Nueva Cantina in St. Petersburg
Last inspected:
1625 4 St S, St. Petersburg, FL 33701Nueva Cantina in St. Petersburg has accumulated 539 violations across 53 inspections since 2015, averaging 10.2 per visit. The restaurant was shut down four times for roach, fly, and rodent activity. Fire safety records show five violations, including repeated citations for missing or improperly stored fire extinguishers dating back to 2015 when the location operated as El Gallo Grande. The facility has faced three disciplinary actions totaling $1,600 in fines.
Most recent closure: March 22, 2022 for rodent & fly activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Nueva Cantina in St. Petersburg: Comparison to Pinellas County Averages
This Facility
10.2
violations / inspection
10.2 violations per inspection
Pinellas County Avg
6.13
violations / inspection
6.13 county average
This Facility
4
emergency closures
4 closures
Pinellas County Avg
0.35
closures / facility
0.35 county average
Nueva Cantina in St. Petersburg: Emergency Closure History (4)
Nueva Cantina in St. Petersburg: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (3)
Total fines on record: $1,600.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2022014081 | $800.00 | Mar 22, 2022 | Fort Lauderdale | |
| 3--2022003317 | $400.00 | Jan 18, 2022 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 3--2019011378 | $400.00 | Feb 19, 2019 | Tampa |
Nueva Cantina in St. Petersburg: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (5)
— 2 fire violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection · Warning Issued
Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher missing from its designated location. For reporting purposes only.
Fire extinguisher on floor near ware washing area.
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.
— 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 used to prop open door to chemical supply closet.
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.
— 2 fire violations
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Inspector Observation: Observed
- From inspection on 2016-10-10: Observed: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. By the back door.
Priority: Reporting
- From follow-up inspection on 2016-10-11: **Time Extended**
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.
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Warning Issued
Inspector Observation: Observed: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. By the back door.
Priority: Reporting
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.
— 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.K extinguisher on the floor at back door with proper hanger behind the shelves in the kitchen area.
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.
Nueva Cantina in St. Petersburg: Full Inspection History — DBPR (53)
— 1 inspection4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 5 inspections36 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 14 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections29 violations · 14 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 14 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 13 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 5 inspections49 violations · 23 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 14 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 16 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 8 inspections68 violations · 40 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 17 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 14 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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— 6 inspections34 violations · 21 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 14 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections20 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 7 inspections50 violations · 29 high priority
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Full· 18 violations (13 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Complaint Full· 4 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied
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— Complaint Full· 14 violations (6 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 8 inspections36 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 16 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 8 inspections55 violations · 26 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 17 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied
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— Complaint Full· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
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— Complaint Full· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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Nueva Cantina in St. Petersburg: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Nueva Cantina in St. Petersburg last inspected?
- Nueva Cantina in St. Petersburg was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 21, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- When was Nueva Cantina in St. Petersburg last shut down?
- Nueva Cantina in St. Petersburg was last shut down on March 22, 2022 for rodent & fly 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 Nueva Cantina in St. Petersburg?
- The most frequently cited violations at Nueva Cantina in St. Petersburg are: Consumer advisory, Proper ventilation, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has Nueva Cantina in St. Petersburg had?
- Nueva Cantina in St. Petersburg has had 53 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 10.2 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Nueva Cantina in St. Petersburg find?
- Nueva Cantina in St. Petersburg was most recently inspected on January 21, 2026 with 4 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Nueva Cantina in St. Petersburg ever been shut down?
- Yes, Nueva Cantina in St. Petersburg has been emergency-closed 4 times by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- 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 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 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 Nueva Cantina in St. Petersburg had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Nueva Cantina in St. Petersburg has 5 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Nueva Cantina in St. Petersburg faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Nueva Cantina in St. Petersburg has 3 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $1,600.00 in fines.
- How much has Nueva Cantina in St. Petersburg been fined?
- Nueva Cantina in St. Petersburg has been fined a total of $1,600.00 across 3 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
- Has Nueva Cantina in St. Petersburg operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: El Gallo Grande (2015), La Nueva Cantina (2016-2016).
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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).
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