Princess Martha in St. Petersburg
Last inspected:
411 N 1 Ave, St. Petersburg, FL 33701Princess Martha in St. Petersburg has accumulated 271 violations across 32 inspections since 2016, averaging 8.5 per visit. The facility was shut down twice, for fly activity in 2023 and roach and rodent activity. Fire safety records document six violations, primarily involving missing or expired boiler insurance certificates and inspection reports across multiple years under both the current and prior "The Princess Martha" name. The restaurant faced two disciplinary actions totaling $1,600 in fines. Recent enforcement shows a pattern of emergency orders and callbacks in October and December 2023, followed by compliance through 2025.
Most recent closure: December 19, 2023 for roach & rodent activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Princess Martha in St. Petersburg: Comparison to Pinellas County Averages
This Facility
8.5
violations / inspection
8.5 violations per inspection
Pinellas County Avg
6.13
violations / inspection
6.13 county average
This Facility
2
emergency closures
2 closures
Pinellas County Avg
0.35
closures / facility
0.35 county average
Princess Martha in St. Petersburg: Emergency Closure History (2)
Princess Martha in St. Petersburg: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $800.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2023069929 | $800.00 | Oct 17, 2023 | Fort Lauderdale |
Princess Martha in St. Petersburg: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (6)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only.
124524 expired on 11/23/2024.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (10) Heating and ventilation - The heating and ventilation system shall be kept in good repair or be installed to maintain a minimum of 68 degrees Fahrenheit throughout the building. The insurance inspectors boiler report is required annually for power boilers and high pressure/high temperature boilers and biannually for low pressure steam or vapor heating boilers and shall be posted in the boiler room. For reporting purposes only.
— 2 fire violations
— Complaint Full · 48-01-5 · Call Back - Complied
Inspector Observation: - From initial inspection : No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only.
Boiler certificate expired on 10/29/2022. - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-16: **Time Extended**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (10) Heating and ventilation - The heating and ventilation system shall be kept in good repair or be installed to maintain a minimum of 68 degrees Fahrenheit throughout the building. The insurance inspectors boiler report is required annually for power boilers and high pressure/high temperature boilers and biannually for low pressure steam or vapor heating boilers and shall be posted in the boiler room. For reporting purposes only.
— Complaint Full · 48-01-5 · Warning Issued
Inspector Observation: No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only.
Boiler certificate expired on 10/29/2022.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (10) Heating and ventilation - The heating and ventilation system shall be kept in good repair or be installed to maintain a minimum of 68 degrees Fahrenheit throughout the building. The insurance inspectors boiler report is required annually for power boilers and high pressure/high temperature boilers and biannually for low pressure steam or vapor heating boilers and shall be posted in the boiler room. For reporting purposes only.
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 48-01-5 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only.
One certificate expired 123643 expired 9/29/18.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (9) Heating and ventilation - The heating and ventilation system shall be kept in good repair or be installed to maintain a minimum of 68 degrees Fahrenheit throughout the building. The insurance inspector¿s boiler report is required annually for power boilers and high pressure/high temperature boilers and biannually for low pressure steam or vapor heating boilers and shall be posted in the boiler room. For reporting purposes only.
— 2 fire violations
— Routine - Food · 48-01-5 · Call Back - Complied
Inspector Observation: - From initial inspection : No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only. 123572/123643 exp 9/29/2018 - From follow-up inspection 2018-10-31: **Time Extended**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (9) Heating and ventilation - The heating and ventilation system shall be kept in good repair or be installed to maintain a minimum of 68 degrees Fahrenheit throughout the building. The insurance inspector¿s boiler report is required annually for power boilers and high pressure/high temperature boilers and biannually for low pressure steam or vapor heating boilers and shall be posted in the boiler room. For reporting purposes only.
— Routine - Food · 48-01-5 · Warning Issued
Inspector Observation: No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only. 123572/123643 exp 9/29/2018
Legal Basis: Reporting: (9) Heating and ventilation - The heating and ventilation system shall be kept in good repair or be installed to maintain a minimum of 68 degrees Fahrenheit throughout the building. The insurance inspector¿s boiler report is required annually for power boilers and high pressure/high temperature boilers and biannually for low pressure steam or vapor heating boilers and shall be posted in the boiler room. For reporting purposes only.
Princess Martha in St. Petersburg: Full Inspection History — DBPR (33)
— 1 inspection7 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections14 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections13 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 10 inspections67 violations · 47 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (9 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 14 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 16 violations (12 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— 3 inspections32 violations · 22 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (10 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections17 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections7 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections11 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections29 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections8 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections14 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Princess Martha in St. Petersburg: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Princess Martha in St. Petersburg last inspected?
- Princess Martha in St. Petersburg was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 13, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- When was Princess Martha in St. Petersburg last shut down?
- Princess Martha in St. Petersburg was last shut down on December 19, 2023 for roach & 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 Princess Martha in St. Petersburg?
- The most frequently cited violations at Princess Martha in St. Petersburg are: Consumer advisory, Proper ventilation, Clean multi-use utensils.
- How many health inspections has Princess Martha in St. Petersburg had?
- Princess Martha in St. Petersburg has had 33 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 8.5 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Princess Martha in St. Petersburg find?
- Princess Martha in St. Petersburg was most recently inspected on April 13, 2026 with 8 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Princess Martha in St. Petersburg ever been shut down?
- Yes, Princess Martha in St. Petersburg has been emergency-closed 2 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 V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
- Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.
- Has Princess Martha in St. Petersburg had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Princess Martha in St. Petersburg has 6 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Princess Martha in St. Petersburg faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Princess Martha in St. Petersburg has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $800.00 in fines.
- How much has Princess Martha in St. Petersburg been fined?
- Princess Martha in St. Petersburg has been fined a total of $800.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
- Has Princess Martha in St. Petersburg operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: The Princess Martha (2018-2023).
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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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