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    Boardwalk Tavern

    3.8 (8 reviews)
    InexpensiveDive Bars
    Open • 11:00 am - 3:00 AM (Next day)

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    2 years ago

    The venue smelled heavy of smoke. The staff were very kind but overall the place is a dive - and not in the good way.

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    Sunset Grille - Awesome wings

    Sunset Grille

    3.8(90 reviews)
    2.0 mi
    •$

    Date of Visit: 04/25/2026…read more It was a beautiful and needed to take Fritz out, I checked Google maps and found a cool craft beer place and saw they serve burgers. So off I went. Found it on MLK just past 30th...went inside and notice they don't have a kitchen but food trucks that serve...not what I wanted but had a beer any way. But where I was going with this is just across the street is this place and glad I did. It's my kinda neighborhood bar. The girl was quick to notice my presents and drink orders taken. I was wanting a burger so looked the menu over and the "Double Ralphy" LTO w/bacon...and upgrade to fries. As I waited for my burger I took in the place. I didn't go all the way in but there was a place to hide and relax, cool. Burger arrived and it looked great. I did say bacon earlier but I didn't notice it came with till now. I asked for medium and medium I got. And the LTO was fresh as well. The only thing if any, the fries could have been done just bit more. And these are the fries I prefer too. I can see me and wife out for a drive and stopping in for cold one, that kinda place. Peace.

    HOME CONTACT US MY…read moreACCOUNT ONLINE SERVICESApply for a LicenseVerify a LicenseeView Food & Lodging InspectionsFile a ComplaintContinuing Education Course SearchView Application StatusFind Exam InformationUnlicensed Activity SearchAB&T Delinquent Invoice & Activity List Search Each inspection report is a "snapshot" of conditions present at the time of the inspection. By using this search, you are agreeing to our Terms of Use. LicenseeName:SUNSET GRILLELicense Number:SEA6200448Rank:SeatingLicense Expiration Date:02/01/2023Primary Status:CurrentSecondary Status:ActiveLocation Address:2996 DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR ST N ST. PETERSBURG, FL 33704 Inspection InformationInspection TypeInspection DateResultHigh Priority ViolationsIntermediate ViolationsBasic ViolationsRoutine - Food08/31/2021Facility Temporarily Closed Operations ordered stopped until violations are corrected. More information about inspections. 224Violations:A summary of the violations found during the inspection are listed below. The department cites violations of Florida's sanitation and safety laws, which are based on the standards of U.S. Food and Drug Administration's Food Code. High Priority violations are those which could contribute directly to a foodborne illness or injury and include items such as cooking, reheating, cooling and hand-washing. Intermediate violations are those which, if not addressed, could lead to risk factors that contribute to foodborne illness or injury. These violations include personnel training, documentation or record keeping and labeling. Basic violations are those which are considered best practices to implement. While most establishments correct all violations in a timely manner (often during the inspection), the division's procedures are designed to compel compliance with all violations through follow-up visits, administration action or closure when necessary.Violation Observation14-09-4 Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On reach-in cooler of cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-27: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-30: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-31: **Time Extended**35A-03-4 Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches in single service storage cabinet. 1 dead roach in liquor cabinet of bar area. 2 dead roaches in liquor cabinet next to reach-in cooler with wine storage. 2 dead roaches in cabinets of interior bat area. 2 dead roaches near window ledge of kitchen. 10 dead roaches under prep table of deli slicer station. 10 dead roaches in dry food storage room. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-27: 3 dead under counter top of indoor bar area. 4 dead roaches in dining area. 10 dead roaches in dry food storage room. 8 dead roaches under deli slicer station. 3 dead roaches under shelf for single service storage in kitchen. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-30: 2 dead roaches on crack of indoor bar liquor display. 4 dead roaches in dry storage room. 2 dead roaches in kitchen. 2 dead roaches in bigger bar area **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-31: 4 dead roaches under countertop of indoor bar area **Time Extended**36-17-5 Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair and/or in disrepair. Floor near three compartment sink in disrepair Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole and cracks in walls of kitchen under deli slicer station **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-27: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-30: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-31: **Time Extended**35B-05-4 Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Doors and windows open at exterior bar allowing open air exposure to kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-27: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-30: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-31: **Time Extended**35A-05-4 High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 25 live roaches in dry food storage room within cracks of walls and actual interior of wall. 4 live roaches in wooden liquor display racks of indoor bar area. 4 live roaches in cracks of counter top of interior bar area. 11 live roaches under deli slicer prep table of kitchen inside of cracks and wall behind linen storage. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-27: 2 live roaches under three compartment sink of kitchen. 1 live roach in crack of entrance to dry food storage room. 2 live roaches inside of wall of dry food storage room. 4 live roaches in dry food storage room. 1 live roa

