Engine No.9 in St. Petersburg
Last inspected:
56 Dr Mlk Jr Blvd, St. Petersburg, FL 33705-1557Engine No. 9, a 34-seat permanent food service establishment in St. Petersburg, has averaged 8.8 violations per inspection across 30 inspections, significantly exceeding the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility was emergency-closed once on March 29, 2018 for rodent activity. High-priority violations have been recurring throughout the record, including employee health reporting violations in 5 inspections, handwashing and hand-washing facility violations in 6 inspections, management awareness violations in 5 inspections, and food contact surface violations in 5 inspections. The facility has received 4 disciplinary actions totaling $1,460 in fines. The most recent inspection on March 26, 2026 resulted in 14 violations (1 high priority, 3 intermediate, 4 basic) and was completed with no further action, though the violation count remains elevated compared to historical performance. Prior to this, an October 13, 2025 routine inspection resulted in 24 violations with a warning issued.
Most recent closure: March 29, 2018 for rodent activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Engine No.9 in St. Petersburg: Comparison to Pinellas County Averages
Engine No.9 in St. Petersburg: Emergency Closure History (1)
Engine No.9 in St. Petersburg: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (4)
Total fines on record: $1,460.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2024054686 | $160.00 | Jul 22, 2024 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 3--2019007977 | $600.00 | Jan 4, 2019 | Fort Lauderdale | |
| 3--2018018371 | $400.00 | Mar 29, 2018 | Fort Lauderdale | |
| 3--2016005318 | $300.00 | Jan 15, 2016 | Miami (Doral) |
Engine No.9 in St. Petersburg: Full Inspection History — DBPR (30)
— 1 inspection7 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections17 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections20 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections23 violations · 8 high priority
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 4 violations · Call Back - Complied
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Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— 2 inspections25 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections16 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 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· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 5 inspections13 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— 5 inspections34 violations · 21 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
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— Routine - Food· 14 violations (9 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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— 2 inspections23 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 16 violations (12 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
Engine No.9 in St. Petersburg: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Engine No.9 in St. Petersburg last inspected?
- Engine No.9 in St. Petersburg was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 26, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- When was Engine No.9 in St. Petersburg last shut down?
- Engine No.9 in St. Petersburg was last shut down on March 29, 2018 for rodent activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at Engine No.9 in St. Petersburg?
- The most frequently cited violations at Engine No.9 in St. Petersburg are: Proper ventilation, Food contact surfaces, Consumer advisory.
- How many health inspections has Engine No.9 in St. Petersburg had?
- Engine No.9 in St. Petersburg has had 30 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 8.8 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Engine No.9 in St. Petersburg find?
- Engine No.9 in St. Petersburg was most recently inspected on March 26, 2026 with 8 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Engine No.9 in St. Petersburg ever been shut down?
- Yes, Engine No.9 in St. Petersburg has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- 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 V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- What does Florida violation V23 (Chemical properly stored) mean?
- Violation 23 (Chemical properly stored) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/23.
- Has Engine No.9 in St. Petersburg faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Engine No.9 in St. Petersburg has 4 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $1,460.00 in fines.
- How much has Engine No.9 in St. Petersburg been fined?
- Engine No.9 in St. Petersburg has been fined a total of $1,460.00 across 4 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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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).
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