The Hangar Restaurant
Last inspected: Feb 10, 2026
74
Score
The Hangar Restaurant appears in inspection records 13 times, starting in 2022. On Feb 10, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around 10 violations to closer to eight violations per visit.
“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris” comes up most often, recorded six times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in St. Petersburg average 77, so The Hangar Restaurant trails the local norm. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
13
Inspections
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Critical latest
2
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 10, 2026
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed multiple mussel tags missing last date served. Discussed with chef and manager on duty.
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained white cutting boards on reach in deli coolers on cook line. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. In between reach in deli cooler cracks. Knife's removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-17-4
74
Oct 3, 2025
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. Reach in cooler cutting boards on cook line are heavily stained. Can opener blade soiled with dried food debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-03: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In dish machine area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-03: **Time Extended**
36-22-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Convectional oven interior heavily soiled with burnt food debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-03: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler across from fryers on cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-03: **Time Extended**
29-49-6
78
Sep 24, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 17 violations
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. Chlorine dish machine testing at 0 PPM. **Warning**
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. Employee set up three compartment sink quaternary sanitizer testing at 200 PPM. **Warning**
22-49-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Reach in cooler cutting boards on cook line are heavily stained. Can opener blade soiled with dried food debris. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Container stored inside hand sink in preparation area. Item removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed yellow liquid substance inside hand sink in preparation area. Discussed with person in charge. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit observed. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell clams/mussels/oysters. See stop sale. Could not be accessed during the inspection. **Warning**
01C-01-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed Time as a Public Health Control written procedures to manager on duty to fill out. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03F-10-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine soiled with lime scale. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. With limescale build up. **Warning**
16-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning**
16-21-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Stored next to reach in deli cooler on cook line. Employee moved item. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In dish machine area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of frozen lobster stored on floor inside walk in cooler. Item removed from floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Between wall and reach in deli cooler. Knifes moved. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-17-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Convectional oven interior heavily soiled with burnt food debris. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler across from fryers on cook line. **Warning**
29-49-6
26
Apr 16, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Cook put raw beef patties on grill then touched buns without washing hands. Employee educated employee washed hands.
12A-12-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 1 fly near trash at service station. 1 live fly near salad deli cooler landing on cutting board. Employee washed cutting board.
35A-02-7
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Inside Deli cooler chorizo (64F - Cold Holding) Retemp 41 degrees **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. During walk through observed Prep cook wash hands in a prep sink back of restaurant.
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Pitcher inside hand wash sink at pep. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 1 at bar **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on prep table during activity prep.
12B-07-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Near dishwasher
36-22-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.at bar
10-08-5
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Handle of spoon touching pasta. Employee moved. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Avocado at cook line deli cooler. Employee washed and removed stickers during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-39-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler at bar for kegs
29-49-6
37
Dec 3, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach in cooler across from fryers has built up food debris. Can opener on prep table in prep area has built up food debris. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-03: Can opener on prep table has built up food debris. **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Mussel tags not marked with last date served. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-03: Mussel tags not marked with last date served. **Time Extended**
01C-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-03: **Time Extended**
16-21-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Double door ovens on cook line have built up food debris. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-03: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area. Outdoor ice machine with access to the public not locked when not in use. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-03: **Time Extended**
08B-62-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-03: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets at bar area not inverted for protection. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-03: **Time Extended**
24-05-4
64
Nov 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 7 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
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
32
Apr 4, 2024
Complaint Partial
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
47
Mar 22, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
67
Mar 21, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler across from fryers: cut tomatoes (58F - Cold Holding); cut leafy greens (58F - Cold Holding); tuna salad (58F - Cold Holding) Manager turned cooler on. In reach in cooler underneath cooktop: hot dogs (51F - Cold Holding); salmon (51F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (51F - Cold Holding) **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener on prep table has built up food debris. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand wash sink in kitchen by server area has been disconnected until it can be repaired. **Warning**
31A-04-4
Intermediate - Mussel tags not maintained in chronological orders according to the last date they were served in the establishment. **Warning**
01C-05-4
Intermediate - Mussel tags not marked with last date served. **Warning**
01C-03-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tank behind bar area not properly secured. **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage in prep table in rear prep area. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven on cook line has built up food debris. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour and other spices removed from original containers and not labeled in rear prep area. **Warning**
02D-01-5
45
Sep 28, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler underneath cooktop: scallops (50F - Cold Holding); raw beef (50F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (50F - Cold Holding) 9:30 am. Manager moved items to walk in freezer. Temperatures taken again at 10:40 am: scallops 40 F, raw beef 41 F, raw chicken43 F. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly in kitchen not landing on food or food contact surfaces. 1 live fly in rear dry prep area not landing on food or food contact surfaces. **Repeat Violation**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw shelled eggs over fresh mussels in walk in cooler. Manager stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Mussel tags not marked with last date served. **Repeat Violation**
01C-03-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink by outside ice machine.
