Five Bucks Drinkery
Last inspected: Mar 18, 2026
43
Score
Five Bucks Drinkery appears in inspection records 17 times, starting in 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 18, 2026. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around 12 violations per visit versus roughly eight violations earlier in the record.
“Ice bucket not stored inverted or in a protected manner” comes up most often, recorded six times in the inspection record.
Five Bucks Drinkery's latest score of 43 falls below the St. Petersburg average of 77. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
17
Inspections
0
Critical latest
3
Major latest
11
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 18, 2026
Complaint Full
3 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water at hand handsink next to soda dispenser and ice bin. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-18: No hot water at handsink during callback inspection. **Time Extended**
27-16-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting boards stained on reach in deli cooler. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-18: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Hot water knob in disrepair at hand sink next to Soda dispenser/ice bin not allowing enough water pressure. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-18: Handsink still in disrepair. **Time Extended**
27-19-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Soda dispenser ice bin interior soiled with black mold like substance. Interior of ice machine soiled with yellow and black substance. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-18: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-18: **Time Extended**
16-23-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Heavily grooved white, brown, green, and blue cutting boards hanging from dry storage rack storing foods across from walk in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-18: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Chemical dispenser not dispensing proper amount of quaternary sanitizer chemical at three compartment sink. Discussed with manager. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-18: Quaternary sanitizer at three compartment handsink testing at 200 PPM. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Hot water - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-18: Hot water knowledge at hand handsink next to soda dispenser and ice bin not dispensing hot water. **Time Extended**
29-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In front of ice machine in kitchen prep area. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-18: **Time Extended**
36-22-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Buckets of deli pickles stored on the floor inside walk in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-18: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall next to dry storage rack storing clean dishes in back kitchen prep area. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-18: **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven interior soiled with burnt food debris. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-18: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters heavily soiled with grease. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-18: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Unlabeled white container of a white powdered substance stored near walk in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-18: **Time Extended**
02D-01-5
43
Mar 16, 2026
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Bottle of Raid Ant and Roach spray stored on top of first aid kit in prep area. Discussed with manager and item was moved. **Corrected On-Site**
41-05-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Food items stored inside walk in cooler: raw shrimp dated 3/15 (52F - Cold Holding); taco meat dated 3/14 (51F - Cold Holding); sliced ham dated 3/14 (52F - Cold Holding); taco meat dated 3/14 (51F - Cold Holding); diced tomatoes dated 3/15 (50F - Cold Holding) The ambient thermometer inside the walk in cooler was observed at 52F, and it was not possible to determine how long the food items have been out of temperature. The manager voluntarily discarded food items. Food products that were recently delivered this afternoon were moved to other cold holding units. No other TCS foods remained in the walk in cooler. The manager stated he will contact a service technician to service the cooler. We discussed not storing TCS foods until the walk in cooler can consistently maintain 41 degrees or below. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting boards stained on reach in deli cooler. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Hot water knob in disrepair at hand sink next to Soda dispenser/ice bin not allowing enough water pressure.
27-19-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water at hand handsink next to soda dispenser and ice bin. **Repeat Violation**
27-16-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Buckets of deli pickles stored on the floor inside walk in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall next to dry storage rack storing clean dishes in back kitchen prep area.
36-24-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven interior soiled with burnt food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters heavily soiled with grease.
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Bar container of overfilled sliced oranges and limes observed at end of bar counter. Product uncovered and exposed.
08B-12-5
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Testing at 0 PPM. Employee replenished the bucket and manually poured quaternary sanitizer. Chemical now testing at 200 PPM. **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Unlabeled white container of a white powdered substance stored near walk in cooler.
02D-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Soda dispenser ice bin interior soiled with black mold like substance. Interior of ice machine soiled with yellow and black substance.
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
16-23-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Heavily grooved white, brown, green, and blue cutting boards hanging from dry storage rack storing foods across from walk in cooler.
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Chemical dispenser not dispensing proper amount of quaternary sanitizer chemical at three compartment sink. Discussed with manager.
14-11-5
Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Hot water
29-09-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In front of ice machine in kitchen prep area. **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
29
Mar 13, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage orange juice on back area of deli cooler. Employee moved **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water front of ice machine
36-22-4
Basic - Ice bucket not stored inverted or in a protected manner. On floor **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
74
Dec 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. Employee observed washing their hands at a hand sink that has no hot water. Inspector educated employee and employee washed their hands at a hand sink with hot water. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-19-4
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 manager on duty DBPR Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events at the inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained of reach in deli coolers on cook line. Can opener blade and slicer guard area soiled with dried food debris. Soda gun nozzle holes soiled in all bars. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. At hand sink next to Soda dispenser/ice bin.
27-19-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing at hand sinks in both middle bars.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Missing at middle bar hand sink.
