V9 Eats

5800 9 Ave N, St. Petersburg, FL 33710

Asian / Fusion

Last inspected: Feb 9, 2026

Score

High Risk

Across the available record, V9 Eats has seven inspections on file, the first dated 2022. On Feb 9, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around one violation to closer to four violations per visit.

Looking across the full record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Compared to other St. Petersburg restaurants (averaging 77), there's room to close the gap. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 9, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.

View 10 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored above ready to eat foods in reach in cooler behind cash register. Operator moved below ready to eat foods **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -chicken salad stored in reach in cooler across from 3 compartment sink had no date mark and operator could not determine when it had been made. Operator voluntarily discarded. **Corrective Action Taken**

02C-02-5

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Pasta salad made around 2PM (77F - Cooling, retemped at 72F) Stored in deep covered container in reach in cooler behind register area. Operator moved to freezer to cool, retemped at 72F. Operator divided into two containers and returned to freezer to cool. Retemped at 52F at 4:30PM. Discussed proper cooling with operator. **Corrected On-Site**

03D-15-4

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Managers Carolyn and Joseph CFMs expired 1/4/26 They are scheduled for their exams.

53A-03-7

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -cell phone on reach in cooler across from 3 compartment sink. Operator removed and sanitized area. -employee food stored commingled with restaurant food in reach in cooler across from 3 compartment sink. Operator segregated items and labeled employee food. **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Basic - Grease receptacle on dirt, not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.

33-23-4

Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

22-08-4

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Open drink bottles in reach in cooler across from 3 compartment sink, stored next to restaurant food. Employee segregated employee beverages from restaurant food. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-13-4

Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.

22-20-5

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Displayed license expired Feb 1 2025

50-09-4

Aug 14, 2025

Routine - Food

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

View 3 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. carton of liquid "ice cream" (50F - Cold Holding); pasta salad (50F - Cold Holding) Operator moved items to freezer to cool. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Ladder partially obstructing hand wash sink. Operator moved ladder. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored over ready-to-eat food on dry storage shelf by TV behind front counter, as well as in Atosa reach in cooler behind front counter.

08B-17-4

Feb 26, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Oct 2, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Feb 8, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Sep 22, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw shelled eggs over raw beef in reach in cooler. Employee removed eggs to lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-02-6

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven interior has build up of burnt on food debris

22-08-4

Jul 11, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

View 1 violation

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Operator moved raw shrimp to bottom of reach in cooler **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was V9 Eats last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at V9 Eats on file is from Feb 9, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at V9 Eats?

Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at V9 Eats.

How does V9 Eats compare to other restaurants in St. Petersburg?

V9 Eats most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the St. Petersburg average of 77.

Has V9 Eats' inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at V9 Eats have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at V9 Eats means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is V9 Eats inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, V9 Eats is inspected around two times per year on average.

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