Doc Ford's Rum Bar & Grille in St. Petersburg
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610 2 Ave Ne, St. Petersburg, FL 33701Doc Ford's Rum Bar & Grille in St. Petersburg has accumulated 233 violations across 21 inspections dating back to at least 2023, averaging 11.1 violations per inspection — more than double Florida's statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been cited repeatedly, including management awareness failures in at least five inspections, consumer advisory violations appearing in nearly every recent inspection, food contact surface violations documented in six of the past eight inspections, and improper cooking temperatures cited at least three times. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. The most recent inspection on April 1, 2026 found 10 violations and was completed with no further action.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
Doc Ford's Rum Bar & Grille in St. Petersburg: Comparison to Pinellas County Averages
Doc Ford's Rum Bar & Grille in St. Petersburg: Full Inspection History — DBPR (22)
— 2 inspections15 violations · 13 high priority
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections20 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 14 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections16 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections24 violations · 16 high priority
— Complaint Full· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Full· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 3 inspections22 violations · 13 high priority
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Full· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Complaint Full· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections31 violations · 25 high priority
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Complaint Full· 11 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 5 inspections37 violations · 24 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Complaint Full· 16 violations (12 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Doc Ford's Rum Bar & Grille in St. Petersburg: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Doc Ford's Rum Bar & Grille in St. Petersburg last inspected?
- Doc Ford's Rum Bar & Grille in St. Petersburg was last inspected by Florida DBPR on July 29, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Doc Ford's Rum Bar & Grille in St. Petersburg?
- The most frequently cited violations at Doc Ford's Rum Bar & Grille in St. Petersburg are: Consumer advisory, Management awareness, Clean multi-use utensils.
- How many health inspections has Doc Ford's Rum Bar & Grille in St. Petersburg had?
- Doc Ford's Rum Bar & Grille in St. Petersburg has had 22 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 11.4 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Doc Ford's Rum Bar & Grille in St. Petersburg find?
- Doc Ford's Rum Bar & Grille in St. Petersburg was most recently inspected on July 29, 2026 with 18 violation(s), including 4 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Doc Ford's Rum Bar & Grille in St. Petersburg ever been shut down?
- No, Doc Ford's Rum Bar & Grille 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 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.
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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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