GRUMPY GRINGO

Name: GRUMPY GRINGO
Address: 2510 22 AVE N, ST. PETERSBURG, FL, 33713, US
Rating: 87.7

2510 22 AVE N, ST. PETERSBURG, FL 33713

License #6216117

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87.7 Grade B / 100

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GRUMPY GRINGO in ST. PETERSBURG currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 87.7 out of 100 — a B grade — generally clean with some minor or moderate violations on record. This restaurant has 4 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on January 20, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 23 total violations — 3 critical, 12 major, 8 minor.

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Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[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 used in Maseca container with handle touching product. Discussed with manager who corrected.
[16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips for chlorine dish machine. Operator ordered strips during inspection.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink located at dry storage area. Employee replaced and provided during inspection.
[36-36-4] Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile missing above walk-in cooler.
[35A-06-4] Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Three fly traps in office with accumulation of dead flies One fly trap in dry storage above hand wash sink with accumulation of dead flies. Manager removed and discarded old traps. Inspector discussed with management to frequency to discard and replace traps to prevent the attraction of more vermin.

Warning Issued
[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. Inspector will provide DBPR Form HR 5030-104 in both English and Spanish.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Table mounted can opener soiled in rear prep area.
[35A-02-7] Live, small flying insects found 4 flys dining room 1 back room 1 dish room Not landing on food contact surfaces.
[53B-05-5] Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator advised 12 employees not designated at certified food managers are expired. Other employees with food handler training are certified food managers.
[29-08-4] Plumbing system in disrepair. PVC plumbing to hand wash sinks r front kitchen broken and leaking.
[01B-01-4] Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. (2) cans of tomato sauce (1) can of chipotle peppers
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink observed at the front kitchen holding a metal pan of tomato sauce. Employee removed.
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic cup used as scoop in sugar container. Manager removed.
[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. Rice scoop and bean scoop in dry storage not stored with the handle facing up. Manager corrected.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Unwashed produce stored on floor in walk-in cooler. Raw comminuted beef inside bucket on floor in front kitchen. Manager relocated both items.
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle in server wait station. Manager corrected.
[03F-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Manager provided written plan indicating shredded cheese, sour cream, hot sauce and churros are held on time. Items had yet to be time stamped however employees advised they were placed out of temperature holding 30 minutes prior to inspection. Manager time stamped items to reflect accurately.

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