Kristina's Cafe
Last inspected: Oct 16, 2025
41
Score
Kristina's Cafe has been inspected 10 times since 2022. The most recent report on file is from Oct 16, 2025. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around eight violations to closer to 13 violations.
“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing seven times across the record.
Restaurants in St. Petersburg average 77, so Kristina's Cafe trails the local norm. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
10
Inspections
3
Critical latest
2
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 16, 2025
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine wiping cloth solution tested at 200 ppm. Educated employee on proper solution strength and advised to make a new solution. Solution was made at 50 ppm and corrected. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
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. Manager advised time mark came off egg cartons where raw shell eggs are held on time. Manager had employees replace time stamp. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Sanitizer bucket for wiping cloth tested too high. Test strip not used to check sanitizer .
16-33-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Table mounted can opener soiled. Operator moved to dish pit where employee cleaned. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in mop sink area soiled underneath shelving units. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. White chest reach-in freezer next to door to kitchen with ice build up.
14-69-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine located in front of produce walk-in cooler **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled on reach-in cooler across fro, cook-line
23-03-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Egg carton used as shelf liner above cook-line where utensils were stored. Instructed employees to discard cartons and cease reusing.
25-32-4
41
Aug 5, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored above cooked bacon in walk-in cooler. Owner rearranged items. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Cook on line observed cracking raw shell eggs and then handle plated food at service window. Inspector stopped employee and discussed proper handwashing techniques. Cook left line and washed hands before returning to work. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
12A-27-4
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Open container of milk in walk-in cooler and rice pudding in walk-in cooler not date marked.
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Table mounted can opener on prep table behind cook-line soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sani bucket stored inside handwash sink at front counter. Bucket removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Establishment uses time for raw shell eggs. However has no written plan. Discussed with owner time as a public health control. Inspector will provide application and guidelines. **Repeat Violation**
03F-10-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine in front of outer produce walk-in coolers with visible black mold-like substance.
22-20-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cellphone and keys on prep table behind cook-line. **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors at mop sink with accumulation of debris underneath adjacent storage shelf. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Mayonnaise tubs and beef soup base stored on floor in dry storage room. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Manager had lid closed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Reuse of single-use articles. Containers of sour cream used to hold food in walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
25-32-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Coffee filters at front counter stored without a cover. **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4
35
Jul 16, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 9 minor violations.
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High Priority - One live, small flying insects found in front seating area. Not observed landing on food contact surfaces.
35A-02-7
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands on cook line. Observed employee grabbing a plate for an order at the line. Discussed with employee proper handwash techniques when handling raw shell eggs. Employees moved items stopped work and immediately washed his hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-27-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle of degreaser not labeled at prep sink in kitchen. Employee labeled bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Employees utilizing ambient Cooling of red sauce documented at 9:20 AM (101F - Cooling). A retemp at 10:35 AM was taken at 101F. Discussed with employees proper cooling techniques. Employees moved items to walk-in to cool. Discussed utilizing thermometers to check temperatures.
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Table can opener in prep area soiled with old food debris.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Knife and single service bucket in hand wash sink next to walk-in cooler. Employee removed items. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. No written procedure for holding raw shell eggs.
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. No date marking observed inside walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of dish machine soiled with debris.
16-21-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food stored in wait area reach-in cooler not separate from restaurant food.
08B-49-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cellphones on reach-in cooler and prep table at server wait station.
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Blue Pepsi cups at drink station in wait area. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled underneath the cook-line with an accumulation of old grease.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Chicken gravy and unwashed potatoes on floor in rear prep area. Cooking oil stored on floor in dry storage area.
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. Scoop stored with handle not up in dry storage area.
10-01-5
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Cut tomato's stored in sour cream containers. Reuse of pickle buckets and not labeling the items inside walk-in cooler.
25-32-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Coffee filters not covered in container at front counter.
25-05-4
26
Jan 28, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Knife in prep area hand wash sink **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Rice, sliced meat from previous day not date marked in walk in cooler
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. 10 dead flies in hanging sticky trap from ceiling in front server area
35A-06-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
74
Aug 30, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. From dry-storage shelf. a. Four 46 ounce cans are dented at seams. **Repeat Violation**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee cracking raw shell eggs then touch clean utensils and bowl without washing hands. Discussed with operator proper hand-hygiene techniques. Will email DBPR Form 5030-159. Wearing Gloves The Right Way.
12A-27-4
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touching soiled dishes then retrieving clean dishes without washing hands. Discussed with operator proper hand-hygiene techniques. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
12A-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. From reach-in cooler on cooks line at 9:10am. Employee moved items to walk-in cooler. Re temp at 9:50am a. sliced cheese (54F - Cold Holding) 48f b. diced steak (55F - Cold Holding) 50f **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
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. No time mark for raw shell eggs stored on top of prep table on cooks line. Employee time marked eggs. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda diffusers in wait station area are soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Spoon handle touching cooked rice in walk-in cooler.
