SAB CAFE

Name: SAB CAFE
Address: 111 2 AVE NE STE 100, ST. PETERSBURG, FL, 33701, US
Rating: 70.4

111 2 AVE NE STE 100, ST. PETERSBURG, FL 33701

License #6216763

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70.4 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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SAB CAFE in ST. PETERSBURG currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 70.4 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 3 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on April 29, 2026. Across those visits, DBPR recorded 37 total findings; InspectFL has detailed violation rows for 36 of them so far.

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The latest inspection on April 29, 2026 shows 10 observation rows: 2 critical, 3 major, and 5 minor.

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Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[02C-03-5] Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Half and half date marked for Sunday 4/26.
[10-20-4] In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs removed off oven handle.
[41-24-4] Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Observed ed on shelf at end of cook line and next to mop-sink. Discussed with employee.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Stainless steel strainer stored inside hand handsink in prep area. The inspector moved the item.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting boards on reach in deli cooler stained yellow.
[23-24-4] Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Handles on cook line.
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice bin interiors soiled soiled with yellow substance.
[08A-17-6] Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Frozen raw chicken stored above frozen raw beef inside reach in freezer. Discussed with operator.
[22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior soiled with food debris.
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing at handsink in prep area.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp and raw chicken stored over uncovered container of cooked tofu in double door display cooler across from rice cookers. Items moved to bottom shelf in cooler.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Double door cooler gasket soiled with black and gray mold like substance in front counter area.
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Heavily soiled with dried food debris under reach in deli coolers on cook line In front counter area.
[53B-05-5] Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed expired employee training certificates for Praslert K. dated 5/20/2022 through FLRA and Siasamouth dated 5/25/2022 through FLRA. No other employee training certificates could be provided.
[50-09-4] Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed expired on 2/1/2025.
[31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink. Missing at handwashing sink next to double door display coolers in preparation area. Operator put soap at hand sink.
[41-24-4] Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Observed next to fire extinguisher across from fryers and on wall next to mop sink in dry storage area.
[10-07-4] In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Scoops and utensils stored in 78 degrees standing water next to rice cooker. Hot holding equipment storing utensils not plugged in. Operator removed utensils from water.
[02C-03-5] Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Half gallon of half and half stored inside double door reach in cooler in front counter not dated. Employee dated 9/10/2025.
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior soiled with pink and black mold like substance.
[31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Dishes were stored inside the handwashing sink, and a bucket was placed in front of the sink not access to the handwashing sink at the front counter. Operator moved items.
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Uncovered containers of cooked tofu and premade Krab and cream cheese Rangoons stored inside double door display cooler.
[41-04-4] Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. WD-40 stored on rack above preparation area were uncovered containers of food are being cooled. Operator moved item.
[10-20-4] In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on oven handle.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing at handwashing sink next to double door display coolers in preparation area. Operator put paper towels at hand sink.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Reach in deli cooler cutting boards stained.
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle of blue liquid substance in front counter area next to dish machine. Employee labeled as window cleaner.
[22-41-4] Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. The inspector ran the dish machine a few times and the chlorine sanitizer tested at 0 PPM. The inspector and employee primed the chemical and ran the dish machine again and the chlorine sanitizer is now testing at 100 PPM.
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing at handwashing sink next to double door display coolers in preparation area.

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