Ford's Garage in St. Petersburg
Last inspected:
200 1 Ave S, St. Petersburg, FL 33701Ford's Garage in St. Petersburg has accumulated 206 violations across 26 inspections since 2018, averaging 7.9 per visit. The facility received one disciplinary action with a $200 fine. Hand washing violations (13 instances), consumer advisories (12), and employee health reporting (11) represent the facility's most frequently cited issues. In late 2022, Ford's Garage faced an administrative complaint after an inspection documented 27 violations with 13 marked high priority.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Ford's Garage in St. Petersburg: Comparison to Pinellas County Averages
This Facility
7.9
violations / inspection
7.9 violations per inspection
Pinellas County Avg
6.14
violations / inspection
6.14 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Pinellas County Avg
0.35
closures / facility
0.35 county average
Ford's Garage in St. Petersburg: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $200.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2022008668 | $200.00 | Feb 3, 2022 | Miami (Doral) |
Ford's Garage in St. Petersburg: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-05-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher missing from its designated location. For reporting purposes only.
Fire extinguisher next to ice machine not hung on wall.
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.
Ford's Garage in St. Petersburg: Full Inspection History — DBPR (27)
— 1 inspection6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections15 violations · 12 high priority
— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (4 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 (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections18 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections11 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 5 inspections41 violations · 27 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 5 inspections26 violations · 18 high priority
— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections7 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 4 inspections13 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations · Warning Issued
Ford's Garage in St. Petersburg: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Ford's Garage in St. Petersburg last inspected?
- Ford's Garage in St. Petersburg was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 27, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Ford's Garage in St. Petersburg?
- The most frequently cited violations at Ford's Garage in St. Petersburg are: Consumer advisory, Proper hand/arm washing, Shell stock requirements.
- How many health inspections has Ford's Garage in St. Petersburg had?
- Ford's Garage in St. Petersburg has had 27 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.9 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Ford's Garage in St. Petersburg find?
- Ford's Garage in St. Petersburg was most recently inspected on April 27, 2026 with 8 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Ford's Garage in St. Petersburg ever been shut down?
- No, Ford's Garage in St. Petersburg has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- 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 V10 (Approved food source) mean?
- Violation 10 (Approved food source) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/10.
- 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 Ford's Garage in St. Petersburg had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Ford's Garage in St. Petersburg has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Ford's Garage in St. Petersburg faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Ford's Garage in St. Petersburg has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $200.00 in fines.
- How much has Ford's Garage in St. Petersburg been fined?
- Ford's Garage in St. Petersburg has been fined a total of $200.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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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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