4 Play Gentleman's Lounge
Last inspected: May 4, 2026
100
Score
4 Play Gentleman's Lounge appears in inspection records 10 times, starting in 2022. The most recent visit was on May 4, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.
“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.
The city-wide average for St. Petersburg sits at 77, putting 4 Play Gentleman's Lounge on the better side of that line. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
May 4, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzles at bar **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
90
Jun 19, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
78
May 14, 2025
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
May 13, 2025
Complaint Partial
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach behind fat-fryers on cooks line.
35A-05-4
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 9 rodent droppings under carbonated soda boxes in kitchen. 1 rodent dropping on floor near ice machine in kitchen.
35A-04-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Gap and holes in ceiling in kitchen area.
36-32-5
70
Apr 18, 2025
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - 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. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 10 bar tenders no Employee training. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - 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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. **Warning**
51-18-6
64
Feb 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
70
Mar 4, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Business open and operating however no food service observed.
50-17-3
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-01-5
70
May 1, 2023
Routine - Food
7 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-01: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink of kitchen **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-01: **Time Extended**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Person in charge unable to answer basic questions about allergens. Operator unable to name the 8 major food allergens **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-01: **Time Extended**
53A-15-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Operator unable to name the big 6 foodborne illnesses **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-01: **Time Extended**
11-07-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-01: Form provided at time of inspection **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Eric Runkle is manager on duty **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-01: No proof of food managers certification provided **Admin Complaint**
53A-02-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-01: No proof of food handlers certification provided **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Beer reach-in cooler of main bar **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-01: **Time Extended**
29-49-6
47
Jul 15, 2022
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw beef in reach-in cooler of kitchen. Discussed proper food storage **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-15: Raw beef over beef franks in reach-in cooler of kitchen. Discussed proper food storage **Time Extended**
08A-20-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 02/01/2022 **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-15: **Admin Complaint**
50-17-2
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on non functioning reach-in cooler of kitchen **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-15: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink of kitchen blocked by clean container. Employee removed. Handwash sink at small bar blocked by POS system **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-15: Handwash sink at small bar blocked by POS system **Time Extended**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink of kitchen. Employee added paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-15: Handwash sink of kitchen. **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-15: Food handler certificate provided is expired **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Employee unable to name the proper holding temperatures for time/temperature control for safety food and proper cooking temperature for raw chicken. Reviewed proper cold holding and hot holding temperatures and proper cooking temperature for raw chicken **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-15: **Time Extended**
53B-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cigarettes and phone on prep table. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-15: Employee keys on prep table **Time Extended**
40-06-5
43
Frequently Asked Questions
When was 4 Play Gentleman's Lounge last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at 4 Play Gentleman's Lounge on file is from May 4, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at 4 Play Gentleman's Lounge?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at 4 Play Gentleman's Lounge.
How does 4 Play Gentleman's Lounge compare to other restaurants in St. Petersburg?
4 Play Gentleman's Lounge most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the St. Petersburg average of 77.
Has 4 Play Gentleman's Lounge's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at 4 Play Gentleman's Lounge have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at 4 Play Gentleman's Lounge means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is 4 Play Gentleman's Lounge inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, 4 Play Gentleman's Lounge is inspected around three times per year on average.
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