HOT SPOT DINER Health Score — St. Petersburg, FL

4045 N TYRONE BLVD #204, St. Petersburg, FL 33709

Inspections on file 2

High-risk violations 2

Inspected 7/30/2026

St. Petersburg avg 90 / 100

67 / 100

Fair

2 high-risk issues, 3 moderate issues, 10 minor issues found

Inspected July 30, 2026 Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

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How this compares

This restaurant scored better than 7% of restaurants in St. Petersburg. The city average ClearScore is 90 / 100.

Location

Inspection Breakdown

High Risk

Moderate

Minor

Violations Found

High Risk Employee health knowledge; ill/symptomatic employee present
High Risk Food-contact and nonfood-contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
Moderate Food-contact and nonfood-contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
Moderate Dishwashing facilities; chemical test kit(s); gauges ×2
Minor Dishwashing facilities; chemical test kit(s); gauges
Minor Wiping cloths; clean and soiled linens; laundry facilities
Minor Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized ×3
Minor Non-food contact surfaces clean ×2
Minor Storage/handling of clean equipment, utensils; air drying
Minor Current license properly displayed
Minor Food management certification valid / Employee training verification

Inspection History

C

July 30, 2026 Latest Routine - Food

2 high-risk issues, 3 moderate issues, 10 minor issues found

ClearScore: 67 / 100
Routine - Food Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Risk
- #11 Employee health knowledge; ill/symptomatic employee present
- #14 Food-contact and nonfood-contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
Moderate
- #14 Food-contact and nonfood-contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
- #16 Dishwashing facilities; chemical test kit(s); gauges
Minor
- #16 Dishwashing facilities; chemical test kit(s); gauges
- #21 Wiping cloths; clean and soiled linens; laundry facilities
- #22 Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
- #23 Non-food contact surfaces clean
- #24 Storage/handling of clean equipment, utensils; air drying
- #50 Current license properly displayed
- #53 Food management certification valid / Employee training verification
11 violations total this inspection
F

July 21, 2026 Routine - Food

8 high-risk issues, 8 moderate issues, 14 minor issues found

ClearScore: 6 / 100
Routine - Food Warning Issued
High Risk
- #1 Approved source
- #3 Time and Temperature Control – potentially hazardous/time/temperature control for safety foods (PH/TCS)
- #8 Food protection, cross-contamination
- #9 Bare hand contact with RTE food; Alternative Operating Procedure (AOP)
- #10 In use food dispensing utensils properly stored
- #11 Employee health knowledge; ill/symptomatic employee present
Moderate
- #12 Hands washed and clean, good hygienic practices, eating/drinking/smoking
- #14 Food-contact and nonfood-contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
- #16 Dishwashing facilities; chemical test kit(s); gauges
- #21 Wiping cloths; clean and soiled linens; laundry facilities
- #22 Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
Minor
- #22 Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
- #23 Non-food contact surfaces clean
- #24 Storage/handling of clean equipment, utensils; air drying
- #31 Hand wash sinks, hand washing supplies and hand wash sign
- #35 No presence or breeding of insects/rodents/pests; no live animals; outer openings protected from insects/pests; rodent proof
- #40 Employee personal belongings
- #50 Current license properly displayed
- #53 Food management certification valid / Employee training verification
19 violations total this inspection

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Frequently Asked Questions

Did HOT SPOT DINER pass its last health inspection? −

HOT SPOT DINER received a ClearScore of 67/100 (Grade C) on its inspection on July 30, 2026. While it did not receive a failing grade, inspectors found 15 violations, including 2 high-risk issues. We recommend reviewing the full violation list before visiting.

What were the most common issues found at HOT SPOT DINER? +

The primary violations at HOT SPOT DINER on July 30, 2026 were intermediate-level issues (3 moderate violations), which relate to equipment maintenance, hygiene practices, and handling procedures. There were also 2 high-risk and 10 minor violations recorded.

Did HOT SPOT DINER have a follow-up inspection? +

Yes — HOT SPOT DINER had a callback (follow-up) inspection on file, which occurs when a previous inspection found violations that required re-inspection to verify correction. The most recent inspection on July 30, 2026 is shown above. Florida inspectors typically return within 24–72 hours for serious violations.

Should I be concerned about eating at HOT SPOT DINER? +

HOT SPOT DINER received a Grade C (ClearScore 67/100) on its most recent inspection. There were 2 high-risk violations noted, which are worth reviewing before your visit. We recommend checking the specific violations listed above.

What happens next after HOT SPOT DINER's inspection outcome? +

After receiving an administrative complaint recommendation, HOT SPOT DINER 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 HOT SPOT DINER's license directly at myfloridalicense.com.

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