Belmark/fat Fred's BBQ/creative Catering/cafe in St Petersburg

Last inspected:

1001 N 1 Ave, St Petersburg, FL 337051503
Overview

BELMARK/FAT FRED'S BBQ/CREATIVE CATERING/CAFE 1001, a permanent food service establishment with 83 seats in St. Petersburg, has recorded 15 inspections with 109 total violations between 2019 and December 2025, averaging 7.3 violations per inspection—more than 40% above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. Recurring violations include food contact surface sanitation (cited in at least 5 inspections), chemical storage (4 inspections), and consumer advisory issues (8 inspections). Employee health policy violations appeared in 2019 and 2020. The most recent inspection on December 29, 2025 identified 3 consumer advisory violations and was completed with no further action.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

15Inspections
109Violations
0Closures

Last inspected DBPR:

Belmark/fat Fred's BBQ/creative Catering/cafe in St Petersburg: Comparison to Pinellas County Averages

This Facility 7.3 violations / inspection 7.3 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

Belmark/fat Fred's BBQ/creative Catering/cafe in St Petersburg: Full Inspection History — DBPR (15)

— 2 inspections1 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 1 inspection2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections14 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections15 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections35 violations · 25 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

— Complaint Full· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Belmark/fat Fred's BBQ/creative Catering/cafe in St Petersburg: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Belmark/fat Fred's BBQ/creative Catering/cafe in St Petersburg last inspected?
Belmark/fat Fred's BBQ/creative Catering/cafe 1001 in St Petersburg was last inspected by Florida DBPR on December 29, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Belmark/fat Fred's BBQ/creative Catering/cafe in St Petersburg?
The most frequently cited violations at Belmark/fat Fred's BBQ/creative Catering/cafe 1001 in St Petersburg are: Food contact surfaces, Proper ventilation, Consumer advisory.
How many health inspections has Belmark/fat Fred's BBQ/creative Catering/cafe in St Petersburg had?
Belmark/fat Fred's BBQ/creative Catering/cafe 1001 in St Petersburg has had 15 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.3 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Belmark/fat Fred's BBQ/creative Catering/cafe in St Petersburg find?
Belmark/fat Fred's BBQ/creative Catering/cafe 1001 in St Petersburg was most recently inspected on December 29, 2025 with 1 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Belmark/fat Fred's BBQ/creative Catering/cafe in St Petersburg ever been shut down?
No, Belmark/fat Fred's BBQ/creative Catering/cafe 1001 in St Petersburg has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.

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