Grassroots Kava House

957 Central Ave, St. Petersburg, FL 33705
Other
Last inspected: Sep 8, 2025
86
Score
Low Risk

Public records show five inspections at Grassroots Kava House stretching back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Sep 8, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “nonservice animals in the food establishment” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Among St. Petersburg restaurants, the typical score is 77; Grassroots Kava House is comfortably above that bar. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 8, 2025
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - Nonservice animals in the food establishment or on premises. Reviewed with manager.
35A-01-4
Basic - Interior of microwave in bar area has accumulation of food debris.
22-08-4
86
Jul 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
78
Oct 23, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Nonservice animals in the food establishment or on premises. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-23: **Time Extended**
35A-01-4
90
Aug 22, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
78
Sep 14, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Plastic jug in hand washing sink. Jug was removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Clear blue liquid. Bottle was labeled multi surface cleaner. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Grassroots Kava House last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Grassroots Kava House on file is from Sep 8, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Grassroots Kava House?

Across the inspection record, “nonservice animals in the food establishment” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Grassroots Kava House.

How does Grassroots Kava House compare to other restaurants in St. Petersburg?

Grassroots Kava House most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the St. Petersburg average of 77.

Has Grassroots Kava House's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Grassroots Kava House have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Grassroots Kava House 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 Grassroots Kava House inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Grassroots Kava House is inspected around two times per year on average.