The James Museum of Western and Wildlife Art
Last inspected: Jan 22, 2026
78
Score
The health department has logged nine inspections at The James Museum of Western and Wildlife Art, the earliest from 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 22, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “interior of oven/microwave has accumulation”, showing up three times.
That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for St. Petersburg restaurants. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 22, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shelled eggs stored over case of unwashed squash inside walk in cooler.
08A-04-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior soiled with burnt food debris. Item moved. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing at the handsink on the end of cook line.
31B-04-4
78
Sep 23, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior soiled with pink and black mold like substance. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Convectional oven interior soiled with burnt food debris.
22-08-4
90
Apr 9, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Manager on duty not aware of location
05-08-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
78
Oct 7, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
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. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-07: Can opener on prep table has built up food debris. **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-07: **Time Extended**
16-03-4
86
Sep 24, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on double door ovens in kitchen. Manager killed, removed and sanitized the area. 1 live roach underneath dish machine.
35A-05-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener on prep table has built up food debris.
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
16-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil stored on floor of kitchen.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
67
Mar 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 02/01/2024.
50-17-3
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer on prep table on kitchen has food debris buildup. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Mold like debris on window sliders of ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
70
Jul 11, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Dented can of diced green chiles containing 1 lb 11 oz not segregated from dry goods storage cans. Dented can of corn containing 6.63 pounds not segregated from dry goods storage cans.
01B-01-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flies in kitchen area not landing on food or food contact surfaces. **Repeat Violation**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener on prep table has built up food debris. Slicer on prep table has built up food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
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 and heavy whipping cream opened more than 24 hours ago and no date marking.
02C-03-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall area behind dough mixer on prep table has built up food debris.
36-27-5
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Lime scale buildup in interior and exterior of dish machine.
16-23-4
Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Dented can of diced green chiles containing 1 lb 11 oz not segregated from dry goods storage cans. Dented can of corn containing 6.63 pounds not segregated from dry goods storage cans.
08B-20-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Green beans and bread stored on floor of walk in freezer. Manager stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in walk in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on coolers have built up food debris. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
45
Mar 23, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly in ware washing area not landing on food or food contact surfaces.
35A-02-6
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener has built up food debris. Slicer on prep table across from can opener has built up food debris. Manager had employee clean and sanitize can opener and slicer. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Cornmeal removed from original container and not labeled. Manager labeled correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee engaged in making sauces with no hair restraint.
13-03-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Soda cans in office area outside of walk in cooler not stored six inches off the floor.
08B-47-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. In walk in freezer cauliflower, ravioli and bread stored on the floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Double door ovens to the right of stove top has built up food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in coolers on cook line have built up food debris.
23-03-4
52
Sep 26, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
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
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
45
Frequently Asked Questions
When was The James Museum of Western and Wildlife Art last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The James Museum of Western and Wildlife Art on file is from Jan 22, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The James Museum of Western and Wildlife Art?
Across the inspection record, “interior of oven/microwave has accumulation” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at The James Museum of Western and Wildlife Art.
How does The James Museum of Western and Wildlife Art compare to other restaurants in St. Petersburg?
The James Museum of Western and Wildlife Art most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the St. Petersburg average of 77.
Has The James Museum of Western and Wildlife Art's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The James Museum of Western and Wildlife Art have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at The James Museum of Western and Wildlife Art 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 James Museum of Western and Wildlife Art inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The James Museum of Western and Wildlife Art is inspected around three times per year on average.
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