31B-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior soiled with mold like substance. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Employee removed sticky trap in control device. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-06-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Brown, green, red, blue, and white cutting boards hanging from dry storage rack across from ice machine in prep area.
14-09-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Cracked tiles on cook line.
36-17-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing at hand sink next to dish machine across from walk in cooler door.
31B-04-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White powdered substance stored inside white container with wheels next to walk in cooler door. Employee labeled as flour. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
39
Oct 22, 2025
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
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 manager on duty DBPR Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events at the inspection.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled with dried food debris. Meat slicer soiled with dried food debris. Soda gun nozzles in bars soiled.
22-02-4
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. Observed employee training certificate for Mynor P. dated 1/13/2025 through Florida Food Handlers Training Corp.
53B-13-5
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. Observed expired employee training certificate for Miguel Jason dated 4/19/2022 through FLRA.
53B-14-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior soiled with black mold like substance. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
64
Nov 21, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
47
Sep 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-17: Required employee training expired for some employees. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-18: Required employee training expired for some employees. **Time Extended**
53B-14-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in rear liquor storage area has mold like substances. Ice machine in ware washing area has built up food debris. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-18: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tanks in rear low storage area not properly secured. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-18: **Time Extended**
51-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing in ware washing area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-18: **Time Extended**
36-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water in far bar area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-18: **Time Extended**
36-22-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall in ware washing area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-18: **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Doors to rear far bar area have gaps from door to floor. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-18: **Time Extended**
35B-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-18: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
64
Sep 17, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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. Dish machine is sanitizing at 0 ppm chlorine. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-17: Dish machine is sanitizing at 0 ppm chlorine. Three compartment sink will be used for sanitization at 200 ppm quaternary. **Time Extended**
22-41-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 6 live roaches behind trash can by point of sales system by front door. 1 live roach in rear bar area by liquor storage room. 1 live roach in rear dishwasher area by drain. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-17: 2 live roaches in booth in far bar area. Manager killed, removed and sanitized the area. **Time Extended**
35A-05-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-17: Required employee training expired for some employees. **Time Extended**
53B-14-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in rear liquor storage area has mold like substances. Ice machine in ware washing area has built up food debris. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-17: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tanks in rear low storage area not properly secured. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-17: **Time Extended**
51-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets in rear liquor storage area not stored inverted or protected. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-17: Ice buckets in ware washing area not stored inverted or protected. **Time Extended**
24-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing in ware washing area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-17: **Time Extended**
36-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches behind glass beer cooler in rear bar area. 4 dead roaches in rear liquor storage area underneath shelving along wall with door. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-17: 1 dead roach underneath vending machine in main bar area. Manager removed and sanitized the area. 1 dead roach behind point of sale system of main bar. Manager removed and sanitized the are. 1 dead roach in electrical panel of main bar area. Manager removed and sanitized the area. 1 dead roach in beer storage room. Manager removed and sanitized the area. 1 dead roach on dining room floor of middle bar area. Manager removed and sanitized the area. 1 dead roach on right side of upright glass cooler in rear far bar are. Manager removed and sanitized the area. **Time Extended**
35A-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water in far bar area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-17: **Time Extended**
36-22-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall in ware washing area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-17: **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Doors to rear far bar area have gaps from door to floor. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-17: **Time Extended**
35B-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-17: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
43
Sep 16, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 22 violations
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. Dish machine is sanitizing at 0 ppm chlorine.
22-41-4
High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. 1 dead fly underneath neon sign in middle bar area. Manager removed and sanitized the area.
35A-09-4
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 6 live roaches behind trash can by point of sales system by front door. 1 live roach in rear bar area by liquor storage room. 1 live roach in rear dishwasher area by drain. **Repeat Violation**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Ice in bin behind main bar area used to serve public has bottle in ice bin. 4 pounds of ice.
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
11-07-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener on rear prep table in ware washing area has built up food debris. Cutting boards on reach in coolers in kitchen have built up food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Paper towel dispenser in kitchen unable to dispense paper towels.
31B-05-4
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
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in rear liquor storage area has mold like substances. Ice machine in ware washing area has built up food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tanks in rear low storage area not properly secured. **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets in rear liquor storage area not stored inverted or protected. **Repeat Violation**
24-05-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing in ware washing area.
36-03-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches behind glass beer cooler in rear bar area. 4 dead roaches in rear liquor storage area underneath shelving along wall with door. **Repeat Violation**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water in far bar area.
36-22-4
Basic - Food contaminated by unsanitized equipment or utensil. See stop sale. Ice in bin behind main bar area used to serve public has bottle in ice bin. 4 pounds of ice.
08B-19-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of canned energy drink stored on floor of far bar area.
08B-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall in ware washing area.
36-24-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice behind main bar area.
10-08-5
Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Doors to rear far bar area have gaps from door to floor.
