Stone Soup Cafe & Pub
Last inspected: Feb 3, 2026
67
Score
Across the available record, Stone Soup Cafe & Pub has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 3, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near six violations per visit.
“Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.
By comparison, the average St. Petersburg facility scores 77, putting Stone Soup Cafe & Pub on the weaker side. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 3, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Items stored in hand wash sink located at ice machine. Items were removed and properly stored. **Corrected On-Site**
41-05-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink located at ice machine used to store pesticide sprays. Discussed with pic to have them relocated for proper storage **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting observed on plastic pans and red drink cups.
24-08-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Discussed with manager who had lid closed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels observed on stored containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
67
Aug 12, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Water hose connected to water faucet without vacuum breaker.
29-42-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
78
Dec 26, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Bar area chlorine sanitizer compartment testing at 10 PPM. Bartender added more powder chlorine and chlorine sanitizer is now testing at 100 PPM. **Corrected On-Site**
22-42-4
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed dishwasher handing their personal phone bare handed and then changed tasks to began touching/putting away a clean brown cutting and clean utensils from crate on dish machine drain board. Discussed with operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-16-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Dishwasher and bartender could not provide chlorine chemical test kit for dish machine or bar area three compartment sink. Bartender provided chlorine test strips. **Corrected On-Site**
16-37-1
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. Emailed operator DBPR vomiting or diarrheal event form. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Outside area Ice machine interior soiled with pink and black substance. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Boxes of soup, case of frozen chicken, cases of carrot cake, case of corn beef hash stored on floor in walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing at hand sink in outside area next to ice machine. Emailed operator DBPR hand washing sign. **Corrective Action Taken**
31B-04-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Case of bacon stored in walk in cooler in outside area uncovered.
08B-12-5
50
Aug 27, 2024
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine soiled with black substance.
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Outside area.
51-11-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Red plastic cups wet nesting in server wait station. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Boxes store on floor in walk in freezer. Operator removed items off floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven on cook line soiled with food debris.
22-08-4
74
Mar 4, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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. Emailed operator vomiting or diarrheal event form. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Half gallon of milk inside walk in cooler. Operator date marked 4/2/24. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean containers wet nesting above three compartment sink.
24-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. 5 gallon bucket of pickles on floor inside walk in cooler. Employee stored off the ground. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Labels on clean containers above three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
70
Aug 16, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
45
Apr 12, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Drink ice well at entrance to bar not covered with insect control device above **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-12: **Time Extended**
08B-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Both walk-in coolers **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-12: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers above triple sink **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-12: **Time Extended**
24-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled on beer coolers at bar. Metal shelves in dry storage soiled with accumulation of dust. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-12: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
74
Dec 14, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -coleslaw(54F - Cold Holding); potato salad (57F - Cold Holding) Items were held out for less than 4 hours Employee moved items to cooler during time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. -next to three compartment sink **Repeat Violation**
27-19-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -spray bottle below three compartment sink **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. -next to walk-in cooler **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -at prep station in kitchen area **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -cellphone above microwave in hostess stand area
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. -employee at prep station in kitchen area **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -plastic containers above three compartment sink in kitchen area -plastic cups at front counter **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -oven next to sandwich press has accumulation of food residue -microwave in hostess stand area has accumulation of food residue **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -mixer head in kitchen has accumulation of food residue -reach in cooler gasket at prep station has accumulation of food residue -dry storage rack next to slicer has accumulation of dust **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. -plastic containers above three compartment sink in kitchen area **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. -soup (40F - Cold Holding) in walk-in cooler **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Vent in dry storage area above sugar has accumulation of dust **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Ventilation inadequate as evidenced by excessive steam or vapors in kitchen and dining room area. **Repeat Violation**
36-65-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -seasoning shakers above hand sink in kitchen area
02D-01-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Stone Soup Cafe & Pub last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Stone Soup Cafe & Pub on file is from Feb 3, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Stone Soup Cafe & Pub?
Across the inspection record, “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Stone Soup Cafe & Pub.
How does Stone Soup Cafe & Pub compare to other restaurants in St. Petersburg?
Stone Soup Cafe & Pub most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the St. Petersburg average of 77.
Has Stone Soup Cafe & Pub's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Stone Soup Cafe & Pub have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Stone Soup Cafe & Pub means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Stone Soup Cafe & Pub inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Stone Soup Cafe & Pub is inspected around three times per year on average.
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