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Periscope Restaurant

6800 Sunshine Skyway Ln S, St. Petersburg, FL 337114901
Other
Last inspected: Dec 16, 2025
90
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Periscope Restaurant has five inspections on file, the first dated 2023. Periscope Restaurant was last inspected on Dec 16, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around one violation, down from roughly four violations earlier in the record.

When inspectors have written things up, “no paper towels” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average St. Petersburg restaurant scores 77. The record reflects steady performance over time.

5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 16, 2025
Complaint Full
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink located at South threshold of kitchen with no paper towels. Manager provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
90
Nov 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. (7) 3 oz portions of Tuna (11) 3 oz portions Salmon Fish were thawed not following printed instructions to remove from packaging.
01B-13-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at front bar. Manager provided towels.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Three unlabeled bottles in kitchen, 1 in dry storage and 2 in dish pit. Manager had employees dump contents. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Hot water supply not maintained during peak periods. At beach bar, hand wash sink not meeting require temperature at peak hours.
27-18-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Discussed with manager to properly mark raw items on menu.
02B-01-5
Basic - Ice buildup in standing double door reach-in freezer
14-69-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. (7) 3 oz portions of Tuna (11) 3 oz portions Salmon Fish were thawed not following printed instructions to remove from packaging.
06-09-1
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice at front bar. Manager relocated ice scoops **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled on rice across from cook line. Manager instructed employee to clean during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
47
May 16, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
May 5, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/ Establishment is open and operating. Plans were submitted under wrong file number 351686. **Warning**
50-08-7
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee exit kitchen then return and touch single-serve gloves without first washing hands. Discussed with operator proper hand-hygiene techniques. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Two spray bottles on drainboard on three-compartment sink containing not labeled. Operator labeled spray bottle simple green. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler in kitchen is soiled with food buildup between cracks. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. No plans on file under file 368968.:Plans submitted under wrong file number 351686. **Warning**
51-16-7
Basic - Food stored on floor. Five gallon containers on coffee stored on floor in hallway and kitchen. Operator removed containers from floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee personal clothing and bags stored on shelf with food in kitchen. Operator removed items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
50
Mar 15, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Periscope Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Periscope Restaurant on file is from Dec 16, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Periscope Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Periscope Restaurant.

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

Periscope Restaurant most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the St. Petersburg average of 77.

Has Periscope Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Periscope Restaurant have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Periscope 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 Periscope Restaurant inspected?

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

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