Driftwood Cafe in St. Petersburg
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840 2 Avenue Ne, St. Petersburg, FL 33701Driftwood Cafe in St. Petersburg has recorded 10 inspections over three years with 41 total violations, averaging 4.1 violations per inspection—below the statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced any emergency closures. High-priority violations have centered on employee health reporting, shell stock handling, consumer advisory failures, and food source compliance. A single disciplinary action resulted in a $200 fine. The most recent inspection on December 10, 2024 documented three high-priority violations including management awareness, employee health reporting, and shell stock requirements, along with two intermediate violations, and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
Driftwood Cafe in St. Petersburg: Comparison to Pinellas County Averages
Driftwood Cafe in St. Petersburg: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $200.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2022005352 | $200.00 | Jan 12, 2022 | Fort Lauderdale |
Driftwood Cafe in St. Petersburg: Full Inspection History — DBPR (11)
— 1 inspection8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections14 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 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)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections5 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
Driftwood Cafe in St. Petersburg: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Driftwood Cafe in St. Petersburg last inspected?
- Driftwood Cafe in St. Petersburg was last inspected by Florida DBPR on July 16, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Driftwood Cafe in St. Petersburg?
- The most frequently cited violations at Driftwood Cafe in St. Petersburg are: Clean multi-use utensils, Consumer advisory, Employee health reporting.
- How many health inspections has Driftwood Cafe in St. Petersburg had?
- Driftwood Cafe in St. Petersburg has had 11 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.5 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Driftwood Cafe in St. Petersburg find?
- Driftwood Cafe in St. Petersburg was most recently inspected on July 16, 2026 with 9 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Driftwood Cafe in St. Petersburg ever been shut down?
- No, Driftwood Cafe in St. Petersburg has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- 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.
- 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.
- Has Driftwood Cafe in St. Petersburg faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Driftwood Cafe in St. Petersburg has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $200.00 in fines.
- How much has Driftwood Cafe in St. Petersburg been fined?
- Driftwood Cafe in St. Petersburg has been fined a total of $200.00 across 1 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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