Tchotchke in St. Petersburg
Last inspected:
3920 6th St S, St. Petersburg, FL 33705TCHOTCHKE in St. Petersburg has accumulated 305 violations across 36 inspections since 2016, averaging 8.5 per visit. The facility was shut down three times for roach activity and roach and fly activity. In October 2025, inspectors conducted four consecutive emergency order callbacks over three days, with the facility failing to comply on the first three visits before achieving compliance on the fourth. The most frequently cited violations involve food contact surfaces, consumer advisories, and proper cooling equipment.
Most recent closure: October 7, 2025 for roach & fly activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Tchotchke 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
3
emergency closures
3 closures
Pinellas County Avg
0.35
closures / facility
0.35 county average
Tchotchke in St. Petersburg: Emergency Closure History (3)
Tchotchke in St. Petersburg: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (5)
Total fines on record: $2,200.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2025074995 | $400.00 | Oct 7, 2025 | Fort Lauderdale | |
| 3--2021042203 | $200.00 | Jul 8, 2021 | Fort Lauderdale | |
| 3--2019032039 | $800.00 | Jun 6, 2019 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 3--2017031833 | $400.00 | Mar 24, 2017 | Fort Lauderdale | |
| 3--2016017243 | $400.00 | Apr 5, 2016 | Fort Lauderdale |
Tchotchke in St. Petersburg: Full Inspection History — DBPR (36)
— 7 inspections55 violations · 28 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
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— Routine - Food· 14 violations (8 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections15 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection10 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections26 violations · 15 high priority
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Full· 14 violations (9 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections16 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 9 inspections61 violations · 34 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Complaint Full· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
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— Complaint Full· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
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— Complaint Full· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
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— Complaint Full· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
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Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 12 violations (6 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections37 violations · 24 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 4 inspections11 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection11 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Tchotchke in St. Petersburg: Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Tchotchke in St. Petersburg under active enforcement?
- Records show 5 emergency order inspections between October 7, 2025 and October 10, 2025. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- When was Tchotchke in St. Petersburg last inspected?
- Tchotchke in St. Petersburg was last inspected by Florida DBPR on December 11, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- When was Tchotchke in St. Petersburg last shut down?
- Tchotchke in St. Petersburg was last shut down on October 7, 2025 for roach & 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 Tchotchke in St. Petersburg?
- The most frequently cited violations at Tchotchke in St. Petersburg are: Food contact surfaces, Consumer advisory, Proper cooling equipment.
- How many health inspections has Tchotchke in St. Petersburg had?
- Tchotchke in St. Petersburg has had 36 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 Tchotchke in St. Petersburg find?
- Tchotchke in St. Petersburg was most recently inspected on December 11, 2025 with 5 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Tchotchke in St. Petersburg ever been shut down?
- Yes, Tchotchke in St. Petersburg has been emergency-closed 3 times by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- 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 V32 (Proper sanitizing) mean?
- Violation 32 (Proper sanitizing) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/32.
- What does Florida violation V33 (Proper cooling equipment) mean?
- Violation 33 (Proper cooling equipment) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/33.
- Has Tchotchke in St. Petersburg faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Tchotchke in St. Petersburg has 5 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $2,200.00 in fines.
- How much has Tchotchke in St. Petersburg been fined?
- Tchotchke in St. Petersburg has been fined a total of $2,200.00 across 5 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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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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