Linking Heights in St. Petersburg
Last inspected:
3001 28 St N, St. Petersburg, FL 33713Linking Heights in St. Petersburg has been emergency-closed 3 times, all for rodent activity: July 8, 2021 and May 5, 2021 (rodent and fly activity), and September 8, 2021. The facility has accumulated 352 violations across 37 inspections since 2016, averaging 9.5 violations per inspection, nearly double the statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been recurring throughout the record, including employee health policy violations cited in 4 of the last 8 inspections, chemical storage violations appearing in 6 of the last 8 inspections, food contact surface violations in 7 of the last 8 inspections, and time-as-control violations in 3 of the last 8 inspections. The facility has been subject to 4 disciplinary actions totaling $1,400 in fines. A fire safety violation was documented on April 21, 2025 for use of cooking equipment producing grease-laden vapors with no hood suppression system installed. The most recent inspection on January 21, 2026 found 5 basic violations and was completed with no further action required.
Most recent closure: September 8, 2021 for rodent activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Linking Heights in St. Petersburg: Comparison to Pinellas County Averages
This Facility
9.5
violations / inspection
9.5 violations per inspection
Pinellas County Avg
6.13
violations / inspection
6.13 county average
This Facility
3
emergency closures
3 closures
Pinellas County Avg
0.35
closures / facility
0.35 county average
Linking Heights in St. Petersburg: Emergency Closure History (3)
Linking Heights in St. Petersburg: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (4)
Total fines on record: $1,400.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2021044511 | — | Sep 8, 2021 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 3--2021035521 | $800.00 | Jul 8, 2021 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 3--2021029525 | $400.00 | May 5, 2021 | Fort Lauderdale | |
| 3--2019007942 | $200.00 | Oct 8, 2018 | Fort Lauderdale |
Linking Heights in St. Petersburg: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · Warning Issued
Inspector Observation: Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only.
Table top deep fryer on prep table used for cooking Brussel sprouts not under a hood
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.
Linking Heights in St. Petersburg: Full Inspection History — DBPR (37)
— 1 inspection5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections32 violations · 23 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections13 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections16 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection9 violations · 9 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 9 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 8 inspections54 violations · 34 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (7 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections11 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 5 inspections30 violations · 21 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 16 violations (12 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
— 5 inspections46 violations · 26 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 23 violations (15 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections24 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 17 violations (12 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections14 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
Linking Heights in St. Petersburg: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Linking Heights in St. Petersburg last inspected?
- Linking Heights in St. Petersburg was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 21, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- When was Linking Heights in St. Petersburg last shut down?
- Linking Heights in St. Petersburg was last shut down on September 8, 2021 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 Linking Heights in St. Petersburg?
- The most frequently cited violations at Linking Heights in St. Petersburg are: Consumer advisory, Food contact surfaces, Single-use items.
- How many health inspections has Linking Heights in St. Petersburg had?
- Linking Heights in St. Petersburg has had 37 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 9.5 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Linking Heights in St. Petersburg find?
- Linking Heights in St. Petersburg was most recently inspected on January 21, 2026 with 5 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Linking Heights in St. Petersburg ever been shut down?
- Yes, Linking Heights in St. Petersburg has been emergency-closed 3 times by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- 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.
- What does Florida violation V16 (Proper cooking temps) mean?
- Violation 16 (Proper cooking temps) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/16.
- What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
- Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
- Has Linking Heights in St. Petersburg had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Linking Heights in St. Petersburg has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Linking Heights in St. Petersburg faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Linking Heights in St. Petersburg has 4 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $1,400.00 in fines.
- How much has Linking Heights in St. Petersburg been fined?
- Linking Heights in St. Petersburg has been fined a total of $1,400.00 across 4 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).
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.
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