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    Salty J's

    Salty J's

    4.2(98 reviews)
    1.9 mi
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    Got to love a great frndly place with goid foid prices and cold drinks. Great viewing games and…read moredid I mention the food? Love their nachos, tater tots and buffalo cauliflower! Staff is so friendly and helpful! Definitely stop in this clean, open and local place.

    Date of visit: 05/03/25…read more First of all, I have been driving by this place on Saturday mornings on my way to my car therapy group on 4th Street, Cars of Course...it was during one of these sessions I over heard someone talking about this place, doing happy hour and had a good burger. I took note of it and that same day I would visit. The wife was having dinner that evening in Dunedin with her girls so it was a good time to visit. Like to pre-visit places before taking her if I can. It was around six when I arrived, not too busy for derby day either, found a parking spot in front. Located a seat at the bar and was quickly waited on. I asked if they had Miller High Life and the answer was yes...one more place that carry them. After hearing about the burgers earlier I had to try one. I wasn't too hungry so I opted for the (2) slider offering with cheese. And it was laid out in such a way inside that you could chill. That's important. I could how this place is the locale hang out. Good food, people and clean. The burgers came out I no time and I must say, I am a smashburger guy but these slides were awesome. And two were just enough, almost had the fries too but glad I didn't. For being sliders they were still juicy and plenty of cheese. Overall, I will be back for the sliders for sure if not just for the MHL. Peace.

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    The Flamingo Sports Bar

    The Flamingo Sports Bar

    3.9(23 reviews)
    2.9 mi
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    The Flamingo is a must-see for any Jack Kerouac fan, as this is the last place to see Jack alive…read more(unless you want to count the hospital, where he died). Yes, believe it or not, the iconic Beat generation poet spent his remaining years living in St. Petersburg, Florida (of all places), with his mother and third wife. He loved the anonymity that the city afforded him, The Flamingo was his frequent hangout dive bar, and the night prior to his death, October 20, 1969, was no exception. After a few hours of being home, he complained of stomach pains, vomited blood, and was taken to the hospital, where he underwent surgery and died at 5:15 the following morning, October 21, age 47; cirrhosis of the liver from lifelong drinking did him in. The Flamingo is where he had his last drink. The bar essentially remains the same as it was when he spent his time here. It is a known pilgrimage site for fans of "On the Road", and the bar has decided to pay tribute to him by having his picture on their window, a Jack Kerouac special drink in his honor, and a lovely, colorful mural on the wall that Jack himself would have been proud of. I heard that there are also photos of him inside the bar. The Flamingo is Vietnam-Veteran owned. The owner had the privilege of meeting Jack in the flesh, and it is said that Jack enjoyed hearing about his time in Vietnam, and that he was a pretty good pool player. On occasion, The Flamingo will hold musical performances, and poetry readings in his honor. I thought I read somewhere that they use the money for the Friends of Kerouac nonprofit. I did not have the honor of stepping foot inside the brightly-painted sports bar, as it was early morning, and closed at that time. Even if I had stuck around until opening time, there is something about drinking in the morning/day time that just does not sit right with me, so I didn't have the privilege of trying the Jack Kerouac special. If I do find myself in St. Pete one night, I'd like to check out the bar, maybe catch a jazz or blues act, and give the Kerouac special a try, in honor of this special gentleman. It'd be interesting to see what types of diverse crowds this bar attracts as well!

    It doesn't get any more dive bar than this...the patrons are all locals who look like they have…read morebeen coming here since they turned 21. Staff and patrons are all very nice to the non-regulars though. It is important to know that smoking is allowed here...so keep that in mind before you decide to come here wearing something nice (and you'd be way over-dressed here anyways) or if you freshly washed your hair or if you need to not smell like smoke on your next stop of the day/night. Drinks are really cheap!

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    The Flamingo Sports Bar
    The Flamingo Sports Bar - One of the last places to see Kerouac alive.

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    Boardwalk Tavern - divebars - Updated October 2026

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