Black Cattle Burger Company
Last inspected: Mar 5, 2026
78
Score
Across the available record, Black Cattle Burger Company has 10 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 5, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around six violations lately and about eight violations before that.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food-contact surface soiled with food debris”, showing up three times.
Among St. Petersburg restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 5, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled with dried food debris.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle of light blue liquid substance. Labeled as cleaner. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in deli cooler soiled with dried food debris across from front counter expo window and reach in cooler next to fryer. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
78
Sep 15, 2025
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
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. Emailed person in charge DBPR Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events form at the time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No handwash sink located in vending machine area where employees service bulk food machines. Buss tub of onions stored on floor under top of hand sink. Employee moved item. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-01-4
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
16-62-1
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. For one employee who is currently engaging in food preparation during the inspection and was hired 30 days ago. Emailed person in charge DBPR Food Employee Reporting Agreement form. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle with light blue liquid substance near dish machine. Employee labeled as Dawn soap and water. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean containers stored on rack next to walk in cooler.
24-08-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Soda machine Ice bin interior in front counter area soiled with black mold like substance.
22-20-5
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing soiled water at bottom of pull out drawers above flat top grill.
29-49-6
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Double door reach in deli cooler interior heavily soiled with dried up food debris across from dish machine.
22-16-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on clean containers stored on rack next to walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
47
Feb 13, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
67
Aug 7, 2024
Complaint Full
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing above three compartment sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-07: **Time Extended**
36-36-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets in reach in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-07: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach-in cooler gaskets are soiled with food debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-07: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-07: **Time Extended**
16-46-4
82
Aug 6, 2024
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - No functioning restroom at time of complaint inspection. Each restroom toilet can only flush once and then stops working. Drains in restrooms show signs of sewage backup. **Warning**
29-04-4
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee donned gloves to start working with food without washing hands upon entering kitchen. **Warning**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler in kitchen: raw chicken (50F - Cold Holding); buttermilk (52F - Cold Holding) **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Basic - A minimum of one bathroom facility is not available for public use. No functioning restroom at time of complaint inspection. Each restroom toilet can only flush once and then stops working. Establishment is telling guests they can use restroom of next store business owned by the same entity. **Warning**
32-09-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Scoop with no handle used to dispense flour. **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing above three compartment sink. **Warning**
36-36-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
13-04-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets in reach in cooler. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach-in cooler gaskets are soiled with food debris. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Warning**
16-46-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour removed from original container not labeled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02D-01-5
41
Feb 29, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler next to the fryers: raw chicken (46F - Cold Holding) Manager put ice in item. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly in dining room not landing on food or food contact surfaces.
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer and can opener on prep table have built up food debris.
22-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil stored on floor outside walk in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour removed from original container and not labeled outside walk in cooler.
02D-01-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Toaster oven above reach in freezer has built up food debris.
22-08-4
55
Sep 18, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly by three compartment sink not landing on food or food contact surfaces. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-18: 1 live fly behind front counter not landing on food or food contact surfaces. **Time Extended**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener on prep table in rear of kitchen has built up food debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-18: Can opener on prep table still has built up food debris as of this callback inspection report. **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tanks by soda boxes behind front counter not properly secured. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-18: **Time Extended**
51-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-18: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of flour in rear prep area removed from its original container and not labeled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-18: **Time Extended**
02D-01-5
67
Sep 11, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
55
Feb 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler by window: cut leafy greens (48F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding) Manager put items in reach in freezer. Temperatures taken again cut leafy greens 42 F Cut tomatoes 43 F. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tanks in kitchen or properly secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees engaged in food preparation with no beard guard.
13-04-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Onions stored on floor of walk in cooler. Manager stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
74
Sep 7, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly in dining room.
35A-02-6
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Acoustic ceiling tiles in kitchen.
36-37-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tank under prep table in kitchen not secured.
51-11-4
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Black Cattle Burger Company last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Black Cattle Burger Company on file is from Mar 5, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Black Cattle Burger Company?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Black Cattle Burger Company.
How does Black Cattle Burger Company compare to other restaurants in St. Petersburg?
Black Cattle Burger Company most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the St. Petersburg average of 77.
Has Black Cattle Burger Company's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Black Cattle Burger Company have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Black Cattle Burger Company 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 Black Cattle Burger Company inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Black Cattle Burger Company is inspected around three times per year on average.
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