Proper Meats

2462 Central Ave Ste B, St. Petersburg, FL 33712

American

Last inspected: Apr 7, 2026

Score

High Risk

Inspectors have visited Proper Meats five times, with records going back to 2023. The most recent visit was on Apr 7, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around seven violations to closer to 13 violations.

Looking across the full record, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

The city-wide average sits at 77, which Proper Meats' 33 doesn't quite reach. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Apr 7, 2026

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 6 minor violations.

View 13 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw chicken, not commercially packaged, stored in reach-in freezer (commingled above) frozen vegetables. Manager relocated chicken for safe storage. Raw beef, not commercially packaged, stored above ready-to eat noodles in reach-in freezer on cook line. Items were relocated for safe storage. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-04-5

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Non food grade paper towels lining sushi at sushi counter

14-86-1

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Prepared sushi at front counter reach-in cooler not date marked.

02C-02-5

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board soiled on prep table at cook line

22-02-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Next to dish pit used to clean utensils evident by an accumulation of old rice.

31A-11-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink next to dish pit. Manager provided. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. No written plan for utilizing time for sushi rice. Discussed with manager to complete written plan.

03F-10-5

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current license displayed expired 2-1-2026

50-09-4

Basic - Dumpster overflowing garbage.

33-14-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Located on shelf above dish pit.

24-08-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets on reach-in cooler across from cook line

14-11-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. Unwashed cabbage stored on the floor next to hand wash sink by dish machine.

08B-38-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gaskets on reach-in coolers

23-03-4

Oct 10, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Water filter on faucet of hand washing sink in bar area. Operator removed filter. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Basic - Establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface on bottom shelf of prep table to store soy sauce and ginger.

14-25-5

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice in prep area. Operator removed scoop. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

10-08-5

Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks in bar area not adequately secured. **Repeat Violation**

51-11-4

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves in dry-storage area. Operator discarded cardboard. **Corrected On-Site**

14-05-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on reach-in cooler door on cooks line.

14-11-5

Feb 18, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

View 8 violations

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Nov 4, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Nov 6, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Proper Meats last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Proper Meats on file is from Apr 7, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Proper Meats?

Across the inspection record, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Proper Meats.

How does Proper Meats compare to other restaurants in St. Petersburg?

Proper Meats most recently scored 33 out of 100, which is lower than the St. Petersburg average of 77.

Has Proper Meats' inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Proper Meats have averaged around 13 violations per visit, up from roughly seven earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Proper Meats 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 Proper Meats inspected?

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

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