THREE BIRDS TAVERN
THREE BIRDS TAVERN maintains a 2.2/5 food safety rating based on 11 health department inspections in ST PETERSBURG. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.
1492 4th Street North
Saint Petersburg, Florida, 33704
Crescent Heights
Pinellas County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.2/5)
Based on 11 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 9/26/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 13530558
- 23-24-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Equipment door handles on reach-in coolers on East side of kitchen soiled. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-26: **Time Extended**
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach-in cooler gasket across from cook-line and walk-in cooler gasket torn in poor repair Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-26: **Time Extended**
- 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled under cook-line. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-26: **Time Extended**
- 36-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Exploded uneven concrete floor inside walk-in cooler Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-26: **Time Extended**
- 22-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of double stacked oven in West side of kitchen soiled with burnt debris. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-26: **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on stand alone reach-in cooler soiled. Soda dispenser exterior soiled. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-26: **Time Extended**
Inspection Date: 9/25/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 13471214
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine with black mold like substance and hair. Warning
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Equipment door handles on reach-in coolers on East side of kitchen soiled. Repeat Violation Warning
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. (1) dead roach in basement dry storage along West wall. Employee cleaned and sanitized area. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting on plastic and metal pans next to drink wait station. Repeat Violation Warning
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach-in cooler gasket across from cook-line and walk-in cooler gasket torn in poor repair Warning
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled under cook-line. Repeat Violation Warning
- 36-11-4:Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Exploded uneven concrete floor inside walk-in cooler Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil stored on floor. Manager corrected Corrected On-Site Warning
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of double stacked oven in West side of kitchen soiled with burnt debris. Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on stand alone reach-in cooler soiled. Soda dispenser exterior soiled. Repeat Violation Warning
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning next to drink wait station. Repeat Violation Warning
- 35B-05-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Rear basement door left open upon arrival. Employee closed during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Water leaking at outside front hand-wash sink. Warning
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container with white granular substance stored unlabled. Manager corrected and labeled with "flour" Corrected On-Site Warning
- 03D-02-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Inside stand alone reach-in cooler on West side of kitchen: Mashed potato - 56F Shredded pork - 56F Items were prepared 9-22 where they remained after production. Warning
- 01B-36-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Inside stand alone reach-in cooler on West side of kitchen: Mashed potato - 56F Shredded pork - 56F Items were prepared 9-22 where they remained after production. Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw comminuted beef stored in same hotel pan as commercially packaged ham. Manager relocated items. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 35A-04-4:High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. (1) rodent dropping in basement dry storage along West wall. Employee cleaned and sanitized area. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. (8) 6oz portions of grouper thawed inside ROP packaging inside walk-in cooler. Instructions to removed from packaging not followed. Warning
- 01B-38-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from ambient temperature to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within four hours. See stop sale. Chicken salad prepared 9-24 did not reach 41F in 4 hours. Temperature recorded was 52F. Located inside stand alone reach-in cooler in center of East side of kitchen. Warning
- 03D-06-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Chicken salad prepared 9-24 did not reach 41F in 4 hours. Temperature recorded was 52F. Located inside stand alone reach-in cooler in center of East side of kitchen. Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Table mounted can opener soiled on East side of kitchen. Manager removed and placed to dishwasher area for cleaning. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 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/ Manager arrived during inspection. Discussed with manager a CFM needs to be present with four or more employees working. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at front bar handwash sink Repeat Violation Warning
Inspection Date: 7/24/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 13470289
- 23-24-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Handles to reach-in cooler in kitchen with build up of debris. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-24: **Time Extended**
- 24-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting observed on plastic cups in drink station. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-24: **Time Extended**
- 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Heavy accumulation of grease underneath fryers on cook-line. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-24: **Time Extended**
- 36-12-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Walk-in cooler has concrete floor that is not smooth and easily cleanable. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-24: **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bottom of prep table in wait area/drink station with visible debris. Gaskets on reach-in coolers in kitchen soiled with mold like debris. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-24: **Time Extended**
Inspection Date: 7/23/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10920256
- 35A-03-4:Basic - (11) Dead roaches on premises. (6) dead roaches on sticky trap in basement liquor storage, located on trap under air handler. (2) dead roaches in liquor dry storage. (1) dead roach in dry storage area in basement, on shelf across from walk-in cooler. (1) dead roach next to cooking oil containment units in basement (1) dead roach under dump sink at front bar
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine with black mold like substance and hair.
