Canteen at Tower 1
Last inspected: Mar 11, 2026
100
Score
The health department has logged eight inspections at Canteen at Tower 1, the earliest from 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 11, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around four violations to closer to one violation per visit.
Across the inspection history, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
Among St. Petersburg restaurants, the typical score is 77; Canteen at Tower 1 is comfortably above that bar. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Major latest
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Inspection History
Mar 11, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 3, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 8, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Stored food not covered. Biscuits I walk in freezer no covered. Employee covered during inspection.
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On cutting board at deli cooler
21-12-4
90
Dec 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled with food debris. Manager sent can opener to dish washer. Employee wash can opener. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
90
Apr 30, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Can opener soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -Cutting board on reach in deli cooler grooved across from flat top.
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -Clean containers wet nesting on rack near three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
82
Dec 12, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. An opener soiled with food debris. Employee cleaned and sanitizer can opener. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License posted expired on 2/1/2023.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on prep table on cook line. Employee moved phone. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean containers wet nesting on dish rack near three compartment sink.
24-08-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed manager choking poster. Poster was printed out and hung up. **Corrected On-Site**
51-13-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on lids on dish rack near three compartment sink.
16-46-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Employee stored upright. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
67
Mar 22, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Dented can of tomatoes on dry storage rack.
01B-01-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Buffet area: Egg salad 50 degrees F, tuna salad 51 degrees F, cut melon 51 degrees F, shredded cheddar 50 degrees F. Operator moved foods to walk-in freezer. Re-temps: egg salad 43 degrees F, tuna salad 41 degrees F, cut melon 43 degrees F, shredded cheddar 45 degrees F **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 1 food handler missing certificate
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Tuna salad not dated from 2 days ago in walk-in cooler. Employee dated **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Dented can of tomatoes on dry storage rack. Operator segregated
08B-20-4
58
Dec 1, 2022
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Dented can of tomatoes on dry storage rack.
01B-01-4
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0ppm. Employee set up three compartment sink 200ppm quaternary ammonium
22-41-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Printed thank you bag used on contact with raw beef. Employee removed from bag **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Buffet area: cut melon 52 degrees F. Operator stated food doesn't last four hours. Discussed with operator to use time as a public health control.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. turkey at 10:39 prepped at 9:30 ambient cooling 50 degrees F re-temp at 11:06 52 degrees F. Sitting in buffet area without adequate refrigeration. Discussed with operator to cool items before display and use time as a public health control.
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Establishment offers eggs undercooked for breakfast. Consumer advisory was printed and posted during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
02B-02-5
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed pineapple over ready-to-eat lettuce in walk-in cooler. Discussed proper food storage. Operator rearranged **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of sugar not labeled.
02D-01-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used as scooper in container of sugar
14-01-5
Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Dented can of tomatoes on dry storage rack. Employee segregated
08B-20-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of fries and bags of ice on floor of walk-in freezer.
08B-38-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Spoons by dish machine not inverted.
24-18-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Canteen at Tower 1 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Canteen at Tower 1 on file is from Mar 11, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Canteen at Tower 1?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Canteen at Tower 1.
How does Canteen at Tower 1 compare to other restaurants in St. Petersburg?
Canteen at Tower 1 most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the St. Petersburg average of 77.
Has Canteen at Tower 1's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Canteen at Tower 1 have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Canteen at Tower 1 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 Canteen at Tower 1 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Canteen at Tower 1 is inspected around two times per year on average.
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