Concrete Jungle
Last inspected: Sep 8, 2025
67
Score
Going back to 2023, Concrete Jungle has seven inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Sep 8, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near 10 violations per visit.
Restaurants in St. Petersburg average 77, so Concrete Jungle trails the local norm. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
7
Inspections
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Critical latest
2
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 8, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Fryer baskets soiled Can opener blade soiled **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-08: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-08: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-08: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Accumulation of grease under cook line **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-08: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Ovens on cook line **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-08: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-08: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
67
Jun 13, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 10 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 22 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 2 live flies near downstairs bar **Warning**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs over avocado in walk in cooler, order corrected **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Inspector provided staff with probe thermometer **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
05-08-4
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. All certificates on site for staff no longer employed. No valid certificates for staff employed over 60 days **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Chlorine bottle over hand sink, labeled **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4
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 to manager **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Fryer baskets soiled Can opener blade soiled **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Strainer in hand sink behind bar **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. GM Mariah Thies hired over 60 days with no valid CFM, no other staff with a valid CFM **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit, quat test kit expired **Warning**
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/ **Warning**
53A-05-6
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Power drill on storage rack with clean equipment **Warning**
42-03-5
Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. **Warning**
29-17-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Ovens on cook line **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in sugar bin, removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Poking oil on floor in dry storage area **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Accumulation of grease under cook line **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Lean plates stored on soiled shelf over prep coolers on cook line **Warning**
24-06-4
17
Dec 5, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
58
May 29, 2024
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen have built up food debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-29: Cutting boards in kitchen have built up food debris. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-29: Cutting boards in kitchen have built up food debris. **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Mussel and oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-29: Mussel and oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-29: Mussel and oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. **Time Extended**
01C-05-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Mussel and oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-29: Mussel and oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-29: Mussel and oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Time Extended**
01C-03-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Mussel and oyster tags removed from original container prior to container being emptied in walk in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-29: Mussel and oyster tags removed from original container prior to container being emptied in walk in cooler. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-29: Mussel and oyster tags removed from original container prior to container being emptied in walk in cooler. **Time Extended**
01C-10-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-29: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-29: Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tanks outside walk in coolers are not properly secured. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-29: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-29: **Time Extended**
51-11-4
58
Mar 29, 2024
Routine - Food
7 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen have built up food debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-29: Cutting boards in kitchen have built up food debris. **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Ahi Tostada and Coastal Poke are not identified as having a raw or undercooked animal product. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-29: Establishment is in the process of updating menus to reflect animal products on menu as being raw or undercooked. **Time Extended**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Mussel and oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-29: Mussel and oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. **Time Extended**
01C-05-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Mussel and oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-29: Mussel and oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Time Extended**
01C-03-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Mussel and oyster tags removed from original container prior to container being emptied in walk in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-29: Mussel and oyster tags removed from original container prior to container being emptied in walk in cooler. **Time Extended**
01C-10-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-29: Operator will submit HAACP Plan to the Division within 60 days of original inspection. **Time Extended**
03G-50-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-29: **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not removed from its package within 48 hours after packaging. Establishment is cooking chicken, vacuum sealing, and holding longer than 48 after packaging. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-29: **Time Extended**
03G-54-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tanks outside walk in coolers are not properly secured. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-29: **Time Extended**
51-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-29: **Time Extended**
13-03-4
43
Mar 26, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
12
Oct 19, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Concrete Jungle last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Concrete Jungle on file is from Sep 8, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
How does Concrete Jungle compare to other restaurants in St. Petersburg?
Concrete Jungle most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the St. Petersburg average of 77.
Has Concrete Jungle's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Concrete Jungle have averaged around 10 violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Concrete Jungle 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 Concrete Jungle inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Concrete Jungle is inspected around four times per year on average.
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