Uptown Eats in St. Petersburg
Last inspected:
689 Dr Mlk Jr St N Ste D, St. Petersburg, FL 33701Uptown Eats in St. Petersburg has accumulated 296 violations across 39 inspections since 2016, averaging 7.6 per visit. The facility was shut down once for roach activity. The restaurant faces recurring violations for employee health reporting, outer openings protection, and proper ventilation. In 2022, inspectors issued warnings on two consecutive days, documenting 14 violations on the first visit and 15 violations the following day, indicating a pattern of active non-compliance.
Most recent closure: August 20, 2019 for roach activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Uptown Eats in St. Petersburg: Comparison to Pinellas County Averages
This Facility
7.6
violations / inspection
7.6 violations per inspection
Pinellas County Avg
6.13
violations / inspection
6.13 county average
This Facility
1
emergency closures
1 closures
Pinellas County Avg
0.35
closures / facility
0.35 county average
Uptown Eats in St. Petersburg: Emergency Closure History (1)
Uptown Eats in St. Petersburg: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)
Total fines on record: $800.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2019044407 | $400.00 | Aug 20, 2019 | Fort Lauderdale | |
| 3--2018014066 | $400.00 | Feb 12, 2018 | Tampa |
Uptown Eats in St. Petersburg: Full Inspection History — DBPR (39)
— 1 inspection2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections11 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections12 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections12 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections36 violations · 23 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 5 inspections14 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection4 violations · 1 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 10 inspections65 violations · 41 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Complaint Full· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
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— Complaint Full· 19 violations (11 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Complaint Full· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 6 inspections30 violations · 20 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— 4 inspections37 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 19 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections6 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Uptown Eats in St. Petersburg: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Uptown Eats in St. Petersburg last inspected?
- Uptown Eats in St. Petersburg was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 2, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- When was Uptown Eats in St. Petersburg last shut down?
- Uptown Eats in St. Petersburg was last shut down on August 20, 2019 for roach 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 Uptown Eats in St. Petersburg?
- The most frequently cited violations at Uptown Eats in St. Petersburg are: Employee health reporting, Outer openings protected, Proper ventilation.
- How many health inspections has Uptown Eats in St. Petersburg had?
- Uptown Eats in St. Petersburg has had 39 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.6 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Uptown Eats in St. Petersburg find?
- Uptown Eats in St. Petersburg was most recently inspected on March 2, 2026 with 3 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Uptown Eats in St. Petersburg ever been shut down?
- Yes, Uptown Eats in St. Petersburg has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- 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.
- Has Uptown Eats in St. Petersburg faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Uptown Eats in St. Petersburg has 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $800.00 in fines.
- How much has Uptown Eats in St. Petersburg been fined?
- Uptown Eats in St. Petersburg has been fined a total of $800.00 across 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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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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