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CAFE GALA

1 DALI BLVD, ST PETERSBURG, FL 33701

License #6216635

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74.5 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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CAFE GALA in ST PETERSBURG currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 74.5 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 4 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on May 5, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 23 total violations — 2 critical, 13 major, 8 minor.

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Inspections on file
4
Clean inspections
0
Callback visits
0
Latest clean pass
None on file yet

The latest inspection on May 5, 2026 included 1 critical violation, 4 major, and 2 minor.

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100%
Imported observations
22
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Inspection timeline

Inspection History

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  • Call Back - Complied
  • [50-09-4] Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed at front counter expired on 2/1/2026.
  • [16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary test kit observed.
  • [24-08-4] Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean containers wet nesting on rack near dish area.
  • [08B-27-4] 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.
  • [53B-13-5] 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.
  • [53A-05-6] 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.
  • [22-02-4] 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.
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CAFE GALA has some meaningful issues on record. Would you still eat here?

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