How many restaurants are in St. Petersburg, Florida?

There are 710 restaurants tracked in St. Petersburg, Florida by InspectFL, based on public DBPR inspection records.

What's the average health score in St. Petersburg?

The average InspectFL Health Score for restaurants in St. Petersburg is 93.0 out of 100, based on analysis of Florida DBPR inspection data.

How are restaurant grades calculated on InspectFL?

InspectFL assigns letter grades (A through F) based on a 0-100 Health Score calculated from the number and severity of violations found during DBPR inspections. Fewer and less severe violations result in a higher score and better grade.

Where does InspectFL get its data?

All restaurant inspection data on InspectFL comes from public records maintained by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR). InspectFL aggregates this data and presents it with easy-to-understand grades and scores.

St. Petersburg, Florida

Pinellas County · 710 restaurants

St. Petersburg has undergone a dramatic transformation from sleepy retirement town to one of Florida's hottest dining destinations. The EDGE District and Central Avenue are packed with craft breweries and independent restaurants, Beach Drive offers upscale waterfront dining, and the Grand Central District brings eclectic neighborhood eateries. With over 600 restaurants and a thriving arts scene anchored by the Dalí Museum, St. Pete's food culture is as vibrant as its famous murals.

710

Restaurants

57.3%

A-Rated

93.0

Avg Score

1,332

Inspections

Data on this page

Restaurants tracked

710

Graded restaurants

700

Inspection records

1,332

Official source

Florida DBPR

InspectFL turns public DBPR inspection records into city-level score trends, grade breakdowns, and restaurant history so this page is useful for comparison, not just a list of names.

A: 401 B: 195 C: 83 F: 21

About Dining in St. Petersburg

Of St. Petersburg's 700 graded restaurants, 57.3% earned an A grade — roughly in line with statewide averages. Currently, 3.0% of restaurants hold a failing F grade, representing 21 establishments with significant health violations. The average InspectFL Health Score across St. Petersburg is 93.0 out of 100, based on 1,332 inspections on record.

What Inspectors Look For

Florida DBPR inspectors evaluate restaurants on food temperature control, employee hygiene, pest activity, and equipment cleanliness. Violations are categorized as critical (immediate health risk), major (significant concern), or minor (procedural issue). Learn more about how grades work.

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