Mini Restaurant

1740 4 St S, St. Petersburg, FL 33701

Other

Last inspected: Sep 5, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Mini Restaurant has been inspected four times since 2023. Mini Restaurant was last inspected on Sep 5, 2025. 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 six violations to closer to two violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “employee beverage container on a food preparation table”, which has been cited two times.

The city-wide average for St. Petersburg sits at 77, putting Mini Restaurant on the better side of that line. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 5, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations.

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Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Container of sliced cooked potatoes not date marked inside white stand alone fridge/freezer.

02C-02-5

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided operator with printed DBPR Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events form. **Corrected On-Site**

11-27-4

Aug 14, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flies in kitchen not landing on food or food contact surfaces.

35A-02-6

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp over drinks in upright reach in cooler.

08A-05-6

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Round cutting board has food debris buildup.

22-02-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on prep table.

12B-07-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Round cutting board has grooved cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

14-09-4

Sep 25, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On cook top: crabs (92F - Hot Holding) Manager reheated to 172 F. **Corrected On-Site**

03B-01-6

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. No vacuum breaker on hose bib outside back door.

29-34-4

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave oven has built up food debris.

22-08-4

Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Old butter containers used to store spices.

25-32-4

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Water leaking from pipe on hand wash sink. **Repeat Violation**

29-11-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Feb 7, 2023

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe underneath hand wash sink in kitchen leaks. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-07: **Time Extended**

29-11-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mini Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mini Restaurant on file is from Sep 5, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mini Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “employee beverage container on a food preparation table” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Mini Restaurant.

How does Mini Restaurant compare to other restaurants in St. Petersburg?

Mini Restaurant most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the St. Petersburg average of 77.

Has Mini Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Mini Restaurant have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Mini Restaurant 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 Mini Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Mini Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.

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