Mj's Watering Hole

5501 Gulf Blvd, Suite 108, St. Pete Beach, FL 33706

Bar / Pub

Last inspected: Apr 7, 2026

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged six inspections at Mj's Watering Hole, the earliest from 2022. On Apr 7, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.

The pattern that stands out is “food-contact surface soiled with food debris”, which has been cited two times.

The city-wide average for St. Pete Beach sits at 76, putting Mj's Watering Hole on the better side of that line. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Apr 7, 2026

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave soiled with food debris.

22-08-4

Dec 19, 2024

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled. Employee put in 3 compartment sink to be cleaned. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

22-02-4

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand sink. Employee refilled soap. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

31B-03-4

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. Some employee training expired.

53B-14-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. Water bottles stored on the floor in the bar. Employee put water on riser. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top of beer tap cooler sticky.

23-03-4

Mar 22, 2024

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Nov 30, 2023

Routine - Food

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

View 5 violations

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. No back flow preventer on hose Bibb in rear.

29-34-4

High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Server dirty glass to scooping ice.

12A-02-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Strainer in hand sink. Employee removed strainer.

31A-09-4

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test strips

16-37-1

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Ice episcopal handle touching ice. Employee removed scoop. **Corrected On-Site**

10-01-5

Jun 29, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jul 28, 2022

Routine - Food

5 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 8 violations

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun soiled in front of bar. **Repeat Violation**

22-02-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Strainer in hand sink. Employee moved strainer. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand sink. Employee refilled paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand sink in bar. Employee refilled soap. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-03-4

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chili made 7/25 no date mark. Employee dated chili. **Corrected On-Site**

02C-02-5

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine has build up of mold like debris interior. Employee cleaning areas. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

22-20-5

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. C02 Tank not secured in bar. Employee secured tank. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

51-11-4

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Lid open. Employee closed lid. **Corrected On-Site**

33-16-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mj's Watering Hole last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mj's Watering Hole on file is from Apr 7, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mj's Watering Hole?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Mj's Watering Hole.

How does Mj's Watering Hole compare to other restaurants in St. Pete Beach?

Mj's Watering Hole most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the St. Pete Beach average of 76.

Has Mj's Watering Hole's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mj's Watering Hole have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Mj's Watering Hole 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 Mj's Watering Hole inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Mj's Watering Hole is inspected around two times per year on average.

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