St. Petersburg, Pinellas County

WILD CHILD

2710 CENTRAL AVE, St. Petersburg, FL 33712

FoodSeating
Latest violations
2
1 High Priority
Jun 3, 2026
City
St. Petersburg
County
Pinellas
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
12

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.

Jun 3, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Total: 2

03A-02-5

Detail 24605406

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter dated 5/31 in kitchen at 68F. Employee stated it is normally left out. Establishment does not utilize time as a public health control. Operator voluntarily discarded. Corrected On-Site

31B-03-4

Detail 24605405

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sink next to ice machine located in front of restrooms. Operator provided.

Oct 2, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

22-02-4

Detail 24084046

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on reach-in cooler in kitchen are soiled with food debris between cracks.

14-17-4

Detail 24084047

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

Feb 13, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

22-41-4

Detail 23552805

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Reading 0ppm. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Operator replaced chlorine sanitizer bucket. Rechecked reading 50ppm. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 23552806

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

14-01-5

Detail 23552807

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Single-serve bowl without handle stored in pan of Brussels sprouts in reach-in cooler on cooks line.

14-17-4

Detail 23552808

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

Nov 13, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

22-02-4

Detail 23354383

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on reach-in coolers on cooks line are stained.

41-17-4

Detail 23354382

Intermediate - Spray bottle in dry-storage containing sanitizer not labeled. Operator labeled bottle. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 23354381

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

10-08-5

Detail 23354384

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice in bar area. Operator removed scoop. Corrected On-Site

22-16-4

Detail 23354380

Basic - Reach-in cooler on cooks line interior have accumulation of soil residues.

Jun 12, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

31A-11-4

Detail 22925340

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pan stored in bowl of hand wash sink next to ice machine. Operator removed pan. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

22-20-5

Detail 22925337

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

14-01-5

Detail 22925338

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Single-serve bowl without handle stored in container of flour in prep area. Operator removed bowl. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-09-4

Detail 22925339

Basic - Cutting boards on cooks line has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

25-32-4

Detail 22925341

Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles stored on shelf in prep area.

14-17-4

Detail 22925336

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation

May 1, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 22, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 12Total: 17

50-17-3

Detail 22665745

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 02-01-2024. Operator updated license during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

08A-20-5

Detail 22665742

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw shell eggs stored over raw beef patties. Operator removed raw shell eggs from over beef. Corrected On-Site Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 22665743

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Colander stored in bowl of hand wash sink in bar area. Operator removed colander. Corrected On-Site Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 22665740

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

11-26-1

Detail 22665747

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. Warning

22-20-5

Detail 22665753

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine interior located in prep room soiled. Repeat Violation Warning

14-01-5

Detail 22665749

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Single-serve bowl without handle stored in container of flower. Operator removed bowl. Corrected On-Site Warning

32-12-5

Detail 22665739

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Repeat Violation Warning

50-09-4

Detail 22665754

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Repeat Violation Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 22665746

Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil stored on floor in kitchen. Operator removed from floor. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

10-08-5

Detail 22665744

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice at both areas. Operator removed ice scoops, cleaned and sanitized scoops. Corrected On-Site Warning

10-20-4

Detail 22665748

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Employee removed tongs. Corrected On-Site Warning

31B-04-4

Detail 22665750

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at hand wash sink in prep area. Will email DBPR Form 5030-111. Employees must wash hands. Repeat Violation Warning

22-16-4

Detail 22665752

Basic - Reach-in cooler on cooks line interior have accumulation of soil residues. Warning

08B-12-5

Detail 22665741

Basic - Stored food not covered. Assorted cut lemons, limes, and oranges at bar counter are not covered. Employee covered items. Corrected On-Site Warning

08B-54-4

Detail 22665751

Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Uncovered bread stored on table next to hand wash sink in kitchen. Operator removed bread. Corrected On-Site Warning

14-17-4

Detail 22665755

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning

Jun 28, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 5Basic: 6Total: 13

35A-02-6

Detail 22091265

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly in rear storage area not landing on food or food contact surfaces.

03A-02-5

Detail 22091263

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler in rear storage area: milk (48F - Cold Holding); heavy cream (48F - Cold Holding) Manager moved items to freezer. Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 22091267

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener on rear prep table has built up food debris.

31A-09-4

Detail 22091257

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink by ice machine by restrooms blocked by high chairs. Manager relocated high chairs. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 22091266

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink by ice machine near restrooms. Manager replaced. Corrected On-Site

31B-03-4

Detail 22091264

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sink by three-compartment sink. Manager replaced. Corrected On-Site

53B-14-5

Detail 22091268

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

22-20-5

Detail 22091269

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

32-12-5

Detail 22091258

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered receptacle in employee bathroom.

50-09-4

Detail 22091260

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

12B-07-4

Detail 22091259

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks on prep table in kitchen. Employee stored properly. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 22091262

Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil stored on floor in rear storage room. Manager stored correctly. Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 22091261

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign at hand wash sink by three-compartment sink.

Jan 25, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

22-41-4

Detail 21727901

High Priority - Dish machine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine is currently reading 0 ppm chlorine. Three-compartment sink has been set up with chlorine at 100 ppm. Corrective Action Taken

08A-20-5

Detail 21727902

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw eggs over raw meat in walk in cooler. Manager stored correctly. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 21727903

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

51-11-4

Detail 21727900

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tanks in soda area are not properly secured.

10-20-4

Detail 21727899

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven handle, Manager stored correctly. Corrected On-Site

May 11, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 6

22-02-4

Detail 21079812

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled

31A-09-4

Detail 21079810

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bar tender removed strainer Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 21079815

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

08B-38-4

Detail 21079813

Basic - Food stored on floor. Employee moved fryer oil on to shelf Corrected On-Site

10-20-4

Detail 21079814

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Employee removed tongs from oven Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 21079811

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Out side bar inspector provided signs Corrected On-Site

Jan 13, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

12B-07-4

Detail 20787002

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink on cooks line

24-08-4

Detail 20787003

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Dishes stacked wet on shelf in dish area

23-03-4

Detail 20787004

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled

Jul 7, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

53B-01-5

Detail 20321589

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2021-05-06: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-07-07: No training for provided Admin Complaint

14-67-4

Detail 20321590

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. In front of stove top. - From follow-up inspection 2021-05-06: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-07-07: Time Extended