Inspection Report

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BABA ON CENTRAL

2701 CENTRAL AVE · ST. PETERSBURG · Pinellas County · FL 33713

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMay 15, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3409896
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8566642
DBPR license6217902

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority1 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical9 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#6High Priority03G-04-5

High Priority – Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. See stop sale. 25 pounds of African Pompano fish vacuum sealed fresh in non 10K OTR bags. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#7High Priority41-24-4

High Priority – Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Pesticide emitting strip behind bar. **Warning**

Warning
#8High Priority01B-13-4

High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 25 pounds of African Pompano fish vacuum sealed fresh in non 10K OTR bags. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale

Intermediate 1

#9Intermediate31A-10-4

Intermediate – Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Drain line into hand wash sink just inside kitchen nearest the dining room. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 5

#1Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Meats stored in floor of walk in freezer. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic10-07-4

Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in standing water of 73 F on cook line. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Double door ovens have food debris buildup. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic03G-54-1

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not removed from its package within 48 hours after packaging. Establishment vacuum seals proteins and holds longer than 48 hours without a HAACP plan. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 4, 2026 1:40 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
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.