Book + Bottle

17 6Th St N, St. Petersburg, FL 33701

Bar / Pub

Last inspected: Jan 21, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Book + Bottle four times, with records going back to 2023. Book + Bottle was last inspected on Jan 21, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

The pattern that stands out is “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance”, which has been cited three times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average St. Petersburg restaurant scores 77. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Minor latest

Inspection History

Jan 21, 2026

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 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 Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (DBPR HR 5030-104). **Corrected On-Site**

11-27-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior soiled with black mold like substance. **Repeat Violation**

22-20-5

Jan 16, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Wiping cloth solution exceeds 500 ppm quaternary. Manager corrected to 400 ppm quaternary. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

41-27-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine has mold like substances. **Repeat Violation**

22-20-5

Oct 11, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Three compartment sink above manufacturer recommended 500 ppm quaternary sanitization. Corrected to 400 ppm quaternary.

41-18-4

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer bucket above manufacturer recommended 500 ppm quaternary sanitization. Corrected to 400 ppm quaternary.

41-27-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine behind front counter has mold like substances.

22-20-5

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wiping cloth by coffee machine not stored in solution.

21-12-4

Feb 9, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. High temperature dish machine only reaches 99.7 F. No chlorine sanitizer for dish machine either. Sanitization will take place in three-compartment sink at 200 ppm quaternary.

22-49-4

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottles with cleaning substances below three-compartment sink. Manager labeled. **Corrected On-Site**

41-17-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Book + Bottle last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Book + Bottle on file is from Jan 21, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Book + Bottle?

Across the inspection record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Book + Bottle.

How does Book + Bottle compare to other restaurants in St. Petersburg?

Book + Bottle most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the St. Petersburg average of 77.

Has Book + Bottle's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Book + Bottle have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Book + Bottle 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 Book + Bottle inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Book + Bottle is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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