The Vinoy Resort and Golf Club - Palm Court Ballroom

501 Fifth Ave Ne, St. Petersburg, FL 33701

French

Last inspected: Apr 8, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

The health department has logged nine inspections at The Vinoy Resort and Golf Club - Palm Court Ballroom, the earliest from 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 8, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

Compared to other St. Petersburg restaurants (averaging 77), there's room to close the gap. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Apr 8, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1- 6 lbs 6 oz dented can of Diced Tomatoes.

01B-01-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting board stained. **Repeat Violation**

22-02-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

14-09-4

Oct 15, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Smoker interior soiled with burnt food debris. The Chef on duty put in a work order for the overnight crew to deep clean the equipment.

22-08-4

Apr 11, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Dec 10, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Sanitizer drain line going into hand wash sink by office. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-10-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener on prep table has built up food debris. **Repeat Violation**

22-02-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee beverage in walk in cooler above food to be served to the public. Chef removed. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-13-4

Jun 6, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Apr 1, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Sep 18, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

View 2 violations

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly just inside kitchen door 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. **Repeat Violation**

22-02-4

May 31, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Dec 12, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose bib by high temperature dish machine does not have a vacuum breaker.

29-34-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Blue cutting board in storage rack has grooved cut marks.

14-09-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting on pan trays by high temperature dish machine.

24-08-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents in ware washing area have mold like debris.

36-34-5

Show all 9 inspections Show less

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Vinoy Resort and Golf Club - Palm Court Ballroom last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Vinoy Resort and Golf Club - Palm Court Ballroom on file is from Apr 8, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Vinoy Resort and Golf Club - Palm Court Ballroom?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at The Vinoy Resort and Golf Club - Palm Court Ballroom.

How does The Vinoy Resort and Golf Club - Palm Court Ballroom compare to other restaurants in St. Petersburg?

The Vinoy Resort and Golf Club - Palm Court Ballroom most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the St. Petersburg average of 77.

Has The Vinoy Resort and Golf Club - Palm Court Ballroom's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Vinoy Resort and Golf Club - Palm Court Ballroom have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at The Vinoy Resort and Golf Club - Palm Court Ballroom 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 Vinoy Resort and Golf Club - Palm Court Ballroom inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Vinoy Resort and Golf Club - Palm Court Ballroom is inspected around three times per year on average.

Nearby Restaurants

Bonu Taverna

601 Central Avenue

Score: 32 — High Risk

Ford's Garage

200 1 Ave S

Score: 52 — High Risk

Gyros and Seafood Express

1760 9 St S

Score: 17 — High Risk

Explore More

→ All locations in St. Petersburg → French restaurants in Florida → French restaurants in St. Petersburg