Craftsman House

2955 Central Ave, St. Petersburg, FL 33713

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Aug 15, 2025

Score

High Risk

Craftsman House has been inspected seven times since 2023. Craftsman House was last inspected on Aug 15, 2025. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around seven violations each, up from closer to two violations before.

“Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Restaurants in St. Petersburg average 77, so Craftsman House trails the local norm. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 15, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.

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High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitation bucket above 200PPM. Operator adjusted to correct 50 PPM. **Corrected On-Site**

41-27-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board soiled at prep table next to reach-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**

22-02-4

Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Sanitizer solution too strong. Test strip not used to prepare sanitizer.

16-33-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwash sink at front counter with espresso cups inside. Items were removed. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Door handles on reach-in cooler soiled.

23-24-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on prep table grooved with deep cut marks. **Repeat Violation**

14-09-4

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled at three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**

36-73-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in both reach-in freezers located in kitchen

14-69-4

Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Reach-in freezer located in west section of kitchen in poor repair. Torn interior with exploded insulation. **Repeat Violation**

14-36-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach-in coolers at the front counter and kitchen soiled with black mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**

23-03-4

Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Reuse of single r service containers evident by an accumulation being stored underneath the prep table in the kitchen and observing food stored inside the reach-in cooler and reach-in freezers.

25-32-4

Mar 6, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Jul 31, 2024

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Mar 18, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Dec 18, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Jun 29, 2023

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Chest freezer

14-36-5

May 8, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.

View 8 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. meat quiche (47F - Cold Holding); butter (45F - Cold Holding)retemped butter 43F and Quiche 39F. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/expired food service manager 10/25/2022. **Warning**

53A-03-7

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Grooved cutting board on deli reach in cooler. **Warning**

14-09-4

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap at top of door in rear to outside. **Warning**

35B-01-4

Basic - Interior of oven/ toaster has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Toaster in rear prep area soiled with burnt on debris. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

22-08-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in coolers soiled with black mold like debris. **Warning**

23-03-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Damaged ceiling in service counter area. **Warning**

36-32-5

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. 2-1-2021 license displayed. Employee printed license during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

50-09-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Craftsman House last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Craftsman House on file is from Aug 15, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Craftsman House?

Across the inspection record, “cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Craftsman House.

How does Craftsman House compare to other restaurants in St. Petersburg?

Craftsman House most recently scored 45 out of 100, which is lower than the St. Petersburg average of 77.

Has Craftsman House's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Craftsman House have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Craftsman House means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is Craftsman House inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Craftsman House is inspected around three times per year on average.

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