Surge Cafe in St. Petersburg
1000 118 Ave N, St. Petersburg, FL 33716
Surge Cafe in St. Petersburg was emergency-closed on August 9, 2021 for fly activity. The facility has been inspected 19 times on record, accumulating 94 violations between 2016 and January 2026, averaging 4.9 violations per inspection—slightly below the Florida statewide average of 5.2. A disciplinary action resulted in $600 in fines. Employee health reporting violations appeared in at least 4 inspections, and handwashing violations were cited in multiple inspections across 2022 and 2023. Fire code violations in 2020 documented propane tanks larger than permitted capacity stored inside the building. Recent inspections show improvement: the facility had zero violations in August 2025 and January 2026, with the most recent inspection on January 29, 2026 completed with no further action required.
Most recent closure: August 9, 2021 for fly activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Last inspected DBPR: January 29, 2026
Surge Cafe in St. Petersburg: Comparison to Pinellas County Averages
Surge Cafe in St. Petersburg: Emergency Closure History (1)
Surge Cafe in St. Petersburg: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $600.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2021037764 | $600.00 | Aug 9, 2021 | Fort Lauderdale |
Surge Cafe in St. Petersburg: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (2)
— 2 fire violations
— Routine - Food · 48-04-4 · Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food · 48-04-4 · Warning Issued
Surge Cafe in St. Petersburg: Full Inspection History — DBPR (19)
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections3 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections4 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 1 inspection6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 7 inspections37 violations · 25 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (9 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 3 inspections17 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection2 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Surge Cafe in St. Petersburg: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Surge Cafe in St. Petersburg last inspected?
- Surge Cafe in St. Petersburg was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 29, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- When was Surge Cafe in St. Petersburg last shut down?
- Surge Cafe in St. Petersburg was last shut down on August 9, 2021 for 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 Surge Cafe in St. Petersburg?
- The most frequently cited violations at Surge Cafe in St. Petersburg are: Employee health reporting, Management awareness, Proper hand/arm washing.
- How many health inspections has Surge Cafe in St. Petersburg had?
- Surge Cafe in St. Petersburg has had 19 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.9 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Surge Cafe in St. Petersburg find?
- Surge Cafe in St. Petersburg was most recently inspected on January 29, 2026 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Surge Cafe in St. Petersburg ever been shut down?
- Yes, Surge Cafe in St. Petersburg has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- Has Surge Cafe in St. Petersburg had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Surge Cafe in St. Petersburg has 2 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Surge Cafe in St. Petersburg faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Surge Cafe in St. Petersburg has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $600.00 in fines.
- How much has Surge Cafe in St. Petersburg been fined?
- Surge Cafe in St. Petersburg has been fined a total of $600.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
- Has Surge Cafe in St. Petersburg operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: Power Design (2020-2020).
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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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