Fire Water Cafe
Last inspected: Jan 7, 2026
95
Score
The health department has logged nine inspections at Fire Water Cafe, the earliest from 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 7, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around three violations, down from roughly seven violations earlier in the record.
“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in St. Petersburg average 77, so Fire Water Cafe is doing better than most peers. The record reflects steady performance over time.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 7, 2026
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Double door reach-in cooler along West wall of kitchen displaying a temperature of 38F. Multiple time/temperature control for safety food items reading at 55F. Unit appears to not be operating correctly. Do not use this unit until repaired to store time/temperature control for safety foods. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-07: Unit is in process of being repaired. Establishment is utilizing standing double door walk-in coolers. **Time Extended**
14-74-7
95
Jan 6, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Inside double door reach-in cooler along West wall of kitchen: Tuna salad 55F Cooked Chickpeas 55F Cut lettuce 56F Sliced mozzarella 55F Items have been in cold holding unit for over 24 hours. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Inside double door reach-in cooler along West wall of kitchen: Tuna salad 55F Cooked Chickpeas 55F Cut lettuce 56F Sliced mozzarella 55F Items have been in cold holding unit for over 24 hours. **Warning**
01B-02-5
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Double door reach-in cooler along West wall of kitchen displaying a temperature of 38F. Multiple time/temperature control for safety food items reading at 55F. Unit appears to not be operating correctly. Do not use this unit until repaired to store time/temperature control for safety foods. **Warning**
14-74-7
Basic - Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together. Soap and sanitizer mixed in same bucket on prep table across from reach-in coolers. Employee dumped solution and made new batch with only water and bleach. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-03-4
67
Oct 30, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Rodent rub marks present along walls/ceilings along South wall. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-30: Discussed with owner to clean and paint over rub marks observed as a means of vermin prevention **Time Extended**
35A-18-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets on reach-in coolers along West wall in kitchen **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-30: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled on double door reach-in cooler along West wall **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-30: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
78
Oct 29, 2025
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Rodent rub marks present along walls/ceilings along South wall. **Warning**
35A-18-4
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. Chlorine dish machine testing at 0 PPM. **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored above ready-to-eat food in standing single door reach-in cooler. Owner relocated eggs to the bottom shelf of cold holding unit **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by (31) total rodent droppings found; -(16) Rodent droppings observed in Northeast corner of kitchen underneath dry storage shelf -(15) Rodent droppings observed in rear office along the East underneath storage shelves. **Warning**
35A-04-4
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. Inspector provided black employee health agreements to operator for new employees. **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. House-made soup prepared and sold on site for customer self service lacks proper labeling. Discussed with operator to have items for sale labeled. **Warning**
02D-03-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. (3) dead roaches observed by rear door in office. **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of potato's stored on floor in front of standing reach-in coolers Operator relocated bag of potato's **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets on reach-in coolers along West wall in kitchen **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors soiled with debris along outer walls of kitchen **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Wiping cloth solution at dish pit 0ppm **Warning**
21-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled on double door reach-in cooler along West wall **Warning**
23-03-4
35
Nov 4, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Plant food 55 in cooler. Employees moved to cooler with much lower ambient temperature of 39f **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Front counter hand sink blocked by trash can
31A-09-4
78
Apr 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
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. Dishwasher goes from loading dirty dishes into dishwasher and putting away cleaned and sanitized dishes without washing hands.
12A-13-4
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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. 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-03-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Sandwich press in kitchen has built up food debris. Cutting boards on reach in coolers in kitchen have built up food debris.
22-02-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered receptacle in either unisex restroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven in kitchen has built up food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
52
Dec 7, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jun 26, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
82
Mar 9, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Fire Water Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Fire Water Cafe on file is from Jan 7, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Fire Water Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Fire Water Cafe.
How does Fire Water Cafe compare to other restaurants in St. Petersburg?
Fire Water Cafe most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the St. Petersburg average of 77.
Has Fire Water Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Fire Water Cafe have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Fire Water Cafe 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 Fire Water Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Fire Water Cafe is inspected around three times per year on average.
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