The Duke of Ribs

661 40 St S, St. Petersburg, FL 33711
American
Last inspected: Apr 11, 2025
78
Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2022, The Duke of Ribs has three inspections in the public record. On Apr 11, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

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

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for St. Petersburg restaurants. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

3
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained and soiled. Employee cleaned cutting boards during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in bbq area and inside MFDV soiled.
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.gaskets soiled with debris on reach in cooler. Employee cleaned gaskets during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Take out containers in rear area not inverted. Employee inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
78
Feb 15, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 9, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Duke of Ribs last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Duke of Ribs on file is from Apr 11, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does The Duke of Ribs compare to other restaurants in St. Petersburg?

The Duke of Ribs most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the St. Petersburg average of 77.

Has The Duke of Ribs' inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at The Duke of Ribs 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 The Duke of Ribs 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 The Duke of Ribs inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Duke of Ribs is inspected roughly once per year on average.