CAFE GALA

Name: CAFE GALA
Address: 1 DALI BLVD, ST PETERSBURG, FL, 33701, US
Rating: 49.3

1 DALI BLVD, ST PETERSBURG, FL 33701

License #6216635

☕ Café/Breakfast ℹ️

49.3 Grade F / 100

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May 5, 2026 · 7 findings · 1 critical

Routine - Food

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CAFE GALA in ST PETERSBURG currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 49.3 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 9 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on May 5, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 68 total violations — 11 critical, 25 major, 32 minor.

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Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[50-09-4] Discussed displaying current license at initial inspection.
[24-08-4] Discussed at initial inspection.
[08B-27-4] Discussed at initial inspection.
[22-02-4] Discussed at initial inspection.
[16-37-1] Discussed at initial inspection.
[53A-05-6] Certified Food Manager Certificate verified via emailed documentation. Discussed violation at initial inspection.
[53B-13-5] Discussed at initial inspection with manager on duty. Per manager, current staff is scheduled to receive food handler training through FRLA ServSafe.

Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen has mold like substance.
[08B-20-4] Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Can of artichoke hearts 88 ounces dented and not segregated in dry goods storage area.
[12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on prep table in kitchen. Employee removed.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on prep table. Employee removed.
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in employee restroom.
[25-05-4] Single-service articles improperly stored. Napkins stored on floor of office.
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar removed from its original container in a bin underneath prep table in kitchen not labeled.
[01B-01-4] Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Can of artichoke hearts 88 ounces dented and not segregated in dry goods storage area.
[12A-13-4] Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Dishwasher scraps dirty dishes, loads them in dishwasher and removes clean dishes without first washing hands.
[50-17-3] Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 02/01/2024.
[12A-09-4] Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee touched liner inside trash can with gloved hand and failed to remove gloves, wash hands and put on new gloves before working with food.
[03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In hot holding oven: soup (130F - Hot Holding) Employee reheated to 165 F.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener n prep table is soiled with food debris.
[31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink in ware washing area blocked by food carts. Employee removed.
[31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink in ware washing area.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine in rear prep area has mold like substance.
[50-09-4] Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
[08B-20-4] Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Dented can, 5 lbs, of oyster sauce in dry goods storage area not segregated.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on prep table. Employee removed.
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign in employee only restroom.
[24-18-4] Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Clean forks in storage container behind front counter stored with food contact surface upright.
[01B-01-4] Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Dented can, 5 lbs, of oyster sauce in dry goods storage area not segregated.
[12A-07-5] Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee behind front counter donned gloves to start working with food but did not wash their hands first.
[08A-20-5] Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw eggs over raw beef in walk in cooler. Employee stored correctly.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener on prep table has built up food debris. Employee ran through dish washer.
[53A-01-7] Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Certified Food Managers expired in 2022.
[53B-01-5] No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.