERING

THE FLORIBBEAN EATERY AND CATERING has 6 health inspections on file for its ST. PETERSBURG location, with an overall rating of 1.1/5. Food safety practices have remained consistent.

Last inspection: 1 months ago · 6 reports on file

2410 Central Avenue
Saint Petersburg, Florida, 33712
Grand Central
Pinellas County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★☆☆☆☆ (1.1/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

3/16/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 13488814

Follow-up Inspection Required

3 high, 2 int, 10 basic

  • 08B-20-4:Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Dented cans of coconut milk stored with undamaged cans. Operator identified that he was the one to dent the cans earlier during the shift. Discussed with operator removing contents and storing after date marking and cold holding. Warning
  • 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Coffee creamer observed in standing reach-in cooler not segregated from food for establishment. Warning
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors heavily soiled with grease and debris under ovens and fryers. Warning
  • 36-68-5:Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Buildup of grease on hood system above cook line Warning
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven and microwave with accumulation of excess debris. Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bottom shelves of prep tables with debris and rust Warning
  • 36-64-5:Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Objectionable odor in rear of establishment near bathrooms. Warning
  • 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Open drink in cooler at front counter. Warning
  • 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach-in cooler shelves rusted and pitted Warning
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service items stored on the floor in front of non operational reach-in coolers in the rear. Warning
  • 22-48-5:High Priority - Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Establishment utilizing chlorine sanitizer marked for keeping whites brighten and disinfect and deodorizes as a sanitizer for washing dishes in three- compartment sink. Discussed with operator to utilize correct bleach and single service items until correct bleach is purchased. Warning
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 2-1-2026. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked quinoa 55F at front counter reach-in cooler. Operator placed into reach-in cooler to cool. Discussed with operator to fill metal pans at lip to maintain cold holding temperature. Butter at front counter next to press at 70F. Operator placed back into cold holding unit to cool back down. Discussed utilizing time to hold butter at four hour increments. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Operator Salvatore Merola expired. No other CFM or employees present Warning
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle stored at front counter. Discussed with operator to label bottle with contents. Operator labeled the chemical. Corrected On-Site Warning

8/11/2025· 8mo ago

Visit ID: 10875227

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 high, 5 int, 9 basic

  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Establishment is displaying expired license. 02-01-2024.
  • 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 phone on top of prep table in kitchen.
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee serving food at front counter with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on left side of reach-in cooler door. Repeat Violation
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Gas oven used more than 24 hours ago is soiled with grease and buildup.
  • 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • 08B-63-4:Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Cooked tcs foods stored in refrigerator in dining area with access to the public not secured. Repeat Violation
  • 36-02-5:Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • 22-48-5:High Priority - Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Establishment using chlorine bleach labeled keeps whites brighten and disinfect and deodorizes as a sanitizer for washing dishes in three-compartment sink. Admin Complaint
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. From front counter. Operator placed items in reach-in freezer at front counter. Re checked temps a. cooked corn (51F - Cold Holding); 45f b. shredded cheese (55F - Cold Holding) 48f **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
  • 53B-02-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 1. Robert Spivey hired over 60 days go.
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that recently hired food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
  • 31B-05-4:Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Located next to three-compartment sink.
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle located on table near three-compartment sink containing toxic all purpose degreaser substance not labeled. Employee labeled spray bottle degreaser. Corrected On-Site

2/5/2025· 1y 2mo ago

Visit ID: 8853294

Met Inspection Standards

2 high, 2 int, 4 basic

  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on reach-in cooler door. Bottom shelf of prep table is rusted. Repeat Violation
  • 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • 08B-63-4:Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area in dining area. Repeat Violation
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment license expired on 02-01-2025.
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Water hose connected to water faucet near three-compartment sink without vacuum breaker. Repeat Violation
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on prep table in kitchen is stained with food buildup.
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Plastic container stored inside bowl of hand wash sink next to three-compartment sink. Corrected On-Site

8/7/2024· 1y 8mo ago

Visit ID: 8733000

Met Inspection Standards

3 high, 1 int, 5 basic

  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on reach-in cooler door in kitchen.
  • 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler in kitchen has shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation
  • 14-20-4:Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover on bottom shelf of prep table in kitchen.
  • 08B-63-4:Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Repeat Violation
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation
  • 14-15-4:High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Home Depot bucket used to store broth in walk-in cooler.
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs in refrigerator in kitchen stored above ready-to-eat sauces. Operator placed eggs on bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Water hose connected to water faucet near three-compartment sink without vacuum breaker. Repeat Violation
  • 53B-02-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

4/1/2024· 2y ago

Visit ID: 8577219

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 3 int, 5 basic

  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on upright refrigerator in kitchen. Bottom shelf of prep table in kitchen is rusted. Can opener blade rusted.
  • 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Pipe not connected to hand wash sink next to three-compartment sink.
  • 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Upright refrigerator in kitchen shelves with rust.
  • 08B-63-4:Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Refrigerator used to store time/temperature controlled for safety foods located in dining area not protected.
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Upright refrigerator in dining area at 1:00pm Closed refrigerator door. Re temp at 1:43pm a. ox-tails (45F - Cold Holding); 43f b. coleslaw (44F - Cold Holding); 43f c. cooked corn (44F - Cold Holding); 42f Front counter at 1:20pm Operator placed cheese container in ice. Re temp at 1:45pm a. shredded cheese (51F - Cold Holding) 46f Discussed time as a public health control as an option **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 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. Will email DBPR Form 5030-104. Cleanup Of Vomit and Diarrheal Events.
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Will email DBPR Form 5030-103. Employee Health Food Reporting Agreement.
  • 27-16-5:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water when operating hot water side at hand wash sink located at front counter.

12/18/2023· 2y 4mo ago

Visit ID: 8354483

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 2 int, 5 basic

  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Jacket on top of cooking equipment in kitchen, removed Corrected On-Site
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Male employee in kitchen Repeat Violation
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cook line
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled
  • 21-07-4:Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 200ppm, corrected 100ppm Corrected On-Site
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Next to triple sink Repeat Violation
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Baking sheet in kitchen hand sink, removed Corrected On-Site