Park & Rec
Last inspected: Dec 9, 2025
52
Score
Inspectors have visited Park & Rec eight times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Dec 9, 2025. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near six violations per visit across recent inspections.
When inspectors have written things up, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
The city-wide average sits at 77, which Park & Rec's 52 doesn't quite reach. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
8
Inspections
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Critical latest
3
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1-6 Lb 9 oz can of Ground Tomatoes 2-6 Lb 9 oz Marinara sauce
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee training certificate for Taylor H. completion date 6/21/2025 through Food Safety First. No other training certificates could be provided.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained in kitchen area.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary test kit not observed.
16-37-1
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Grooved white cutting boards in kitchen area.
14-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Boxes of fryer oil stored on floor next to ice machine.
08B-38-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. At bottom of reach in deli cooler next to pizza oven.
29-49-6
Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Sticky trap inside control device stored over shelf above single utility sink. Operator removed sticky paper. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-06-4
52
Jun 11, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 1 fly during inspection in dry storage room.
35A-02-7
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Deli cooler Pico. 50 degrees Cut leafy greens 51 degrees Moved to reach in freezer Retemp Pico 38 degrees Cut leafy greens 40 degrees **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
10-20-4
70
Dec 4, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
61
May 21, 2024
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Repeat Violation**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink by 3 ice machines at West bar. Manager replaced. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at handwash sink by 3 ice machines at West bar. Manager replaced. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled bottle of sanitizer in kitchen. Manager labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tanks not properly secured outside West bar area. **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom in East side women's restroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machines outside walk in cooler by West bar have mold like substances. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
55
Dec 14, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
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 currently sanitizing at 0 ppm chlorine. Manager was aware and is conducting sanitization in three compartment sink at 200 ppm quaternary.
22-41-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Mop sink behind beer walk in cooler in storage area lacks a vacuum breaker.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Wash solution in spray-type chemical warewasher less than 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Chlorine sanitizing dish machine only reaches 75.2 F. Chlorine sanitizing dish machine now reaches 123.4 F **Corrected On-Site**
16-53-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sinks in kitchen, outside walk in cooler and ware washing area. Employee stocked all hand wash sinks with paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-13-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machines behind West bar storage area have mold like substances.
22-20-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tanks in rear storage area behind West bar not properly secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets for East bar in ware washing area not stored inverted.
24-05-4
Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly.
16-55-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single service to go pans not inverted for protection. Manager stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
39
Jun 24, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly in rear dry goods storage area by soda boxes not landing on food or food contact surfaces. 1 live fly near dish machine not landing on food or food contact surfaces. - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-24: 1 live fly observed in office area not landing on food or food contact surfaces. **Time Extended**
35A-02-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Mold like debris on interior of ice machine. - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-24: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
82
Apr 25, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly in rear dry goods storage area by soda boxes not landing on food or food contact surfaces. 1 live fly near dish machine not landing on food or food contact surfaces.
35A-02-6
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 02/01/2023. License was renewed at inspection. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. No vacuum breaker on hose bib in open area near pool tables.
29-34-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels or soap at hand wash sink in affixed trailer bar area. Manager replaced. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener in rear storage room has built up food debris.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink by ice machine in rear storage area has cleaning supplies stored in it. Manager removed cleaning supplies. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Mold like debris on interior of ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped flies in control devices. 30 flies approximately dead and trapped in light control device. Manager removed trapped flies. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-06-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 in affixed trailer not properly secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets not stored inverted for protection. Ice buckets were inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach in rear storage area by ice machine. Manager removed and sanitized the area. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven in kitchen has built up food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored in mop sink. Manager stored mop in a manner allowing it to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of flour in kitchen not labeled after removing from original container.
02D-01-5
29
Oct 26, 2022
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 19 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Park & Rec last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Park & Rec on file is from Dec 9, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Park & Rec?
Across the inspection record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Park & Rec.
How does Park & Rec compare to other restaurants in St. Petersburg?
Park & Rec most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the St. Petersburg average of 77.
Has Park & Rec's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Park & Rec have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Park & Rec 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 Park & Rec inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Park & Rec is inspected around three times per year on average.
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