CAFE CIBO
8697 N 4 ST, Saint Petersburg FL 33702 · (727) 579-1570
Last inspected Aug 5, 2026 · 7 visits since December 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 16 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 2-1-25
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $800
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2022018629 | Apr 14, 2022 | May 3, 2022 | $400 |
| 3--2018005082 | Jan 24, 2018 | Mar 1, 2018 | $400 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Aug 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Side table beside cook line deli cooler cooked penne pasta (58F - Cold Holding)
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Over top napkin on dry storage.
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Frozen meatballs in reach in freezer
2 Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Front counter
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Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Olives dry storage
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Feb 25, 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
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Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Was 200+ now 50ppm
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed red sauce in walk in cooler date marked 2-11 make date. Freezing date not tracked. Spoke to owner regarding date mark tracking system
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. tiramisu made on Feb 22 no date mark glass reach in cooler. Employee dated
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Small cups inside parsley flakes container
Aug 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On counter near pizza drought rack fresh garlic in oil aka butter (78F - Cold Holding) On the shelf under the grill in small pans no heading elements brown gravy (69F - Cold Holding); chicken stock (67F - Cold Holding) put into freezer Retemp 37 cold holding
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On grill Real butter (99F - Hot Holding); Put back on grill turned up 168 retemp
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer soiled
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage containers on prep table near butcher block
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on drying rack
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Near prep sink near stand alone reach in freezer
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. During inspection observed raw chicken in prep sink near floor standing mixer inside black bin inside no running water sitting in water.
Mar 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Pain reliever in shelf above clean plates and on same shelf as clean plates. Employee moved.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 2-1-25
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Back storage rack. Hanging above dishwasher.
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Paper town machine broken. Owner showed me how it works.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Large pans upside down sitting on soiled racks
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Aw dishwasher area.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Front deli cooler across from cook line.
Stored food not covered. Pork inside glass stand alone reach in cooler no covered. Employee covered during inspection.
Walk-in cooler/ shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Dec 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate0 Basic
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Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Gallon of milk opened yesterday 12/17/24 at 11am not date marked. Employee dated marked 12/17/24.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Containers of cooked pasta cooling in walk in cooler covered with plastic wrap. Inspector uncovered containers and discussed proper cooling methods and provided DBPR Improper cooling is a major cause of foodborne illness form.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled with food debris.
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Observed printed copies of employee training certificates for Roberto O. 10/10/2024 and Aucencio R. 10/10/2024 through FLRA SafeStaff.
Apr 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 2-1-24 Paid during inspection confirmation number 237624317
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris Slicer soiled
Interior of microwave has accumulation of food debris.
Dec 12, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 23 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate18 Basic
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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. Employee at dish machine handled dirty plates then proceeded to stack clean equipment without washing hands
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. breaded chicken (110F - Hot Holding) on cook line, instructed staff to reheat in oven to minimum 165F
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed to operator
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained on cook line. Can opener blade soiled
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Sanitizer bottle at entrance to kitchen, labeled
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portioning cups in seasoning bins
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Cooler in kitchen
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Soiled cardboard on cutting board at pizza prep station
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Over kitchen
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Next to can rack
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone and bag on prep table
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups at front bar
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Throughout kitchen
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On pizza oven handle
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.scoop handle in flour bin
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed to operator
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled. Wall fans soiled with dust above cook line Glass cooler tracks soiled with food debris. Slicer guard soiled with food residue
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Metal bins on storage racks
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Single-service articles stored outside or in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed (open to outdoors/screened). To go containers stored outside on patio shelves, not completely enclosed
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Fan covers soiled in walk-in cooler
Unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area. Ice machine in front of restaurant not locked
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.