Wild Child
Last inspected: Oct 2, 2025
86
Score
Wild Child appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2023. Wild Child was last inspected on Oct 2, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around two violations across recent inspections versus roughly eight violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface”, which has been cited three times.
Compared to the broader St. Petersburg restaurant scene, where the average is 77, this is a stronger showing. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 2, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on reach-in cooler in kitchen are soiled with food debris between cracks.
22-02-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
86
Feb 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
74
Nov 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
70
Jun 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pan stored in bowl of hand wash sink next to ice machine. Operator removed pan. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Basic - Cutting boards on cooks line has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Single-serve bowl without handle stored in container of flour in prep area. Operator removed bowl. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles stored on shelf in prep area.
25-32-4
70
May 1, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 22, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw shell eggs stored over raw beef patties. Operator removed raw shell eggs from over beef. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 02-01-2024. Operator updated license during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Colander stored in bowl of hand wash sink in bar area. Operator removed colander. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
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. Will email DBPR Form 5030-103. Employee Health Food Reporting Agreement. **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Uncovered bread stored on table next to hand wash sink in kitchen. Operator removed bread. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-54-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
14-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Single-serve bowl without handle stored in container of flower. Operator removed bowl. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine interior located in prep room soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
32-12-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil stored on floor in kitchen. Operator removed from floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice at both areas. Operator removed ice scoops, cleaned and sanitized scoops. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-08-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Employee removed tongs. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at hand wash sink in prep area. Will email DBPR Form 5030-111. Employees must wash hands. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler on cooks line interior have accumulation of soil residues. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Assorted cut lemons, limes, and oranges at bar counter are not covered. Employee covered items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-12-5
30
Jun 28, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly in rear storage area not landing on food or food contact surfaces.
35A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler in rear storage area: milk (48F - Cold Holding); heavy cream (48F - Cold Holding) Manager moved items to freezer. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
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.
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener on rear prep table has built up food debris.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink by ice machine by restrooms blocked by high chairs. Manager relocated high chairs. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink by ice machine near restrooms. Manager replaced. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sink by three-compartment sink. Manager replaced. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign at hand wash sink by three-compartment sink.
31B-04-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine has mold like substance.
22-20-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered receptacle in employee bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks on prep table in kitchen. Employee stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil stored on floor in rear storage room. Manager stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
33
Jan 25, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Wild Child last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Wild Child on file is from Oct 2, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Wild Child?
Across the inspection record, “walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Wild Child.
How does Wild Child compare to other restaurants in St. Petersburg?
Wild Child most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the St. Petersburg average of 77.
Has Wild Child's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Wild Child have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Wild Child 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 Wild Child inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Wild Child is inspected around three times per year on average.
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