COCKTAIL
2355 CENTRAL AVE · ST. PETERSBURG · Pinellas County · FL 33713
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
25 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
08B-02-4High Priority – Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. No coverage on bar garnishes at indoor bar area and outdoor bar area. Both garnish holders are accessible to customers, since it is on the counter. Indoor bar area is exposed to open air. Educated operator.
02C-01-5High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed house-made strawberry cream cheese in reach in cooler across from prep table in front area with a date mark from 10/19/2026. Stop sale issued.
01B-24-5High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed house-made strawberry cream cheese in reach in cooler across from prep table in front area with a date mark from 10/19/2026. Stop sale issued.
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. House-made with fresh garlic aioli time taken 12:40 (45F – ambient cooling); garlic aioli temped at 4:15 at 46f ambient cooling. Employee stated that the 2 1/2 bottles were filled days prior and they haven't been used today and the last time they were used was last night. No temperatures were taken of this item today. Employee discarded items and has been educated. Stop sale issued.
03D-06-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. House-made with fresh garlic aioli time taken 12:40 (45F – ambient cooling); garlic aioli temped at 4:15 at 46f ambient cooling. Employee stated that the 2 1/2 bottles were filled days prior and they haven't been used today and the last time they were used was last night. No temperatures were taken of this item today. Employee discarded items and has been educated. Stop sale issued.
Intermediate 7
11-27-4Intermediate – 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. Manager could not locate the poster, but was able to locate it before the end of the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed fryer baskets at fryer station with build up in handle and basket. Employee started cleaning baskets. Rapid rinser at the Ball bar area left side soiled with build up. **Corrective Action Taken**
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Chest freezer blocking hand sink in storing room in the Ball bar area. Sanitizer bucket stored in hand sink in storing room in Ball bar area. Metal pan and all purpose cleaner stored in right side hand sink in bar area at the Ball. Home Depot bucket in hand sink in left side of bar area at the Ball. Operator moved items. **Corrected On-Site**
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine chemical test strips for dish washing machines in kitchen and bar areas.
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at hand wash sink across from pool at outdoor bar.
11-26-1Intermediate – 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. 1 food handling employee started 2 weeks ago with no signed health reporting agreement. Provided operator with form and employee signed during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sink in customer bathroom furthest to the right and closest to the Ball.
Basic 13
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
21-16-4Basic – Clean linens stored in improper location. Observed clean linens stored on floor in outside bar area. Manager moved off of floor. **Corrected On-Site**
50-09-4Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current license kept on file is expired from 2025. Owner found current printed copy of license. **Corrected On-Site**
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at cutting board in front of fryer station.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior sides of fryer had build of grease and food debris.
14-33-4Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust on surface of bottom shelf on prep table to the left of hand wash sink and underneath prep table holding steam table. Shelves in reach in 4 door cooler across from freezers with rust pitted shelves.
21-44-1Basic – Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sani bucket in kitchen area stored next Oreos and oil on prep table shelf across from fryers. Employee properly stored bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Not inverted single use silverware intended for customer use at the Ball bar area.
25-09-4Basic – Single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination. Not pre packaged straws stored on bar counter observed in the Ball bar area. Manager moved behind bar. **Corrected On-Site**
29-49-6Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water observed on bottom left shelf in 4 door reach in cooler across from freezer in kitchen.
29-20-5Basic – Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Hand wash sink to the left of dry storage area in kitchen with slow drain. Plumbing line from glass rapid rinser causing standing water in back area of the bar at the Ball.
21-38-4Basic – Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sani bucket on floor stored underneath hand wash sink in indoor bar area.
14-06-4Basic – Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Wood not sealed in storage room across from bathroom in the Ball area.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 28, 2026 1:08 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.