Gratzzi's Restaurant
Last inspected: Dec 22, 2025
64
Score
The health department has logged eight inspections at Gratzzi's Restaurant, the earliest from 2022. Gratzzi's Restaurant was last inspected on Dec 22, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near 10 violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food-contact surface soiled with food debris”, showing up five times.
Gratzzi's Restaurant's latest score of 64 falls below the St. Petersburg average of 77. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
8
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 22, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 10 can whole peeled tomatoes on can rack in dry storage.
01B-01-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 8 pices of swordfish inside reach in cooler at cook line fully thawed with label indicating to remove from ROP before thawing.
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Spoon inside hand wash sink at cook line. Employee moved **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. 8 pices of swordfish inside reach in cooler at cook line fully thawed with label indicating to remove from ROP before thawing.
06-09-1
64
May 12, 2025
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 2 live flies behind bar next to beer cooler
35A-02-7
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw veal and chicken over vegetables in drawer cooler on cook line
08A-05-6
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Madeira sauce in walk in cooler dated 5/2
02C-01-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Madeira sauce in walk in cooler dated 5/2
01B-24-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Raw tuna not removed from vacuum packaging prior to thaw in prep cooler on cook line
01B-13-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle of Finito hanging on dry storage shelf with packaged food
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun nozzle soiled behind bar **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Repeat Violation**
32-04-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Raw tuna not removed from vacuum packaging prior to thaw in prep cooler on cook line
06-09-1
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Broken prep cooler lids in kitchen
14-11-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand sink in ware washing area
31B-04-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Behind bar
29-49-6
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
22
Nov 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
47
May 13, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 106 ounce can of crushed tomatoes dented.
01B-01-4
High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Cheese wheel not covered and protected.
08B-02-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 8 tuna filets thawed in walk in cooler in reduced oxygen packaging that states remove from packaging prior to thawing.
01B-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler at salad prep area: cut leafy greens (51F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes(51F - Cold Holding); milk (51F - Cold Holding); mozzarella cheese (51F - Cold Holding); bleu cheese crumbles (51F - Cold Holding) temperatures taken at 4:30 pm. Items moved to reach in freezer. Temperatures taken again at 5:15 pm: cut leafy greens (43F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes(40F - Cold Holding); milk (42F - Cold Holding); mozzarella cheese (43F - Cold Holding); bleu cheese crumbles (43F - Cold Holding) **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
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-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on cook line have built up food debris. Can opener on prep table in dry goods storage area has built up food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Unnecessary persons in the food preparation, food storage, or warewashing area. Child in kitchen.
43-08-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on prep table above reach in coolers on cook line. **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-04-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Soda box stored on floor of office.
08B-38-4
Basic - Frozen time/temperature control for safety food being slacked at room temperature is no longer frozen solid. Frozen sausage and frozen shrimp thawing at room temperature. Inspector instructed about proper thawing techniques. **Repeat Violation**
06-06-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on pizza oven handle behind bar.
10-20-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Double door oven on cook line has built up food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine in dry goods storage area has mold like substance. Employee cleaned. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. 8 tuna filets thawed in walk in cooler in reduced oxygen packaging that states remove from packaging prior to thawing.
06-09-1
25
Sep 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw shelled eggs over raw beef in walk in cooler. Employee rearranged walk in cooler correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen have built up food debris.
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine has mold like substances. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Both men's and women's restrooms lack self closing doors.
32-04-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets on ice machine not inverted for protection.
24-05-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards on salad prep table have grooved cut marks and are no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone and speaker above prep table in kitchen.
40-06-5
Basic - Frozen time/temperature control for safety food being slacked at room temperature is no longer frozen solid. Meats thawing at room temperature and no longer frozen. Inspector discussed proper thawing methods.
06-06-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Double door oven on cook line has built up food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves have rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
52
Sep 5, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 dented can of white beans in storage area not segregated. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-05: 1 dented can of artichoke hearts, 57 ounces. 1 dented can of peeled tomatoes 106 ounces. In dry goods storage area. **Time Extended**
01B-01-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener on prep table has built up food debris. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-05: Can opener on prep table has built up food debris. **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 storage area has mold like debris. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-05: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Doors on bathrooms are not self closing. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-05: **Time Extended**
32-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. 1 dented can of white beans in storage area not segregated. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-05: 1 dented can of artichoke hearts, 57 ounces. 1 dented can of peeled tomatoes 106 ounces. In dry goods storage area. **Time Extended**
08B-20-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven on cook line has built up food debris. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-05: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-05: **Time Extended**
33-16-4
61
Jun 20, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
32
Nov 28, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. No vacuum breaker on hose bibb located outside kitchen door. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-28: Wrong hose bib vacuum breaker was purchased for hose bib outside rear kitchen door. Manager stated he will return and get correct model. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
29-34-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener in prep area has built up food debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-28: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
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 food prep area not inverted for protection. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-28: **Time Extended**
24-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered receptacle in employees only restroom by ware washing area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-28: **Time Extended**
32-12-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-28: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee music speaker above food prep table in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-28: **Time Extended**
40-06-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven on cook line has built up food debris and double door oven have built up food debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-28: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Gratzzi's Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Gratzzi's Restaurant on file is from Dec 22, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Gratzzi's Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Gratzzi's Restaurant.
How does Gratzzi's Restaurant compare to other restaurants in St. Petersburg?
Gratzzi's Restaurant most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the St. Petersburg average of 77.
Has Gratzzi's Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Gratzzi's Restaurant have averaged around 10 violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Gratzzi's Restaurant means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Gratzzi's Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Gratzzi's Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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