Jungle Prada Tavern
Last inspected: Dec 31, 2025
74
Score
Jungle Prada Tavern has been inspected 11 times since 2022. Jungle Prada Tavern was last inspected on Dec 31, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near nine violations each time.
The pattern that stands out is “bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food”, which has been cited five times.
That's lower than the typical St. Petersburg restaurant, which scores around 77. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
11
Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 31, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -stained cutting boards on prep coolers/tables throughout kitchen **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-31: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting boards throughout kitchen have cut marks and are no longer cleanable. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-31: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior doors have gaps at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-31: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hood ventilation system in kitchen has accumulation of grease buildup **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-31: **Time Extended**
36-68-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe -along wall under dough sheeting machine -next to handwash sink next to red hood system -from triple sink release handle **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-31: **Time Extended**
29-11-4
74
Dec 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 4 rodent droppings near garage door of garage/storage area off kitchen. This area is not used for food prep or storage, however an open hallway is the only thing separating it from the kitchen. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-19: 4 rodent droppings under dormant reach in cooler being stored in garage/storage area off kitchen. This unit is not ON or in use, this area is not used for food prep or storage, however an open hallway is the only thing separating it from the kitchen. Operator cleaned area. **Admin Complaint** **Corrected On-Site**
35A-04-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -stained cutting boards on prep coolers/tables throughout kitchen **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-19: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting boards throughout kitchen have cut marks and are no longer cleanable. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-19: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. (3) 1 dead roach in entranceway to utility room with water heaters off kitchen 1 dead roach under shelving holding napkins, portion cups, to go boxes 1 dead roach in doorway to liquor room Operator cleaned up 1 dead roach. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-19: 1 dead roach in dry storage area in back of kitchen under rack with pizza boxes and napkins Operator removed. **Admin Complaint** **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior doors have gaps at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-19: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hood ventilation system in kitchen has accumulation of grease buildup **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-19: **Time Extended**
36-68-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe -along wall under dough sheeting machine -next to handwash sink next to red hood system -from triple sink release handle **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-19: **Time Extended**
29-11-4
61
Dec 17, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found (2) 1 live fly landed on deli cooler door. Operator killed, cleaned and sanitized area. 1 live fly outside walk in cooler by employee restroom **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cooked chicken breast vacuum sealed and date marked 11/28. Stop sale issued. **Warning**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 4 rodent droppings near garage door of garage/storage area off kitchen. This area is not used for food prep or storage, however an open hallway is the only thing separating it from the kitchen. **Admin Complaint**
35A-04-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Multiple packages of food on rack in walk in cooler in back of kitchen. They were vacuum sealed in reduced oxygen vacuum seal bags. Some had holes poked in them to introduce oxygen, many did not. I explained to operator that this is not an approved method, that vacuum sealed foods must be removed within 48 hours, and that fish may not be vacuum sealed whatsoever. -24 5 oz pkgs sliced ham dated 12/6, 12/12 -50 5 oz pkgs pulled pork 12/14 -18 5 oz pkgs corned beef 12/12 -53 5 oz pkgs roast beef 12/14 -29 5 oz pkgs sliced turkey 12/12 -20 3 oz pkgs smoked salmon 12/11 -45 4 oz flank steak dated 12/12 -5 7 oz cooked chicken breast dated 11/28 **Warning**
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -stained cutting boards on prep coolers/tables throughout kitchen **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not removed from its package within 48 hours after packaging. Multiple packages of food on rack in walk in cooler in back of kitchen. They were vacuum sealed in reduced oxygen vacuum seal bags. Some had holes poked in them to introduce oxygen, many did not. I explained to operator that this is not an approved method, that vacuum sealed foods must be removed within 48 hours, and that fish may not be vacuum sealed whatsoever. -24 5 oz pkgs sliced ham dated 12/6, 12/12 -50 5 oz pkgs pulled pork 12/14 -18 5 oz pkgs corned beef 12/12 -53 5 oz pkgs roast beef 12/14 -29 5 oz pkgs sliced turkey 12/12 -20 3 oz pkgs smoked salmon 12/11 -45 4 oz flank steak dated 12/12 -5 7 oz cooked chicken breast dated 11/28 **Warning**
03G-54-1
Basic - Hood ventilation system in kitchen has accumulation of grease buildup **Warning**
36-68-5
Basic - Food storage container for time/temperature control for safety food not cleaned after being emptied prior to refilling. -Cole slaw lid bearing date label from previous batch. Operator replaced lid and date marked with Sunday's date **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-09-5
Basic - Exterior doors have gaps at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. (3) 1 dead roach in entranceway to utility room with water heaters off kitchen 1 dead roach under shelving holding napkins, portion cups, to go boxes 1 dead roach in doorway to liquor room Operator cleaned up 1 dead roach. **Admin Complaint**
35A-03-4
Basic - Cutting boards throughout kitchen have cut marks and are no longer cleanable. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Displayed license expired February 2025 **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe -along wall under dough sheeting machine -next to handwash sink next to red hood system -from triple sink release handle **Warning**
29-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/pink mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Operator cleaned and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-20-5
32
May 2, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. From dry-storage shelf. a. 6lb cam of tomato purée is dented at seam.
01B-01-4
High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed server bare hand touch soiled then touch clean plates without first washing hands. Discussed with operator proper hand-hygiene techniques. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-02-4
Intermediate - Squeeze bottle on drainboard containing pink soap not labeled. Operator labeled squeeze bottle soap. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler on cooks line is soiled with food debris between cracks.
22-02-4
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/ CFM Robert Wareham 8-8-2023 arrived during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
53A-05-6
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Clean plates not inverted not protected stored on shelf on cooks line is soiled with food debris.
