Creative Grape
Last inspected: Apr 21, 2026
95
Score
Inspectors have visited Creative Grape six times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Apr 21, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near six violations per visit across recent inspections.
Across the inspection history, “carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
Compared to the broader St. Petersburg restaurant scene, where the average is 77, this is a stronger showing. The record reflects steady performance over time.
6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 21, 2026
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in reach-in cooler located in rear prep area and reach-in cooler at front bar.
29-49-6
95
Dec 2, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked meatballs inside black reach-in cooler in rear prep area not date marked. Operator date marked items during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe leaking at hand wash sink in rear prep area.
29-11-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Two tanks in front bar unsecured. Operator relocated them to a secure location
51-11-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of table mounted ovens soiled with cooked black substance.
22-08-4
Basic - Uncleanable knife block in use to store knives. Discussed with operator to find alternative methods to store knives.
14-55-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed produce stored above ready-to eat pita bread in reach-in cooler. Items relocated for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
67
Aug 1, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Faucet at rear of business exterior with no vacuum breaker. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-01: **Time Extended**
29-34-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-01: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-01: Owner still has no proof of certified food manager. **Admin Complaint**
53A-01-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Door handles to reach in cooler and freezer sticky with residue in rear prep area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-01: **Time Extended**
23-24-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Used as door prop. Operator removed during inspection. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-01: **Time Extended**
51-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-01: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of reach in cooler soiled with old food debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-01: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
58
Jun 6, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 5 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. No handwashing observed, discussed with operator to wash hands prior to engaging in work. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-02-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Faucet at rear of business exterior with no vacuum breaker. **Warning**
29-34-4
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. Operator advised to discontinue use until properly sanitizing. Operator set up three compartment sink with bleach as sanitation. Tested at proper PPM. **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. (1) live fly observed at rear prep area, operator cleaned and sanitized food contact surfaces. (1) live fly observed at front bar **Warning**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Pesticide use not in accordance with manufacturer's directions. Yellow strip out while human present. Not used per manufacturer's directions. Operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-20-4
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
Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Operator prepares meatballs and then freezes them. Operator not properly date marking meatballs at the time they are prepared. **Warning**
02C-04-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Drain plug for dump sink observed in and wash sink. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
16-37-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine located at rear prep area interior soiled. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Male and female restrooms doors not self closing. **Warning**
32-04-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Door handles to reach in cooler and freezer sticky with residue in rear prep area. **Warning**
23-24-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Used as door prop. Operator removed during inspection. **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. At rear mop sink area floor soiled with debris build up. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of reach in cooler soiled with old food debris. **Warning**
22-16-4
20
Apr 26, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tanks in kitchen not properly secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
90
Aug 25, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Creative Grape last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Creative Grape on file is from Apr 21, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Creative Grape?
Across the inspection record, “carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Creative Grape.
How does Creative Grape compare to other restaurants in St. Petersburg?
Creative Grape most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the St. Petersburg average of 77.
Has Creative Grape's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Creative Grape have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Creative Grape 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 Creative Grape inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Creative Grape is inspected around two times per year on average.
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