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Handles to reach-in cooler in kitchen with build up of debris.
- 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. (8) portions of commercial packaged salmon thawed inside ROP packaging.
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting observed on plastic cups in drink station.
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Walk-in cooler with standing water.
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Heavy accumulation of grease underneath fryers on cook-line.
- 36-12-4:Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Walk-in cooler has concrete floor that is not smooth and easily cleanable.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bottom of prep table in wait area/drink station with visible debris. Gaskets on reach-in coolers in kitchen soiled with mold like debris. Repeat Violation
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on metal pans after cleaning.
- 35B-05-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Rear door to the basement left open during operating hours. Evidence of vermin present.
- 03C-44-5:High Priority - Cooked poultry not reaching a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked chicken observed coming off the cook-line at 132F. Manager advised employees to discard and recook new chicken. New chicken at 165F. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by (2) live roaches found. (1) live roach in dry storage area in basement (1) live roach underneath drink fountain at server station.
- 35A-04-4:High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by (9) rodent droppings found. (6) rodent droppings in dry storage area in basement. (3) rodent droppings under ice bin at front bar
- 01B-14-4:High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. (3) cracked eggs in walk-in cooler
- 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. (8) portions of commercial packaged salmon thawed inside ROP packaging.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler underneath flat top grill: raw chicken (45F - Cold Holding) raw shrimp (45F - Cold Holding) raw fish (45F - Cold Holding) Inside small reach-in cooler in front of dry storage prep table in kitchen. hummus (47F - Cold Holding) raw chicken wings (47F) Manager had items placed on ice. Retemps taken as follows: raw chicken (43F - Cold Holding) raw shrimp (41F - Cold Holding) raw fish (41F - Cold Holding) Repeat Violation
- 01B-38-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from ambient temperature to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within four hours. See stop sale. Time/temperature control for safety food removed from cold holding for necessary preparation rose above 41 degrees Fahrenheit during the preparation process and was not cooled back down to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Hummus and chicken wings stored in small reach-in cooler at 47F in kitchen. Prepared the previous evening.
- 03D-07-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food removed from cold holding for necessary preparation rose above 41 degrees Fahrenheit during the preparation process and was not cooled back down to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Hummus and chicken wings stored in small reach-in cooler at 47F in kitchen. Prepared the previous evening.
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bleach stored in front of heavy cream inside walk-in cooler.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Table mounted can opener observed soiled. Repeat Violation
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Employee provided during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 05-13-5:Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures of cooked time/temperature control for safety food. Chicken on cook-line observed not reaching minimum cooking temperature. Item not checked using thermometer.
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Jalapeño cheese sauce not date marked in reach-in cooler on cook-line.
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled bottle of sanitizer stored at front bar. Employee corrected and wrote common name. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
Inspection Date: 3/27/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10763675
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal phone stored on shelf with clean plates in prep area. Employee removed phone. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tile cracked on cooks line.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of ice stored on floor in walk-in freezer. Operator removed ice from floor. Corrected On-Site
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice in ice bin in warewashing area. Operator removed scoop. Corrected On-Site
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs food contact surfaces stored on shelf on cooks line is exposed to contamination. Operator removed tongs. Corrected On-Site
- 16-38-5:Basic - Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine. Gauge needle did not move from 80f during operation.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gaskets on reach-in cooler doors in kitchen.
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler in expo area.
- 03D-02-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Cooked pork roast at 9:00pm on 03-26-2025. cooked pork roast (73F - Cooling) did not reach 41f within 6 hours in walk-in cooler.
- 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Two 5lb cans of artichokes are dented at seam.
