Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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CAFE GALA

1 DALI BLVD · ST PETERSBURG · Pinellas County · FL 33701

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMay 5, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionCall Back – Complied
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3676055
Visit number2
Inspection Visit ID13668296
DBPR license6216635

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority4 Intermediate2 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical7 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

7 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 1

#3High Priority08B-27-4

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High 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. – From follow-up inspection 2026-05-05: Discussed at initial inspection.

Intermediate 4

#4Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – 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. – From follow-up inspection 2026-05-05: Discussed at initial inspection.

#5Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary test kit observed. – From follow-up inspection 2026-05-05: Discussed at initial inspection.

#6Intermediate53A-05-6

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – 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. – From follow-up inspection 2026-05-05: Certified Food Manager Certificate verified via emailed documentation. Discussed violation at initial inspection.

#7Intermediate53B-13-5

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – 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. – From follow-up inspection 2026-05-05: Discussed at initial inspection with manager on duty. Per manager, current staff is scheduled to receive food handler training through FRLA ServSafe.

Basic 2

#1Basic50-09-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed at front counter expired on 2/1/2026. – From follow-up inspection 2026-05-05: Discussed displaying current license at initial inspection.

#2Basic24-08-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Clean containers wet nesting on rack near dish area. – From follow-up inspection 2026-05-05: Discussed at initial inspection.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 12:33 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
1 observation(s)
Category 17 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
1 observation(s)
Category 54 · Florida Clean Indoor Air Act
2 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.