THIRSTY FIRST

Name: THIRSTY FIRST
Address: 515 CENTRAL AVE, SAINT PETERSBURG, FL, 33701, US
Rating: 66.1

515 CENTRAL AVE, SAINT PETERSBURG, FL 33701

License #6218728

66.1 Grade F / 100

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THIRSTY FIRST in SAINT PETERSBURG currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 66.1 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has 4 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on March 17, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 44 total violations — 9 critical, 12 major, 23 minor.

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Call Back - Complied
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in server wait station interior soiled with black and white substance.
[16-21-4] Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Heavily grooved cutting board on reach in deli cooler and small white cutting board stored on prep table across from flat top grill stained.
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor heavily soiled with grease and food debris underneath equipment on cook line.
[14-69-4] Observed ice build up at bottom of double door reach in freezer across from 2 compartment utility sink in back prep area.
[22-08-4] Turbo chef oven and convectional oven heavily soiled with burnt food debris.
[14-73-4] Drip pan soiled in grease during callback inspection.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets heavily soiled with food debris. Hood filters heavily soiled with grease build up.
[29-49-6] Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. At bottom of reach in deli cooler across from fryers.
[22-02-4] All food contacts surfaces cite at initial inspection still soiled with dried food debris.
[31A-11-4] Observed cast iron skillet and cut celery dumped inside of handsink across from turbo chef oven during callback inspection. Discussed with employee on duty.
[22-31-4] Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rust on white plastic inside interior of ice machine in back kitchen.

Administrative complaint recommended
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets heavily soiled with food debris. Hood filters heavily soiled with grease build up.
[29-49-6] Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. At bottom of reach in deli cooler across from fryers.
[35A-02-7] Live, small flying insects found 3 live flies flying above drain underneath three compartment sink. Not landing on food or food contact surfaces. Discussed the with the person in charge and reviewed the importance of eliminating them.
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor heavily soiled with grease and food debris underneath equipment on cook line.
[50-17-3] Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 2/1/2026. Discussed with person in charge.
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in server wait station interior soiled with black and white substance.
[14-42-4] Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Single filter missing.
[14-73-4] No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Overflowing and dripping grease onto the floor behind cooking equipment on cook line.
[22-31-4] Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rust on white plastic inside interior of ice machine in back kitchen.
[16-21-4] Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Bag of Sugar on ground across from turbo chef. Item moved.
[22-41-4] Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Chlorine sanitizer testing at 0 PPM. The machine was primed and ran multiple times.
[22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Convection oven interior soiled with burnt food debris.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Food items stored inside reach in cooler across from Turbo Chef oven: black beans (69F - Cold Holding); diced tomatoes (70F - Cold Holding); diced hard boiled eggs (70F - Cold Holding) The employee stated the cooler was unplugged but could not determine how long the cooler and food items have been out of temperatures. Items voluntarily discarded. Discussed not storing and time temperature controlled food items in the cooler until it has been serviced or it can maintain cold holding temperature of 41 degrees or below.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Waffle burners heavily soiled with dried burnt waffle batter. Can opener blade and food slicer soiled with dried food debris. White stained cutting boards on reach in deli cooler. Fryer baskets heavily soiled with food debris and grease.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed portion cup and salt inside handsink in bar area. Discussed with employee in bar.

Warning Issued
[29-49-6] Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in deli cooler next to Turbo Chef.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Wet sipping towel inside hand sink in server area. Item was moved.
[35A-02-7] Live, small flying insects found Approximately: 10 flies flying underneath dish machine near floor drain. 4 flies flying above soda machine in server wait station. Not landing on food or food contact surfaces.
[22-41-4] Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. The dishwasher machine in kitchen and bar was ran a few times and chlorine tested at 0 PPM.
[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. Emailed operator DBPR Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events form.
[16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit.
[12B-12-5] Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Stored on reach in cooler on cook line. Stored on reach in cooler next to clean glasses in bar area. Drinks were moved.
[53A-01-7] Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. CFM certificate cant be accessed at the time of the inspection.
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Food items in pull out drawers above flattop: raw beef patty (54F - Cold Holding); raw chicken breast (58F - Cold Holding); cooked sliced steak (64F - Cold Holding) can not determine how long the food items have been out of temperature.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Food items in pull out drawers above flattop: raw beef patty (54F - Cold Holding); raw chicken breast (58F - Cold Holding); cooked sliced pork ribeye (64F - Cold Holding); raw beef patty sliders (54F - Cold Holding) Temperatures were not taken and there isnt any way to determine how long the product has been out of temperature. Food items inside reach in deli cooler: roasted corn (50F - Cold Holding); black beans (50F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (50F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding) items were put on ice and taken into the reach in freezers to bring down the temperature.
[16-21-4] Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. In kitchen.

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