Jumbo Gumbo

1100 16 St S, St. Petersburg, FL 33705

American

Last inspected: Sep 15, 2025

Score

High Risk

Public records show three inspections at Jumbo Gumbo stretching back to 2023. The most recent report on file is from Sep 15, 2025. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around 10 violations each, up from closer to zero violations before.

That's lower than the typical St. Petersburg restaurant, which scores around 77. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 15, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.

View 10 violations

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 3 flying insects in bathroom around trash can 1 flying insect in kitchen 1 flying insect in front service area Operator removed affected trash can, kill bugs, cleaned and sanitized all areas. **Corrected On-Site**

35A-02-7

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided for sanitizer at three-compartment sink and wiping cloths.

16-37-1

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in bathroom.

31B-02-4

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

05-08-4

Basic - Lights in warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.

38-07-4

Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Back door has light coming in from all sides as well as through the door frame.

35B-04-4

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Soiled cardboard lining food contact shelf in hot holding unit. No food in unit. Operator removed cardboard. **Corrected On-Site**

14-05-4

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach under hand wash sink. 1 dead roach on floor by entrance 1 dead roach in bathroom. Operator cleaned ad sanitized all areas. **Corrected On-Site**

35A-03-4

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door has light coming in from all sides.

35B-01-4

Basic - Floor tiles in disrepair. Vinyl flooring lifting in areas allowing moisture and debris to accumulate.

36-17-5

Dec 3, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

May 2, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.

31B-03-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Jumbo Gumbo last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Jumbo Gumbo on file is from Sep 15, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Jumbo Gumbo compare to other restaurants in St. Petersburg?

Jumbo Gumbo most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the St. Petersburg average of 77.

Has Jumbo Gumbo's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Jumbo Gumbo have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Jumbo Gumbo means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is Jumbo Gumbo inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Jumbo Gumbo is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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