Driftwood Roastery in St. Petersburg
Last inspected:
740 Central Ave, St. Petersburg, FL 33701Driftwood Roastery in St. Petersburg has accumulated 105 violations across 16 inspections since July 2021, averaging 6.6 violations per inspection, above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been recurrent: proper cooking temperatures were cited in 5 of the last 6 inspections; hand and arm washing violations appeared in 3 inspections; consumer advisory violations (failure to inform customers of specific food safety risks) were documented in every inspection from November 2023 onward. The facility received one disciplinary action totaling $200 in fines. The most recent inspection on November 21, 2025 documented 24 violations including two high-priority findings for employee health reporting and proper cooking temperatures, and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Driftwood Roastery in St. Petersburg: Comparison to Pinellas County Averages
Driftwood Roastery in St. Petersburg: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $200.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2021042170 | $200.00 | Jul 9, 2021 | Miami (Doral) |
Driftwood Roastery in St. Petersburg: Full Inspection History — DBPR (16)
— 1 inspection8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections16 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 13 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 3 inspections14 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— 1 inspection12 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 3 inspections12 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections5 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections14 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Driftwood Roastery in St. Petersburg: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Driftwood Roastery in St. Petersburg last inspected?
- Driftwood Roastery in St. Petersburg was last inspected by Florida DBPR on November 21, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Driftwood Roastery in St. Petersburg?
- The most frequently cited violations at Driftwood Roastery in St. Petersburg are: Consumer advisory, Outer openings protected, Proper cooking temps.
- How many health inspections has Driftwood Roastery in St. Petersburg had?
- Driftwood Roastery in St. Petersburg has had 16 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.6 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Driftwood Roastery in St. Petersburg find?
- Driftwood Roastery in St. Petersburg was most recently inspected on November 21, 2025 with 13 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Driftwood Roastery in St. Petersburg ever been shut down?
- No, Driftwood Roastery in St. Petersburg has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- 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 V11 (Food in good condition) mean?
- Violation 11 (Food in good condition) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/11.
- What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
- Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.
- Has Driftwood Roastery in St. Petersburg faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Driftwood Roastery in St. Petersburg has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $200.00 in fines.
- How much has Driftwood Roastery in St. Petersburg been fined?
- Driftwood Roastery 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.
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