Dirty Laundry in St Petersburg

Last inspected:

1742 E Central Ave, St Petersburg, FL 33712
Overview

Dirty Laundry in St. Petersburg has been inspected 11 times since February 2022, documenting 51 violations—an average of 4.6 per inspection, slightly below the statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. High-priority violations have been recurring across inspections, including improper food contact surface handling, inadequate cooking temperatures, missing consumer advisories, and chemical storage issues. Fire safety violations were cited repeatedly in 2022 for use of cooking equipment producing grease-laden vapors without a hood suppression system installed. The most recent inspection on November 8, 2024 found 4 violations and resulted in a Call Back - Complied disposition, indicating prior violations were corrected.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

12Inspections
64Violations
0Closures
4Fire

Last inspected DBPR:

Dirty Laundry in St Petersburg: Comparison to Pinellas County Averages

This Facility 5.3 violations / inspection 5.3 violations per inspection
Pinellas County Avg 6.12 violations / inspection 6.12 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Pinellas County Avg 0.36 closures / facility 0.36 county average

Dirty Laundry in St Petersburg: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (4)

— 4 fire violations

— Routine - Food · 45-04-4 · Administrative complaint recommended

Inspector Observation: Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. 2 table top fryers in kitchen no hood system **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
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.

— Routine - Food · 45-04-4 · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Inspector Observation: - From initial inspection : Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Table top fryers in use on cooks line with no hood system installed. - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-15: Plans have been updated and in process of approval with state **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-15: **Admin Complaint**
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.

— Routine - Food · 45-04-4 · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Inspector Observation: - From initial inspection : Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Table top fryers in use on cooks line with no hood system installed. - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-15: Plans have been updated and in process of approval with state **Time Extended**
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.

— Routine - Food · 45-04-4 · Warning Issued

Inspector Observation: Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Table top fryers in use on cooks line with no hood system installed.
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.

Dirty Laundry in St Petersburg: Full Inspection History — DBPR (12)

— 1 inspection11 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source
V16 Proper cooking temps
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V32 Proper sanitizing
V35 Single-use items

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting
V51 Premises clean
V53 Outer openings protected
— 3 inspections25 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces
V16 Proper cooking temps
V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V32 Proper sanitizing
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces
V16 Proper cooking temps
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored
V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V32 Proper sanitizing

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness
V02 Employee health policy
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V10 Approved food source
V14 Food contact surfaces
V16 Proper cooking temps
V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V32 Proper sanitizing
V33 Proper cooling equipment
V35 Single-use items

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting
— 3 inspections2 violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Warning Issued

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items
— 4 inspections18 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V09 No contamination
V12 Shell stock requirements
V13 Parasite destruction

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V45 Floor maintenance
V51 Premises clean
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Basic Violations

V45 Floor maintenance
V51 Premises clean
— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Basic Violations

V45 Floor maintenance
V50 Adequate lighting
V51 Premises clean
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V16 Proper cooking temps
V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

Basic Violations

V45 Floor maintenance
V50 Adequate lighting
V51 Premises clean
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Dirty Laundry in St Petersburg: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dirty Laundry in St Petersburg last inspected?
Dirty Laundry in St Petersburg was last inspected by Florida DBPR on June 24, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Dirty Laundry in St Petersburg?
The most frequently cited violations at Dirty Laundry in St Petersburg are: Premises clean, Proper cooking temps, Single-use items.
How many health inspections has Dirty Laundry in St Petersburg had?
Dirty Laundry in St Petersburg has had 12 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.3 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Dirty Laundry in St Petersburg find?
Dirty Laundry in St Petersburg was most recently inspected on June 24, 2026 with 13 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Dirty Laundry in St Petersburg ever been shut down?
No, Dirty Laundry in St Petersburg has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
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.
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.
Has Dirty Laundry in St Petersburg had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Dirty Laundry in St Petersburg has 4 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
Has Dirty Laundry in St Petersburg operated under other names?
Yes, this location previously operated as: Dead Presidents (2022-2022).

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