UPTOWN EATS
689 DR MLK JR ST N STE D · ST. PETERSBURG · Pinellas County · FL 33701
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
All DBPR Inspector Observations
8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
35A-18-4High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Rodent rub marks present along walls/ceilings. On pipe coming from ceiling in room containing ice machine. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-07-16: Discussed with operator to paint or clean pipe. **Time Extended**
03F-02-5High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. No time stamp on quiche on cook line. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-07-16: During the callback inspection food was not being prepared or served. Discussed time stamping with operator on items held on time. **Time Extended**
Intermediate 3
22-02-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Blade guard of slicer on table of slicer on prep table in prep room. Stand mixer in prep area soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-07-16: Blade guard on slicer stills has food debris located on it. **Time Extended**
51-16-7Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – No plan review submitted and approved – renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment previously submitted a plan review application in October 2025. Discussed re-submitting current layout for area that was previously a retail space. Area has tables, chairs, hand sink, ice machine, cold holding refrigerator, freezer, dry storage racks. Provided the following handouts: Plan Review Requirements (DBPR Form HR 5030-082) Plan Review for Fixed Public Food Service Establishment (DBPR HR-7005) Discussed updating the plans to match the current layout, completing the required application, and then submitting the updated plans, application, and menu to the plan review email within 60 days of the callback date. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-07-16: Violation will time extended 60 days from initial inspection on 7/15/2026. **Time Extended**
29-28-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed water filter under by espresso machine dated 1-2-25 **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-07-16: Operator stated that filter is on order. **Time Extended**
Basic 3
32-04-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Bathroom door in dinning room. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-07-16: **Time Extended**
36-24-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. In room housing ice machine. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-07-16: **Time Extended**
22-08-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven interior in prep area soiled with backed on debris. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-07-16: **Time Extended**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 9:01 AM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.