The Peabody Cafe

600 5Th St S, St. Petersburg, FL 33701
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Oct 21, 2025
70
Score
Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited The Peabody Cafe four times, with records going back to 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Oct 21, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

By comparison, the average St. Petersburg facility scores 77, putting The Peabody Cafe on the weaker side. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
3
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 21, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
16-62-1
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled with dried food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary sanitizer strips observed.
16-37-1
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License not posted.
50-09-4
70
Apr 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink on cook line blocked by flour bins and speed racks
31A-09-4
70
Nov 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
61
Jan 22, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
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 - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-04-4
86

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Peabody Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Peabody Cafe on file is from Oct 21, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Peabody Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at The Peabody Cafe.

How does The Peabody Cafe compare to other restaurants in St. Petersburg?

The Peabody Cafe most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the St. Petersburg average of 77.

Has The Peabody Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Peabody Cafe have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at The Peabody Cafe 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 The Peabody Cafe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Peabody Cafe is inspected around two times per year on average.