Wawa in St. Petersburg

Last inspected:

8601 4th Street N, St. Petersburg, FL 33701

Part of: Wawa Florida health inspections, violations & closures

Overview

Wawa #5252 in St. Petersburg had 3 violations across 2 inspections on record between June 2022 and July 2025. A priority foundation violation for equipment cleanliness was corrected on site during the June 2022 inspection after old food residue was observed on the interior surface of metal storage pans in the ware wash area. A focused inspection in October 2024 conducted as a follow-up to Hurricane Milton found no violations, and a subsequent focused inspection on July 16, 2025 verified that issues documented in a prior request had been addressed with the person in charge.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

3FDACS Insp.
3Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

Wawa in St. Petersburg: FDACS Inspection History (3)

Inspections conducted by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), which oversees grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines.

— 1 inspection
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: FREDERICK HICKS, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

Comments: The issues described in request # 5135336 were addressed with the person in charge during this inspection. Request 5135336

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— 1 inspection
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: RICHARD BRASHER, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

Comments: Visit conducted as a follow up to Hurricane Milton.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— 1 inspection
— Met Inspection Requirements· 3 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: LAWRENCE BURKE, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

Risk-Based Violations

4-601.11(A) Equipment food-contact surface or utensil not clean to sight and touch. 4-601.11(A) PfPfCorrected On-Site
WARE WASH AREA: OBSERVED OLD FOOD STUCK TO INTERIOR SURFACE OF METAL STORAGE PANS. COS; EMPLOYEE PROPERLY CLEANED EQUIPMENT DURING VISIT. x

Good Retail Practice Violations

4-402.12 Floor-mounted equipment that is not easily movable not sealed to the floor or elevated on legs that provide at least a 6-inch clearance between the floor and the equipment; or counter-mounted equipment that is not easily moveable not elevated on legs that provide at least a 4-inch clearance between the table and the equipment. 4-402.12
Back room: Hand wash sink not sealed to wall. o
4-602.13 Nonfood-contact surface of equipment not cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residue. 4-602.13
FOOD PROCESSING AREA: OBSERVED SOILED REACH-IN COOLER GASKETS IN FOOD PROCESSING AREA. o

Wawa in St. Petersburg: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Wawa in St. Petersburg last inspected?
Wawa #5252 in St. Petersburg was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on July 16, 2025. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
How many inspections has Wawa in St. Petersburg had?
Wawa #5252 in St. Petersburg has 3 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Wawa in St. Petersburg find?
Wawa #5252 in St. Petersburg was most recently inspected by FDACS on July 16, 2025 (Focused Inspection).
Has Wawa in St. Petersburg had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Wawa #5252 in St. Petersburg has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Wawa in St. Petersburg?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Wawa #5252 in St. Petersburg are: 4-601.11(A): Equipment food-contact surface or utensil not clean to sight and touch. 4-601.11(A) Pf; 4-402.12: Floor-mounted equipment that is not easily movable not sealed to the floor or elevated on legs that provide at least a 6-inch clearance between the floor and the equipment; or counter-mounted equipment that is not easily moveable not elevated on legs that provide at least a 4-inch clearance between the table and the equipment. 4-402.12; 4-602.13: Nonfood-contact surface of equipment not cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residue. 4-602.13.

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