Caribou Coffee in St. Petersburg
Last inspected:
701 Central Ave, St. Petersburg, FL 33701Caribou Coffee in St. Petersburg has accumulated 148 violations across 34 inspections since 2016, averaging 4.4 per visit. The facility was shut down twice for rodent activity, most recently in 2021. The restaurant faced 3 disciplinary actions totaling $1,200 in fines. Top violations include outer opening protection, employee health reporting, and proper hand washing procedures.
Most recent closure: November 30, 2021 for rodent activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Caribou Coffee in St. Petersburg: Comparison to Pinellas County Averages
Caribou Coffee in St. Petersburg: Emergency Closure History (2)
Caribou Coffee in St. Petersburg: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (3)
Total fines on record: $1,200.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2022008659 | $400.00 | Feb 8, 2022 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 3--2021058112 | $400.00 | Nov 30, 2021 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 3--2021046431 | $400.00 | Sep 30, 2021 | Fort Lauderdale |
Caribou Coffee in St. Petersburg: Full Inspection History — DBPR (34)
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
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.
— 4 inspections16 violations · 10 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 5 inspections21 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections13 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 5 inspections14 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 8 inspections42 violations · 21 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection7 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 5 inspections7 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
Caribou Coffee in St. Petersburg: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Caribou Coffee in St. Petersburg last inspected?
- Caribou Coffee in St. Petersburg was last inspected by Florida DBPR on October 3, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- When was Caribou Coffee in St. Petersburg last shut down?
- Caribou Coffee in St. Petersburg was last shut down on November 30, 2021 for 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 Caribou Coffee in St. Petersburg?
- The most frequently cited violations at Caribou Coffee in St. Petersburg are: Outer openings protected, Proper hand/arm washing, Employee health reporting.
- How many health inspections has Caribou Coffee in St. Petersburg had?
- Caribou Coffee in St. Petersburg has had 34 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.4 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Caribou Coffee in St. Petersburg find?
- Caribou Coffee in St. Petersburg was most recently inspected on October 3, 2025 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Caribou Coffee in St. Petersburg ever been shut down?
- Yes, Caribou Coffee in St. Petersburg has been emergency-closed 2 times by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- Has Caribou Coffee in St. Petersburg faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Caribou Coffee in St. Petersburg has 3 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $1,200.00 in fines.
- How much has Caribou Coffee in St. Petersburg been fined?
- Caribou Coffee in St. Petersburg has been fined a total of $1,200.00 across 3 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight
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.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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