10-06-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gaskets on reach-in cooler doors on cooks line.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler on cooks line interior have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Sour cream and cottage cheese containers are used to store food.
25-32-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. From walk-in cooler items cold holding not covered. a. Multiple pans of cooked potatoes. b. Two containers of cooked sausage.
08B-12-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
32
Feb 27, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 62 ounce can of dented mushrooms in dry goods storage area not segregated. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-27: 46 ounce can of tomato juice dented in dry goods storage area and not segregated. **Time Extended**
01B-01-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer on prep table in kitchen has built up food debris. Can opener on same prep table has built up food debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-27: Slicer on prep table in kitchen has built up food debris. Can opener on same prep table has built up food debris. **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired 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 2024-02-27: **Time Extended**
53B-14-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. 62 ounce can of dented mushrooms in dry goods storage area not segregated. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-27: 46 ounce can of tomato juice dented in dry goods storage area and not segregated. **Time Extended**
08B-20-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign in restrooms and hand wash sink behind front counter. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-27: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters behind front counter not properly protected from contamination. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-27: **Time Extended**
25-06-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Bamboo salad bowels above steam well are cracked. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-27: **Time Extended**
14-12-4
58
Feb 16, 2024
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 4 major violations. 10 minor violations.
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High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 62 ounce can of dented mushrooms in dry goods storage area not segregated. **Warning**
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. Dish machine is sanitizing at 0 ppm chlorine. Operator set up three compartment sink at 100 ppm chlorine. **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Dishwasher goes from scraping dirty dishes to putting away clean dishes with no hand wash. **Warning**
12A-13-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly in kitchen not landing on food or food contact surfaces. **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 02/01/2024.
50-17-3
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Behind front counter: butter (74F - Cold Holding) Informed operator about Time as a Public Health Control. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Cooked rice cooling in pan covered by plastic wrap. **Warning**
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer on prep table in kitchen has built up food debris. Can opener on same prep table has built up food debris. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired 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-14-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle of degreaser not labeled at mop sink. **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. 62 ounce can of dented mushrooms in dry goods storage area not segregated. **Warning**
08B-20-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phones stored above reach in coolers on cook line. **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting on cups at soda station. **Warning**
24-08-4
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 handles in sugar and flour are touching the food. **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign in restrooms and hand wash sink behind front counter. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters behind front counter not properly protected from contamination. **Warning**
25-06-4
Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Bamboo salad bowels above steam well are cracked. **Warning**
14-12-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on cook line not stored in sanitizing solution. **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Wiping cloth solution behind front counter at 0 ppm chlorine. Operator corrected to 50 ppm chlorine. **Warning**
21-07-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar and flour removed from original containers and not labeled in dry goods storage closet. **Warning**
02D-01-5
17
Jul 12, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Raw shell eggs held at room Temperature on time with no plan. Inspector printed paperwork and filled out with operator.
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. All chemical spray bottles need identification
41-17-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phones all over cooks line
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Dishes stacked wet on shelf in dish area
24-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of fryer oil on floor in dry storage. Bags of onions on floor in produce cooler **Corrective Action Taken**
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. Scoop handle laying in rice
10-01-5
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Sour cream buckets, pickle buckets, pepper buckets all being reused for food storage
25-32-4
61
Jan 9, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
29
Aug 8, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 5 live flies in open box of bread used for employee animals off site 5 live flies on bulk ketchup dispenser in dry storage area of kitchen 3 flies on single service cases in kitchen dry storage - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-08: 1 live fly in rear prep area. **Time Extended**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener heavily soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-08: Can opener soiled. Employee put in dish area to be cleaned. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board in front counter area heavily grooved and no longer cleanable. - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-08: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Single use plastic containers storing multiple foods in walk in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-08: Multiple containers still being reused for food items. **Time Extended**
25-32-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-08: Multiple wiping cloth in use on prep line not stored in sanitizer. **Time Extended**
21-12-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Soiled rags in use next to stove, on prep line cutting board. - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-08: multiple in use wiping cloths soiled. **Time Extended**
21-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Multiple non-original containers not labeled with food. - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-08: Educated kitchen manager about proper labeling practices. **Time Extended**
02D-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back screened in door has small hole on bottom. - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-08: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
58
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Kristina's Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Kristina's Cafe on file is from Oct 16, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Kristina's Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Kristina's Cafe.
How does Kristina's Cafe compare to other restaurants in St. Petersburg?
Kristina's Cafe most recently scored 41 out of 100, which is lower than the St. Petersburg average of 77.
Has Kristina's Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Kristina's Cafe have averaged around 13 violations per visit, up from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Kristina's Cafe 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 Kristina's Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Kristina's Cafe is inspected around three times per year on average.
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