24-05-4
Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Dishmachine not functioning. Operator has three-compartment sink setup. Chlorine sanitizer reading 50ppm.
16-55-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall next to reach-in cooler near fat-fryer.
36-24-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses. Employee removed tongs. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler across from flat-top grill interior have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor next to fat-fryers. Employee placed in bottom shelf of prep table. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Single-serve bowl without handle stored into tomato sauce in reach-in cooler on cooks line. Operator removed bowl. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
37
Feb 26, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
67
Dec 18, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Establishment is vacuum sealing raw chicken and soups. Salmon, 3 pounds, vacuum sealed fresh and held in walk in cooler. **Warning**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. See stop sale. Salmon, 3 pounds, vacuum sealed fresh and held in walk in cooler. **Warning**
03G-04-5
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine is currently reading 0 ppm chlorine. Manager replace chlorine tube and dish machine is now reading 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener on prep table had built up food debris. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Cold smoked salmon not identified as raw or undercooked item in menu. **Warning**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked ribs made on 12-15-24 no date mark. **Warning**
02C-02-5
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. 4 packages of Ahi tuna not removed from vacuum sealed packaging prior to thawing. **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food in reach-in cooler next to far wall not segregated from food to be served to the public. **Warning**
08B-49-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Ovens on cook line have built up food debris. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not properly labeled with the production time and date. Establishment is vacuum sealing raw chicken and soups. **Warning**
03G-53-1
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not removed from its package within 48 hours after packaging. Establishment is vacuum sealing raw chicken and soups. **Warning**
03G-54-1
37
Feb 21, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled with food debris Microwave heavily soiled with food debris - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-21: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Ahi tuna - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-21: Ahi tuna Appetizer and Ahi tuna salad is not identified on menu as uncooked , raw. **Time Extended**
02B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-21: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler handles broken on cook line and cooler lid. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-21: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-21: **Time Extended**
16-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters heavily soiled with grease Multiple gaskets soiled with food debris. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-21: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on containers in dish area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-21: **Time Extended**
16-46-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Fan in walk-in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-21: **Time Extended**
36-50-4
61
Feb 16, 2024
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 18 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting boards on cook line Can opener blade soiled **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-16: Slicer soiled with food debris **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink next to ice machine **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-16: No paper towels at hand sink next to ice machine **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand sink next to ice machine **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-16: No soap at hand sink next to ice machine **Time Extended**
31B-03-4
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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-16: **Admin Complaint**
53B-05-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-16: **Time Extended**
16-21-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portioning cups in seasoning bins **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-16: Plastic cup with no handle in seasoning bins. **Time Extended**
14-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Cooler handles **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-16: **Time Extended**
23-24-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Dry storage and behind stand mixer **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-16: **Time Extended**
51-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cook line **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-16: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Dish machine not properly dispensing sanitizer 0ppm, operator set up triple sink chlorine 50ppm. Operator scheduled maintenance during inspection **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-16: sanitizer 0ppm at dish machine. 3 compartment sink set up chlorine sanitizer at 50 ppm **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken**
16-55-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Broken cooler handles on cook line **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-16: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall at rear of kitchen next to ice machine **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-16: **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave on cook line **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-16: Microwave on cook line heavily soiled with food debris. **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cooler gaskets soiled Hood filters soiled. Slicer guard soiled with food residue **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-16: Hood filters heavily soiled with grease. Multiple reach-in cooler gaskets soiled with food debris. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On storage racks **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-16: **Time Extended**
16-46-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Beer cooler at bar **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-16: **Time Extended**
29-49-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Fan covers soiled in walk-in coolers **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-16: **Time Extended**
36-50-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-16: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
33
Dec 13, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 15 minor violations.
View 21 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Cocktail shaker and mixer bottles in drink ice at bar, staff burned ice and replaced **Warning**
01B-03-5
High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Cocktail shaker and mixer bottles in drink ice at bar, staff burned ice and replaced **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-56-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting boards on cook line Can opener blade soiled **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink next to ice machine **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand sink next to ice machine **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. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cook line **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Dish machine not properly dispensing sanitizer 0ppm, operator set up triple sink chlorine 50ppm. Operator scheduled maintenance during inspection **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
16-55-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Broken cooler handles on cook line **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall at rear of kitchen next to ice machine **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave on cook line **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cooler gaskets soiled Hood filters soiled. Slicer guard soiled with food residue **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On storage racks **Warning**
16-46-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Beer cooler at bar **Warning**
29-49-6
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Fan covers soiled in walk-in coolers **Warning**
36-50-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
14-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning**
16-21-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portioning cups in seasoning bins **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Cooler handles **Warning**
23-24-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Dry storage and behind stand mixer **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
23
Mar 1, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portion cup used as scoop on cooks line
14-01-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Oven hanfle
10-20-4
90
Oct 19, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Degreaser spray bottle on cooks line needs identification
41-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portion cup in red sauce on cooks line
14-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Dry storage area
51-11-4
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Jungle Prada Tavern last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Jungle Prada Tavern on file is from Dec 31, 2025. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Jungle Prada Tavern?
Across the inspection record, “bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Jungle Prada Tavern.
How does Jungle Prada Tavern compare to other restaurants in St. Petersburg?
Jungle Prada Tavern most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the St. Petersburg average of 77.
Has Jungle Prada Tavern's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Jungle Prada Tavern have averaged around nine violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Jungle Prada Tavern 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 Jungle Prada Tavern inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Jungle Prada Tavern is inspected around three times per year on average.
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