Uptown Eats
Last inspected: Mar 2, 2026
82
Score
Public records show eight inspections at Uptown Eats stretching back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 2, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around six violations each.
Across the inspection history, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
Among St. Petersburg restaurants, the typical score is 77; Uptown Eats is comfortably above that bar. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Major latest
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Inspection History
Mar 2, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained white cutting boards on reach in deli cooler on cook line. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Grooved white cutting boards on reach in deli cooler on cook line.
14-09-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. 500X counter oven interior soiled with burnt food debris.
22-08-4
82
Oct 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Quaternary sanitizer bucket in front counter testing at 500+ PPM. Employee replenished sanitizer bucket and quaternary is now testing at 200 PPM. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
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 Lara S. Dated for 1/29/2025 through FLRA.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed expired employee training certificates for Katherine D. dated 10/5/2021 and Rebecca B. Date 3/10/2021 through FLRA. **Repeat Violation**
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Operator printed and posted DBPR Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events form. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Reach in deli cooler cutting boards on cook line are stained.
22-02-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License posted expired on 2/1/2025. License was printed during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
55
Apr 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. house made hollandaise (67F - Cold Holding), recommend item be held on tphc
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed to operator
11-27-4
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/ 7 employees present with no CFM
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-14-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
32-04-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Old license posted on cooler behind front counter
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler behind counter not holding proper temperature, all time/temperature control for safety foods removed
14-11-5
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Oct 28, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On cook top: okra (77F - Hot Holding)
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-14-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
32-04-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven handle in kitchen.
10-20-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
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May 1, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach in cooler in kitchen has built up food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink in kitchen used to dump ice. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
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
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-04-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not rinsed between washing and sanitizing behind front counter.
16-16-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters not covered and protected behind front counter.
25-06-4
61
Oct 27, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On top of reach in cooler in kitchen: cut leafy greens (72F - Cold Holding); cut melons (64F - Cold Holding) Discussed with operator using Time as a Public Health Control. **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. 3 compartment sink chlorine sanitizer over 200 ppm chlorine. Employee corrected to 100 ppm chlorine. **Corrected On-Site**
41-18-4
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. 1 live fly near trash area not landing on food or food contact surfaces.
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board behind bar area above reach in cooler has built up food debris.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee dumped beverage in hand wash sink in kitchen.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No handwash sink located in vending machine area where employees service bulk food machines. **Repeat Violation**
31A-01-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on oven handle in kitchen.
10-20-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Clean silverware in ware washing area stored with food contact surfaces upright.
24-18-4
41
Jun 1, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
70
Aug 19, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler in kitchen: ham (48F - Cold Holding); pepper jack cheese (51F - Cold Holding); provolone cheese (54F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (49F - Cold Holding); butter (48F - Cold Holding) Temperatures taken at 9:25 am. Manager put items on ice. Temperatures taken again at 10:30 am pepper jack cheese 48 F , provolone cheese 49 F , cut tomatoes 43 F , butter 44 F. In reach in cooler at front counter: sausage egg cheddar potatoes quiche (51F - Cold Holding); mushroom spinach ricotta pie (51F - Cold Holding) **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-19: In reach in cooler in kitchen: ham 41 F , pepper jack cheese 43 F , provolone cheese 42 F , cut tomatoes 38 F , butter 40 F. In reach in cooler at front counter: sausage egg cheddar potato quiche 48 F , mushroom spinach ricotta pie 47 F. Operator moved items to reach in cooler behind front counter. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink behind front counter blocked by trash can. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-19: **Time Extended**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Person in charge not ensuring employees are properly maintaining the temperatures of time/temperature control for safety foods during hot and cold holding. Previous inspection conducted on 04/08/2022 had multiple time/temperature controlled for safety foods out of temperature. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-19: Showed operator how to calibrate thermometers and stressed that time and temperature controlled foods need to be monitored to make sure they are in proper temperature. **Time Extended**
53A-17-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine behind bar area has mold like debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-19: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Silverware in kitchen behind prep table is not inverted for protection. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-19: **Time Extended**
24-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cutting knife behind front counter in standing water temperature of 77 F. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-19: **Time Extended**
10-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood system is soiled with dust debris. Gaskets in reach in coolers behind front counter have built up food debris. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-19: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go boxes just outside kitchen door are not inverted or protected. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-19: **Time Extended**
25-06-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall above the hood system and fan mounted in kitchen are soiled with dust debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-19: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Uptown Eats last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Uptown Eats on file is from Mar 2, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Uptown Eats?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Uptown Eats.
How does Uptown Eats compare to other restaurants in St. Petersburg?
Uptown Eats most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the St. Petersburg average of 77.
Has Uptown Eats' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Uptown Eats have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Uptown Eats 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 Uptown Eats inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Uptown Eats is inspected around two times per year on average.
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