World of Vegan
Last inspected: Jan 21, 2026
74
Score
The health department has logged seven inspections at World of Vegan, the earliest from 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 21, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near six violations each time.
“Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.
By comparison, the average St. Petersburg facility scores 77, putting World of Vegan on the weaker side. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
7
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 21, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Cardboard boxes used as storage containers in reach-in freezer for frozen fried items.
14-15-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dishes stored in hand wash sink at front counter and at cook line. Discussed with operator to utilize the hand wash sink for only washing hands. Items were removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed expired 2-1-25. Verified ownership. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
74
Sep 3, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Inside reach-in cooler located in the rear of establishment, adjacent to dry storage area, broth prepared the previous day not date marked. Manager corrected during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle under three compartment sink. Manager labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used in working containers with rice in dry storage area. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed expired 2-1-2025
50-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cellphone observed on prep table. Removed during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Build up on ice inside white reach-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop used for rice, handle not above top of food.
10-01-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven with build up of debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water observed inside front reach-in cooler located in dining room.
29-49-6
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Working containers with white granular substance not labeled in dry storage. Discussed with manager who labeled items. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine with mold-like substance.
22-20-5
52
Apr 1, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained on reach in cooler on cook line.
22-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of oil stored on the floor in dry storage area. Employee moved to shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven door handle in kitchen. Employee removed tongs. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven on cook line soiled with burnt on food debris.
22-08-4
78
Aug 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Prescription medication stored on top of curry powder on cooks line. Operator removed medication. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink on cooks line. Operator provided hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink on cooks line. Operator provided soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information.
53B-10-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing above three-compartment sink.
36-36-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food not segregated from food served to the public in reach-in cooler in kitchen.
08B-49-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Three cans of ketchup stored on floor in dry-storage room.
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees on cooks line. Will email DBPR Form 5030-111. Employees must wash hands.
31B-04-4
52
Mar 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-13: **Time Extended**
32-04-4
95
Feb 27, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 02/01/2024.
50-17-3
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink on cook line is blocked by reach in cooler. **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink by three compartment sink used to rinse off vegetables. Inspector advised of proper hand washing procedures. **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
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Manager stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
42-01-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup with no handle used to dispense rice in dry goods storage area. **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on prep table in dry goods area. **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Warning**
32-04-4
50
Oct 4, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was World of Vegan last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at World of Vegan on file is from Jan 21, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at World of Vegan?
Across the inspection record, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at World of Vegan.
How does World of Vegan compare to other restaurants in St. Petersburg?
World of Vegan most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the St. Petersburg average of 77.
Has World of Vegan's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at World of Vegan have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at World of Vegan 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 World of Vegan inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, World of Vegan is inspected around three times per year on average.
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