Central Diner at St Pete Beach in South Pasadena

Last inspected:

2525 Pasadena Ave S Unit C&d, South Pasadena, FL 33707
Overview

Central Diner at St Pete Beach in South Pasadena has recorded 21 inspections and 100 violations over its inspection history, averaging 4.8 violations per inspection, near the Florida statewide average of 5.2. Employee health violations—including employee health policy, health reporting, and handwashing procedures—were cited repeatedly across inspections, appearing as high-priority findings in at least 6 separate inspections. The facility has not experienced any emergency closures. A fire safety violation for an inaccessible portable fire extinguisher was documented on January 31, 2018. The most recent inspection on February 10, 2026 identified one high-priority violation for employee health reporting among 8 total violations and was completed with no further action required.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

21Inspections
100Violations
0Closures
1Fire

Last inspected DBPR:

Central Diner at St Pete Beach in South Pasadena: Comparison to Pinellas County Averages

This Facility 4.8 violations / inspection 4.8 violations per inspection
Pinellas County Avg 6.13 violations / inspection 6.13 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Pinellas County Avg 0.35 closures / facility 0.35 county average

Central Diner at St Pete Beach in South Pasadena: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)

— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · 45-06-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher is inaccessible. For reporting purposes only. K class extinguisher blocked by cabinet

Central Diner at St Pete Beach in South Pasadena: Full Inspection History — DBPR (21)

— 1 inspection8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 1 inspection3 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections12 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections3 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections8 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections14 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections21 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 4 inspections14 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Central Diner at St Pete Beach in South Pasadena: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Central Diner at St Pete Beach in South Pasadena last inspected?
Central Diner at St Pete Beach in South Pasadena was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 10, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Central Diner at St Pete Beach in South Pasadena?
The most frequently cited violations at Central Diner at St Pete Beach in South Pasadena are: Consumer advisory, Food contact surfaces, Employee health policy.
How many health inspections has Central Diner at St Pete Beach in South Pasadena had?
Central Diner at St Pete Beach in South Pasadena has had 21 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.8 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Central Diner at St Pete Beach in South Pasadena find?
Central Diner at St Pete Beach in South Pasadena was most recently inspected on February 10, 2026 with 8 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Central Diner at St Pete Beach in South Pasadena ever been shut down?
No, Central Diner at St Pete Beach in South Pasadena has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
What does Florida violation V05 (Handwashing procedures) mean?
Violation 05 (Handwashing procedures) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/05.
What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
Has Central Diner at St Pete Beach in South Pasadena had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Central Diner at St Pete Beach in South Pasadena has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
Has Central Diner at St Pete Beach in South Pasadena operated under other names?
Yes, this location previously operated as: The Comfort Cafe (2018).

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