Big Catch at Salt Creek in St. Petersburg
Last inspected:
1500 2 St S, St. Petersburg, FL 33701Big Catch at Salt Creek in St. Petersburg has accumulated 588 violations across 55 inspections since 2016, averaging 10.7 per visit. The facility was shut down twice for roach activity and roach and fly activity. Food contact surfaces have been cited 41 times, consumer advisory violations 37 times, and unclean multi-use utensils 24 times. In April 2025, inspectors documented an active enforcement pattern with an emergency order issued on April 23, followed by a compliance callback on April 24, then a warning with 26 violations on July 7 and a final callback on July 9 with 19 violations still cited. Fire safety violations include a portable fire extinguisher missing from its designated location in the office area. The facility has faced 4 disciplinary actions totaling $1,520 in fines, with the largest single penalty at $520.
Most recent closure: April 23, 2025 for roach & fly activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Big Catch at Salt Creek in St. Petersburg: Comparison to Pinellas County Averages
This Facility
10.8
violations / inspection
10.8 violations per inspection
Pinellas County Avg
6.13
violations / inspection
6.13 county average
This Facility
2
emergency closures
2 closures
Pinellas County Avg
0.35
closures / facility
0.35 county average
Big Catch at Salt Creek in St. Petersburg: Emergency Closure History (2)
Big Catch at Salt Creek in St. Petersburg: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (4)
Total fines on record: $1,520.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2025039243 | $400.00 | Apr 23, 2025 | Fort Lauderdale | |
| 3--2021049798 | $520.00 | Oct 19, 2021 | Fort Lauderdale | |
| 3--2017059126 | $400.00 | Nov 29, 2017 | Fort Lauderdale | |
| 3--2016040043 | $200.00 | Jul 20, 2016 | Miami (Doral) |
Big Catch at Salt Creek in St. Petersburg: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Complaint Full · 45-05-4 · Administrative complaint recommended
Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher missing from its designated location. For reporting purposes only.
Fire extinguisher in office area on a shelf and not secured to designated location.
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.
Big Catch at Salt Creek in St. Petersburg: Full Inspection History — DBPR (56)
— 1 inspection10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections50 violations · 31 high priority
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 16 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Complaint Full· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
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— Complaint Full· 16 violations (10 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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— 5 inspections43 violations · 26 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 14 violations (9 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Complaint Full· 20 violations (12 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 8 inspections77 violations · 53 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 18 violations (12 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 15 violations (9 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 3 inspections26 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 15 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections26 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (10 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 6 inspections25 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 5 inspections42 violations · 18 high priority
— Complaint Full· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 19 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Intermediate Violations
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 9 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Intermediate Violations
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— 6 inspections50 violations · 32 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 13 violations (11 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 10 inspections69 violations · 49 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
High Priority Violations
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Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 19 violations (13 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
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Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections20 violations · 13 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Big Catch at Salt Creek in St. Petersburg: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Big Catch at Salt Creek in St. Petersburg last inspected?
- Big Catch at Salt Creek in St. Petersburg was last inspected by Florida DBPR on May 6, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- When was Big Catch at Salt Creek in St. Petersburg last shut down?
- Big Catch at Salt Creek in St. Petersburg was last shut down on April 23, 2025 for roach & fly 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 Big Catch at Salt Creek in St. Petersburg?
- The most frequently cited violations at Big Catch at Salt Creek in St. Petersburg are: Food contact surfaces, Consumer advisory, Clean multi-use utensils.
- How many health inspections has Big Catch at Salt Creek in St. Petersburg had?
- Big Catch at Salt Creek in St. Petersburg has had 56 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 10.8 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Big Catch at Salt Creek in St. Petersburg find?
- Big Catch at Salt Creek in St. Petersburg was most recently inspected on May 6, 2026 with 15 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Big Catch at Salt Creek in St. Petersburg ever been shut down?
- Yes, Big Catch at Salt Creek in St. Petersburg has been emergency-closed 2 times by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?
- Violation 10 (Approved food source) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/10.
- What does Florida violation V11 (Food in good condition) mean?
- Violation 11 (Food in good condition) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/11.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- Has Big Catch at Salt Creek in St. Petersburg had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Big Catch at Salt Creek in St. Petersburg has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Big Catch at Salt Creek in St. Petersburg faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Big Catch at Salt Creek in St. Petersburg has 4 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $1,520.00 in fines.
- How much has Big Catch at Salt Creek in St. Petersburg been fined?
- Big Catch at Salt Creek in St. Petersburg has been fined a total of $1,520.00 across 4 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
- Has Big Catch at Salt Creek in St. Petersburg operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: The Big Catch at Salt Creek (2024).
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