Grumpy Gringo
Last inspected: Jan 20, 2026
70
Score
Public records show 13 inspections at Grumpy Gringo stretching back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 20, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around four violations lately and about nine violations before that.
The pattern that stands out is “no paper towels”, which has been cited four times.
By comparison, the average St. Petersburg facility scores 77, putting Grumpy Gringo on the weaker side. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
13
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 20, 2026
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips for chlorine dish machine. Operator ordered strips during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink located at dry storage area. Employee replaced and provided during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop used in Maseca container with handle touching product. Discussed with manager who corrected. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile missing above walk-in cooler.
36-36-4
Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Three fly traps in office with accumulation of dead flies One fly trap in dry storage above hand wash sink with accumulation of dead flies. Manager removed and discarded old traps. Inspector discussed with management to frequency to discard and replace traps to prevent the attraction of more vermin. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-06-4
70
Nov 3, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Inspector will provide DBPR Form HR 5030-104 in both English and Spanish. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-03: **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Table mounted can opener soiled in rear prep area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-03: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
82
Sep 5, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Inspector will provide DBPR Form HR 5030-104 in both English and Spanish. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-05: **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Table mounted can opener soiled in rear prep area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-05: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator advised 12 employees not designated at certified food managers are expired. Other employees with food handler training are certified food managers. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-05: **Time Extended**
53B-05-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. PVC plumbing to hand wash sinks r front kitchen broken and leaking. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-05: **Time Extended**
29-08-4
70
Sep 3, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 7 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Manager provided written plan indicating shredded cheese, sour cream, hot sauce and churros are held on time. Items had yet to be time stamped however employees advised they were placed out of temperature holding 30 minutes prior to inspection. Manager time stamped items to reflect accurately. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken observed not commercially packaged above fish not commercially packaged in white reach-in freezer in rear of kitchen. Manager corrected. Inside walk-in cooler raw chicken, cut and prepped outside of commercial packaging stored above comminuted beef. Manager relocated items. Inspector will provide DBPR Form HR 5030-098 in English and Spanish. **Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 4 flys dining room 1 back room 1 dish room Not landing on food contact surfaces. **Warning**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. (2) cans of tomato sauce (1) can of chipotle peppers **Warning**
01B-01-4
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. Inspector will provide DBPR Form HR 5030-104 in both English and Spanish. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Table mounted can opener soiled in rear prep area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink observed at the front kitchen holding a metal pan of tomato sauce. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwashing sink located next to reach-in freezers adjacent to dry storage area. Manager provided during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap observed at handwashing sink next to dish machine. Manager provided during inspection. Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap next to reach-in freezer by dry storage area. Manager repaired dispenser. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator advised 12 employees not designated at certified food managers are expired. Other employees with food handler training are certified food managers. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle in server wait station. Manager corrected. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic cup used as scoop in sugar container. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Unwashed produce stored on floor in walk-in cooler. Raw comminuted beef inside bucket on floor in front kitchen. Manager relocated both items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Rice scoop and bean scoop in dry storage not stored with the handle facing up. Manager corrected. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. PVC plumbing to hand wash sinks r front kitchen broken and leaking. **Warning**
29-08-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Cut cheeses stored uncovered in walk-in cooler. Manager covered items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-12-5
21
Apr 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled on prep table, slicer blade guard soiled with food debris last used 2-19, cutting boards stained on prep table in rear. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-07: Employee cleaned areas but more detailed cleaning needed. **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors soiled on cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-07: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave soiled with food debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-07: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
82
Feb 20, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
45
Aug 20, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw beef in walk in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-20: Raw chicken over raw beef in walk in cooler. **Time Extended**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener on prep table in middle kitchen area has built up food debris. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-20: Can opener on prep table in middle kitchen area 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 kitchen has mold like substance. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-20: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dry goods storage shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-20: **Time Extended**
14-33-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-20: **Time Extended**
13-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Employee cutting onions without washing first. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-20: **Time Extended**
08B-39-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses in hot holding room on cutting board. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-20: **Time Extended**
21-12-4
61
Aug 19, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw beef in walk in cooler. **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly in kitchen by ware washing area not landing on food or food contact surfaces. 3 live flies by meat slicer landing on slicer and cutting board. Employee sanitized the area. 1 live fly in hot holding room not landing on food or food contact surfaces. **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine sanitizing at 0 ppm chlorine. Sanitization will be conducted in three compartment sink at 200 ppm quaternary. **Warning**
22-49-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener on prep table in middle kitchen area 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 by ice machine blocked by food cart. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink by dry goods storage area. Manager replaced soap. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled bottles of sanitizer in hot holding room. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen has mold like substance. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Approximately 50 dead and trapped flies on fly trap paper in kitchen. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-06-4
Basic - Dry goods storage shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
14-33-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle of scoop used to dispense flour and sugar touching food items. **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. To go boxes in hot holding room not inverted for protection. **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses in hot holding room on cutting board. **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Employee cutting onions without washing first. **Warning**
08B-39-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Bar area open to outside. **Warning**
35B-05-4
27
Mar 20, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
52
Dec 14, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-14: **Time Extended**
16-46-4
95
Dec 12, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 10# ground beef cooked 12/11 (53F - Cold Holding); 50# carnitas cooked 12/11 (59F - Cold Holding); 50# barbacoa cooked 12/11 (59F - Cold Holding) sour cream (54F - Cold Holding)
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 10# ground beef cooked 12/11 (53F - Cold Holding); 50# carnitas cooked 12/11 (59F - Cold Holding); 50# barbacoa cooked 12/11 (59F - Cold Holding)
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Kegs moved near ice machine **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Prep sink and cooks line sink
31B-02-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.
