Buttermilk Eatery
Last inspected: Jan 12, 2026
52
Score
Across the available record, Buttermilk Eatery has 15 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 12, 2026. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around five violations each.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food stored on floor”, showing up seven times.
Restaurants in St. Petersburg average 77, so Buttermilk Eatery trails the local norm. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
15
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 12, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Egg palate on back, real butter, put time stamp on eggs. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sausage links 68 degrees under the hot holding table put on grill. Employee put on grill retemp 178 **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Sausage Links and open cut turkey cooked inside walk in cooler. Employee dated during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.cups on drying rack
24-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bucket with green top, and clear Camaro used for pancakes batter on floor walk in cooler. Employee moved to shelf **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On all cutting boards
21-12-4
52
Aug 15, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. During inspection observed cook crack raw shelled egg put it into water for poached egg then touched spatula at cook line put pan cakes on a plate.
12A-27-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Sausage and gravy 110 degrees hot holding in steam table. Cook turned unit up Retemp 135 hot holding **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Cook left side had coffee cup on cutting board. During walk through. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clear plastic cups at front bar area. Stacked before drying
24-08-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On cutting boards
21-12-4
64
Jun 2, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 24, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-05: Per person in charge at time of inspection, hand sinks not reinstalled due to management waiting on construction permits. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-24: Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Plans have been approved 4-23-25 **Time Extended**
31A-04-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 1 service 2 cooks **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-05: 1 service 2 cooks **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-24: 3 service 2 cooks working during call back No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233 **Admin Complaint**
53B-02-5
82
Mar 5, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 2-1-25 **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-05: Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 2-1-25 **Time Extended**
50-17-3
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-05: Per person in charge at time of inspection, hand sinks not reinstalled due to management waiting on construction permits. **Admin Complaint**
31A-04-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Two hand wash sinks have been removed on at service station and one near dish pit area. Only one hand wash sinks available. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-05: Inspector spoke with Rory from plan review, remodel plans received but not yet approved. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 1 service 2 cooks **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-05: 1 service 2 cooks **Time Extended**
53B-02-5
64
Feb 21, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. During inspection observed cook crack raw shell egg did not wash hands and continued to cook and touched handles of pans and spatula. Instructed to wash hands. **Warning**
12A-27-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 1 live flying insect at service station. **Warning**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 2-1-25 **Warning**
50-17-3
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Eggs at cook line **Warning**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Degreaser stored on dish drying rack above tops of pans hanging on side. **Warning**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. **Warning**
31A-04-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Two hand wash sinks have been removed on at service station and one near dish pit area. Only one hand wash sinks available. **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Degreaser **Warning**
41-17-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 1 service 2 cooks **Warning**
53B-02-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On cutting boards **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink on pass through shelve. Employee moved **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. During inspection observed phone and keys on pass through shelve next to clean dishes. **Warning**
40-06-5
27
Jan 23, 2025
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand sink removed in kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-04: **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-27: Administrative Complaint recommended for removal of hand sink and will time extended 60 days from original routine inspection on 11/18/2024. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-23: Hand sink in kitchen area and dinning room area removed, verified through plans on OnBase. Hands sinks have not been reinstalled at callback inspection. **Admin Complaint**
31A-04-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ No certified food managers present at the time of inspection. PIC Jessica H. states she is a certified food manager but cannot find her certificate or access it through her phone. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-27: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-23: No certified food manager present at the time of callback inspection with 6 employees currently engaging with food and food preparation. PIC server Jessica H. does not have CFM certificate and violation was discussed with her on initial inspection conducted on 11/18/2024. **Admin Complaint**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Inspector observed updated kitchen layout during time of inspection with no plan approval. Verified existing plans on OnBase. Three compartment sink and dish machine were moved. Hand sink was removed in kitchen area. Two compartment sink removed and existing wall between dinning room and kitchen removed **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-27: time extended 60 days from original routine inspection on 11/18/2024. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-23: Manager stated over the phone correspondence was sent out on 1/14/25 and would be forwarded to inspector for verification. Plan review office currently not opened to verify plans have been processed. Inspector will observe at next routine inspection. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
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. No proof of employee training provided. Observed Food employee reporting agreements for: Jimmy J. dated 8/23/24, Marino M. dated 8/23/24, Fernando R. 8/23/24 all engaging in food preparation during the time of inspection. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-27: time extended 60 days from original routine inspection on 11/18/2024. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-23: No employee training could be provided for any staff or the 6 employees currently engaging with food or food preparation at the time of callback inspection. **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on reach in deli cooler stained. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-27: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-23: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine interior soiled with mold like substance. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-27: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-23: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License posted expired on 2/1/2024. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-27: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-23: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Bucket of mayo on floor and case of pineapples stored on floor under racks in walk in cooler. Employee moved items off the floor. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-27: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-23: Case of pineapples stored on floor under racks in walk in cooler and bucket of deli pickles stored on floor in walk in cooler at callback inspection. **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave interior soiled with food debris. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-27: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-23: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
