St. Petersburg, Pinellas County

THIRSTY FIRST

515 CENTRAL AVE, St. Petersburg, FL 33701

FoodSeating
Latest violations
0
No violations
Jun 4, 2026
City
St. Petersburg
County
Pinellas
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
6

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 4, 2026

Complaint Partial

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 17, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 3Basic: 9Total: 12

22-02-4

Detail 24448353

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Waffle burners heavily soiled with dried burnt waffle batter. Can opener blade and food slicer soiled with dried food debris. White stained cutting boards on reach in deli cooler. Fryer baskets heavily soiled with food debris and grease. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-17: All food contacts surfaces cite at initial inspection still soiled with dried food debris. Time Extended

31A-11-4

Detail 24448349

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed portion cup and salt inside handsink in bar area. Discussed with employee in bar. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-17: Observed cast iron skillet and cut celery dumped inside of handsink across from turbo chef oven during callback inspection. Discussed with employee on duty. Time Extended Corrective Action Taken

22-31-4

Detail 24448350

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rust on white plastic inside interior of ice machine in back kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-17: Time Extended

22-20-5

Detail 24448352

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in server wait station interior soiled with black and white substance. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-17: Time Extended

16-21-4

Detail 24448355

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-17: Time Extended

14-09-4

Detail 24448358

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Heavily grooved cutting board on reach in deli cooler and small white cutting board stored on prep table across from flat top grill stained. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-17: Time Extended

36-73-4

Detail 24448351

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor heavily soiled with grease and food debris underneath equipment on cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-17: Time Extended

14-69-4

Detail 24448360

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up at bottom of reach in cooler across from 2 compartment utility sink. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-17: Observed ice build up at bottom of double door reach in freezer across from 2 compartment utility sink in back prep area. Time Extended

22-08-4

Detail 24448359

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Convection oven interior soiled with burnt food debris. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-17: Turbo chef oven and convectional oven heavily soiled with burnt food debris. Time Extended

14-73-4

Detail 24448356

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Overflowing and dripping grease onto the floor behind cooking equipment on cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-17: Drip pan soiled in grease during callback inspection. Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 24448357

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets heavily soiled with food debris. Hood filters heavily soiled with grease build up. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-17: Time Extended

29-49-6

Detail 24448354

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. At bottom of reach in deli cooler across from fryers. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-17: Time Extended

Mar 2, 2026

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 4Basic: 13Total: 21

22-41-4

Detail 24407378

High Priority - Dishmachine 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. Chlorine sanitizer testing at 0 PPM. The machine was primed and ran multiple times. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

35A-02-7

Detail 24407390

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 3 live flies flying above drain underneath three compartment sink. Not landing on food or food contact surfaces. Discussed the with the person in charge and reviewed the importance of eliminating them. Admin Complaint

50-17-3

Detail 24407397

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 2/1/2026. Discussed with person in charge.

03A-02-5

Detail 24407385

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Food items stored inside reach in cooler across from Turbo Chef oven: black beans (69F - Cold Holding); diced tomatoes (70F - Cold Holding); diced hard boiled eggs (70F - Cold Holding) The employee stated the cooler was unplugged but could not determine how long the cooler and food items have been out of temperatures. Items voluntarily discarded. Discussed not storing and time temperature controlled food items in the cooler until it has been serviced or it can maintain cold holding temperature of 41 degrees or below. Corrective Action Taken Admin Complaint

22-02-4

Detail 24407394

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Waffle burners heavily soiled with dried burnt waffle batter. Can opener blade and food slicer soiled with dried food debris. White stained cutting boards on reach in deli cooler. Fryer baskets heavily soiled with food debris and grease. Repeat Violation

31A-11-4

Detail 24407381

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed portion cup and salt inside handsink in bar area. Discussed with employee in bar. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

31B-02-4

Detail 24407386

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing at hand handsink across from turbo chef oven and across from the three compartment sink. Employee stocked dispensers. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

22-31-4

Detail 24407393

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rust on white plastic inside interior of ice machine in back kitchen.

22-20-5

Detail 24407377

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in server wait station interior soiled with black and white substance.

16-21-4

Detail 24407395

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Repeat Violation

14-74-7

Detail 24407389

Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired Reach in deli cooler next to counter top turbo chef oven.

14-09-4

Detail 24407384

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Heavily grooved cutting board on reach in deli cooler and small white cutting board stored on prep table across from flat top grill stained.

14-11-5

Detail 24407387

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Chemical dispenser above three compartment sink not dispenser quaternary sanitizer. Chemical not running through the line. Employees will manually set up quaternary sanitizer and test the chemical while they are waiting for it to be serviced.

36-73-4

Detail 24407380

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor heavily soiled with grease and food debris underneath equipment on cook line.

08B-38-4

Detail 24407382

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of Sugar on ground across from turbo chef. Item moved. Corrected On-Site

14-42-4

Detail 24407383

Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Single filter missing.

