Crafty Squirrel in St. Petersburg
Last inspected:
259 Central Ave, St. Petersburg, FL 33701Crafty Squirrel in St. Petersburg has accumulated 295 violations across 34 inspections since 2016, averaging 8.7 per visit. The facility operated previously as Fortunato's Italian Market and has shown a pattern of repeated warnings followed by callbacks, with inspectors issuing warnings in 2021, 2023, 2024, and 2025. Top violations include consumer advisory failures, improper hand washing, and food contact surface issues. Fire safety records document two extinguisher violations from the prior operator, including an extinguisher in the red zone and one missing from its designated location.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Crafty Squirrel in St. Petersburg: Comparison to Pinellas County Averages
This Facility
8.7
violations / inspection
8.7 violations per inspection
Pinellas County Avg
6.13
violations / inspection
6.13 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Pinellas County Avg
0.35
closures / facility
0.35 county average
Crafty Squirrel in St. Petersburg: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-05-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher missing from its designated location. For reporting purposes only.Two extinguishers in the bar area stored on the floor.
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.
Crafty Squirrel in St. Petersburg: Full Inspection History — DBPR (34)
— 1 inspection10 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections18 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 4 inspections26 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections18 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 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· 9 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections20 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections24 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 13 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections12 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections21 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 6 inspections24 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— 4 inspections33 violations · 20 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Crafty Squirrel in St. Petersburg: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Crafty Squirrel in St. Petersburg last inspected?
- Crafty Squirrel in St. Petersburg was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 16, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Crafty Squirrel in St. Petersburg?
- The most frequently cited violations at Crafty Squirrel in St. Petersburg are: Proper hand/arm washing, Consumer advisory, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has Crafty Squirrel in St. Petersburg had?
- Crafty Squirrel in St. Petersburg has had 34 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 8.7 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Crafty Squirrel in St. Petersburg find?
- Crafty Squirrel in St. Petersburg was most recently inspected on March 16, 2026 with 15 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Crafty Squirrel in St. Petersburg ever been shut down?
- No, Crafty Squirrel in St. Petersburg has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
- Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
- What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
- Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- Has Crafty Squirrel in St. Petersburg had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Crafty Squirrel in St. Petersburg has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Crafty Squirrel in St. Petersburg operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: Fortunato's Italian Market (2015).
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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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