THE HELM

Name: THE HELM
Address: 7736 BLIND PASS RD, ST. PETERSBURG, FL, 33706, US
Rating: 76.3

7736 BLIND PASS RD, ST. PETERSBURG, FL 33706

License #6218328

76.3 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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THE HELM in ST. PETERSBURG currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 76.3 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on April 17, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 20 total violations — 5 critical, 7 major, 8 minor.

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[11-26-1] No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Acknowledgment for reporting agreement not present for all employees
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink next to dish machine
[53B-13-5] Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
[01C-10-4] Clams/mussels/oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied. Containers of raw oysters at front counter missing tags
[24-01-4] Presetting of unwrapped silverware and/or tableware outdoors. Silverware preset on outdoor tables not completed protected (napkin tied around silverware exposing ends)
[08A-02-6] Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Uncovered raw shrimp patties over fries in reach in freezer, order corrected
[16-32-5] Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. No chlorine test kit
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting board on cook line
[12A-13-4] Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Staff in dish room not properly washing hands in between loading and unloading dish machine

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