21-08-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together. **Corrected On-Site**
21-03-4
43
Dec 14, 2022
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 16 minor violations.
View 24 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. In house sauces in front area with no time stamp. Employee time stamped sauces. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. White single door reach in freezer has raw beef above frozen vegetables. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 can of tomato catsup 1 can of tomato sauce
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzle area soiled, slicer guard soiled with food debris last used 12-13.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Electrical cooking appliance cord hanging on hand wash sink. Employee informed and was moved to designated area. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink in front cooking area. Informed employee and paper towels were placed next to sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. No written plan for Time as public health control. Provided written plan to operator and filled it out with him. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle above three compartment sink unlabeled. Employee informed and spray bottle was completely discarded **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee book bags hanging on dry storage shelf. Employee informed and were moved to designated employee area. Employee cell phone on counter across from cook line **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Dented can of 1 can of tomato catsup and 1 can of tomato sauce on dry storage shelf with foods to be served. **Repeat Violation**
08B-20-4
Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. 10 Dead flies present in fly strip hanging in dish area. Employee informed and was removed **Corrected On-Site**
35A-06-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards in prep area have black cut marks.
14-09-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. In front dining area across from bar missing cove molding.
36-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of dish machine heavily soiled with mold like substance
16-21-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice chute in self service soda area in front
22-20-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets in reach in coolers soiled with food debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Take out boxes or inverted on front counter. Employee moved to shelf and inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop sitting in stagnant dirty water. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Light bulbs in front of ice machine uncapped.
38-01-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven interior soiled with burnt on food debris **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on chip oven. Informed employee and was placed in designated area. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Metal pans on drying rack in in dish area. Employee removed wet pans. **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.employee no hair restraint while prepping food in prep room.
13-03-4
17
Sep 14, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. One live fly found next to dry storage area. One live fly next to dirty dish area across from dish machine. 4 live flies in bar and dining area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-14: 1 live fly found by dirty dish area 1 live fly in dining area 1 live fly by dry storage rack **Time Extended**
35A-09-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. No mechanical paper towel dispenser at hand wash sink next to ice machine. And by office and by water heater **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-14: **Time Extended**
31B-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in cooler handle in Kitchen area soiled with food debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-14: **Time Extended**
23-24-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-14: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board in main prep area heavily scratched and no longer cleanable. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-14: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Heavily rusted top on white lift up reach in freezer **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-14: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine. Dish machine gauge incorrect/broken. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-14: **Time Extended**
16-38-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-14: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Plastic utensils held near salsa bar not properly inverted. Inspector informed front area employee about inverting silverware to prevent contamination. To go containers on to shelf not inverted. Inspector informed manager. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-14: **Time Extended**
25-06-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves heavily rusted. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-14: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water draining onto floor surface.no waste line on soda gun holster - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-14: **Time Extended**
29-03-4
50
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Grumpy Gringo last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Grumpy Gringo on file is from Jan 20, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Grumpy Gringo?
Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Grumpy Gringo.
How does Grumpy Gringo compare to other restaurants in St. Petersburg?
Grumpy Gringo most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the St. Petersburg average of 77.
Has Grumpy Gringo's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Grumpy Gringo have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Grumpy Gringo 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 Grumpy Gringo inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Grumpy Gringo is inspected around four times per year on average.
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