50
Dec 27, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 7 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Inside reach in cooler across from soda dispenser in kitchen area: cut cantaloupe (46F - Cold Holding); cut melon (46F - Cold Holding); whipped butter (50F - Cold Holding); pumpkin whip butter (50F - Cold Holding) Employee moved items to another cold holding unit to bring down the temperature. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-27: **Time Extended**
03A-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Raw shell eggs not time mark on cook line. Cook time stamped for 8am. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-27: **Time Extended**
03F-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Quaternary sanitizer bucket and Spray bottles testing at 500+ PPM. Sanitizer equipment at 3cs dispensing too much chemical. Employee diluted quaternary sanitizer bucket solution with water and it is now testing at 200 PPM. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-27: **Time Extended**
41-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Sausage links in stainless pan covered with plastic wrap on speed rack in walk in cooler. Discussed/educated employee on keeping foods uncovered during the cooling process. Employee moved sausage links to sheet pans for faster cooling method. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-27: **Time Extended**
03D-15-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on reach in deli cooler stained. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-27: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand sink removed in kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-04: **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-27: Administrative Complaint recommended for removal of hand sink and will time extended 60 days from original routine inspection on 11/18/2024. **Admin Complaint**
31A-04-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine or quaternary test kits observed during inspection. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-27: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ No certified food managers present at the time of inspection. PIC Jessica H. states she is a certified food manager but cannot find her certificate or access it through her phone. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-27: **Time Extended**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Inspector observed updated kitchen layout during time of inspection with no plan approval. Verified existing plans on OnBase. Three compartment sink and dish machine were moved. Hand sink was removed in kitchen area. Two compartment sink removed and existing wall between dinning room and kitchen removed **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-27: time extended 60 days from original routine inspection on 11/18/2024. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
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. No proof of employee training provided. Observed Food employee reporting agreements for: Jimmy J. dated 8/23/24, Marino M. dated 8/23/24, Fernando R. 8/23/24 all engaging in food preparation during the time of inspection. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-27: time extended 60 days from original routine inspection on 11/18/2024. **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine interior soiled with mold like substance. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-27: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License posted expired on 2/1/2024. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-27: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Bucket of mayo on floor and case of pineapples stored on floor under racks in walk in cooler. Employee moved items off the floor. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-27: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave interior soiled with food debris. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-27: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
26
Dec 4, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 7 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Inside reach in cooler across from soda dispenser in kitchen area: cut cantaloupe (46F - Cold Holding); cut melon (46F - Cold Holding); whipped butter (50F - Cold Holding); pumpkin whip butter (50F - Cold Holding) Employee moved items to another cold holding unit to bring down the temperature. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-04: **Time Extended**
03A-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Raw shell eggs not time mark on cook line. Cook time stamped for 8am. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-04: **Time Extended**
03F-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Quaternary sanitizer bucket and Spray bottles testing at 500+ PPM. Sanitizer equipment at 3cs dispensing too much chemical. Employee diluted quaternary sanitizer bucket solution with water and it is now testing at 200 PPM. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-04: **Time Extended**
41-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Sausage links in stainless pan covered with plastic wrap on speed rack in walk in cooler. Discussed/educated employee on keeping foods uncovered during the cooling process. Employee moved sausage links to sheet pans for faster cooling method. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-04: **Time Extended**
03D-15-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on reach in deli cooler stained. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-04: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand sink removed in kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-04: **Admin Complaint**
31A-04-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine or quaternary test kits observed during inspection. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-04: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ No certified food managers present at the time of inspection. PIC Jessica H. states she is a certified food manager but cannot find her certificate or access it through her phone. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-04: **Time Extended**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Inspector observed updated kitchen layout during time of inspection with no plan approval. Verified existing plans on OnBase. Three compartment sink and dish machine were moved. Hand sink was removed in kitchen area. Two compartment sink removed and existing wall between dinning room and kitchen removed **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-04: **Time Extended**
51-16-7
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. No proof of employee training provided. Observed Food employee reporting agreements for: Jimmy J. dated 8/23/24, Marino M. dated 8/23/24, Fernando R. 8/23/24 all engaging in food preparation during the time of inspection. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-04: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine interior soiled with mold like substance. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-04: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License posted expired on 2/1/2024. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-04: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Bucket of mayo on floor and case of pineapples stored on floor under racks in walk in cooler. Employee moved items off the floor. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-04: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave interior soiled with food debris. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-04: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
26
Nov 18, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 7 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Inside reach in cooler across from soda dispenser in kitchen area: cut cantaloupe (46F - Cold Holding); cut melon (46F - Cold Holding); whipped butter (50F - Cold Holding); pumpkin whip butter (50F - Cold Holding) Employee moved items to another cold holding unit to bring down the temperature.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Raw shell eggs not time mark on cook line. Cook time stamped for 8am. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Quaternary sanitizer bucket and Spray bottles testing at 500+ PPM. Sanitizer equipment at 3cs dispensing too much chemical. Employee diluted quaternary sanitizer bucket solution with water and it is now testing at 200 PPM.