35B-05-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
18
Jul 18, 2024
Complaint Full
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
86
Jul 17, 2024
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly in main bar area not landing on food or food contact surfaces. 1 live fly in mid bar area not landing on food or food contact surfaces. 1 live fly in rear bar area not landing on food or food contact surfaces. **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach at front entrance near point of sale system. 1 live roach by table next to window of storage room. 1 live roach on floor of main bar area. 2 live roaches in mid bar area next to storage closet. 1 live roach on bar of mid bar area. 1 live roach on floor of rear bar area near booth by rear door. 1 live roach in rear liquor storage area. **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk in cooler: cooked onions (44F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (44F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (44F - Cold Holding) **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener on prep table by dish machine has built up food debris, **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine in rear liquor storage area has mold like substance. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tanks in rear liquor storage area not properly secured. **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets in rear liquor storage area not inverted for protection. **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Red cutting board in kitchen has grooved cut marks. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches at front entrance by point of sale system. Manager removed and sanitized the area. 1 dead roach in main bar area underneath hand wash sink. 1 dead roach on liquor shelf of main bar area. 6 dead roaches in far bar area. 3 dead roaches in table stand by far bar entrance door. 3 dead roaches in rear liquor storage area. **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
13-03-4
43
Jun 4, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. No vacuum breaker on hose bib in kitchen by hand wash sink. **Repeat Violation**
29-34-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly in warehouse washing area not landing on food or food contact surfaces. 1 live fly in garden bar not landing on food or food contact surfaces.
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener on prep table in ware washing area has buildup of food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in ware washing area. Manager replaced. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine in ware washing area has mold like substance. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tanks in liquor storage area not properly secured. **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets in ware washing area not inverted for protection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
24-05-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on prep table in ware washing area. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
47
Apr 23, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee in kitchen donned gloves to work with food without washing hands first.
12A-07-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flies in garden bar area. **Repeat Violation**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose bib underneath hand wash sink in kitchen is missing a vacuum breaker.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener on prep table in rear ware washing area has built up food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in rear ware washing area has mold like substances. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tanks in rear liquor storage area not properly secured. **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets in rear ware washing area not inverted for protection.
24-05-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor of far bar area.
36-22-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored in oven handle in kitchen. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
43
Dec 8, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener on rear prep table next to ice machine has built up food debris. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-08: Can opener on prep table still has food debris buildup as of this callback inspection report. **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in rear storage area has mold like substance. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-08: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tank outside rear door not properly secured. Also, CO 2 tanks in liquor storage area not properly secured. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-08: **Time Extended**
51-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Ice bucket in rear storage area is on the floor. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-08: **Time Extended**
10-14-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No employees must wash hands sign in restrooms behind kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-08: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
74
Dec 5, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 4 live flies in far bar area not currently in use and no food products. Not landing on food or food contact surfaces. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw bacon stored over ready-to-eat bread in upright single cooler near hand wash sink along far wall of kitchen. Employee stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach in liquor storage area. Manager killed, removed and sanitized the area. **Warning**
35A-05-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink in kitchen by soda station used to dump ice. Manager burned ice cubes. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink in kitchen by soda station. Manager replaced paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.. Bottle of sanitizer on cleaning cart outside rear door not properly labeled. **Warning**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener on rear prep table next to ice machine has built up food debris. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink in rear storage area by dish washer blocked by cardboard boxes. Employee removed boxes. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in rear storage area has mold like substance. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tank outside rear door not properly secured. Also, CO 2 tanks in liquor storage area not properly secured. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Ice bucket in rear storage area is on the floor. **Warning**
10-14-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice scoop handle at outdoor bar area touching ice. Employee stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-08-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on oven handle in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No employees must wash hands sign in restrooms behind kitchen. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. To go boxes stored on floor next to middle bar area. **Warning**
25-05-4
27
Sep 16, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach in cooler in kitchen has food debris buildup. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-16: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-16: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-16: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tile missing in liquor storage area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-16: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floor area in kitchen is not smooth and easily cleanable. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-16: **Time Extended**
36-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-16: **Time Extended**
33-19-4
70
Jul 7, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Five Bucks Drinkery last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Five Bucks Drinkery on file is from Mar 18, 2026. The public record contains 17 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Five Bucks Drinkery?
Across the inspection record, “ice bucket not stored inverted or in a protected manner” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Five Bucks Drinkery.
How does Five Bucks Drinkery compare to other restaurants in St. Petersburg?
Five Bucks Drinkery most recently scored 43 out of 100, which is lower than the St. Petersburg average of 77.
Has Five Bucks Drinkery's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Five Bucks Drinkery have averaged around 12 violations per visit, up from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Five Bucks Drinkery means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Five Bucks Drinkery inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Five Bucks Drinkery is inspected around five times per year on average.
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