ENGINE NO.9

Name: ENGINE NO.9
Address: 56 DR MLK JR BLVD, ST. PETERSBURG, FL, 33705-1557, US
Rating: 62

56 DR MLK JR BLVD, ST. PETERSBURG, FL 33705-1557

License #6216893

62 Grade F / 100

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Latest inspection

July 31, 2026 · 32 findings · 3 critical

Routine - Food

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ENGINE NO.9 in ST. PETERSBURG currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 62 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has one inspection on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on July 31, 2026. Across those visits, DBPR recorded 32 total findings; InspectFL has detailed violation rows for 26 of them so far.

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The latest inspection on July 31, 2026 shows 26 observation rows: 3 critical, 6 major, and 17 minor.

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Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Beer keg cooler has standing liquid.
[16-36-4] No color/concentration comparison chart available for chemical test kit used to check sanitizer. For chlorine strips.
[01B-01-4] Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1- 7 Lbs. 3 Oz dented can of Catsup. 2- 50 oz. dented can of Roasted Beef Gravy.
[14-36-5] Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Reach in cooler next to upstairs dry storage.
[21-38-4] Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods heavily soiled with grease. Pipes and wall on wall behind cook line equipment heavily soiled with grease dripping on the floor. Gaskets on reach in coolers soiled with mold like substance.
[24-05-4] Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket stored next to ice machine.
[32-17-4] Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. Bathroom in front of bar not self closing.
[36-17-5] Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor underneath racks stored cans.
[52-01-4] Identity of food or food product misrepresented. Observed on the online and printed menu in the restaurant: Under Entrées category: New Orleans Jambalaya Pasta serving Fresh Gulf Shrimp. Observed bags of frozen shrimp stored in the deep freezer with brand name Harbor Banks, stating the frozen raw shrimp was sourced in India. Observed invoices from US Foods.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Bucket of pickles
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing at hand sink in bar area.
[33-09-4] Garbage not placed in a receptacle for storage until pick up to make the garbage inaccessible to insects and rodents. Observed outside near back door of kitchen. Employee took trash to dumpster.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Bottle of Vaseline above clean dishes in dish pit. Speaker stored on top of bottle of commercially processed sauces on dry storage rack with cans.
[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/ Six employees present engaging with food or preparing food without a CFM present.
[41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle of Flex Seal stored next to Boxes of fryer oil near the back kitchen door.
[16-21-4] Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
[03D-15-4] Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Container of cooked chicken wings covered and stored in the reach in cooler near the upstairs dry storage. Container of cooked wings were placed into containers of ice to speed the cooling process. Re-temped chicken wings at 2:07pm (65F - Cooling)
[22-31-4] Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Interior of reach in beer cooler in bar area nearest to soda gun.
[02B-04-5] Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. Asterisk missing on menu items: Observed on printed restaurant menu: Entrees Category: Sriracha Salmon- States it seared Prime Angus Burgers Category: The Heart Attack- States it has a Fried egg Online menu: Starters category: Tuna Sashimi Under Salads Category: Black N Blue Tuna Salad Non Meat Category: Blue Ahi
[10-07-4] In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Until in 92 degree water stored underneath hot well on cook line.
[10-01-5] In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle touching white powdered substance stored in closed container on dry storage rack with cans.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Food items observed in interior of oven on cook line: cooked chicken wings (73F - Cold Holding) Oven not turned on and plastic container being stored in the interior. Discussed holding the food items at 41 degrees or below or they may also use Time as a Public Health Control.
[51-13-4] No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
[12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Energy drink stored on top of shelf above deep freezer behind the cook line.
[16-46-4] Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On clean containers stored on rack across from the dish machine.