41-27-4
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Sausage links in stainless pan covered with plastic wrap on speed rack in walk in cooler. Discussed/educated employee on keeping foods uncovered during the cooling process. Employee moved sausage links to sheet pans for faster cooling method. **Corrected On-Site**
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on reach in deli cooler stained.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand sink removed in kitchen area. **Warning**
31A-04-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine or quaternary test kits observed during inspection.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ No certified food managers present at the time of inspection. PIC Jessica H. states she is a certified food manager but cannot find her certificate or access it through her phone.
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Inspector observed updated kitchen layout during time of inspection with no plan approval. Verified existing plans on OnBase. Three compartment sink and dish machine were moved. Hand sink was removed in kitchen area. Two compartment sink removed and existing wall between dinning room and kitchen removed **Warning**
51-16-7
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. No proof of employee training provided. Observed Food employee reporting agreements for: Jimmy J. dated 8/23/24, Marino M. dated 8/23/24, Fernando R. 8/23/24 all engaging in food preparation during the time of inspection. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine interior soiled with mold like substance.
22-20-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License posted expired on 2/1/2024.
50-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bucket of mayo on floor and case of pineapples stored on floor under racks in walk in cooler. Employee moved items off the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave interior soiled with food debris.
22-08-4
26
Mar 28, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic cups wet nesting in front counter area near soda dispenser. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-28: **Time Extended**
24-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Boxes of Cinnamon swirl, cinnamon toast, chicken breast stored on the floor in walk in freezer. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-28: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
90
Mar 21, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
41
Jan 4, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cook line **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-04: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic cups at front counter **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-04: **Time Extended**
24-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Fan covers soiled in walk-in cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-04: **Time Extended**
36-50-4
86
Oct 25, 2023
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs over produce in walk-in cooler **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Trays of shell eggs (56F - Cold Holding) on cook line, held less than 4 hours, discussed adding to time as a public health control, form emailed to operator **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee cracked shell eggs and then handled in use equipment and shredded cheese without changing gloves or washing hands **Warning**
12A-27-4
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee at dish machine handled dirty dishes then proceeded to stack clean dishes with no glove change or hand wash **Warning**
12A-13-4
High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Employee touched raw chicken, then removed gloves and proceeded to cook crepes with no hand wash **Warning**
12A-12-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit for dish machine **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink on cook line, replaced **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
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**
53B-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.employee beverages on shelf next to clean plates on cook line **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cook line **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic cups at front counter **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cans of corned beef hash on floor at end of cook line. Onions on floor in walk-in cooler. Box of chicken on floor in walk-in freezer **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Accumulation of grease on sides of fryer and flat tops on cook line **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. On cook line next to egg mixer **Warning**
21-10-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. On service line next to toaster **Warning**
29-49-6
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Fan covers soiled in walk-in cooler **Warning**
36-50-4
23
Dec 12, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Establishment has added soda fountain with ice well in office are near ice machine. License will be issued pending approval of updated floor plans. **Warning**
50-08-7
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. Establishment has added soda fountain with ice well at designated office area by ice machine. Two reach-in coolers also added to cook line. **Warning**
51-16-7
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Acoustic ceiling tiles in front bar area **Warning**
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Holes in ceiling tiles of kitchen **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Ladles and bowls on rack next to handwash sink of cook line. **Warning**
24-27-4
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Buttermilk Eatery last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Buttermilk Eatery on file is from Jan 12, 2026. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Buttermilk Eatery?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Buttermilk Eatery.
How does Buttermilk Eatery compare to other restaurants in St. Petersburg?
Buttermilk Eatery most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the St. Petersburg average of 77.
Has Buttermilk Eatery's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Buttermilk Eatery have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Buttermilk Eatery means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Buttermilk Eatery inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Buttermilk Eatery is inspected around five times per year on average.
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