Bodega on Central
Last inspected: Feb 23, 2026
64
Score
Bodega on Central appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 23, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around 11 violations to closer to five violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
Compared to other St. Petersburg restaurants (averaging 77), there's room to close the gap. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 23, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink at front counter used for dumping drink ice and waste. Discussed with PIC to utilize sink for only handwashing purposes.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabled spray bottle at front counter next to bottle labeled Pinesol. Manager labeled bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cellphone and cigarettes stored above drying equipment at dish pit. Items were relocated.
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting observed on plastic Cambros above three compartment sink.
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on reach-in cooler across from double stacked oven.
14-11-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels still on food containers after washing above three compartment sink.
16-46-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Soiled wet wiping cloth on top of food prep area of reach-in cooler. Discussed with manager who had linens removed and placed into containers. **Corrected On-Site**
21-09-4
64
Jul 31, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Reading 0ppm. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Operator replaced chlorine sanitizer solution bucket. Rechecked reading 50pom. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on cooks line is soiled with food debris between cracks. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice located in ice machine bin in kitchen. Operator removed scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - In-use utensil in bar area not used with moist food stored in running water. Employee turned water on. **Corrected On-Site**
10-23-4
70
Feb 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. From counter on cooks line. Operator placed cheese in cooler. a. sliced cheese (47F - Cold Holding) **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on reach-in cooler on cooks line is soiled with food buildup.
22-02-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Writing instructing employees to wash hands on window is fading in both restrooms. Will email DBPR Form 5030-111.Employees must wash hands.
31B-04-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice bin located in kitchen. Operator removed scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
67
Jul 24, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-24: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
95
Jul 15, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 11 violations
No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food
FL-09
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
23
Jan 29, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 15 minor violations.
View 20 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On cooks line at 12:30pm. Operator placed items in ice bath. Re temp at 1:05pm a. 60F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese 55f b. (56F - Cold Holding) 49f **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Dry-storage shelf a. Two # 10 cans of coconut milk dented around seams.
01B-01-4
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. Will email DBPR Form 5030-104. Cleanup Of Vomit and Diarrheal Events.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice dumped in bowl inside hand wash sink at front entrance of kitchen. Operator melted ice. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that recently hired food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
11-26-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Single-serve bowl without handle used as a scoop in container of flour. Operator removed bowl. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Cutting boards in kitchen and at front counter has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Dry-storage shelf a. Two # 10 cans of coconut milk dented around seams. Operator segregated cans. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-20-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table in kitchen. Employee removed drink. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting in warewashing area. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of oil on floor next to flat-top grill. Operator placed oil on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator removed ice scoop and discarded ice. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Will email DBPR Form 5030-105. Choking First Aid Procedures.
51-13-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at front counter. Will email DBPR Form 5030-111. Employees must wash hands.
31B-04-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler on cooks line interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Chile like dressing not covered in walk-in cooler. Employee covered item. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Reading 50ppm. Employee refilled wiping cloth bucket. Re checked reading 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour stored in container on cooks line not labeled. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
26
Aug 15, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
13
Sep 6, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 11 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board staining on cook line
22-02-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. At cook line.
21-10-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Red hot peppers not washed before cutting, cook stopped and immediately washed remaining peppers in box.
08B-39-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Opened bottled water in walk in cooler. Bottle was removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cook line
14-09-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Knife with duct tapped handle in use on prep line.
14-11-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Making smoothies. On cook line.
13-03-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. On cook line.
13-04-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In rice, seasonings, salt. All containers removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Behind bar. Moved to bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. In mop sink.
42-01-4
52
Jul 6, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately 14 flies in private bar area on walls. Approximately 15 flies at front bar near juicer, approximately 15 flies near bread rack landing on bags of bread- bread stored in plastic bags and then brown paper bags, approximately 10 flies in dish area, approximately 3 flies on cook line landing on green cutting board and soiled wet wiping cloth. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Server at front bar drank from coffee then expo'd food. Server was re-educated by inspector. Server washed hands immediately. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-05-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Chef labeled Pinesol and All purpose cleaner. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed approximately 50 dead flies in fly traps on walls. Approximately 5 flies on sly strips over liquor bottles at private bar area. **Warning**
35A-06-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. At cook line. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On prep table, above cook line, on boxes of single service. Drinks were moved. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. On server with hat who was plating food. Server put hair under hat more effectively. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-02-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 1 cook. Chef got a hairnet and employee donned a hairnet. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. At ice machine. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-08-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler gasket soiled. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Proviso number six from plan review dated June 23, 2020 reads: 6) IF THE AIR CURTAIN FAILS WE WILL REQUIRE SOLID SLIDING WINDOWS THAT CAN BE CLOSED TO PROTECT THE FOOD PREPARATION AREAS. Observed front expo window to outside open, air curtain on low, large window from dining room to kitchen open. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35B-05-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. At cook line. Soiled wet wiping clothes in use at cook line. Wiping clothes were switched out. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-10-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bodega on Central last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bodega on Central on file is from Feb 23, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bodega on Central?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Bodega on Central.
How does Bodega on Central compare to other restaurants in St. Petersburg?
Bodega on Central most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the St. Petersburg average of 77.
Has Bodega on Central's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Bodega on Central have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly 11 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Bodega on Central means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Bodega on Central inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Bodega on Central is inspected around two times per year on average.
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