Slice of the Burg
Last inspected: Jan 13, 2026
50
Score
Slice of the Burg appears in inspection records 11 times, starting in 2023. The most recent visit was on Jan 13, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around five violations each.
When inspectors have written things up, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been the most frequent reason, cited six times.
Restaurants in St. Petersburg average 77, so Slice of the Burg trails the local norm. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
11
Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 13, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Employee tums on rack of deli cooler pizza making station. Employee moved **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. 10 can of pineapple on dry storage rack. Employee put x on top **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 1 live flying insect landed on clean dishes on drying rack. Cleaned and sanitized dishes during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
35A-02-7
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone wire top of parsley container at pizza make station. Employee moved **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook activity cooking no beard guard
13-04-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Multiple clear plastic on drying rack broken or cracked
14-38-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Raw chicken wings in walk in cooler not covered during inspection. Employee coved during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Employee beverage container clean equipment/utensils on dry storage rack. Employee moved all drinks **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
50
Aug 6, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. 0 ppm. Refilled 200 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
22-43-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Near pizza prep station. garlic with minced fresh garlic (82F - Cold Holding) Talked to establishment about putting on time as a public health control or using different products. Educated
03A-02-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
70
Feb 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 2/1/2025.
50-17-3
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener heavily soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
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. Observed employee training certificate for Ernesto O. 3/22/24 through FLRA SafeStaff. Observed expired employee training certificates and employee training certificate for Anthony Weis who currently is a CFM. NO other employee training could provided. Discussed with Assistant Manager.
53B-13-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on prep table where food preparation is being conducted across the flat top grill. Employee moved item. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of floor stored on floor under hand sink in kitchen area. Employee moved item off the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
64
Sep 9, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-09: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in deli cooler handles near flat top soiled with food debris. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-09: **Time Extended**
23-24-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled with black mold like substance on deli reach in cooler near flat top. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-09: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
82
Sep 4, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 dented 6Lbs 11oz can of Pineapple tidbits. 3 dented 4Lb 4oz can of Mushrooms. **Repeat Violation**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items inside walk in cooler: cooked lasagna (48F - Cold Holding); cooked pasta (48F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (48F - Cold Holding); raw chicken wings (46F - Cold Holding); sliced sausage (48F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding) Inside reach in deli cooler next to pizza ovens: shredded mozzarella cheese (56F - Cold Holding); marinara sauce (52F - Cold Holding) Items were moved into walk in freezer to bring down the temperatures. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Red trays stored inside hand sink in front counter area. Employee moved trays out of hand sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in deli cooler handles near flat top soiled with food debris.
23-24-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Co2 tanks stored on floor near back kitchen door.
51-11-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks stored on prep table in kitchen area. Drinks moved to designated area. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled with black mold like substance on deli reach in cooler near flat top. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
50
Mar 28, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled with food debris. Soda dispenser ice chute soiled with mold like substance in dinning area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-26: Can opener soiled with food debris. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-28: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean containers wet nesting on clean dish rack near three compartment sink. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-26: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-28: **Time Extended**
24-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on reach in deli cooler near fryers torn. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-26: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-28: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in deli cooler near fryers heavily soiled with mold like substance and food debris. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-26: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-28: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
78
Mar 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
61
Mar 22, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Three dented cans of Sliced Ripe Olives.
01B-01-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler near pizza ovens: @ 12pm Pizza sauce 46F, Ricotta cheese 54F, Dice ham 45F, Spinach 45F, Diced chicken 45F, Garlic in oil 62F Items were moved into the freezer. Re-temped items @ 12:45pm: Dice ham 35F, spinach 38F, pizza sauce 38F, diced chicken 38F **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled with food debris. Soda dispenser ice chute soiled with mold like substance in dinning area.
22-02-4
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. Emailed manager vomiting or diarrheal event form. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Three Dented cans of Sliced Ripe Olives stored next to foods to be served to the public.
08B-20-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean containers wet nesting on clean dish rack near three compartment sink.
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on reach in deli cooler near fryers torn.
14-11-5
Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Pizza cutters stored on soiled dry wet cloth on prep table near pizza ovens.
10-02-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave interior soiled with food debris near fryers in kitchen area.
22-08-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed manager Heimlich maneuver/choking sign. **Corrective Action Taken**
51-13-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in deli cooler near fryers heavily soiled with mold like substance and food debris.
23-03-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Handle to plastic pitcher being used to scoop pizza sauce inside container in walk in cooler touching product.
10-06-5
39
Oct 23, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Prep line-garlic in oil (61F - Cold Holding); shredded mozzarella (49F - Cold Holding); marinara (52F - Cold Holding), ricotta (59F - Cold Holding), items moved to walk-in freezer. All items retemp at or below 42F **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled
22-02-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Two certificates expired
53B-14-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portioning cups in seasoning bins, removed **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Coolers on prep line
23-24-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Near rear exit door **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On shelf above pizza prep line, removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone and keys on shelf above pizza prep line, removed **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Male employee at pizza prep station with no hair restraint
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. Reach in freezer located outside of rear kitchen door left unlocked and accessible, operator locked during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
08B-37-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Fan covers soiled in walk in cooler
36-50-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed lettuce over cooked chicken in walk-in cooler, order corrected **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
43
Jun 29, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pasta cold holding at 48F inside walk in cooler. Manager placed pasta on ice. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on food preparation table. Manager removed drink and proper stored it. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
78
Jan 30, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees engaged in food preparation had no hair restraint. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Slice of the Burg last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Slice of the Burg on file is from Jan 13, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Slice of the Burg?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Slice of the Burg.
How does Slice of the Burg compare to other restaurants in St. Petersburg?
Slice of the Burg most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the St. Petersburg average of 77.
Has Slice of the Burg's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Slice of the Burg have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Slice of the Burg 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 Slice of the Burg inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Slice of the Burg is inspected around four times per year on average.
Nearby Restaurants