Cider Press Pub
Last inspected: Apr 14, 2026
100
Score
The health department has logged six inspections at Cider Press Pub, the earliest from 2022. Cider Press Pub was last inspected on Apr 14, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around six violations each.
When inspectors have written things up, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
Restaurants in St. Petersburg average 77, so Cider Press Pub is doing better than most peers. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspections
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Major latest
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Inspection History
Apr 14, 2026
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Mar 19, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine testing at 0 PPM. Data plate indicates minimum sanitization at 50 PPM. Operator changed low temp solution and ran the machine several times however machine tested again at 0 PPM. Operator set up three compartment sink and was advised to cease using machine until repaired. Ecolab arrived on scene and repaired unit. Tested at 50 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish filets stored above prepared empanadas in reach-in freezer. Manager relocated fish to a lower shelf for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Chemical test kit not used to check sanitizer.
16-33-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Spoons in hand wash sink next to reach-in cooler across from cook line. Items removed during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used as a scoop in reach-in cooler. Discussed with operator using utensils with handles to dispense food.
14-01-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets on reach-in cooler at front bar where horchata is stored.
14-11-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven door on cook line. Tongs were relocated. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
52
Nov 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Located in rear breezeway on Southside of establishment
29-42-4
Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Class rinser draining into hand wash sink at front bar.
31A-10-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice dumped into hand wash sink at front bar. Discussed with manager to only use sinks for the purpose of handwashing
31A-11-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in black reach-in freezer stored outside front bar.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on equipment door handle to oven.
10-20-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Unsecured Co2 tanks stored I rear breezeway.
51-11-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Metal pans at dish pit washed and stored wet
24-08-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Large stock pot of cut beef and spices on the floor during prep. Manager elevated. Tortilla chips stored on floor. Manager elevated. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
55
Jan 27, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Feb 16, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee handled cell phone after washing hands and proceeded to put on gloves. Inspector reminded employee to wash hands again. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands.
12A-17-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink on cook line use to rinse off utensils. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
11-07-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener on prep table has built up food debris.
22-02-4
Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Dish machine was not sanitizing properly. Original recording of 0 ppm chlorine. Manager held down sanitizer button through entire cycle to get machine to 100 ppm chlorine.
16-55-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage above reach in cooler across from 6 burner stove. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting on clean pans in ware washing area.
24-08-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
10-20-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tanks behind bar not properly secured.
51-11-4
37
Oct 25, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cider Press Pub last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cider Press Pub on file is from Apr 14, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cider Press Pub?
Across the inspection record, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Cider Press Pub.
How does Cider Press Pub compare to other restaurants in St. Petersburg?
Cider Press Pub most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the St. Petersburg average of 77.
Has Cider Press Pub's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cider Press Pub have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Cider Press Pub 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 Cider Press Pub inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Cider Press Pub is inspected around two times per year on average.
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