ENGINE NO.9 Health Score — St. Petersburg, FL

56 DR MLK JR BLVD, St. Petersburg, FL 33705-1557

Inspections on file 1
High-risk violations 3
Inspected 7/31/2026
St. Petersburg avg 90 / 100
F
34 / 100
Urgent

This score is in the bottom tier. Most St. Petersburg restaurants score 90 or above.

3 high-risk issues, 8 moderate issues, 21 minor issues found

Inspected July 31, 2026 Administrative complaint recommended

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How this compares

This restaurant scored better than 0% of restaurants in St. Petersburg. The city average ClearScore is 90 / 100.

Location

Inspection Breakdown

High Risk
3
Moderate
8
Minor
21

Violations Found

  • High Risk Approved source
  • High Risk Original container: properly labeled, date marking, consumer advisory ×2
  • Moderate Original container: properly labeled, date marking, consumer advisory
  • Moderate Time and Temperature Control – potentially hazardous/time/temperature control for safety foods (PH/TCS) ×2
  • Moderate Food protection, cross-contamination
  • Moderate In use food dispensing utensils properly stored ×2
  • Moderate Hands washed and clean, good hygienic practices, eating/drinking/smoking
  • Moderate Food-contact and nonfood-contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
  • Minor Dishwashing facilities; chemical test kit(s); gauges ×4
  • Minor Wiping cloths; clean and soiled linens; laundry facilities
  • Minor Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized ×2
  • Minor Non-food contact surfaces clean
  • Minor Storage/handling of clean equipment, utensils; air drying ×2
  • Minor Hand wash sinks, hand washing supplies and hand wash sign
  • Minor Bathrooms
  • Minor Garbage and refuse; premises maintained
  • Minor Floors, walls, ceilings and attached equipment properly constructed and clean; rooms and equipment properly vented ×2
  • Minor Employee personal belongings
  • Minor Chemicals/toxic substances
  • Minor Other conditions sanitary and safe operation
  • Minor Misrepresentation; misbranding
  • Minor Food management certification valid / Employee training verification ×2

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Frequently Asked Questions

ENGINE NO.9's inspection on July 31, 2026 resulted in an administrative complaint being recommended. This means inspectors found violations serious enough to warrant formal regulatory action. The restaurant received a ClearScore of 34/100 (Grade F) with 3 high-risk violations among the 32 total issues found.

The primary violations at ENGINE NO.9 on July 31, 2026 were intermediate-level issues (8 moderate violations), which relate to equipment maintenance, hygiene practices, and handling procedures. There were also 3 high-risk and 21 minor violations recorded.

ENGINE NO.9 was last inspected on July 31, 2026 by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR). Florida restaurants are typically inspected 1–3 times per year on an unannounced basis, with more frequent visits following serious violations.

ENGINE NO.9's ClearScore of 34/100 (Grade F) places it in the bottom 100% of St. Petersburg restaurants tracked by ClearCraves. The city average is notably higher. We strongly recommend reviewing the full violation list and checking the DBPR's current records before visiting.

After receiving an administrative complaint recommendation, ENGINE NO.9 is required to address the violations found. The DBPR may schedule a follow-up inspection to verify corrections. You can check the current status of ENGINE NO.9's license directly at myfloridalicense.com.

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