WORLD OF VEGAN
WORLD OF VEGAN located in ST. PETERSBURG has undergone 6 health department inspections, achieving a 3.0/5 overall safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.
3375 34 ST N STE 101
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.0/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 9/3/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10915540
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine with mold-like substance.
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used in working containers with rice in dry storage area. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed expired 2-1-2025
- 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 cellphone observed on prep table. Removed during inspection Corrected On-Site
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Build up on ice inside white reach-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 used for rice, handle not above top of food.
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven with build up of debris. Repeat Violation
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water observed inside front reach-in cooler located in dining room.
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Working containers with white granular substance not labeled in dry storage. Discussed with manager who labeled items. Corrected On-Site
- 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. Inside reach-in cooler located in the rear of establishment, adjacent to dry storage area, broth prepared the previous day not date marked. Manager corrected during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle under three compartment sink. Manager labeled. Corrected On-Site
Inspection Date: 4/1/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8851927
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of oil stored on the floor in dry storage area. Employee moved to shelf. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven door handle in kitchen. Employee removed tongs. Corrected On-Site
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven on cook line soiled with burnt on food debris.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained on reach in cooler on cook line.
Inspection Date: 8/6/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8782254
- 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing above three-compartment sink.
- 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food not segregated from food served to the public in reach-in cooler in kitchen.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Three cans of ketchup stored on floor in dry-storage room.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees on cooks line. Will email DBPR Form 5030-111. Employees must wash hands.
- 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Prescription medication stored on top of curry powder on cooks line. Operator removed medication. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink on cooks line. Operator provided hand wash sink. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink on cooks line. Operator provided soap. Corrected On-Site
- 53B-10-4:Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information.
Inspection Date: 3/13/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8620587
- 32-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-13: **Time Extended**
Inspection Date: 2/27/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8517627
- 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Warning
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup with no handle used to dispense rice in dry goods storage area. Warning
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on prep table in dry goods area. Warning
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Manager stored correctly. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 02/01/2024.
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink on cook line is blocked by reach in cooler. Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink by three compartment sink used to rinse off vegetables. Inspector advised of proper hand washing procedures. Warning
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning
Inspection Date: 10/4/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8511278
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed