St. Petersburg, Pinellas County

THE STUDIO PUBLIC HOUSE

2950 CENTRAL AVE, St. Petersburg, FL 33712

FoodSeating
Latest violations
5
1 High Priority
Feb 13, 2025
City
St. Petersburg
County
Pinellas
Status
Closed
Inspections
9

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 13, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 5

50-17-3

Detail 23554530

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment is open and operating. License expired on 02-01-2025. Operator updated license during inspection. Verified on DBPR website. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 23554527

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. All cutting boards in kitchen is soiled/stained with food buildup.

14-09-4

Detail 23554531

Basic - Cutting boards on reach-in coolers on cooks line has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation

12B-07-4

Detail 23554528

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on top of cutting board on reach-in cooler on cooks line. Employee removed beverage. Discussed with operator cleaning and sanitizing cutting board.

25-32-4

Detail 23554529

Basic - Reuse of sour containers to store multiple foods in cooler near kitchen entrance.

Nov 8, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 7

08A-11-5

Detail 23345007

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over beer kegs in refrigerator in dry-storage room. Employee placed item on below beer kegs. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 23345010

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

14-09-4

Detail 23345012

Basic - All cutting boards on reach-in coolers has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation

31B-04-4

Detail 23345011

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

22-16-4

Detail 23345013

Basic - Reach-in coolers on cooks line interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Repeat Violation

29-49-6

Detail 23345008

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler next to sandwich press.

21-07-4

Detail 23345009

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Reading 10ppm. Employee refilled wiping cloth bucket. Reading 50ppm. Corrected On-Site

May 6, 2024

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 7Total: 11

08A-05-6

Detail 22853108

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored on top of cooked roast beef in upright refrigerator in storage area. Employee placed eggs below ready-to-eat foods. Corrected On-Site

41-15-5

Detail 22853103

High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Wiping cloth chlorine solution exceeding 200 ppm in bar area. Employee replaced wiping cloth chlorine solution re checked reading 50ppm. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

02C-03-5

Detail 22853104

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. From upright refrigerator in kitchen. Items prepared more than 24 hours ago. a. Cooked sausage

02C-02-5

Detail 22853112

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Upright refrigerator in kitchen. Items prepared more than 24 hours ago. a. Cooked rice b. Mashed potatoes

14-09-4

Detail 22853113

Basic - All cutting boards in kitchen has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation

22-16-4

Detail 22853109

Basic - All reach-in coolers on cooks line interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Repeat Violation

51-11-4

Detail 22853111

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks in storage room not adequately secured.

08B-49-4

Detail 22853107

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food stored on top of wine bottles in bar area. Employee removed food. Corrected On-Site

13-03-4

Detail 22853106

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

31B-04-4

Detail 22853110

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

25-32-4

Detail 22853105

Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Butter containers are reused to store sausages and sauces in upright cooler in kitchen. Repeat Violation

Feb 14, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 10

41-10-4

Detail 22642744

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chlorine sanitizer solution exceeding 200pm is stored on top of cutting board next to steam bain. Operator removed sanitizer and placed on bottom shelf after refilling to 50ppm. Corrected On-Site

41-15-5

Detail 22642747

High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Chlorine sanitizer solution exceeding 200pm is stored on top of cutting board next to steam bain. Operator discarded and refilled. Re test 50ppm Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31B-02-4

Detail 22642749

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Employee provided paper towels. Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 22642750

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Pink substance stored in squeeze bottle at three-compartment sink not labeled. Operator labeled squeeze bottle. Corrected On-Site

16-21-4

Detail 22642752

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

14-09-4

Detail 22642746

Basic - All cutting boards in kitchen has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

13-03-4

Detail 22642753

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

23-03-4

Detail 22642751

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves above three-compartment and reach-in cooler on cooks line are soiled with black substances. Gaskets on reach-in cooler doors are soiled with food debris. Repeat Violation

22-16-4

Detail 22642748

Basic - Reach-in coolers on cooks line interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

25-32-4

Detail 22642745

Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Sour cream and butter containers used to store foods. Repeat Violation

Nov 8, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 7Total: 9

41-27-4

Detail 22431131

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine sanitizer 200ppm, corrected 100ppm Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

22-02-4

Detail 22431136

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

35A-06-4

Detail 22431132

Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. 5 dead flies in UV trap over dish machine, operator cleaned trap Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

23-24-4

Detail 22431133

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in coolers

24-07-4

Detail 22431129

Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Spatulas stored in between wall mounted knife magnet and wall

14-09-4

Detail 22431130

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Kitchen

23-03-4

Detail 22431135

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

25-32-4

Detail 22431128

Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Sour cream and butter tubs reused for food storage

29-49-6

Detail 22431134

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Beer cooler at bar

Jun 29, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 7

35A-02-6

Detail 22094876

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

41-27-4

Detail 22094871

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Wiping cloth sanitizing solution over 200 ppm chlorine. Manager corrected to 100 ppm chlorine. Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 22094877

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink in kitchen used to hold pans. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site

35A-01-4

Detail 22094873

Intermediate - Nonservice animals in the food establishment or on premises. Cat wandered into rear of kitchen. Manager removed and washed his hands. Corrected On-Site

35A-06-4

Detail 22094874

Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. 15 dead flies dead and trapped in light control device. Manager removed.

22-08-4

Detail 22094872

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave ovens in cook line have built up food debris.

33-16-4

Detail 22094875

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

Jan 26, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 5

08A-05-6

Detail 21731373

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs stored over ready-to-eat bread. Manager stored raw shelled eggs below ready-to-eat foods. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 21731375

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on reach in coolers in kitchen have built up food debris.

22-20-5

Detail 21731377

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine behind bar has mold like debris.

23-03-4

Detail 21731374

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in coolers have built up food debris. Repeat Violation

25-32-4

Detail 21731376

Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Cooked rice, cooked chicken and cooked potatoes stored in smoked fish bread single service buckets. Repeat Violation

Mar 16, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

23-03-4

Detail 20935553

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

25-32-4

Detail 20935554

Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Sour cream buckets reused

Nov 29, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

08A-05-6

Detail 20686468

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Cartons of raw shell eggs in reach in cooler dry storage area above cooked potatoes. Operator removed Corrected On-Site

31A-09-4

Detail 20686470

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Air conditioning unit blocking hand wash sink in dry storage area. Operator removed Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 20686471

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pork chops in reach in cooler shed area no date marking

40-06-5

Detail 20686464

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on cooks line cutting board. Operator removed Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 20686466

Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of fryer oil on floor in dry storage area

22-08-4

Detail 20686465

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

23-03-4

Detail 20686469

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

16-46-4

Detail 20686467

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Dish area