14-69-4

Detail 24407396

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up at bottom of reach in cooler across from 2 compartment utility sink.

22-08-4

Detail 24407379

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

14-73-4

Detail 24407392

Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Overflowing and dripping grease onto the floor behind cooking equipment on cook line.

23-03-4

Detail 24407388

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets heavily soiled with food debris. Hood filters heavily soiled with grease build up.

29-49-6

Detail 24407391

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. At bottom of reach in deli cooler across from fryers. Repeat Violation

Oct 29, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

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

22-49-4

Detail 24155752

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Three compartment sink was set up in kitchen and quaternary sanitizer is testing at 200 PPM. Discussed bar glassware should either be sent back to be manually warewashed or the three compartment sink in bar area can be set up with quaternary sanitizer as well. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-29: Bar chlorine dish machine testing at 0 PPM. The establishment will send glass cocktail cups to back kitchen to be sanitized. Quaternary sanitizer testing at 200 PPM if three compartment sink is need for sanitization. Time Extended

22-02-4

Detail 24155755

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade and meat slicer heavily soiled with dried food debris. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-29: Time Extended

16-37-1

Detail 24155751

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-29: Time Extended

16-21-4

Detail 24155753

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. In kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-29: Time Extended

29-49-6

Detail 24155754

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in deli cooler next to Turbo Chef. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-29: Time Extended

Oct 23, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 8Basic: 4Total: 17

22-41-4

Detail 24141763

High Priority - Dishmachine 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. The dishwasher machine in kitchen and bar was ran a few times and chlorine tested at 0 PPM. Warning

22-49-4

Detail 24141768

High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Three compartment sink was set up in kitchen and quaternary sanitizer is testing at 200 PPM. Discussed bar glassware should either be sent back to be manually warewashed or the three compartment sink in bar area can be set up with quaternary sanitizer as well. Warning

35A-02-7

Detail 24141769

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Approximately: 10 flies flying underneath dish machine near floor drain. 4 flies flying above soda machine in server wait station. Not landing on food or food contact surfaces. Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 24141757

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Food items in pull out drawers above flattop: raw beef patty (54F - Cold Holding); raw chicken breast (58F - Cold Holding); cooked sliced steak (64F - Cold Holding) can not determine how long the food items have been out of temperature. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 24141762

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Food items in pull out drawers above flattop: raw beef patty (54F - Cold Holding); raw chicken breast (58F - Cold Holding); cooked sliced pork ribeye (64F - Cold Holding); raw beef patty sliders (54F - Cold Holding) Temperatures were not taken and there isn't any way to determine how long the product has been out of temperature. Food items inside reach in deli cooler: roasted corn (50F - Cold Holding); black beans (50F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (50F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding) items were put on ice and taken into the reach in freezers to bring down the temperature. Warning

11-27-4

Detail 24141760

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. Emailed operator DBPR Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events form. Corrective Action Taken Warning

03D-15-4

Detail 24141758

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Container of cooked noodles covered with plastic wrap cooling on prep table next to turbo chef. Food item was uncovered and taken to walk in cooler to bring the temperature down. Warning

22-02-4

Detail 24141765

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade and meat slicer heavily soiled with dried food debris. Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 24141767

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Wet sipping towel inside hand sink in server area. Item was moved. Corrected On-Site Warning

53A-01-7

Detail 24141764

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. CFM certificate can't be accessed at the time of the inspection. Warning

16-37-1

Detail 24141766

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit. Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 24141761

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing at each hand sink in downstairs and upstairs at. Warning

31B-03-4

Detail 24141759

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Missing at hand sink in server station. Missing at each hand sink in downstairs and upstairs at. Warning

16-21-4

Detail 24141756

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. In kitchen. Warning

12B-12-5

Detail 24141772

Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Stored on reach in cooler on cook line. Stored on reach in cooler next to clean glasses in bar area. Drinks were moved. Corrected On-Site Warning

35B-02-4

Detail 24141770

Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Plugged in outlet above prep table with turbo chef oven and covered container of cooked noodles cooking. Operator removed item. Warning

29-49-6

Detail 24141771

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in deli cooler next to Turbo Chef. Warning

May 2, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 7Total: 8

31B-06-4

Detail 23747997

Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Automatic paper towel dispensers not yet installed at all hand sinks.

32-07-5

Detail 23748000

Basic - Bathroom facility not clean. Bathrooms soiled with construction debris

36-34-5

Detail 23747998

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents over kitchen

36-03-4

Detail 23747999

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Rear of kitchen near mop sink

14-11-5

Detail 23748001

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Broken handle on walk in cooler Damaged metal on walk in cooler door

36-73-4

Detail 23748002

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Dining room and kitchen floors soiled with construction debris

36-17-5

Detail 23748004

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Kitchen and behind bar

05-09-4

Detail 23748003

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Ambient thermometers still on order