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Outside ice machine has mold like substance on interior of machine. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Exterior of dish machine is soiled with food and hard water debris.
16-21-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tanks in bar area not properly secured. **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets outside bar area not stored inverted.
24-05-4
Basic - Dumpster overflowing garbage.
33-14-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on prep table in kitchen. Manager discarded drink. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign at hand wash sink just inside kitchen door.
31B-04-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop outside not stored in a manner to allow drying.
42-01-4
33
Mar 7, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 3 live flies near bar area not landing on food or food contact surfaces. **Repeat Violation**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 02/01/2023.
50-17-3
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On cook line net to cooktop: pancake batter (50F - Cold Holding) Manager put item into deeper pan of ice. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Outside threaded hose bib faucet lacking vacuum breaker.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Fresh mussel tags not marked with last date served.
01C-03-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Certified Food Manager name and certification number missing. Manager correctly filled out information. **Corrected On-Site**
53B-10-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up in walk in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Ice scoops in ice machine not stored with handle above food. Manager stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Double door ovens on cook line have built up food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of outside ice machine has mold like substance. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tanks behind bar area not properly secured.
51-11-4
32
Aug 10, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 7 live flies in bar area not landing on food or food contact surfaces. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-10: 5 live flies in bar area not landing on food or food contact surfaces. 1 live fly in kitchen prep area. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in covered outside area has mold like debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-10: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water is present in the cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-10: **Time Extended**
36-22-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles throughout the kitchen area are broken and or missing. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-10: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave in rear prep area has built up food debris. Oven on cook line has built up food debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-10: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Upright single door reach in cooler just inside door to dining room is missing insulation. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-10: **Time Extended**
14-36-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top of ice machine has discarded cigarette butts. Gaskets on reach in cooler on cook line have built up food debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-10: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
64
Aug 5, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
5 critical violations. 3 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 21 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 7 live flies in bar area not landing on food or food contact surfaces. **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Pesticide emitting strip in bar area near ice bin. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-24-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In upright cooler near outside door in prep area, raw hamburger stored over cheese. Manager rearranged cooler to have cheese above raw hamburger. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cesar dressing with garlic and oil marked 7/16/22. See stop sale. **Warning**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Cesar dressing with garlic and oil marked 7/16/22. See stop sale. **Warning**
01B-24-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer in rear prep area has built up food debris. Can opener in rear prep area has built up food debris. Cutting boards on cook line have built up food debris. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dish rag stored in hand wash sink, Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Butter, coleslaw and pasta salad is being held on time. Items are marked, but paperwork is not filled out. Emailed operator time as a public health control paperwork. **Warning**
03F-10-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in covered outside area has mold like debris. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water is present in the cook line. **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles throughout the kitchen area are broken and or missing. **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in walk in freezer. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice scoop handle stored in ice behind the bar. Manager correctly stored with handle above the ice. **Warning**
10-08-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven handle in kitchen. Manager stored properly. **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave in rear prep area has built up food debris. Oven on cook line has built up food debris. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Upright single door reach in cooler just inside door to dining room is missing insulation. **Warning**
14-36-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top of ice machine has discarded cigarette butts. Gaskets on reach in cooler on cook line have built up food debris. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Empty container has Gouda cheese marked 7/1/22. **Warning**
16-46-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. In upright reach in cooler near outside door in prep area, grain mustard stored in single service sour cream containers. **Warning**
25-32-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls in ware washing area area soiled with mold like debris. **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. In outside area, mops not hung in a manner that allows them to dry. Manager corrected. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
42-01-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Hangar Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Hangar Restaurant on file is from Feb 10, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Hangar Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at The Hangar Restaurant.
How does The Hangar Restaurant compare to other restaurants in St. Petersburg?
The Hangar Restaurant most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the St. Petersburg average of 77.
Has The Hangar Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at The Hangar Restaurant have averaged around eight violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at The Hangar Restaurant 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 Hangar Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Hangar Restaurant is inspected around four times per year on average.
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