SAB CAFE
111 2 AVE NE STE 100 · ST. PETERSBURG · Pinellas County · FL 33701
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
19 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
22-41-4High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. The inspector ran the dish machine a few times and the chlorine sanitizer tested at 0 PPM. The inspector and employee primed the chemical and ran the dish machine again and the chlorine sanitizer is now testing at 100 PPM. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-24-4High Priority – Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Observed next to fire extinguisher across from fryers and on wall next to mop sink in dry storage area. **Warning**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp and raw chicken stored over uncovered container of cooked tofu in double door display cooler across from rice cookers. Items moved to bottom shelf in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Intermediate 8
02C-03-5Intermediate – 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 half and half stored inside double door reach in cooler in front counter not dated. Employee dated 9/10/2025. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Reach in deli cooler cutting boards stained. **Warning**
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Dishes were stored inside the handwashing sink, and a bucket was placed in front of the sink not access to the handwashing sink at the front counter. Operator moved items. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing at handwashing sink next to double door display coolers in preparation area. Operator put paper towels at hand sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Missing at handwashing sink next to double door display coolers in preparation area. Operator put soap at hand sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
53B-05-5Intermediate – Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed expired employee training certificates for Praslert K. dated 5/20/2022 through FLRA and Siasamouth dated 5/25/2022 through FLRA. No other employee training certificates could be provided. **Warning**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle of blue liquid substance in front counter area next to dish machine. Employee labeled as window cleaner. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-04-4Intermediate – Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. WD-40 stored on rack above preparation area were uncovered containers of food are being cooled. Operator moved item. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Basic 8
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior soiled with pink and black mold like substance. **Warning**
50-09-4Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed expired on 2/1/2025. **Warning**
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Heavily soiled with dried food debris under reach in deli coolers on cook line In front counter area. **Warning**
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on oven handle. **Warning**
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Scoops and utensils stored in 78 degrees standing water next to rice cooker. Hot holding equipment storing utensils not plugged in. Operator removed utensils from water. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing at handwashing sink next to double door display coolers in preparation area. **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Double door cooler gasket soiled with black and gray mold like substance in front counter area. **Warning**
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Uncovered containers of cooked tofu and premade Krab and cream cheese Rangoon's stored inside double door display cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 21, 2026 8:24 AM.
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1 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.