Kemos Kitchen in St. Petersburg
Last inspected:
10387 Gandy Blvd, St. Petersburg, FL 337024 Play Gentleman's Lounge in St. Petersburg has accumulated 296 violations across 34 inspections since 2017, averaging 8.7 per visit. The facility was shut down twice for rodent and pest activity. Fire inspectors documented cooking equipment without hood suppression systems in 2018, which was corrected on-site. The business has faced 3 disciplinary actions totaling $1,500 in fines.
Most recent closure: May 13, 2025 for roach & rodent activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Kemos Kitchen in St. Petersburg: Comparison to Pinellas County Averages
This Facility
8.5
violations / inspection
8.5 violations per inspection
Pinellas County Avg
6.12
violations / inspection
6.12 county average
This Facility
2
emergency closures
2 closures
Pinellas County Avg
0.36
closures / facility
0.36 county average
Kemos Kitchen in St. Petersburg: Emergency Closure History (2)
Kemos Kitchen in St. Petersburg: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (3)
Total fines on record: $1,500.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2025039820 | $400.00 | May 13, 2025 | Fort Lauderdale | |
| 3--2022045905 | $700.00 | Jul 15, 2022 | Fort Lauderdale | |
| 3--2021047057 | $400.00 | Oct 4, 2021 | Orlando |
Kemos Kitchen in St. Petersburg: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (2)
— 2 fire violations
— Routine - Food · 45-04-4 · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Inspector Observation: - From initial inspection : Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Griddle and tabletop fryer- moved under hood **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2018-08-17: Table top Fryer and flat top
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— Routine - Food · 45-04-4 · Administrative complaint recommended
Inspector Observation: Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Griddle and tabletop fryer- moved under hood **Corrected On-Site**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
Kemos Kitchen in St. Petersburg: Full Inspection History — DBPR (35)
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 6 inspections13 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Partial· 2 violations · Emergency order recommended
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection2 violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections8 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections28 violations · 12 high priority
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 11 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 13 inspections90 violations · 36 high priority
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (7 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections22 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections20 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections39 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 16 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Kemos Kitchen in St. Petersburg: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Kemos Kitchen in St. Petersburg last inspected?
- Kemos Kitchen in St. Petersburg was last inspected by Florida DBPR on May 4, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- When was Kemos Kitchen in St. Petersburg last shut down?
- Kemos Kitchen in St. Petersburg was last shut down on May 13, 2025 for roach & rodent activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at Kemos Kitchen in St. Petersburg?
- The most frequently cited violations at Kemos Kitchen in St. Petersburg are: Consumer advisory, Adequate lighting, Clean multi-use utensils.
- How many health inspections has Kemos Kitchen in St. Petersburg had?
- Kemos Kitchen in St. Petersburg has had 35 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 8.5 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Kemos Kitchen in St. Petersburg find?
- Kemos Kitchen in St. Petersburg was most recently inspected on May 4, 2026 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Kemos Kitchen in St. Petersburg ever been shut down?
- Yes, Kemos Kitchen in St. Petersburg has been emergency-closed 2 times by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- Has Kemos Kitchen in St. Petersburg had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Kemos Kitchen in St. Petersburg has 2 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Kemos Kitchen in St. Petersburg faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Kemos Kitchen in St. Petersburg has 3 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $1,500.00 in fines.
- How much has Kemos Kitchen in St. Petersburg been fined?
- Kemos Kitchen in St. Petersburg has been fined a total of $1,500.00 across 3 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
- Has Kemos Kitchen in St. Petersburg operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: 4 Play Gentleman's Lounge (2018-2018).
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
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