Floribbean Eatery and Catering in St. Petersburg

Last inspected:

2410 Central Ave, St. Petersburg, FL 33712
Overview

Floribbean Eatery and Catering in St. Petersburg has accumulated 101 violations across 15 inspections since 2020, averaging 6.7 per visit. The facility has not been shut down but shows a worsening trend, with the most recent inspection in March 2026 yielding 15 violations including 3 high-priority citations. A propane tank stored inside the building was cited in 2021 and corrected on-site. Top recurring violations involve ventilation, food contact surfaces, and utensil sanitation.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

15Inspections
101Violations
0Closures
1Fire

Last inspected DBPR:

Floribbean Eatery and Catering in St. Petersburg: Comparison to Pinellas County Averages

This Facility 6.7 violations / inspection 6.7 violations per inspection
Pinellas County Avg 6.13 violations / inspection 6.13 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Pinellas County Avg 0.35 closures / facility 0.35 county average

Floribbean Eatery and Catering in St. Petersburg: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)

— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · 48-04-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Operator moved outside **Corrected On-Site**

Floribbean Eatery and Catering in St. Petersburg: Full Inspection History — DBPR (15)

— 1 inspection11 violations · 7 high priority
— 2 inspections19 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections18 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 2 inspections9 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— 4 inspections10 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Floribbean Eatery and Catering in St. Petersburg: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Floribbean Eatery and Catering in St. Petersburg last inspected?
Floribbean Eatery and Catering in St. Petersburg was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 16, 2026. The result was: Warning Issued.
What are the most common violations at Floribbean Eatery and Catering in St. Petersburg?
The most frequently cited violations at Floribbean Eatery and Catering in St. Petersburg are: Food contact surfaces, Proper ventilation, Consumer advisory.
How many health inspections has Floribbean Eatery and Catering in St. Petersburg had?
Floribbean Eatery and Catering in St. Petersburg has had 15 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.7 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Floribbean Eatery and Catering in St. Petersburg find?
Floribbean Eatery and Catering in St. Petersburg was most recently inspected on March 16, 2026 with 15 violation(s), including 3 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Warning Issued.
Has Floribbean Eatery and Catering in St. Petersburg ever been shut down?
No, Floribbean Eatery and Catering 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 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 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 Floribbean Eatery and Catering in St. Petersburg had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Floribbean Eatery and Catering in St. Petersburg has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
Has Floribbean Eatery and Catering in St. Petersburg operated under other names?
Yes, this location previously operated as: The Floribbean Eatery and Catering (2021).

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