Ride 'em Cowboy in St. Petersburg
Last inspected:
2451 Central Ave, St. Petersburg, FL 33713Ride 'Em Cowboy in St. Petersburg has accumulated 312 violations across 29 inspections since 2016, averaging 10.8 per visit. The facility has never been shut down and faces no fire safety violations or disciplinary fines. Recent inspections show a pattern of warnings and callback compliance between 2021 and 2022, followed by sporadic violations through 2025, with the most recent inspection in November recording 14 violations including 2 high-priority items. Consumer advisory violations, unclean multi-use utensils, and food contact surface issues are the facility's most frequent citations.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Ride 'em Cowboy in St. Petersburg: Comparison to Pinellas County Averages
This Facility
10.8
violations / inspection
10.8 violations per inspection
Pinellas County Avg
6.13
violations / inspection
6.13 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Pinellas County Avg
0.35
closures / facility
0.35 county average
Ride 'em Cowboy in St. Petersburg: Full Inspection History — DBPR (29)
— 3 inspections36 violations · 17 high priority
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 16 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections15 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections13 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections9 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 4 inspections36 violations · 23 high priority
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— 2 inspections15 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Complaint Full· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections20 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection12 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections19 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 4 inspections21 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 14 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Ride 'em Cowboy in St. Petersburg: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Ride 'em Cowboy in St. Petersburg last inspected?
- Ride 'em Cowboy in St. Petersburg was last inspected by Florida DBPR on November 21, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Ride 'em Cowboy in St. Petersburg?
- The most frequently cited violations at Ride 'em Cowboy in St. Petersburg are: Consumer advisory, Clean multi-use utensils, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has Ride 'em Cowboy in St. Petersburg had?
- Ride 'em Cowboy in St. Petersburg has had 29 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 10.8 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Ride 'em Cowboy in St. Petersburg find?
- Ride 'em Cowboy in St. Petersburg was most recently inspected on November 21, 2025 with 14 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Ride 'em Cowboy in St. Petersburg ever been shut down?
- No, Ride 'em Cowboy in St. Petersburg has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- 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 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 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.
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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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