CENTRAL COFFEE SHOP

Name: CENTRAL COFFEE SHOP
Address: 530 CENTRAL AVE, ST. PETERSBURG, FL, 33701, US
Rating: 31.1

530 CENTRAL AVE, ST. PETERSBURG, FL 33701

License #6200375

☕ Café/Breakfast ℹ️

31.1 Grade F / 100

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October 14, 2026 · 10 findings · 1 critical

Routine - Food

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CENTRAL COFFEE SHOP in ST. PETERSBURG currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 31.1 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 9 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on October 14, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 80 total violations — 13 critical, 21 major, 46 minor.

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Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. White chute in interior of ice machine soiled with food debris.
[08B-49-4] Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food in front reach-in-cooler. Operator removed food and threw out food. Inspector educated person in charge on proper storing procedures for employee food.
[22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Small microwave on front cook-line soiled with food debris.
[08B-17-4] Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored over ready-to-eat food. Unwashed tomatoes over cooked potatoes in back kitchen reach-in-cooler. Employee rearranged shelves in reach-in-cooler.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled with food debris. Employee washed can opener blade during time of inspection.
[10-17-4] In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored between splash guard and pole for shelf on deli cooler by front window. Employee removed knife.
[12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on shelf next to flattop grill. Employee moved drink to bottom shelf.
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Front reach-in-cooler by cook line.
[12A-27-4] Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee on cook line cracked raw shell eggs and did change gloves and wash hands before putting on new gloves. Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched portable speaker and then proceeded to reach for sliced bread. Inspector intervened and had employee change gloves snd wash hands. Inspector educated employees on proper handwashing procedures.
[31B-06-4] Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Soap dispenser at kitchen handwashing sink not dispensing soap. Employee grabbed bottle of soap and placed at hand sink.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Soiled with black and pink mold like substance.
[50-09-4] Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Expired on2/1/2025.
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing at hand sink in front counter area.
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior soiled with dried up food debris inside single door stand alone cooler in prep area.
[01B-01-4] Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1- 3 lbs 14 oz dented can of Mushrooms.
[22-41-4] Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Ran the dish machine in the front counter area a few times and the chlorine sanitizer tested at 0 PPM. The inspector observed the chemical line having air bubbles and was not dispensing chemical when sanitization cycle ran.
[22-49-4] Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Employee set up three compartment sink with quaternary sanitizer testing at 200 PPM in the front counter area.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Near flat top grill: pulled eggs (47F - Cold Holding) @ 9:24am ; pulled eggs re-temped at 9:41am (38F - Cold Holding)
[41-27-4] Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Quaternary Sanitizer spray bottle testing at 500+ PPM.
[11-27-4] Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed the person in charge the DBPR Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Event form.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda machine ice chute soiled with black mold like substance in dinning room area. Slicer soiled with food debris.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Whisk inside hand sink in front counter area. Employee moved item.
[53A-01-7] Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No proof of certified food manager certificate could be provided. Operator sent the server a picture of her certified food manager certificate verified via text message.
[16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit observed.
[53A-05-6] No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Five employees present engaging and preparing food at the time of the inspection.
[11-26-1] No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Could not be provide for four employees preparing and engaging with food during the inspection. All were hired over 60 days ago, per server.
[53B-13-5] Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee training certificate for Alisha H. Dated for 8/12/25 through FLRA.

Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[25-05-4] Single-service articles improperly stored. To go boxes stored on floor of rear prep area.
[24-08-4] Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting on soda cups behind front counter.
[36-17-5] Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles in rear prep area are broken.
[16-46-4] Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on containers in rear storage area.
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine in rear prep area has mold like substance.
[51-11-4] Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tanks in rear storage closet not properly secured.
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vent in rear prep area is soiled with dust debris.
[24-05-4] Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket next to ice machine in rear storage area not inverted for protection.
[13-03-4] Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees behind front counter engaged in food preparation with no hair restraint. Employees put on hats.
[25-06-4] Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters behind front counter not stored in a protected manner.
[42-01-4] Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry by rear door.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink in rear prep area is used to store pots and utensils. Employee removed items from sink.
[31B-06-4] Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Hand wash sink in rear prep area unable to dispense soap.
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle of degreaser not labeled in rear prep area. Employee labeled.