Engine No.9 in St. Petersburg

Last inspected:

56 Dr Mlk Jr Blvd, St. Petersburg, FL 33705-1557
Overview

Engine 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. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.

31Inspections
296Violations
1Closures
$1,460in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

Engine No.9 in St. Petersburg: Comparison to Pinellas County Averages

This Facility 9.5 violations / inspection 9.5 violations per inspection
Pinellas County Avg 6.14 violations / inspection 6.14 county average
This Facility 1 emergency closures 1 closures
Pinellas County Avg 0.36 closures / facility 0.36 county average

Engine No.9 in St. Petersburg: Emergency Closure History (1)

Emergency closure history for Engine No.9 in St. Petersburg
DateReasonReopened
Rodent activity 16:18:00

Engine No.9 in St. Petersburg: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (4)

Total fines on record: $1,460.00

Disciplinary action history for Engine No.9 in St. Petersburg
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement 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 (31)

— 2 inspections28 violations · 15 high priority
— 4 inspections17 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections20 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections23 violations · 8 high priority
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Complaint Full· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 4 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections25 violations · 14 high priority
— 1 inspection8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections16 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 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

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 5 inspections13 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 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

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— 5 inspections34 violations · 21 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (9 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
— 2 inspections23 violations · 17 high priority

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 July 31, 2026. The result was: Administrative complaint recommended.
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 31 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 9.5 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 July 31, 2026 with 32 violation(s), including 3 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended.
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 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.
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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