CAFE GALA
1 DALI BLVD · ST PETERSBURG · Pinellas County · FL 33701
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
08B-27-4High Priority – Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Black plastic crates storing food items inside the walk in cooler were soiled with a mold like buildup. Discussed with manager in duty.
Intermediate 5
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White stained cutting boards on reach in deli cooler in front counter area.
53A-01-7Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No CFM certificate could be provided. Manager took exam and is currently waiting for certificate of completion. **Warning**
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary test kit observed.
53A-05-6Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Six employee currently engaging with food or in preparation of food during the inspection with no CFM present.
53B-13-5Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed training certificate for Dave B. completion date of 11/20/25 through Food Safety First. No other employee training certificates could be provided. Manager stated they are currently working on getting a class done to get their new employees training conducted.
Basic 2
50-09-4Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed at front counter expired on 2/1/2026.
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Clean containers wet nesting on rack near dish area.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 8:27 AM.
Violation category totals
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3 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.