The Frog Pond

890 3 Ave S, St. Petersburg, FL 33701
American
Last inspected: Jan 23, 2026
82
Score
Low Risk

Public records show nine inspections at The Frog Pond stretching back to 2022. The Frog Pond was last inspected on Jan 23, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around seven violations, down from roughly 12 violations earlier in the record.

The pattern that stands out is “food-contact surface soiled with food debris”, which has been cited five times.

The city-wide average for St. Petersburg sits at 77, putting The Frog Pond on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

9
Inspections
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Critical latest
2
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 23, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any 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 Kelly P. completion date of 1/9/23 through FLRA SafeStaff. The inspector also observed CFM certificate for Fiona W. A Server that is not apart of management. Completion date of 2/8/22 through ServSafe. No other employee training could be accessed at the time of the inspection. - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-23: Discussed with operator. Per operator, both Frog Pond locations are set up to do a group training. **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
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. Observed employee training certificate for Kelly P. completion date of 1/9/23 through FLRA SafeStaff. The inspector also observed CFM certificate for Fiona W. A Server that is not apart of management. Completion date of 2/8/22 through ServSafe. No other employee training could be accessed at the time of the inspection. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-23: Discussed with operator. Per operator, both Frog Pond locations are set up to do a group training. **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
82
Jan 13, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Container on end of cook line line: eggwash (50F - Cold Holding) Employee place container of egg wash into it a deeper container with ice all around to maintain all parts of the product at 41 degrees or below. Discussed this food item can also be added to time as a public health control but must be discarded within 4 hours. Re-temped item: eggwash (43F - Cold Holding) **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Quaternary sanitizer bucket on cook line testing at 500 PPM. Chemical was diluted with water and is now testing at 200 PPM. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Ran multiple times, chlorine testing at 0 PPM.
22-41-4
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Staff set up three compartment handsink with quaternary sanitizer that is testing at 200 PPM. **Warning**
22-49-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any 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 Kelly P. completion date of 1/9/23 through FLRA SafeStaff. The inspector also observed CFM certificate for Fiona W. A Server that is not apart of management. Completion date of 2/8/22 through ServSafe. No other employee training could be accessed at the time of the inspection.
53B-01-5
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 Kelly P. completion date of 1/9/23 through FLRA SafeStaff. The inspector also observed CFM certificate for Fiona W. A Server that is not apart of management. Completion date of 2/8/22 through ServSafe. No other employee training could be accessed at the time of the inspection. **Repeat Violation**
53B-13-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven interior soiled with dried food debris.
22-08-4
43
Jul 30, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Two dented cans of 6 LB 3 OZ. of Shredded Sauerkraut.
01B-01-4
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee wearing gloves cracked raw shelled eggs and then handled clean plates without changing their gloves or hand wash. Educated employee and employee washed hands and out new gloves on. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-27-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 2 live flies observed flying around in kitchen area, not landing on food or food contact surfaces.
35A-02-7
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items on cook line: waffle batter (56F - Cold Holding); raw shelled egg wash (45F - Cold Holding) Discussed items must be cold held at 41 degrees or below or can be added on Time as a public health control. Items added to TPHC written procedures and time stamped for 10am. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener and food slicer soiled with dried food debris build up.
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 Kelly P. Dated 1/09/2023 through FLRA. Could not verify employee training for any other employee currently onsite.
53B-13-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine interior soiled with lime scale and black mold like substance.
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Soiled with debris.
16-21-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Stored on cook line next to containers of biscuits. Item moved. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clear plastic cups wet nesting next to soda dispenser on front cook line. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Over soda dispenser/ ice bin with clean plastic cups being stored on top of the dispenser near front cook line.
35B-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on double door freezer soiled with gray mold like substance.
23-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Multiple wet wiping clothes on reach in deli cooler cutting boards on cook line. Discussed with employees and items were moved to sanitizer buckets. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
32
Feb 6, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
64
Aug 21, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Medicine stored above fryer oil in dry goods storage area. Manager stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-07-4
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Dish washer goes from scraping dirty dishes to putting away clean dishes with no hand wash in between. **Repeat Violation**
12A-13-4
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee on cook line dropped foil on floor and picked up with gloves on and did not change gloves and wash hands.
12A-29-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef not commercially packaged above ice cream in reach in freezer at end of cook line. Manager stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Stainless steel cleaner above spices in dry goods storage area. Manager stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener on prep table in kitchen has built up food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink at end of cook line used to hold supplies. Employee removed supplies. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Repeat Violation**
33-11-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Toaster oven in kitchen has food debris buildup.
