Five Bucks Drinkery in St. Petersburg
Last inspected:
247 Central Ave, St. Petersburg, FL 33701Five Bucks Drinkery in St. Petersburg has accumulated 551 violations across 48 inspections since 2016, averaging 11.5 per visit. The facility was shut down four times for rodent, roach, and fly activity. Fire safety violations include portable fire extinguishers stored on the floor in 2016 and 2024, with a recent enforcement pattern showing repeated non-compliance in September 2024 requiring three consecutive emergency order callbacks. The restaurant has faced 5 disciplinary actions totaling $1,360 in fines, with recurring violations centered on proper ventilation, consumer advisory postings, and single-use items.
Most recent closure: September 16, 2024 for rodent activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Five Bucks Drinkery in St. Petersburg: Comparison to Pinellas County Averages
This Facility
11.5
violations / inspection
11.5 violations per inspection
Pinellas County Avg
6.13
violations / inspection
6.13 county average
This Facility
4
emergency closures
4 closures
Pinellas County Avg
0.35
closures / facility
0.35 county average
Five Bucks Drinkery in St. Petersburg: Emergency Closure History (4)
Five Bucks Drinkery in St. Petersburg: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (5)
Total fines on record: $1,360.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2024043505 | — | Jul 17, 2024 | Tampa | |
| 3--2024065970 | $400.00 | Sep 16, 2024 | Tampa | |
| 3--2022021381 | $800.00 | Apr 19, 2022 | Orlando | |
| 3--2021045100 | $160.00 | Aug 3, 2021 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 3--2022033704 | — | N/A | — |
Five Bucks Drinkery in St. Petersburg: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (2)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher missing from its designated location. For reporting purposes only.
Fire extinguisher on floor in mid bar area.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-06-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher is inaccessible. For reporting purposes only.ABC extinguisher on the floor in the kitchen between equipment.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
Five Bucks Drinkery in St. Petersburg: Full Inspection History — DBPR (48)
— 3 inspections26 violations · 20 high priority
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Full· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections12 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 8 inspections63 violations · 35 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
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— Routine - Food· 14 violations (9 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
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— Complaint Full· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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— Complaint Full· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections12 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 11 inspections102 violations · 45 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (5 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
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— Routine - Food· 13 violations (6 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 14 violations (6 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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— Routine - Food· 18 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection9 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 5 inspections47 violations · 27 high priority
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Full· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Full· 18 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Complaint Full· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 6 inspections45 violations · 28 high priority
— Complaint Full· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Full· 20 violations (13 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— 6 inspections65 violations · 41 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 17 violations (11 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Complaint Full· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Full· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections4 violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
— 1 inspection5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Five Bucks Drinkery in St. Petersburg: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Five Bucks Drinkery in St. Petersburg last inspected?
- Five Bucks Drinkery in St. Petersburg was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 18, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- When was Five Bucks Drinkery in St. Petersburg last shut down?
- Five Bucks Drinkery in St. Petersburg was last shut down on September 16, 2024 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 Five Bucks Drinkery in St. Petersburg?
- The most frequently cited violations at Five Bucks Drinkery in St. Petersburg are: Proper ventilation, Consumer advisory, Single-use items.
- How many health inspections has Five Bucks Drinkery in St. Petersburg had?
- Five Bucks Drinkery in St. Petersburg has had 48 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 11.5 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Five Bucks Drinkery in St. Petersburg find?
- Five Bucks Drinkery in St. Petersburg was most recently inspected on March 18, 2026 with 14 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has Five Bucks Drinkery in St. Petersburg ever been shut down?
- Yes, Five Bucks Drinkery in St. Petersburg has been emergency-closed 4 times by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- 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 V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- 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 Five Bucks Drinkery in St. Petersburg had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Five Bucks Drinkery in St. Petersburg has 2 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Five Bucks Drinkery in St. Petersburg faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Five Bucks Drinkery in St. Petersburg has 5 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $1,360.00 in fines.
- How much has Five Bucks Drinkery in St. Petersburg been fined?
- Five Bucks Drinkery in St. Petersburg has been fined a total of $1,360.00 across 5 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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