CRAFTY SQUIRREL
259 CENTRAL AVE, ST. PETERSBURG, FL 33701
License #6214563
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Mixed Health Record
How is this score calculated? →CRAFTY SQUIRREL in ST. PETERSBURG currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 74.9 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on March 16, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 23 total violations — 1 critical, 7 major, 15 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- [01B-01-4] Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 2- 6.12 Lb dented can of Salsa Verde.
- [02B-01-5] Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Establishment updated their menu. Observed Ahi For Me dish on menu not identifying the tuna being raw. Manager on duty added a star to the 20 menus the establishment has.
- [29-49-6] Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Interior of reach in deli cooler storing dressings.
- [36-22-4] Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In front of ice machine and reach in deli cooler storing dressings.
- [12B-13-4] Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Drink stored on shelf above reach in cooler. Drink was discarded.
- [22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Convection oven interior heavily soiled with burnt food debris.
- [50-09-4] Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License post at bar expired on 2/1/2026.
- [22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of reach in cooler storing dressings.
- [22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine interior heavily soiled with black, brown, and pink mold like substance.
- [23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets heavily soiled on reach in deli cooler storing dressings.
- [22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Fryer baskets soiled with grease build up. Stained white cutting board on reach on deli cooler storing dressings. Food slicer soiled with dried food debris. Can opener soiled with dried food debris.
- [08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Box of fryer oil stored on floor at end of cook line. Item moved off the floor. Box of canned tomatoes stored on floor next to dry storage racks near walk in cooler door. Tubs of ice cream and cases of frozen foods stored on floor inside walk in freezer. Per employee on duty, they had a big event this weekend.
- [31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Opened cans of Stella and Michelob Ultra beers stored inside handsink across from kitchen back door.
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