Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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SAB CAFE

111 2 AVE NE STE 100 · ST. PETERSBURG · Pinellas County · FL 33701

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 12, 2018
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number2768943
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID6503056
DBPR license6216763

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedMarch 12, 2018 12:15 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedMarch 16, 2018 8:48 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
7 High Priority5 Intermediate11 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical23 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 7

#12High Priority03D-02-4

High Priority – Cooked potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Peanut sauce made in house 65 °F cooling since 10pm 3/11/2018. **Warning**

Warning
#13High Priority03A-02-4

High Priority – Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Half and half 56 °F, raw pork 61 °F. **Warning**

Warning
#14High Priority03F-02-4

High Priority – Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Eggs, bean sprouts, tofu. Time marked during inspection. Made everyday at 11am and discarded at 3pm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#15High Priority08A-01-4

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over cooked food. Raw beef over cooked broth. Items rearranged to prevent cross contamination. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning
#16High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live on bottom shelf of dry storage under rice bin. 5 live on dry storage shelf. 2 live in between wall and shelf holding radio in dry storage. 1 live crawling across prep area floor – operator killed and discarded roach. Approximately 31 live in crack of wall in prep area. **Warning**

Warning
#17High Priority35A-23-4

High Priority – Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Corners of unsealed wooden dry storage shelf. Behind reach in coolers on cook line. **Warning**

Warning
#18High Priority01B-02-4

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. Raw pork 61 °F in cooler from 7pm 3/11/2018. Raw pork 61 °F. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale

Intermediate 5

#19Intermediate02C-03-4

Intermediate – Commercially processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Half and half. **Warning**

Warning
#20Intermediate31A-02-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to being blocked by push cart. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#21Intermediate31A-03-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Strainer and garbage can. **Warning**

Warning
#22Intermediate53B-13-5

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. **Warning**

Warning
#23Intermediate02C-02-4

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Curry sauces, cooked duck. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Basic 11

#1Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. 3 dead on dry storage shelf. 11 dead on piece on wood between reach in coolers on cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#2Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic13-03-4

Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee prepping chicken. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of old food debris and grease. Kitchen, dry storage, prep area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#5Basic23-19-4

Basic – Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of reach-in coolers on cook line. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic23-07-4

Basic – Gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. Cook line. **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#8Basic10-07-4

Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoops in 76 °F water. **Warning**

Warning
#9Basic38-07-4

Basic – Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Over prep area in back of facility. **Warning**

Warning
#10Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and dust. Kitchen. **Warning**

Warning
#11Basic14-06-4

Basic – Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Shelving in dry storage area. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 2:19 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
2 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
3 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
2 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
3 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 38 · Required lighting and protected fixtures/bulbs
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.