22-08-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket not inverted for protection.
24-05-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on prep table with waffle irons. **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-04-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting on cups at soda station.
24-08-4
25
Mar 20, 2024
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
13
Nov 17, 2023
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over tater tots in upright two door reach in freezer across from dishwasher not all commercially packaged. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On prep table at toast buttering station: butter (70F - Cold Holding) Inspector discussed and emailed Time as a Public Health Control. **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On cook line: hollandaise sauce (91F - Hot Holding) Inspector discussed and emailed Time as a Public Health Control.
03B-01-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Mop sink in rear of kitchen has a splitter and no vacuum breaker. **Repeat Violation**
29-42-4
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitary bucket on cook line over 200 ppm chlorine. Manager corrected to 100 ppm chlorine. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer used to sanitize clean in place equipment not at proper minimum strength. Do not use equipment not properly sanitized. Sanitizer bucket on cook line at 0 ppm chlorine. Manager corrected to 100 ppm chlorine. **Corrected On-Site**
22-52-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener on prep table across from dish machine has built up food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink at end of dishwasher drain board next to ice machine blocked by bus tubs. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
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.
53B-13-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine on the right side has mold like substance.
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of dish machine is soiled with hard water debris buildup.
16-21-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket on top of ice machine not inverted for protection.
24-05-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on prep table across from dishwasher washer. Employee 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. Employee speaker on top of prep table next to microwave across from fryers. **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Emp loon cook line garnishing dishes with no beard restraint.
13-04-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee engaged in portioning raw chicken with no hair restraint.
13-03-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt and pepper removed from its original containers above server station and not labeled.
02D-01-5
18
Mar 15, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Mop sink has splitter on hose bib and no vacuum breaker. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-15: No vacuum breaker on mop sink hose bib. **Time Extended**
29-34-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener on prep table has built up food debris. Cutting boards on reach in coolers on cook line have built up food debris. Sandwich press on cook line has built up food debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-15: Can opener on prep table and cutting boards on cook line have not been cleaned as of this callback inspection report. **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored above coffee grounds on a prep table. Manager corrected. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-15: Employee beverage above coffee prep area. **Time Extended**
12B-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign at hand wash sink on end of cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-15: Hand wash sign has not been posted at hand wash sink on end of cook line. **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters inside doorway of kitchen not protected against contamination. To go boxes on cook line not inverted for protection. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-15: **Time Extended**
25-06-4
67
Aug 18, 2022
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 13 violations
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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-18: **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener on prep table has built up food debris. Cutting board has built up food debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-18: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Butter, pooled eggs and hollandaise sauce are beheld on time, but no paperwork on file. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-18: Emailed manager Time As A Public Health Control paperwork. **Time Extended**
03F-10-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents in kitchen have built up dust debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-18: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-18: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-18: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Wallet and keys on prep table across from cook line in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-18: **Time Extended**
40-06-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting on drink cups next to soda dispenser in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-18: **Time Extended**
24-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives in cracks in between reach in coolers. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-18: **Time Extended**
10-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of top oven on the cook line has built up food debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-18: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign at sink to the right of the cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-18: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters in kitchen not covered. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-18: **Time Extended**
25-06-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. In kitchen, wet wash cloth not stored in sanitizing solution. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-18: **Time Extended**
21-12-4
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Frog Pond last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Frog Pond on file is from Jan 23, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Frog Pond?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at The Frog Pond.

How does The Frog Pond compare to other restaurants in St. Petersburg?

The Frog Pond most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the St. Petersburg average of 77.

Has The Frog Pond's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at The Frog Pond have averaged around seven violations per visit, down from roughly 12 earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Frog Pond 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 Frog Pond inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Frog Pond is inspected around three times per year on average.