Helm in St. Petersburg
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7736 Blind Pass Rd, St. Petersburg, FL 33706HELM in St. Petersburg averaged 10.3 violations per inspection across 10 inspections on record since 2023, nearly double the statewide average of 5.2 per inspection. High-priority violations were cited in 9 of 10 inspections, with recurring findings in employee health reporting (cited in 4 inspections), proper hand and arm washing (4 inspections), approved food source verification (4 inspections), food contact surface sanitation (5 inspections), and consumer advisory compliance (cited in every inspection). Management awareness violations appeared in 5 inspections. The facility has not been emergency-closed. An inspection on June 12, 2025 resulted in an administrative complaint recommendation after high-priority violations for approved food source, food contact surfaces, and consumer advisory were documented. The most recent inspection on October 31, 2025 found 33 violations including three high-priority citations for employee health reporting, shell stock requirements, and parasite destruction, resulting in "Inspection Completed - No Further Action" disposition.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Helm in St. Petersburg: Comparison to Pinellas County Averages
Helm in St. Petersburg: Full Inspection History — DBPR (11)
— 1 inspection9 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections34 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections27 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 18 violations (12 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections11 violations · 7 high priority
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Helm in St. Petersburg: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Helm in St. Petersburg last inspected?
- Helm in St. Petersburg was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 17, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Helm in St. Petersburg?
- The most frequently cited violations at Helm in St. Petersburg are: Consumer advisory, Food contact surfaces, Clean multi-use utensils.
- How many health inspections has Helm in St. Petersburg had?
- Helm in St. Petersburg has had 11 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 10.6 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Helm in St. Petersburg find?
- Helm in St. Petersburg was most recently inspected on April 17, 2026 with 14 violation(s), including 3 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Helm in St. Petersburg ever been shut down?
- No, Helm in St. Petersburg has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
- Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
- 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 V11 (Food in good condition) mean?
- Violation 11 (Food in good condition) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/11.
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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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