Pineapple Espresso
Last inspected: Jan 7, 2026
78
Score
Public records show 10 inspections at Pineapple Espresso stretching back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Jan 7, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.
When inspectors have written things up, “current hotel and restaurant license not displayed” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.
The city-wide average is 77, putting Pineapple Espresso squarely in typical territory. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 7, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink used to store dish soap items were removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Establishment utilizing time as a public health control for the reach-in cooler located on the West wall of kitchen. Establishment utilizes a three hour period rather than four and discards items at each rotation. Inspector will provide written application and guidelines for operator.
03F-10-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
78
Jul 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-23: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-28: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
95
Jul 23, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Only training observed is for Laurie Oconnor and Laz Navarro. Employees lacking proof of training are as follows: Ming Newell Hayden Page Audrey Anderson All employees employed over 60 days. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-23: **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Operator stated they recently completed training, however has no proof of completion. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-23: **Time Extended**
53A-01-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-23: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
78
Jul 22, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. (1) one live fly observed in kitchen. Not observed landing on food contact surfaces. Call to Supervisor Craig who advised to educate operator. **Warning**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Paper towels used to cover cooked bacon on cook-line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-86-1
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler next to flat top the following temperatures were recorded: dill cream cheese (47F - Cold Holding) whipped ricotta (48F - Cold Holding) Inside the walk-in cooler the following temperatures were recorded: cream cheese (47F - Cold Holding) cooked chicken (46F - Cold Holding) hummus (47F - Cold Holding) Operator advised the items in the reach-in cooler were recently filled from the walk-in cooler. Operator stated the walk-in was functioning correctly, however was set to defrost prior to the beginning of the inspection at 0900. Operator stated the ambient temperature of the walk-in cooler was 39F when the establishment opened at 0700. Operator placed above captioned items on ice and the following retemps were taken: dill cream cheese (38F - Cold Holding) whipped ricotta (37F - Cold Holding) cream cheese (43F - Cold Holding) cooked chicken (41F - Cold Holding) hummus (43F - Cold Holding) **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Operator stated they recently completed training, however has no proof of completion. **Warning**
53A-01-7
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. Only training observed is for Laurie Oconnor and Laz Navarro. Employees lacking proof of training are as follows: Ming Newell Hayden Page Audrey Anderson All employees employed over 60 days. **Warning**
53B-13-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator closed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
33-16-4
47
Feb 10, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
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High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Trifold paper towels out of hand dispenser used on cooks line foods as a food contact surface Paper towels used to line washed greens in walk in cooler
14-86-1
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Liquid chemical stored above boxes of gloves out of cases in dry storage shed
41-10-4
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
67
Aug 12, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly in the kitchen area. Flew out drive thru. **Corrective Action Taken**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. 3 eggs in crate Broken in walk in cooler.
01B-14-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained.
22-02-4
67
Mar 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
74
Dec 5, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Operator relocated winder properly
41-10-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
82
Mar 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler of prep line: Cheddar 46 degrees F, turkey salad 51 degrees F, goat cheese 51 degrees F, sausage patty 53 degrees F. Operator voluntarily discarded items **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03A-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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink of line blocked by pot
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
11-26-1
64
Aug 25, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pineapple Espresso last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pineapple Espresso on file is from Jan 7, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pineapple Espresso?
Across the inspection record, “current hotel and restaurant license not displayed” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Pineapple Espresso.
How does Pineapple Espresso compare to other restaurants in St. Petersburg?
Pineapple Espresso most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the St. Petersburg average of 77.
Has Pineapple Espresso's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pineapple Espresso have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Pineapple Espresso 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 Pineapple Espresso inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pineapple Espresso is inspected around three times per year on average.
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