Fortu in St Petersburg
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97 Central Ave, St Petersburg, FL 33701FORTU in St. Petersburg has a pattern of recurring high-priority violations across 9 inspections totaling 57 violations, averaging 6.3 per inspection — significantly above the statewide average of 5.2. Food contact surface violations appeared in 3 of the most recent 4 inspections. Employee health policy violations, including failure to report illness and improper handwashing, were cited in at least 4 inspections. Consumer advisory violations and toxic substance control issues are recurring findings. Proper cooking temperature violations appeared in multiple inspections, as did shell stock handling and parasite destruction requirements. The facility has not been emergency-closed. The most recent inspection on January 14, 2026 (complaint-based) resulted in Call Back - Complied after 3 basic violations were found, following a January 6 inspection that issued a Warning for 6 violations including food contact surface and consumer advisory issues.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Fortu in St Petersburg: Comparison to Pinellas County Averages
Fortu in St Petersburg: Full Inspection History — DBPR (9)
— 2 inspections3 violations · 3 high priority
— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 3 inspections14 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections24 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Fortu in St Petersburg: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Fortu in St Petersburg last inspected?
- Fortu in St Petersburg was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 14, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- What are the most common violations at Fortu in St Petersburg?
- The most frequently cited violations at Fortu in St Petersburg are: Consumer advisory, Clean multi-use utensils, Employee health reporting.
- How many health inspections has Fortu in St Petersburg had?
- Fortu in St Petersburg has had 9 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.3 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Fortu in St Petersburg find?
- Fortu in St Petersburg was most recently inspected on January 14, 2026 with 1 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has Fortu in St Petersburg ever been shut down?
- No, Fortu in St Petersburg has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- 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.
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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).
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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