Central Coffee Shop in St. Petersburg
Last inspected:
530 Central Ave, St. Petersburg, FL 33701Central Coffee Shop in St. Petersburg has recorded 26 inspections since 2016, averaging 8.2 violations per inspection—more than 50% above the statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced emergency closures. High-priority violations have been persistent across the inspection record, with proper cooking temperatures cited in 6 inspections, consumer advisories in 11 inspections, allergen awareness in 7 inspections, and management awareness violations in 4 inspections. In September 2025, a routine inspection documented 27 violations including 5 high-priority findings (management awareness, food condition, proper cooking temperatures, consumer advisories, and employee health reporting), resulting in a Warning Issued disposition. A complaint-based inspection in February 2025 found 6 violations including high-priority management awareness, parasite destruction, and proper cooking temperature violations. A fire safety violation was documented in January 2016 when a portable fire extinguisher was found missing from its designated location. The most recent inspection on February 20, 2026 identified 6 violations and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Central Coffee Shop in St. Petersburg: Comparison to Pinellas County Averages
Central Coffee Shop in St. Petersburg: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-05-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Central Coffee Shop in St. Petersburg: Full Inspection History — DBPR (26)
— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 5 inspections27 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Complaint Full· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections20 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections26 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections28 violations · 20 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections16 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections5 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections15 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections23 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection5 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection5 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Central Coffee Shop in St. Petersburg: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Central Coffee Shop in St. Petersburg last inspected?
- Central Coffee Shop in St. Petersburg was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 20, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Central Coffee Shop in St. Petersburg?
- The most frequently cited violations at Central Coffee Shop in St. Petersburg are: Consumer advisory, Toilet facilities, Toxic substance control.
- How many health inspections has Central Coffee Shop in St. Petersburg had?
- Central Coffee Shop in St. Petersburg has had 26 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 8.2 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Central Coffee Shop in St. Petersburg find?
- Central Coffee Shop in St. Petersburg was most recently inspected on February 20, 2026 with 3 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Central Coffee Shop in St. Petersburg ever been shut down?
- No, Central Coffee Shop 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.
- What does Florida violation V31 (Clean multi-use utensils) mean?
- Violation 31 (Clean multi-use utensils) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/31.
- Has Central Coffee Shop in St. Petersburg had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Central Coffee Shop in St. Petersburg has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
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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.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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