Mahaffey Theater
Last inspected: Apr 7, 2026
86
Score
Public records show nine inspections at Mahaffey Theater stretching back to 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 7, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around one violation, down from roughly eight violations earlier in the record.
“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average St. Petersburg restaurant scores 77. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 7, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained white cutting boards on reach in deli cooler on cook line. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of bottom oven soiled with grease.
22-08-4
86
Dec 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled with dried food debris build up.
22-02-4
90
Jul 23, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
May 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 7 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Establishment is conducting on site ROP of grouper, short ribs and ossobucco with no HACCP program. All items vacuum sealed over 48 hours. **Warning**
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Establishment is conducting on site ROP of grouper, short ribs and ossobucco with no HACCP program. All items vacuum sealed over 48 hours. **Warning**
03G-50-1
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. 2 expired certificates **Warning**
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Surface cleaner bottle in dish room, labeled **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. **Warning**
01C-05-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Multiple mussel and oyster tags missing dates **Warning**
01C-03-4
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. Milk at bar opened 5/18, dated **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit for dish machine **Warning**
16-37-1
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand sink in dish room not operating, repairs scheduled **Warning**
29-08-4
39
Nov 12, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
58
Mar 21, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
61
Nov 17, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 6, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Milk, half and half and heavy whipping cream marked with a date of 10/27/2023. **Warning**
01B-24-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Milk, half and half and heavy whipping cream marked with a date of 10/27/2023. **Warning**
02C-01-5
Intermediate - Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. High temperature dish machine only reaches surface temperature of 140.3 F after running multiple times. Sanitizing will take place in three compartment sink at 200 ppm quaternary until dish machine is fixed. **Warning**
22-56-4
67
Mar 23, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly in upstairs bar area not landing on food or food contact surfaces.
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Wash solution in spray type hot water sanitizing dishmachine not reaching proper temperature according to manufacturer's specifications. High temperature dish machine only reaches 150.8 F surface temperature after running for 6 times. Sanitization will be conducted in three-compartment sink at 200 ppm. **Repeat Violation**
16-54-4
Basic - Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Clean glasses stored in wash rack less than 6 inches off the floor. Manager washed, sanitized and stored 6 inches off the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
24-26-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tank outside walk in cooler is not properly secured. Maintenance secured CO2 tank. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of dish machine is soiled with hard water debris.
16-21-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine in kitchen has mold like substance. Both downstairs and upstairs bar areas have mold like substance in ice machines.
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. 20-25 approximation of dead and trapped flies in light device. Maintenance removed dead and trapped flies from device. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-06-4
61
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mahaffey Theater last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mahaffey Theater on file is from Apr 7, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mahaffey Theater?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Mahaffey Theater.
How does Mahaffey Theater compare to other restaurants in St. Petersburg?
Mahaffey Theater most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the St. Petersburg average of 77.
Has Mahaffey Theater's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Mahaffey Theater have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Mahaffey Theater 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 Mahaffey Theater inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mahaffey Theater is inspected around three times per year on average.
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