Reds Barbecue

3405 34Th Street N, St. Petersburg, FL 33713
American
Last inspected: Apr 29, 2026
78
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Reds Barbecue has four inspections on file, the first dated 2024. The most recent visit was on Apr 29, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around four violations per visit lately, up from roughly zero violations before.

Reds Barbecue scores about where you'd expect for a St. Petersburg restaurant. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 29, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Surface rust on flat top grill.
22-31-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling.
36-68-5
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle is not self-propelled or otherwise movable from place to place. MFDV missing wheel on right hand side below service window.
51-36-1
78
Jan 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Christian Jackson expired on 10-09-2024. **Warning**
53A-03-7
90
May 16, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 17, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
74

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Reds Barbecue last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Reds Barbecue on file is from Apr 29, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does Reds Barbecue compare to other restaurants in St. Petersburg?

Reds Barbecue most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the St. Petersburg average of 77.

Has Reds Barbecue's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Reds Barbecue have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Reds Barbecue 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 Reds Barbecue inspected?

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