Calabash II
Last inspected: Oct 23, 2025
64
Score
Calabash II appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 23, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around seven violations compared to roughly 10 violations earlier on.
“Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
That's lower than the typical St. Petersburg restaurant, which scores around 77. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
7
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 23, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Paper towel dispenser in restroom unable to dispense paper towel.
31B-05-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Oxtail, plaintains, chicken stock prepared on site not date marched in reach-in cooler across from cook line
02C-02-5
Basic - Ice buildup in white reach-in freezer towards rear door
14-69-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Restroom at rear of kitchen not self closing
32-04-4
Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Good filters with visible accumulation of grease
36-68-5
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food not segregated in reach-in cooler. Discussed with operator to ID personal items.
08B-49-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of reach-in cooler across and next to cook line soiled
22-16-4
64
Aug 15, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : Observed: 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 https:// www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/ change of ownership. Instructed operator how to fill out application and submit payment for new license under the new ownership. Establishment open and operating to the public serving food. Priority: High Priority - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-30: Observed: 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 https:// www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/ change of ownership. Instructed operator how to fill out application and submit payment for new license under the new ownership. Establishment open and operating to the public serving food. Priority: High Priority **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-15: Operator stated he has mailed application, however has not paid application fee. Establishment open and operating serving food to the public. **Admin Complaint**
50-08-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Observed: Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Residue observed in bottom of reach in cooler. Priority: Basic - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-30: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-15: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Observed: Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floors cracked and uneven next to floor drains. Priority: Basic - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-30: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-15: **Time Extended**
36-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Observed: Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor by fryers soiled with old grease. Priority: Basic - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-30: Observed: Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor by fryers soiled with old grease. Priority: Basic **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-15: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
74
May 30, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : Observed: 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 https:// www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/ change of ownership. Instructed operator how to fill out application and submit payment for new license under the new ownership. Establishment open and operating to the public serving food. Priority: High Priority - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-30: Observed: 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 https:// www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/ change of ownership. Instructed operator how to fill out application and submit payment for new license under the new ownership. Establishment open and operating to the public serving food. Priority: High Priority **Time Extended**
50-08-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Observed: Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Operator observed washing hands in three compartment sink. Priority: Intermediate - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-30: Observed: Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Operator observed washing hands in three compartment sink. Priority: Intermediate **Time Extended**
12A-03-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Observed: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Priority: Intermediate - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-30: Observed: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Priority: Intermediate **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Observed: Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Stuck in container Priority: Intermediate - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-30: **Time Extended**
31B-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Observed: Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor by fryers soiled with old grease. Priority: Basic - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-30: Observed: Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor by fryers soiled with old grease. Priority: Basic **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Observed: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled. Priority: Basic - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-30: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Observed: Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Residue observed in bottom of reach in cooler. Priority: Basic - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-30: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Observed: Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall immediately in front of air vent soiled with dark debris. Priority: Basic - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-30: Observed: Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall immediately in front of air vent soiled with dark debris. Priority: Basic **Time Extended**
36-27-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Observed: Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floors cracked and uneven next to floor drains. Priority: Basic - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-30: **Time Extended**
36-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Observed: Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Handles on reach in cooler and reach in freezer soiled. Priority: Basic - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-30: **Time Extended**
23-24-4
47
May 29, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
5 critical violations. 7 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 21 violations
High Priority - Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Jerk chicken 51F - 12lbs Cooked oxtail, rice and gravy 51F. - 5lbs Priority: High Priority
03A-02-5
High Priority - Observed: Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Reach in cooler at rear of kitchen, next to flat top. Jerk chicken 51F - 12lbs Cooked oxtail, rice and gravy 51F. - 5lbs Priority: High Priority
01B-02-5
High Priority - Observed: Glass stem/sensor thermometer in use with no shatterproof coating. Priority: High Priority
05-01-4
High Priority - Observed: 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 https:// www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/ change of ownership. Instructed operator how to fill out application and submit payment for new license under the new ownership. Establishment open and operating to the public serving food. Priority: High Priority
50-08-7
High Priority - Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.plantains 121 degrees Priority: High Priority
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Observed: Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Stuck in container Priority: Intermediate
31B-05-4
Intermediate - Observed: Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions.1 employee needs to fill out Priority: Intermediate
11-05-4
Intermediate - Observed: Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Operator observed washing hands in three compartment sink. Priority: Intermediate
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Observed: 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. Priority: Intermediate
11-27-4
Intermediate - Observed: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed being used to fill water in the sanitizer bucket. Changed to 3 compartment sink **Corrective Action Taken** Priority: Intermediate
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Observed: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Priority: Intermediate
16-37-1
Intermediate - Observed: No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Priority: Intermediate
05-08-4
Basic - Observed: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled. Priority: Basic
23-03-4
Basic - Observed: Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Handles on reach in cooler and reach in freezer soiled. Priority: Basic
23-24-4
Basic - Observed: Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Residue observed in bottom of reach in cooler. Priority: Basic
22-16-4
Basic - Observed: Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee drinks observed in reach in cooler with prepared foods. Priority: Basic
08B-49-4
Basic - Observed: Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single service aluminum tins above steam tables not inverted. Operator flipped them over to correct. **Corrected On-Site** Priority: Basic
25-06-4
Basic - Observed: Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor by fryers soiled with old grease. Priority: Basic
36-73-4
Basic - Observed: Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floors cracked and uneven next to floor drains. Priority: Basic
36-11-4
Basic - Observed: No copy of latest inspection report available. Informed operator to maintain a copy of prior inspections. Priority: Basic
51-18-6
Basic - Observed: Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall immediately in front of air vent soiled with dark debris. Priority: Basic
36-27-5
15
Feb 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 02-01-2025. Establishment is open and operating.
50-17-3
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Carl Chaplin CFM expired on 10-27-2022. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Measuring cup stored inside bowl of hand wash sink next to three-compartment sink. Operator removed cup. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink next to three-compartment sink. Operator provided paper towel. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-6
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
32-04-4
Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance.
32-02-4
55
Jul 11, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
78
Jun 22, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Calabash II last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Calabash II on file is from Oct 23, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Calabash II?
Across the inspection record, “reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Calabash II.
How does Calabash II compare to other restaurants in St. Petersburg?
Calabash II most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the St. Petersburg average of 77.
Has Calabash II's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Calabash II have averaged around seven violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Calabash II 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 Calabash II inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Calabash II is inspected around three times per year on average.
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