Birchwood Inn in St. Petersburg

340 Beach Dr Ne, St. Petersburg, FL 33701

Overview

Birchwood Inn, a 150-seat food service establishment in St. Petersburg, has averaged 5.9 violations per inspection across 20 inspections since 2016, slightly above the statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced any emergency closures. High-priority violations have included employee health reporting, approved food source issues, and food contact surface deficiencies. Employee health policy violations and consumer advisory failures appeared across multiple inspections, with employee health reporting cited as high-priority in September 2024. A portable fire extinguisher was found missing from its designated location during a September 2024 inspection. The most recent inspection on March 20, 2026 yielded 6 violations and was completed with no further action required.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

20Inspections
118Violations
0Closures
1Fire

Last inspected DBPR: March 20, 2026

Birchwood Inn in St. Petersburg: Comparison to Pinellas County Averages

This Facility 5.9 violations / inspection 5.9 violations per inspection
Pinellas County Avg 6.15 violations / inspection 6.15 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Pinellas County Avg 0.35 closures / facility 0.35 county average

Birchwood Inn in St. Petersburg: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)

— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · Warning Issued

Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher missing from its designated location. For reporting purposes only. Fire extinguisher on floor in rear of kitchen by soda boxes.

Birchwood Inn in St. Petersburg: Full Inspection History — DBPR (20)

— 1 inspection2 violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

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

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— 4 inspections19 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— 2 inspections11 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections16 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections18 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 8 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
— 4 inspections25 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Food-Licensing Inspection· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued

Birchwood Inn in St. Petersburg: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Birchwood Inn in St. Petersburg last inspected?
Birchwood Inn in St. Petersburg was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 20, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Birchwood Inn in St. Petersburg?
The most frequently cited violations at Birchwood Inn in St. Petersburg are: Consumer advisory, Food contact surfaces, Management awareness.
How many health inspections has Birchwood Inn in St. Petersburg had?
Birchwood Inn in St. Petersburg has had 20 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.9 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Birchwood Inn in St. Petersburg find?
Birchwood Inn in St. Petersburg was most recently inspected on March 20, 2026 with 2 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Birchwood Inn in St. Petersburg ever been shut down?
No, Birchwood Inn in St. Petersburg has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V50 (Adequate lighting) mean?
Violation 50 (Adequate lighting) is classified as a basic priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/50.
What does Florida violation V53 (Outer openings protected) mean?
Violation 53 (Outer openings protected) is classified as a basic priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/53.
Has Birchwood Inn in St. Petersburg had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Birchwood Inn in St. Petersburg has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.

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