Southern Exposure Pub & Grub in St. Petersburg
326 1 Ave N, St. Petersburg, FL 33701
Southern Exposure Pub & Grub in St. Petersburg has been inspected 9 times between August 2020 and November 2024, accumulating 38 total violations — an average of 4.2 per inspection, slightly below the statewide average of 5.2. The facility has no emergency closure history. Consumer advisory and toxic substance control violations appeared repeatedly across inspections in 2023 and 2024. High-priority violations for food in good condition (May 2023) and proper cooking temperatures (August 2020) were documented. A fire safety violation was noted in the most recent inspection on November 15, 2024, when a portable fire extinguisher was found missing from its designated location. The November 15, 2024 inspection was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Last inspected DBPR: November 15, 2024
Southern Exposure Pub & Grub in St. Petersburg: Comparison to Pinellas County Averages
Southern Exposure Pub & Grub in St. Petersburg: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Southern Exposure Pub & Grub in St. Petersburg: Full Inspection History — DBPR (9)
— 1 inspection6 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections8 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections4 violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Warning Issued
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections15 violations · 8 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 10 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
Southern Exposure Pub & Grub in St. Petersburg: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Southern Exposure Pub & Grub in St. Petersburg last inspected?
- Southern Exposure Pub & Grub in St. Petersburg was last inspected by Florida DBPR on November 15, 2024. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Southern Exposure Pub & Grub in St. Petersburg?
- The most frequently cited violations at Southern Exposure Pub & Grub in St. Petersburg are: Outer openings protected, Consumer advisory, Single-use items.
- How many health inspections has Southern Exposure Pub & Grub in St. Petersburg had?
- Southern Exposure Pub & Grub in St. Petersburg has had 9 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.2 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Southern Exposure Pub & Grub in St. Petersburg find?
- Southern Exposure Pub & Grub in St. Petersburg was most recently inspected on November 15, 2024 with 6 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Southern Exposure Pub & Grub in St. Petersburg ever been shut down?
- No, Southern Exposure Pub & Grub 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.
- What does Florida violation V24 (Toxic substance control) mean?
- Violation 24 (Toxic substance control) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/24.
- What does Florida violation V31 (Clean multi-use utensils) mean?
- Violation 31 (Clean multi-use utensils) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/31.
- Has Southern Exposure Pub & Grub in St. Petersburg had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Southern Exposure Pub & Grub in St. Petersburg has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight
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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