RUMBA ISLAND BAR & GRILL

Name: RUMBA ISLAND BAR & GRILL
Address: 6445 4 ST N, ST. PETERSBURG, FL, 33702, US
Rating: 84.4

6445 4 ST N, ST. PETERSBURG, FL 33702

License #6218431

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84.4 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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RUMBA ISLAND BAR & GRILL in ST. PETERSBURG currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 84.4 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 4 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on February 3, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 41 total violations — 7 critical, 12 major, 22 minor.

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Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[10-17-4] In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
[16-46-4] Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On drying rack
[22-31-4] Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Walk in cooler racks
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Server area. muffin mix (51F - Cold Holding) Added new ice to bottom

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Emergency Order Callback Time Extension
Stop Sale orders issued on food found unsafe to serve — temperature abuse, unsound condition, dented cans, expired ready-to-eat food, and shellfish tagging issues.
TCS food held above 41°F when cold-held, below 135°F when hot-held, or not cooled within required timeframes. The most-cited High Priority category in our current scraped dataset.
Improper thawing methods for TCS food, and labeling/handling issues for commercially processed reduced-oxygen-packaged fish.
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses — in standing water below 135°F, on equipment door handles, or in unsanitary positions.
Employee personal beverage container in food prep area; employees handling food or clean equipment without washing hands first or after touching soiled surfaces.
Cutting boards, equipment, and storage in poor repair — cut marks, ice buildup, rust, missing handles on dispensing utensils.
No chemical test kit available for the sanitizer in use; dishmachine maintenance issues, label residue on cleaned containers, lime scale buildup.
Food-contact surfaces soiled with debris, mold-like substance, or slime; ice machine interiors with mold; dishmachine sanitizer at improper concentration.
Standing water in coolers, leaking pipes, missing vacuum breakers on mop sinks or hose bibbs, plumbing in disrepair.
Handwash sinks used for non-handwashing purposes, blocked, or missing soap, paper towels, or signage.
Live insects, roach activity, rodent droppings, or other pest evidence; exterior door gaps that admit pests.
CO2/helium tanks not adequately secured, no Heimlich/choking sign posted, plan review not submitted for renovations, latest inspection report not available.
No proof of state-approved employee training; employee training expired or not available; no certified food manager on duty when required.

Specific inspector observations for this inspection are in the official DBPR report at myfloridalicense.com.

Emergency order recommended
[06-09-1] Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Hogfish fully thawed in walk in cooler 27 pieces
[01C-01-4] No tag on/for original container of raw oysters. See stop sale.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. High temp dish machine at dishwasher area.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Wait station Ice inside bowl of hand wash sink
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
[29-28-4] Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturers instructions. 4-8-24
[16-46-4] Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Plastic containers wet nesting on shelf next to three-compartment sink
[53B-10-4] Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. No date of birth on one employee training.
[35A-04-4] Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 15 rodent dropping inside dry liquor storage area.
[08B-31-4] Food stored in undrained ice. Shrimp in reach in cooler at salad making station in undrained ice. Employee removed water.
[16-53-4] Wash solution in spray-type chemical warewasher less than 120 degrees Fahrenheit. 97 degrees ran 3 times
[35B-05-4] Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Live flying insects present.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Deli cooler at salad deli cooler. cut Tomatoes (45F - Cold Holding) Garlic in oil 80 degrees on cook line.
[10-20-4] In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
[51-16-7] No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment added two ice machines rear of establishment.
[12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Water bottle on prep table during activate prep .

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