- 12A-13-4:High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee pick up soiled food from the floor then touch single-serve gloves without washing hands. Discussed with operator proper hand-hygiene techniques. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked pork roast at 9:00pm on 03-26-2025. cooked pork roast (73F - Cooling) did not reach 41f within 6 hours in walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. From sliding door cooler and cooler next to steam table on cooks line at 11:26am. Operator placed ice on items. Rechecked at 12:20pm a. raw grouper (50F - Cold Holding) 40f b. sliced ham (51F - Cold Holding) 40f c. cooked beans (47F - Cold Holding); 38f d. raw beef patty (47F - Cold Holding) 40f e. chicken salad (49F - Cold Holding) 43f Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 03D-15-4:Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Cooked pork roast at 9:00pm on 03-26-2025. Cooked pork roast (73F - Cooling) did not reach 41f within 6 hours in walk-in cooler.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler on cooks line stained with red substance. Can opener soiled with debris buildup.
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle above three-compartment sink containing sanitizer toxic substance not labeled. Employee labeled spray bottle sanitizer. Corrected On-Site
Inspection Date: 1/22/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10763025
- 24-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-22: **Time Extended**
Inspection Date: 1/21/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10758513
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Open bag of raw meat hanging over shelf above pan with bread on speed rack in walk in cooler Smoked ham in same container as raw beef in walk in cooler
- 35A-04-4:High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately 40 rodent droppings behind oven on cooks line 50 rodent droppings in corner of kitchen under prep table 10 rodent droppings on sheets trays used to store food in dry storage 2 rodent droppings on chemical shelf in dry storage 1 dropping on bag in box shelf in dry storage 2 droppings under soda station in server area of kitchen 5 droppings behind cabinet near pos station by dish area 35 rodent droppings under inside bar 5 droppings under outside bar
- 41-23-4:High Priority - Rodent bait not contained in a covered, tamper-resistant bait station. Bait on a to go container lid under prep table in kitchen. Bait on a to go container lid under liquor cabinet at inside bar
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. mahi online from 10 am temped at 2pm (47F - Cold Holding) Repeat Violation
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. mahi online from 10 am temped at 2pm (47F - Cold Holding) Repeat Violation
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Bags of bleu cheese stored in a plastic lexan covered in a mold like substance
- 31B-05-4:Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Cooks line
Inspection Date: 11/5/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8786896
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Corrected On-Site
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 12# cod and 7# mahi 53f in cooks line drawer from previous night
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener
Inspection Date: 5/21/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8637745
- 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Overkitchen Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-21: **Time Extended**
- 50-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-21: **Time Extended**
- 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under equipment at bars Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-21: **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cooler gaskets soiled Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-21: **Time Extended**
- 42-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. In mop bucket, staff hung Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-21: **Time Extended**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled. Cutting boards stained on cook line Soda nozzle soiled at outside bar. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-21: Cutting boards stained on cook line. **Time Extended**
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles on service cart on deck not labeled Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-21: Spray bottles on service cart on deck not labeled that it contains sanitizer. **Time Extended**
Inspection Date: 3/21/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8560649
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. At outside bar Warning
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Overkitchen Warning
- 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Raw salmon, mahi and grouper on cook line thawed without opening vacuum packaging, staff opened **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cook line Warning
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under equipment at bars Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of carrots on floor in walk-in cooler, moved to shelf Corrected On-Site Warning
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Cook line Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cooler gaskets soiled Warning
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Plastic bins on storage racks Repeat Violation Warning
- 08B-39-4:Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Staff in kitchen observed prepping onions without prior washing Warning
- 21-10-4:Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use at grill Warning
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. On cook line Warning
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. In mop bucket, staff hung Corrected On-Site Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over beyond Burger in walk-in cooler, order corrected Corrected On-Site Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled. Cutting boards stained on cook line Soda nozzle soiled at outside bar. Warning
- 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Caesar dressing contains raw egg, not disclosed on menu as a raw product Warning
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles on service cart on deck not labeled Warning
Inspection Date: 11/28/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8385692
- 08B-20-4:Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. One #10 can tomato chunks, and one #can coconut milk dented on shelf with undamaged food
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
- 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. One #10 can tomato chunks, and one #can coconut milk dented on shelf with undamaged food
- 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Corrected On-Site
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.