Wildwood Cafe

1200 28 St S, St. Petersburg, FL 33712

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Apr 4, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Across the available record, Wildwood Cafe has three inspections on file, the first dated 2023. On Apr 4, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around seven violations to closer to 10 violations per visit.

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

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Apr 4, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 8 minor violations.

View 10 violations

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Operator provided soap. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-03-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Operator provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

31B-02-4

Basic - Cardboard used to line reach-in freezer shelves.

14-05-4

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in kitchen area.

36-73-4

Basic - Interior of freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. **Repeat Violation**

14-36-5

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues.

22-16-4

Basic - Stored food not covered in refrigerator in prep area. a. potato salad b. pork sausage Employee covered items. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-12-5

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. **Repeat Violation**

36-02-5

Basic - Walls throughout kitchen soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.

36-27-5

Basic - Wet wiping cloths stored on gas stove and prep table used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Employee placed cloths in linen bag. **Corrected On-Site**

21-09-4

Mar 29, 2024

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.

View 13 violations

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Jun 30, 2023

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Top of reach in freezer

14-11-5

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Wildwood Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Wildwood Cafe on file is from Apr 4, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Wildwood Cafe compare to other restaurants in St. Petersburg?

Wildwood Cafe most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the St. Petersburg average of 77.

Has Wildwood Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Wildwood Cafe have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly seven earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Wildwood Cafe 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 Wildwood Cafe inspected?

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

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