Bodega on Central in St. Petersburg
Last inspected:
1180 Central Ave, St. Petersburg, FL 33705Bodega on Central has been emergency-closed once, on July 6, 2022, for fly activity. The facility has accumulated 127 violations across 14 inspections between July 2022 and February 2025, averaging 9.1 violations per inspection—significantly higher than the statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been recurrent across the inspection record, including management awareness failures in 4 of the past 6 inspections, improper cooking temperatures in 4 inspections, food contact surface violations in 5 inspections, consumer advisory violations in 7 inspections, and shell stock requirement violations in 3 inspections. The facility has also been subject to two disciplinary actions totaling $1,000 in fines. An administrative complaint was recommended following the August 15, 2023 inspection, which cited 15 violations including 6 high-priority findings. The most recent inspection on February 11, 2025 documented 5 violations (1 high-priority) and was completed with no further action required.
Most recent closure: July 6, 2022 for fly activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Bodega on Central in St. Petersburg: Comparison to Pinellas County Averages
Bodega on Central in St. Petersburg: Emergency Closure History (1)
Bodega on Central in St. Petersburg: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)
Total fines on record: $1,000.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2022033720 | $800.00 | Jul 6, 2022 | Fort Lauderdale | |
| 3--2021042743 | $200.00 | Jul 21, 2021 | Miami (Doral) |
Bodega on Central in St. Petersburg: Full Inspection History — DBPR (14)
— 1 inspection5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections26 violations · 21 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (12 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection15 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (9 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections28 violations · 22 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections20 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Bodega on Central in St. Petersburg: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Bodega on Central in St. Petersburg last inspected?
- Bodega on Central in St. Petersburg was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 11, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- When was Bodega on Central in St. Petersburg last shut down?
- Bodega on Central in St. Petersburg was last shut down on July 6, 2022 for 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 Bodega on Central in St. Petersburg?
- The most frequently cited violations at Bodega on Central in St. Petersburg are: Consumer advisory, Food contact surfaces, Shell stock requirements.
- How many health inspections has Bodega on Central in St. Petersburg had?
- Bodega on Central in St. Petersburg has had 14 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 9.1 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Bodega on Central in St. Petersburg find?
- Bodega on Central in St. Petersburg was most recently inspected on February 11, 2025 with 5 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Bodega on Central in St. Petersburg ever been shut down?
- Yes, Bodega on Central in St. Petersburg has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- 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 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 V16 (Proper cooking temps) mean?
- Violation 16 (Proper cooking temps) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/16.
- Has Bodega on Central in St. Petersburg faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Bodega on Central in St. Petersburg has 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $1,000.00 in fines.
- How much has Bodega on Central in St. Petersburg been fined?
- Bodega on Central in St. Petersburg has been fined a total of $1,000.00 across 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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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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