Heavy's Take Out Restaurant
Last inspected: Mar 25, 2026
58
Score
Heavy's Take Out Restaurant appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 25, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around seven violations compared to roughly 10 violations earlier on.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated”, showing up five times.
That's lower than the typical St. Petersburg restaurant, which scores around 77. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 25, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs above shredded cheese and French fries in reach-in cooler next to three compartment sink. Eggs were relocated to a lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements. Inspector will provide employee health agreements to operator at the conclusion of the inspection.
11-03-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink next to prep sink and cook line used to store containers. Items were relocated.
31A-11-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Prep tables have rusted shelves at lower sections
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled with accumulation of grease underneath cook line.
36-73-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven and mice with build up of debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking pipe at hot water connection on hand wash sink.
29-11-4
58
Jul 1, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Two live flies in kitchen near prep table. Flies did not land on food or food contact services.
35A-02-7
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Repeat Violation**
32-04-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Displaying expired license 02-01-2024.
50-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Bottom shelf of prep table located in kitchen is rusted.
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with grease buildup.
23-03-4
70
Jan 29, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored washed produce in reach-in cooler across from gas stove. Employee moved eggs to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. From reach-in cooler at 11:14am. Employee placed items in ice bath. a. heavy whipping cream (47F - Cold Holding); b. potato salad (53F - Cold Holding) **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Operator provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance.
32-02-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
32-04-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer in rear of kitchen.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hand wash sink in kitchen is soiled with debris build up around handles and faucet.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Located across from gas stove.
22-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination at front counter. Employee inverted items. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
47
Aug 30, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Anthony Williams Tommy Washington
53B-02-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Bottom shelf of prep table is rusted.
14-11-5
Basic - Reach-in coolers in kitchen interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Refrigerator shelf with rust that has pitted the surface located in kitchen.
14-33-4
78
Apr 23, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee enter kitchen and begin wrapping food without washing hands. Discussed with operator proper hand-hygiene techniques. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-16-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored above cooked beef in reach-in cooler on cooks line. Operator placed eggs on bottom shelf. Will email DBPR Form 5030-098. Safe Refrigerator Storage. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Hired less than 60 days ago. Anthony Williams Tommy Washington Will email DBPR Form 5030-103. Employee Health Food Reporting Agreement.
11-26-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Operator provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance.
32-02-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
32-04-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelf in kitchen.
14-45-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Bottom shelf of prep table is rusted. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - No drainboards or equivalent provided for soiled items and/or air drying cleaned items.
16-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hand wash sink in kitchen is soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-33-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth at front counter used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
21-09-4
37
Jan 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Outside at rear of restaurant **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-18: **Time Extended**
29-34-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled. Food residue on stove surface **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-18: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-18: **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Cooler and oven door handles soiled **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-18: **Time Extended**
23-24-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Clean equipment on cardboard lined shelves in kitchen **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-18: **Time Extended**
14-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-18: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-18: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand sink on cook line **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-18: Email a sign **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Accumulation of grease on sides of fryers. Freezer gaskets soiled **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-18: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-18: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-18: **Time Extended**
29-49-6
47
Jan 11, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 20 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs over dressing in reach in cooler. Raw shrimp over cooked chicken **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. heavy cream (55F - Cold Holding); milk (47F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (52F - Cold Holding) reach in coolers **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. meatloaf (106F - Hot Holding); collard green (106F - Hot Holding) in oven, instructed staff to reheat to minimum 165F **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Outside at rear of restaurant **Warning**
29-34-4
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. **Warning**
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled. Food residue on stove surface **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink on cook line blocked by trash can, removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink on cook line **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Cooler and oven door handles soiled **Warning**
23-24-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Clean equipment on cardboard lined shelves in kitchen **Warning**
14-05-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jacket over canned sauce **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in coolers not maintaining internal temperature of 41F or below **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand sink on cook line **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Accumulation of grease on sides of fryers. Freezer gaskets soiled **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. **Warning**
29-49-6
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour bin **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. On floor next to triple sink **Warning**
42-01-4
20
Jun 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
74
Nov 17, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Operator moved raw eggs to bottom shelf
08A-05-6
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Heavy's Take Out Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Heavy's Take Out Restaurant on file is from Mar 25, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Heavy's Take Out Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Heavy's Take Out Restaurant.
How does Heavy's Take Out Restaurant compare to other restaurants in St. Petersburg?
Heavy's Take Out Restaurant most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the St. Petersburg average of 77.
Has Heavy's Take Out Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Heavy's Take Out Restaurant have averaged around seven violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Heavy's Take Out 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 Heavy's Take Out Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Heavy's Take Out Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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