Cane & Barrel
Last inspected: Feb 17, 2026
58
Score
Inspectors have visited Cane & Barrel seven times, with records going back to 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 17, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near eight violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded five times.
That's lower than the typical St. Petersburg restaurant, which scores around 77. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
3
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 17, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Splitter added to hose bibb at mop sink in first floor kitchen.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Gallon of milk not date marked inside double door reach in cooler in first floor kitchen.
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting boards heavily stained. Mixer soiled with dried food debris. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Missing at hand handsink next to ice machine on 8th floor kitchen.
31B-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior soiled with pink and black mold like substance in all ice machines throughout both kitchens. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife's between reach in deli cooler and prep table on cook line. Employee removed knife's. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
58
Oct 14, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun noodle soiled with black mold like substance on first floor. Soda gun noodle soiled with black mold like substance in bar of 8th floor. Green cutting boards stored on top of dish machine in bar area are stained. Can opener blade soiled with dried food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand sink in bar lobby area.
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine interior soiled with black mold like substance. Reach in deli cooler cutting boards stained on cook line.
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Green cutting boards stored on top of dish machine in bar area are grooved. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. On floor of kitchen entrance on first floor. Item removed from the floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-14-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven on first and 8th floor and turbo chef interior soiled with burnt food debris.
22-08-4
64
Apr 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 2 live flies next to dish machine in first floor kitchen
35A-02-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Strainer in hand sink at lobby bar, used as dump sink
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Surface cleaner bottle at lobby bar, labeled **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Upstairs kitchen
10-14-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters not covered in first floor kitchen
25-06-4
47
Nov 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
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
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
39
May 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shelled eggs over unwashed vegetables in first floor upright reach in cooler.
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled bottle of sanitizer in first floor kitchen. Manager labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on first and eighth floor kitchens have built up food debris.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at 8th floor bar.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at 8th floor bar.
31B-03-4
58
Jan 18, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener in downstairs kitchen has built up food debris.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink behind bar area used as a dump sink.
31A-11-4
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/
53A-05-6
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tanks in kitchen next to soda boxes not properly secured. Manager chained CO2 tanks properly. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets next to soda boxes not inverted for protection.
24-05-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee engaged in portioning food with no hair restraint in kitchen.
13-03-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Sandwich press to the right of fryers has built up food debris.
22-08-4
61
Feb 7, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cane & Barrel last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cane & Barrel on file is from Feb 17, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cane & Barrel?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Cane & Barrel.
How does Cane & Barrel compare to other restaurants in St. Petersburg?
Cane & Barrel most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the St. Petersburg average of 77.
Has Cane & Barrel's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cane & Barrel have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Cane & Barrel 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 Cane & Barrel inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Cane & Barrel is inspected around two times per year on average.
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