ENGINE NO.9

Name: ENGINE NO.9
Address: 56 DR MLK JR BLVD, ST. PETERSBURG, FL, 33705-1557, US
Rating: 83.3

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

License #6216893

83.3 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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ENGINE NO.9 in ST. PETERSBURG currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 83.3 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 3 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on March 26, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 17 total violations — 2 critical, 7 major, 8 minor.

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Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled on reach-in coolers.
[31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink in restroom. Discussed with manager who replaced.
[32-04-4] Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
[51-18-6] No copy of latest inspection report available.
[53B-09-4] Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Original records not maintained. Multiple training certificates held as screenshots. Original copies are on file for some employees.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Inside front reach-in cooler at cook line: fresh mozzarella (50F - Cold Holding); cut tomato (51F - Cold Holding); goat cheese (51F - Cold Holding); raw comminuted beef (55F - Cold Holding) Employees placed reduced amount of food in pans in reach-in cooler and placed items back into reach-in cooler on ice to cool. Rechecked temperatures at: fresh mozzarella (40F - Cold Holding); cut tomato (41F - Cold Holding); goat cheese (47F - Cold Holding); raw comminuted beef (43F - Cold Holding)
[14-33-4] Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach-in cooler at front bar used to hold drinks with surface rust

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