FLATBREAD & BUTTER

Name: FLATBREAD & BUTTER
Address: 497 7 AVE N, ST. PETERSBURG, FL, 33701, US
Rating: 67.8

497 7 AVE N, ST. PETERSBURG, FL 33701

License #6217847

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67.8 Grade F / 100

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FLATBREAD & BUTTER in ST. PETERSBURG currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 67.8 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has 3 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on March 20, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 31 total violations — 4 critical, 9 major, 18 minor.

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Call Back - Complied
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White cutting boards on reach in deli coolers grooved. Red cutting board grooved.
[27-16-4] Probe thermometer read a consistent 72 degrees while testing water temperature at the handsink at the end of the cook line during the callback inspection.
[29-49-6] Stand water observed at bottom of 4 door reach in cooler in the bakery area. Discussed with bakery employee who was onsite.
[36-73-4] Floors under equipment soiled with food debris during the callback inspection.
[42-01-4] Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
[53B-14-5] Required employee training expired 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 certificates for Paige A. Completion date of 5/12/2026 and Madison C. Completed date of 6/26/2025 through SafeStaff.
[50-09-4] License posted by unisex restroom expired on 2/1/2024. License posted in front counter expired on 2/1/2025
[23-24-4] Handles heavily soiled with dried food debris at the callback inspection. Discussed with bakery employee who was onsite.
[22-08-4] Interior soiled with burnt and dried food debris at the callback inspection.

Warning Issued
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White cutting boards on reach in deli coolers grooved. Red cutting board grooved.
[23-24-4] Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Handles heavily soiled on double door reach in cooler across from wooden prep table in bakery area.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dish scrubber stored inside handsink in front counter area. Inspector moved item and discussed with the front counter employees.
[42-01-4] Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
[16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary or chlorine test kit observed.
[41-27-4] Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. A chlorine spray bottle was stored on the prep table across from the cook line and tested at 200+ PPM. The inspector discussed the proper chlorine sanitizer concentration with the kitchen staff, and demonstrated how to dilute the chemical with water, and then showed them how to test it to ensure it is at the correct strength.Chlorine spray bottle now testing at 100 PPM.
[50-09-4] Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License posted in front counter expired on 2/1/2025.
[53B-14-5] Required employee training expired 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 certificates for Paige A. Completion date of 5/12/2026 and Madison C. Completed date of 6/26/2025 through SafeStaff.
[22-39-4] Chlorine sanitizer in spray bottle not at proper minimum strength. Chlorine spray bottle testing at 200+ PPM. Chlorine was diluted with water and now testing at 100 PPM.
[27-16-4] Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Ran water at handsink next to three compartment sink. Water temperature tested at 72 degrees. Hot water knob not dispensing water.
[29-08-4] Plumbing system in disrepair. Hot water knob not dispensing hot water at handsink at end of cook line.
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Food debris on floors under prep tables and reach in coolers on cook line.
[35A-02-7] Live, small flying insects found 2 live flies observed landing on white containers used to stored dough. The inspector showed the employee who was working in the bakery and discussed washing and sanitizing the container before use. Containers were washed and sanitized during the inspection. 1 live fly observed flying around in bakery prep area.
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior soiled with food debris in multiple reach in deli coolers on through kitchen and bakery area.

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