Flying Bridge
Last inspected: Feb 9, 2026
100
Score
Flying Bridge appears in inspection records six times, starting in 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 9, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around 10 violations to closer to one violation per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food-contact surface soiled with food debris”, showing up three times.
Among St. Pete Beach restaurants, the typical score is 76; Flying Bridge is comfortably above that bar. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
6
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 9, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
May 27, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw Grouper 47F and raw comminuted beef 45F. Employee put ice on top of grouper and raw comminuted beef. retemped 20 minutes later grouper 43F and raw comminuted beef 41F. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained on deli reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven soiled with black burnt on food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
74
Oct 16, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Server dirty dish to clean plated food no hand wash. Employee educated.
12A-02-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained, soda gun soiled in bar area. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink inaccessible due to pans in it. Employee removed pans. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine soiled with mold like debris.
22-20-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards on deli reach in cooler have cut marks. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on cutting board. Employee removed drink. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on shelf over prep table in kitchen. Employee removed phone.
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee no hair restraint scooping ice.
13-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in kitchen area soiled with debris.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil stored on the floor in kitchen. Cooked Chicken stored on floor in walk in cooler. Both items removed from floor and stored on shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven soiled on cook line.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.gaskets on reach in cooler in bar area soiled with mold like debris. Employee cleaning area.
23-03-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Faucet at end of bar leaking. Employee turned off faucet. **Corrected On-Site**
29-11-4
43
Jun 26, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
52
Dec 9, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose Bibb at entrance to rear door no back flow preventer.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained on deli reach in cooler on cook line. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee washed lid in hand sink on cook line. Educated employee on hand sinks for washing hands only.
31A-11-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.goat cheese has portion cup as scoop in deli reach in cooler. Employee removed portion cup. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on cutting board on cook line. Employee removed drink.
12B-07-4
Basic - Floor in disrepair. Area walk way into kitchen has weak spot on floor in disrepair.
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of oil stored on the floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of mixers island oasis in bar area soiled with mold like debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in bottom or reach in coolers in bar area. Employee vacuuming out water during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine in rear of kitchen soiled with mold like debris. Employee cleaning ice machine interior. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
50
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Flying Bridge last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Flying Bridge on file is from Feb 9, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Flying Bridge?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Flying Bridge.
How does Flying Bridge compare to other restaurants in St. Pete Beach?
Flying Bridge most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the St. Pete Beach average of 76.
Has Flying Bridge's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Flying Bridge have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Flying Bridge 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 Flying Bridge inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Flying Bridge is inspected around two times per year on average.
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