BABA ON CENTRAL
2701 CENTRAL AVE, Saint Petersburg FL 33713 · 727-954-3406
Last inspected May 6, 2026 · 8 visits since December 2023
MAY 24
DEC 24
APR 25
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MAY 26
≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between B and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found 1 live fly in bar area. Educated on flies and employee opened door and fly went out door.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
May 6, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
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. Dish machine initially tested at 0 PPM. Manager replaced sanitizer and primed unit. Retested at 50 ppm
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Establishment holds butter out of temperature to soften. Inspector will provide written plans to operator to continue the practice.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle with purple substance. Manager labeled with contents
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Fish used for employee meals properly identified for personal use. Contents are fish scraps. Manager labeled and identified
Nov 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over cooked produce and syrups in walk-in cooler. Manager relocated eggs to bottom shelf.
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/
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwashing sink next to cook line and ice machine. Manager provided towels.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic cup used as scoop in dry container. Manager discarded cup.
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets on multiple hold cold holding units.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of bottom stacked shelf oven soiled with food debris
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled on reach-in cooler at front and side bars.
Apr 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 18 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority5 Intermediate11 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found 1 live fly in bar area. Educated on flies and employee opened door and fly went out door.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee with gloved hands moved from prep area to walk in cooler back to food preparation no glove change or hand wash. Educated employee and he washed hands and changed gloves.
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements. Person in charge no knowledge of policy. Educated on big 6.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Last date and not in chronological order on multiple oyster tags.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board soiled on cook line deli reach in cooler. Can opener soiled with food debris build up on cook line. Employee removed to clean cutting board and can opener.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand sink in dish area. Employee refilled paper towels.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Multiple spray bottles not labeled. Employee labeled sanitizer and water.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Exterior of dish machine soiled.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table shelf next to clean equipment. Employee removed drink.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee personal food scraps of fish vacuumed packed in walk in freezer on sheet pan over foods to be served to the public. Employee moved sheet pan to lower shelf.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee in kitchen working with food no hair restraint. Employee put on hat.
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn on reason in cooler in drink station.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice scoop handle in ice in rear ice machine. Employee removed scoop.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of south end oven on cook line soiled with burnt on food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of ice machine soiled with green mold like debris.
Open dumpster lid. Employee closed lids.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Plastic spoons on cook line with eating surface up. Employee inverted spoons.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Hand sink on expo line slow draining.
Dec 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One live fly on beer taps at main bar
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Cleaner hung on clean utensil rack
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Jul 19, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
May 15, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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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.
Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Pesticide emitting strip behind bar.
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.
Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Drain line into hand wash sink just inside kitchen nearest the dining room.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Food stored on floor. Meats stored in floor of walk in freezer.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in standing water of 73 F on cook line.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Double door ovens have food debris buildup.
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.
Feb 9, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 5, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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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.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle at bar with purple liquid needs identification
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.