Wheelhouse in St. Petersburg

Last inspected: March 10, 2026

7220 Central Ave, St. Petersburg, FL 33707

Overview

Wheelhouse in St. Petersburg has accumulated 209 violations across 28 inspections since 2016, averaging 7.5 per visit. Fire inspections documented four safety violations, including portable fire extinguishers in the red zone and one missing from its designated location. The facility received one disciplinary action totaling $200 in fines. The most frequently cited violations involve consumer advisories, food contact surfaces, and improper chemical storage.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

28Inspections
209Violations
0Closures
2Fire
$200in Fines

Last inspected DBPR: March 10, 2026

Wheelhouse in St. Petersburg: Comparison to Pinellas County Averages

This Facility 7.5 violations / inspection 7.5 violations per inspection
Pinellas County Avg 6.14 violations / inspection 6.14 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Pinellas County Avg 0.35 closures / facility 0.35 county average
Wheelhouse in St. Petersburg

Wheelhouse in St. Petersburg

Last inspected: March 10, 2026

7220 Central Ave, St. Petersburg, FL 33707

  • Pinellas County · Permanent Food Service
  • Owner: Punk Rhino INC
  • DBPR License: SEA6200739
Overview

Wheelhouse in St. Petersburg has accumulated 209 violations across 28 inspections since 2016, averaging 7.5 per visit. Fire inspections documented four safety violations, including portable fire extinguishers in the red zone and one missing from its designated location. The facility received one disciplinary action totaling $200 in fines. The most frequently cited violations involve consumer advisories, food contact surfaces, and improper chemical storage.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

28Inspections
209Violations
0Closures
2Fire
$200in Fines

Last inspected DBPR: March 10, 2026

Wheelhouse in St. Petersburg: Comparison to Pinellas County Averages

This Facility 7.5 violations / inspection 7.5 violations per inspection
Pinellas County Avg 6.14 violations / inspection 6.14 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Pinellas County Avg 0.35 closures / facility 0.35 county average

Wheelhouse in St. Petersburg: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)

Total fines on record: $200.00

Disciplinary action history for Wheelhouse in St. Petersburg
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
3--2016004050 $200.00 Jan 6, 2016 Miami (Doral)

Wheelhouse in St. Petersburg: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (2)

— 2 fire violations

— Routine - Food · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Hallway in kitchen area and dining room area fire extinguisher in the red zone.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.

— Routine - Food · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher missing from its designated location. For reporting purposes only.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.

Wheelhouse in St. Petersburg: Full Inspection History — DBPR (28)

— 2 inspections15 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment
V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V05 Handwashing procedures
V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V33 Proper cooling equipment
V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean
— 2 inspections10 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean
V53 Outer openings protected
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean
— 2 inspections31 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness
V03 Employee health reporting
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V11 Food in good condition
V12 Shell stock requirements
V13 Parasite destruction
V14 Food contact surfaces
V21 Time as control
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V36 Proper ventilation
V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean
— Routine - Food· 16 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness
V02 Employee health policy
V03 Employee health reporting
V05 Handwashing procedures
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V12 Shell stock requirements
V14 Food contact surfaces
V21 Time as control
V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V35 Single-use items
V36 Proper ventilation
V40 Wiping cloths usage

Basic Violations

V45 Floor maintenance
V50 Adequate lighting
V51 Premises clean
— 2 inspections16 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V14 Food contact surfaces
V21 Time as control
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V35 Single-use items
V36 Proper ventilation
V40 Wiping cloths usage
V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting
V51 Premises clean
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities
— 2 inspections6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V14 Food contact surfaces
V23 Chemical properly stored
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities
— 1 inspection5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source
V13 Parasite destruction
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
— 6 inspections32 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V12 Shell stock requirements
V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V13 Parasite destruction
V22 Consumer advisory
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V13 Parasite destruction
V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory
V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items
V41 Toilet facilities
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment
V35 Single-use items

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V14 Food contact surfaces
V21 Time as control
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored
V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V33 Proper cooling equipment
V35 Single-use items
V36 Proper ventilation
V40 Wiping cloths usage
V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean
— 3 inspections23 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V36 Proper ventilation
V42 Equipment condition
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V06 Handwashing facilities
V13 Parasite destruction
V21 Time as control
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored
V24 Toxic substance control
V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V36 Proper ventilation
V42 Equipment condition
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements
V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V36 Proper ventilation
V40 Wiping cloths usage
— 4 inspections14 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source
V12 Shell stock requirements
V13 Parasite destruction
V14 Food contact surfaces
V16 Proper cooking temps
V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V31 Clean multi-use utensils
— 2 inspections5 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V36 Proper ventilation
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
— 2 inspections12 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces
V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness
V02 Employee health policy
V03 Employee health reporting
V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory
V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V32 Proper sanitizing
V41 Toilet facilities

Wheelhouse in St. Petersburg: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Wheelhouse in St. Petersburg last inspected?
Wheelhouse in St. Petersburg was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 10, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
What are the most common violations at Wheelhouse in St. Petersburg?
The most frequently cited violations at Wheelhouse in St. Petersburg are: Food contact surfaces, Consumer advisory, Chemical properly stored.
How many health inspections has Wheelhouse in St. Petersburg had?
Wheelhouse in St. Petersburg has had 28 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.5 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Wheelhouse in St. Petersburg find?
Wheelhouse in St. Petersburg was most recently inspected on March 10, 2026 with 8 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
Has Wheelhouse in St. Petersburg ever been shut down?
No, Wheelhouse in St. Petersburg has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
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.
What does Florida violation V23 (Chemical properly stored) mean?
Violation 23 (Chemical properly stored) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/23.
Has Wheelhouse in St. Petersburg had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Wheelhouse in St. Petersburg has 2 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
Has Wheelhouse in St. Petersburg faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, Wheelhouse in St. Petersburg has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $200.00 in fines.
How much has Wheelhouse in St. Petersburg been fined?
Wheelhouse in St. Petersburg has been fined a total of $200.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.

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