Kahuna's Bar & Grill
Last inspected: Jan 6, 2026
78
Score
Kahuna's Bar & Grill appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 6, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around 12 violations to closer to four violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing”, which has been cited three times.
Kahuna's Bar & Grill's latest score is in line with the St. Petersburg average of 77. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 6, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In squeeze bottle cheese sauce (90F - Hot Holding) Put back on stove Warmed back up to 165+ **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
78
Jul 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Deli cooler Cut lefy greens Cooked cubed chicken Put both down below
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
41-17-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 86 degrees
10-07-4
74
Feb 20, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food
FL-09
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
50
Dec 3, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
41
Apr 25, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. -On hose Bibb near back door. **Repeat Violation**
29-34-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. -Container of cut lemons stored in drinking ice of soda dispensing machine ice bin in server wait station.
01B-13-4
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. -Chlorine sanitizer bucket testing at 200+ PPM. Employee replenished chlorine sanitizer to 50 PPM. **Repeat Violation**
41-27-4
High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. -Container of cut lemons stored in drinking ice in soda dispensing machine ice bin in server wait station.
08B-56-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Cutting boards stained on reach in deli cooler. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -Hand sink in server wait station being used as a dump sink. Inspector observed ice dumped in sink. Educated employees on hand sinks only being used for hand washing purposes. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -Two unlabeled chemical spray bottle stored on shelf above three compartment sink. Employee labeled as degreaser and grill cleaner. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -Deli reach in cooler on cook line.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -Employee drinks on counter in server wait station near single service cups and plastic cups. Employee moved drinks. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -Employee drinks and phone stored on expo counter near clean utensils and plates. Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -Plastic cup at server wait station wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. -Two tongs stored on oven handle on cook line. Employee removed tongs off of handle. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Gaskets soiled with food debris on reach in freezer on cook line.
23-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. -Mop stored in mop water inside mop bucket near back door. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
27
Dec 6, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. No back flow preventer on hose bib near rear exit door.
29-34-4
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine Sanitizer bucket 200+ PPM. Employee fixed chlorine sanitizer bucket to 50 PPM. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched face and then went back to working with food. Educated employee on hand washing requirements. Employee touching dirty cloth and went back to working with food with out hand washing. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-10-4
High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Pesticide-emitting strip present inside bar area near hand sink.
41-24-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stain in kitchen on cook line. Beer tap nozzle in bar soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink at server station being used as a dump sink. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on pans on drying rack near dish machine in kitchen.
16-46-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in standing water at 71 F. Employee discarded water and sent scoop to dish area. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-07-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor in bar area.
36-22-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean plastic glasses and metal pans wet nesting in kitchen and server station.
24-08-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jacket and bag touch foods on dry storage shelf.
40-06-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table near hand sink at server station. Employee moved drink. **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of top Ice machine in outside rear soiled with mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop in bucket in rear storage area. Employee moved mop upright. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
30
Apr 6, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 4 dented cans of olives on dry storage shelf.
01B-01-4
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. 0ppm. Three compartment sink set up at 50ppm chlorine
22-41-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly at server's station
35A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken over raw beef in tall double door reach-in freezer. Both items out of original packaging. Discussed proper food storage
08A-17-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwash sink of cook line has whisk inside of it. Operator removed **Corrective Action Taken**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Cooked chicken in walk-in cooler was previously prepared, frozen, and brought out to thaw with no dates at all.
02C-04-5
Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Xerox copy of food handler certificate for one employee
53B-09-4
Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. 4 dented cans of olives on dry storage shelf. Operator segregated **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-20-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine at bar.
16-03-4
Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Raw beef patty in top portion of single door reach-in cooler next to hand sink of cook line. Top lid of cooler was closed **Corrected On-Site**
08B-54-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks on expo window next to clean plates. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach on floor of walk-in cooler near door Roach was discarded and area cleaned and sanitized **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
30
Jan 6, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Kahuna's Bar & Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Kahuna's Bar & Grill on file is from Jan 6, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Kahuna's Bar & Grill?
Across the inspection record, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Kahuna's Bar & Grill.
How does Kahuna's Bar & Grill compare to other restaurants in St. Petersburg?
Kahuna's Bar & Grill most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the St. Petersburg average of 77.
Has Kahuna's Bar & Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Kahuna's Bar & Grill have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly 12 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Kahuna's Bar & Grill means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Kahuna's Bar & Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Kahuna's Bar & Grill is inspected around three times per year on average.
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