Driftwood Roastery
Last inspected: Nov 21, 2025
32
Score
Going back to 2022, Driftwood Roastery has six inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Nov 21, 2025. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near 11 violations per visit.
“Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” comes up most often, recorded six times in the inspection record.
By comparison, the average St. Petersburg facility scores 77, putting Driftwood Roastery on the weaker side. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
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Inspections
2
Critical latest
6
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 21, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Food items stored in triple display grab and go display cooler in dinning room area: beef stroganoff (47F - Cold Holding); fajita chicken bowl (47F - Cold Holding) Observed ambient thermometer in cooler reading at 48 degrees. Items moved into the double door freezer to bring down the temperatures rapidly. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired since 2/1/2025. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary or chlorine test kit observed.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. For employee who is currently on site who is engaging with making drinks and smoothies.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Sign on dispenser states it is broken. Hand sink across from three compartment sink.
31B-05-4
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. Julian B. completion date of 2/14/2023 and Andrew O. Completion date of 2/20/2023 through FLRA SafeStaff. No food safety training certificates could be provided for the employee who is currently onsite engaging with making drinks and smoothies.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed expired training certificates for current employees: Katherine M. date of completion 2/20/2022 and Ryan S. date of completion 12/01/2021 through FLRA SafeStaff.
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Sign on dispenser states it is broken. Hand sink across from three compartment sink.
31B-06-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior heavily soiled with black mold like substance. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Heavily soiled. **Repeat Violation**
16-21-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on top of ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Convection oven interior soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of double door reach in cooler soiled with dried food debris and dried brown substance.
22-16-4
32
Oct 7, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-07: No proof of training for some employees at time of callback inspection report. Other employees are certified through SafeStaff with some current and some expired. **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Non-service animals permitted in the premises of the establishment. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-07: **Time Extended**
35A-22-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine in kitchen has mold like substances. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-07: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
78
Jul 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 02/01/2024. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
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 - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink behind bar. Employee restocked paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
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.
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Non-service animals permitted in the premises of the establishment.
35A-22-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Double door oven in kitchen has built up food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine in kitchen has mold like substances. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
16-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
16-21-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup with no handle used to dispense chocolate chips.
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on prep table across from three compartment sink has grooved cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage stored on top of ice machine in kitchen.
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Plastic bottled beverages stored on floor of dry goods storage area. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop for coffee grounds not stored above coffee grounds.
10-01-5
27
Dec 1, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine just inside kitchen door has mold like substances. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-01: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
95
Nov 30, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach along wall by dish machine. **Warning**
35A-05-4
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. Dish machine is currently sanitizing at 0 ppm chlorine. Manager replaced empty chlorine container. Dish machine is now sanitizing at 100 ppm chlorine. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Pesticide emitting strip stored on handle of kitchen door leading to the hallway. **Warning**
41-24-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs stored over ready-to-eat soy sauce in upright refrigerator next to double door oven. Manager moved eggs to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled bottle of sanitizer stored on outside of hand wash sink outside of mop sink area. Manager labeled correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine just inside kitchen door has mold like substances. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of dish machine is soiled with hard water and food debris. **Warning**
16-21-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cans of juice stored on floor of kitchen area. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No employees must wash hands sign in restrooms. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of coffee lids stored on floor of kitchen. **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters stored behind front counter not stored in a protected manner. **Warning**
25-06-4
37
Dec 27, 2022
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 4 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee came into kitchen area and put on gloves without first washing hands. Inspector advised of proper hand washing techniques. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 02/01/2022. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-2
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs over ready-to-eat butter in reach in cooler with CO2 tank. **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Aspirin stored above a food prep area behind front counter. **Warning**
41-07-4
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. Dish machine is currently reading 0 ppm chlorine. Manager set up three-compartment sink at 200 ppm quaternary. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled bottle of window cleaner near hand wash sink across from three-compartment sink. Manager labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach in cooler has built up food debris. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Mold like debris on interior of ice machine. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of dish machine is soiled with food debris and lime scale buildup. **Warning**
16-21-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tank in upright reach in cooler not properly secured. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on reach in cooler has grooved cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee in kitchen making breakfast sandwiches not wearing a hair restraint. **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven has built up food debris. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. **Warning**
51-18-6
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall area by ovens has built up dust debris. **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. At front counter, wet wash cloth not stored in sanitizing solution. **Warning**
21-12-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Driftwood Roastery last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Driftwood Roastery on file is from Nov 21, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Driftwood Roastery?
Across the inspection record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Driftwood Roastery.
How does Driftwood Roastery compare to other restaurants in St. Petersburg?
Driftwood Roastery most recently scored 32 out of 100, which is lower than the St. Petersburg average of 77.
Has Driftwood Roastery's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Driftwood Roastery have averaged around 11 violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Driftwood Roastery 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 Driftwood Roastery inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Driftwood Roastery is inspected around two times per year on average.
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