Fire Water Cafe in St. Petersburg
Last inspected:
2057 Central Ave, St. Petersburg, FL 33713Fire Water Cafe in St. Petersburg has been emergency-closed once, on October 29, 2025, for roach and rodent activity. The facility has accumulated 62 violations across 17 inspections, averaging 3.6 violations per inspection—below the statewide average of 5.2. However, recent enforcement has intensified significantly. An October 29, 2025 complaint inspection documented 27 violations including employee health policy failures, improper chemical storage, and time-as-a-control violations, resulting in an emergency closure order. The following day, a callback inspection found 9 additional violations, also involving chemical storage and food contact surfaces. On January 6, 2026, a routine inspection issued a warning after documenting 12 violations including management awareness lapses, employee health reporting failures, and improper time-as-control practices. Fire safety violations were cited in 2018 and 2019 for cooking equipment producing grease-laden vapors with no hood suppression system installed. The most recent inspection on January 7, 2026 found 3 food contact surface violations; the facility complied with the callback and the inspection was completed with no further action required.
Most recent closure: October 29, 2025 for roach & rodent activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Fire Water Cafe in St. Petersburg: Comparison to Pinellas County Averages
Fire Water Cafe in St. Petersburg: Emergency Closure History (1)
Fire Water Cafe in St. Petersburg: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (2)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-04-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-04-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Fire Water Cafe in St. Petersburg: Full Inspection History — DBPR (17)
— 2 inspections5 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections12 violations · 9 high priority
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections9 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections5 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 1 inspection5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections6 violations · 4 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Fire Water Cafe in St. Petersburg: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Fire Water Cafe in St. Petersburg last inspected?
- Fire Water Cafe in St. Petersburg was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 7, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- When was Fire Water Cafe in St. Petersburg last shut down?
- Fire Water Cafe in St. Petersburg was last shut down on October 29, 2025 for roach & 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 Fire Water Cafe in St. Petersburg?
- The most frequently cited violations at Fire Water Cafe in St. Petersburg are: Food contact surfaces, Consumer advisory, Proper ventilation.
- How many health inspections has Fire Water Cafe in St. Petersburg had?
- Fire Water Cafe in St. Petersburg has had 17 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 3.6 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Fire Water Cafe in St. Petersburg find?
- Fire Water Cafe in St. Petersburg was most recently inspected on January 7, 2026 with 1 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has Fire Water Cafe in St. Petersburg ever been shut down?
- Yes, Fire Water Cafe in St. Petersburg has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- 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.
- Has Fire Water Cafe in St. Petersburg had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Fire Water Cafe in St. Petersburg has 2 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Fire Water Cafe in St. Petersburg operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: Love Food Central (2018-2019).
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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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