German Knodle

951 Central Ave, St. Petersburg, FL 33705

Other

Last inspected: Aug 1, 2025

Score

Low Risk

German Knodle appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Aug 1, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “handwash sink at front counter not accessible”, showing up two times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average St. Petersburg restaurant scores 77. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 1, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink next to three-compartment sink. Operator provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Basic - Stored food not covered. Cut onions in container in reach-in cooler in kitchen not covered. Employee covered item. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-12-5

Jan 23, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations.

View 3 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored above bread in refrigerator on cooks line. Operator placed raw chicken below bread. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Strainer and pan stored inside bowl of hand wash sink at front counter. **Repeat Violation**

31A-11-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink at front counter not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by prep table. Discussed with operator path to hand wash sink must remain clear of objects. **Repeat Violation**

31A-09-4

Sep 17, 2024

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Can opener blade is rusted. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-17: **Time Extended**

14-11-5

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gaskets on reach-in cooler doors at front counter. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-17: **Time Extended**

23-03-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler located at front counter. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-17: **Time Extended**

29-49-6

Feb 2, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.

View 11 violations

High Priority - Container of medicine stored on shelf above open container of curry sauce. Operator removed medication. **Corrected On-Site**

41-07-4

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 02-01-2024

50-17-3

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. a. Milk

02C-03-5

Intermediate - Handwash sink at front counter not accessible for employee use at all times. Has a prep table stored in front of hand wash sink.

31A-09-4

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. 1. Milos Jokic

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. a. Cooked bratwurst

02C-02-5

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Electric stove oven used more than 24 hours ago soiled with grease and buildup. Microwave at front counter used more than 24 hours ago soiled with food debris.

22-08-4

Basic - Water leaking from pipe at hand wash sink located at front counter.

29-11-4

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler at front counter.

29-49-6

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled on reach-in cooler doors at front counter.

23-03-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Can opener blade is rusted.

14-11-5

Frequently Asked Questions

When was German Knodle last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at German Knodle on file is from Aug 1, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at German Knodle?

Across the inspection record, “handwash sink at front counter not accessible” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at German Knodle.

How does German Knodle compare to other restaurants in St. Petersburg?

German Knodle most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the St. Petersburg average of 77.

Has German Knodle's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at German Knodle have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at German Knodle means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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