Root & Clay Restaurant and Social Club in St Petersburg
Last inspected:
170 47 Ave Ne, St Petersburg, FL 33703Root & Clay Restaurant and Social Club in St. Petersburg has been inspected 5 times since March 2024, accumulating 18 violations with no emergency closures. The facility's most recent inspection on October 8, 2025 documented 21 violations—a significant spike—including high-priority findings for employee health reporting (cited twice), chemical storage, consumer advisory, and approved food source. High-priority violations for employee health reporting and chemical storage also appeared in the April 17, 2025 inspection. The March 18, 2025 inspection resulted in compliance after a call back, but the January 2, 2025 routine inspection prompted a Warning Issued disposition after violations including food condition issues. The facility averaged 3.6 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2. The October 8, 2025 inspection was completed with no further action despite the violation count, indicating violations were documented but no closure was recommended.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Root & Clay Restaurant and Social Club in St Petersburg: Comparison to Pinellas County Averages
Root & Clay Restaurant and Social Club in St Petersburg: Full Inspection History — DBPR (8)
— 3 inspections10 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections12 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection3 violations · 1 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Root & Clay Restaurant and Social Club in St Petersburg: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Root & Clay Restaurant and Social Club in St Petersburg last inspected?
- Root & Clay Restaurant and Social Club in St Petersburg was last inspected by Florida DBPR on June 12, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- What are the most common violations at Root & Clay Restaurant and Social Club in St Petersburg?
- The most frequently cited violations at Root & Clay Restaurant and Social Club in St Petersburg are: Outer openings protected, Consumer advisory, Toilet facilities.
- How many health inspections has Root & Clay Restaurant and Social Club in St Petersburg had?
- Root & Clay Restaurant and Social Club in St Petersburg has had 8 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 3.5 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Root & Clay Restaurant and Social Club in St Petersburg find?
- Root & Clay Restaurant and Social Club in St Petersburg was most recently inspected on June 12, 2026 with 1 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has Root & Clay Restaurant and Social Club in St Petersburg ever been shut down?
- No, Root & Clay Restaurant and Social Club in St Petersburg has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- 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).
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