DOC FORD'S RUM BAR & GRILLE

dba DF ST PETE LLC

About this restaurant

Doc Ford's Rum Bar & Grille is a seating restaurant with 326 seats located at the base of the downtown St. Pete Pier at 610 2nd Avenue NE. The establishment is part of a multi-location restaurant group and offers waterfront dining. According to reviews, the restaurant is known for its cuisine and cocktails, with an established reputation in the St. Petersburg dining scene.

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C

Food Safety Grade

Fair

Based on DBPR food inspection reports from the last 36 months. Complaint inspections are excluded. This is not an official DBPR grade.

Location

Address
610 2 AVE NE
ST. PETERSBURG, FL 33701
DBPR District
District 3 — Tampa (licenses expire February)
County (Region Code)
Calhoun (code 7)
Seating
326 seats

License

License Number
SEA6218061
Establishment Type
Seating Restaurant
Base Risk Level
License Expiry
Feb 1, 2027
Last Inspection
Apr 1, 2026
Date Result Expand
Apr 1, 2026
Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Violations Found

H · V14
Food contact surfaces
Food contact surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized
H · V16
Proper cooking temps
Food not cooked to required minimum temperature
H · V22 ×3
Consumer advisory
No consumer advisory for raw/undercooked foods
H · V23
Chemical properly stored
Toxic chemicals improperly stored or labeled
H · V24
Toxic substance control
Toxic substances improperly identified/stored/used
Class: Food Visit ID: 13572819 PDA Verified Type: Routine - Food
Nov 13, 2025
Callback
Call Back - Complied

Violations Found

H · V14
Food contact surfaces
Food contact surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized
H · V22 ×2
Consumer advisory
No consumer advisory for raw/undercooked foods
Class: Food Visit ID: 13572658 PDA Verified Type: Routine - Food
Nov 10, 2025
Warning Issued

Violations Found

H · V01 ×3
Management awareness
Person in charge not present or not performing duties
H · V14
Food contact surfaces
Food contact surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized
H · V22 ×4
Consumer advisory
No consumer advisory for raw/undercooked foods
I · V31
Clean multi-use utensils
Multi-use utensils not properly cleaned
Class: Food Visit ID: 10937961 PDA Verified Type: Routine - Food