The Frog Pond
Last inspected: Apr 16, 2026
74
Score
Inspectors have visited The Frog Pond seven times, with records going back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 16, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around four violations lately and about 10 violations before that.
Across the inspection history, “dented/rusted cans present” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
The Frog Pond's latest score is in line with the St. Pete Beach average of 76. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
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Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 16, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Marinara 48f made on 4/15/2026, missed cooling window. Discarded.
03D-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Marinara 48f made on 4/15/2026, missed cooling window. Discarded.
01B-02-5
74
Nov 18, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Jul 11, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
35
Jan 30, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Dented cans of strawberry preserves and vegetable juice on dry storage rack with food to be served to the public. **Repeat Violation**
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Garbage cans blocking hand sink in kitchen. Employee moved garbage cans. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk in server station opened 1-29 no date mark. Employee dated milk. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained on cook line reach in coolers. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Dented cans of strawberry preserves and vegetable juice on dry storage rack with food to be served to the public. **Repeat Violation**
08B-20-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven in prep area soiled with burnt on food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed mushrooms over beef steaks. Employee moved steaks. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
52
Jul 17, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Cook touch raw meat change gloves and didn't wash hands. Prep cook touched walk-in handle and didn't change gloves then continue to crack eggs. Prep cook touched his pants and didn't change gloves Manger coached cooks and they washed there hand. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cut tomatoes (58F - Cold Holding); ham (63F - Cold Holding); Swiss cheese (61F - Cold Holding); HamEmployee moved to reach in freezer to chill Swiss cheese 38 f. Cut tomatoes 40f ham 43f **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 2- v8 juice cans 14 ounces 2- cream celery cans 14oz. Manager removed cans to office **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slice machine soiled. Spatula Handle is broken and melted **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sanitizer bucket in waitresses hand sink
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No handwash sink located in vending machine area where employees service bulk food machines. Employee removed bucket **Corrected On-Site**
31A-01-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on line cook has black grove marks
14-09-4
Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. 2- v8 juice cans 14 ounces 2- cream celery cans 6lbs
08B-20-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee Cell phone on cook line shelf above ready to eat food. Speaker next rte food and utensils that are in use
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cleaned pans on line wet manager removed pans **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of eggs on floor. Manager removed them **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. 2 oz portion cups in apple mix and walnuts. Manager removed **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet cloth in server station not in sanitizer bucket. Employee corrected by removing to sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Manager printed and posted new license **Corrected On-Site**
50-09-4
32
Nov 29, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Dented can of cream of celery soup on dry storage shelf with foods to be used for service. **Repeat Violation**
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk in reach in cooler in prep area no date mark. Employee dated milk he opened 11/28. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer blade guard soiled with food debris last used 11-28, can opener blade soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Dented can of cream of celery soup on dry storage shelf with foods to be used for service. **Repeat Violation**
08B-20-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. White upright Reach in freezer in dry storage area has rusted exterior.
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in upright freezer in dry storage area has buildup of ice interior.
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.interior of majestic oven in prep area soiled with burnt on food debris **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
58
Sep 22, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
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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 Apr 16, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Frog Pond?
Across the inspection record, “dented/rusted cans present” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at The Frog Pond.
How does The Frog Pond compare to other restaurants in St. Pete Beach?
The Frog Pond most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the St. Pete Beach average of 76.
Has The Frog Pond's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at The Frog Pond have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at The Frog Pond means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is The Frog Pond inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Frog Pond is inspected around two times per year on average.
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