Recent inspections of restaurants in Pinellas County, Florida, found a number of violations. Some of the restaurants did not meet inspection guidelines. The results from the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation give an idea of how well restaurants in the area follow food safety rules.
In the last 30 days, state officials have looked at all 448 places in the county in detail. While 331 businesses passed their first checks without any problems, 117 restaurants did not make the grade on their first check.
Twenty restaurants in Pinellas County were on the list of restaurants with the most violations found in February 2025, according to reports from the state.
Temporary Closure and Violations of High Priority
As of February 18, 2025, one restaurant, the Mexican diner El Tenampa in St. Petersburg, was told to temporarily close.
During the first visit, officials found 23 violations, six of which were considered “high-priority.” These problems needed a follow-up review the same day. The restaurant fixed the main problems and was then allowed to reopen.
Violations of Two Digits
A number of other places in Pinellas County also had major violations. The Largo Family Restaurant had the most problems during its February 5 check, with 28. This was shown in state records. On the next day’s follow-up check, things were better, but 12 violations were still there.
Also, the Daiquiri Shak Bar And Grill in Madeira Beach was charged for 10 or more violations on February 14, with a total of 27 violations. Even though there were a lot of people there, the business passed its inspections and was not closed.
Pinellas County, FL, Restaurants With The Most Violations in February 2025
- Largo Family Restaurant (788 N Missouri Ave, Largo): 28 violations, February 5, 2025
- Daiquiri Shak Bar And Grill (14995 Gulf Blvd Suite A, Madeira Beach): 27 violations, February 14, 2025
- El Tenampa (1800 16 St N, St. Petersburg): 23 violations, February 18, 2025
- Forchetta (13688 Walsingham Rd, Largo): 21 violations, February 19, 2025
- Localz Sports Bar & Grill (14219 Walsingham Rd, Largo): 20 violations, February 18, 2025
- Sacred Spice Tampa Bay (2325 Ulmerton Rd Ste 28, Clearwater): 20 violations, February 5, 2025
- Hong Kong (1077 62 Ave S, St Petersburg): 19 violations, February 18, 2025
- Taverna On The Bay (5501 Gulf Blvd Ste 113, St Pete Beach): 19 violations, February 17, 2025
- Billy’s Stonecrab Steakhouse (1 Collany Rd, Tierra Verde): 19 violations, February 17, 2025
- Stir Fry 88 (6901 22 Ave N Vc0-5, St. Petersburg): 19 violations, February 13, 2025
- Dalys Flame Broiled Burgers (10754 70 Ave, Seminole): 19 violations, February 13, 2025
- Early Bird (9131 Us Hwy 19 N, Pinellas Park): 19 violations, February 10, 2025
- Thai Star Sushi Bar (15229 Gulf Blvd, Madeira Beach): 18 violations, February 21, 2025
- Drunken Taco (2832 Beach Blvd S, Gulfport): 18 violations, February 19, 2025
- Largo Pizza LLC (11411 Starkey Dr #5, Largo): 18 violations, February 18, 2025
- Hao Wah Chinese Restaurant (10454 N 66 St, Pinellas Park): 18 violations, February 13, 2025
- China Garden (10391 66th St N, Pinellas Park): 17 violations, February 20, 2025
- Jotos Pizza (9119 S Belcher Rd, Pinellas Pk): 17 violations, February 10, 2025
- Rain Japanese And Sushi Bar (5267 Park St N, St. Petersburg): 17 violations, February 7, 2025
- Fortunato’s Italian Restaurant (6890 Gulfport Blvd, South Pasadena): 17 violations, February 5, 2025