St. Petersburg, Pinellas County

CRYSTAL BAY HOTEL

7401 CENTRAL AVENUE, St. Petersburg, FL 33710

FoodSeating
Latest violations
8
1 High Priority
Feb 9, 2026
City
St. Petersburg
County
Pinellas
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
10

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Feb 9, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 8

41-05-4

Detail 24359231

High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Can of Raid on chemical storage rack in kitchen.

31B-02-4

Detail 24359226

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in open kitchen in dining room. Operator put paper towels out. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

27-16-4

Detail 24359225

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink in open kitchen in dining area. Operator attempted to turn back on, but it began leaking from pipe under sink.

35A-06-4

Detail 24359229

Basic - Accumulation of dead insects in control devices. Operator cleaned up all traps.

50-09-4

Detail 24359232

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed expired Feb 1 2026

35A-03-4

Detail 24359230

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches on sticky trap in dish machine area 6 dead roaches on sticky trap behind AC equipment in kitchen 1 dead roach in sticky trap under 2 compartment sink in open kitchen in dining room. Operator cleaned up all traps. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

22-08-4

Detail 24359227

Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

29-11-4

Detail 24359228

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand wash sink in open kitchen in dining room has water shut off. Operator attempted to turn back on, but it began leaking from pipe under sink.

Dec 9, 2025

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Complied

Basic: 3Total: 3

22-20-5

Detail 24239943

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-09: Time Extended

32-12-6

Detail 24239942

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in unisex bathroom. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-09: Time Extended

33-16-4

Detail 24239944

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-09: Time Extended

Dec 9, 2025

Routine - Food

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 8

35A-04-4

Detail 24238218

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 15 rodent droppings behind stove/oven in breakfast dining area kitchen 4 rodent droppings in water heater closest in dining area 1 rodent dropping on top of bucket of chemical in kitchen across from 3 compartment sink Staff is in the process of cleaning all areas. Corrected On-Site Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 24238223

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink by small kitchen in dining area. Operator put out paper towels. Corrected On-Site Warning

22-20-5

Detail 24238225

Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Repeat Violation Warning

32-12-6

Detail 24238224

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in unisex bathroom. Warning

35A-03-4

Detail 24238222

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach under dish machine Operator removed and cleaned area. Corrected On-Site Warning

36-73-4

Detail 24238221

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -behind breakfast buffet cabinetry Warning

33-16-4

Detail 24238220

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Repeat Violation Warning

21-08-4

Detail 24238219

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm, remade bucket and retested at 200PPM) Corrected On-Site Warning

Sep 10, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 7Total: 9

11-27-4

Detail 23131834

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. No plan posted. Educated and emailed plan to management.

41-17-4

Detail 23131833

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle in kitchen. Employee labeled cleaner. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 23131836

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine soiled with mold like debris.

16-21-4

Detail 23131835

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top and door of dish machine soiled.

08B-49-4

Detail 23131838

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Personal food not labeled.

36-17-5

Detail 23131837

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles missing in dish area under dish machine.

22-08-4

Detail 23131832

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of blodgett oven soiled with burnt on food debris.

33-16-4

Detail 23131839

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Dumpster lids open.

02D-01-5

Detail 23131831

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk container of white powder no label in kitchen.

Jul 14, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Total: 2

31A-09-4

Detail 22122384

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Carts blocking hand wash sink near dish machine

31A-01-4

Detail 22122385

Intermediate - No handwash sink located in vending machine area where employees service bulk food machines.

Feb 20, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 2Total: 5

02C-03-5

Detail 21793306

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Creamer opened Saturday no date marking in walk in cooler. Kitchen employee marked Corrected On-Site

31A-09-4

Detail 21793303

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Operator removed fan from blocking hand wash sink Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 21793304

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.

13-03-4

Detail 21793302

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

24-17-4

Detail 21793305

Basic - Silverware/utensils dried with a towel/cloth. Inspector instructed dishwasher to let dishes air dry Corrective Action Taken

Sep 13, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 7, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 3Total: 3

53A-03-7

Detail 21174458

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/ Patrick burns 6/19/2017

31A-09-4

Detail 21174460

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Vinegar removed from sink Corrected On-Site

53B-01-5

Detail 21174459

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.

Jan 7, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

10-01-5

Detail 20769058

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle laying in flour. Operator removed Corrected On-Site

22-08-4

Detail 20769057

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

Jul 19, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

31A-09-4

Detail 20352041

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Fan blocking hand wash sink. Removed Corrected On-Site

13-03-4

Detail 20352040

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.