CAFE GALA
1 DALI BLVD, Saint Petersburg FL 33701 · 727-623-4725
Last inspected May 5, 2026 · 9 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections trending up, 26 points better than where it started.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly in office area not landing on food or food contact surfaces.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
May 5, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
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.
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.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary test kit observed.
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.
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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.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed at front counter expired on 2/1/2026.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean containers wet nesting on rack near dish area.
Apr 7, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority5 Intermediate2 Basic
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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.
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.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No CFM certificate could be provided. Manager took exam and is currently waiting for certificate of completion.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary test kit observed.
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.
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.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed at front counter expired on 2/1/2026.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean containers wet nesting on rack near dish area.
Jan 6, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Reach in deli cooler cutting boards stained.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No Chlorine or Lactic Acid strips observed.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior soiled with black mold like substance.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Hot box unit interior bottom shelf soiled. Microwave interior in front counter area soiled with dried food debris.
Oct 21, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded.
0 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Reach in deli cooler cutting boards stained.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. South of Cadiz Tuna Wrap and Andalusia Seared Tuna no Astrike. Observed consumer advisory on paper menu and QR code Menu. Only missing on these two items.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No Chlorine or Lactic Acid strips observed.
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. No employee training could be provided.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior soiled with black mold like substance.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Stored on prep table in back area kitchen.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Hot box unit interior bottom shelf soiled. Microwave interior in front counter area soiled with dried food debris.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Container of frozen raw ahi tuna wrapped in plastic wrap thawing in stand water inside triple door cooler in prep area.
Feb 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 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. Employee date marked milk opened yesterday
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Items marked raw or undercooked on menu but no consumer advisory visible on menus in cafe. Inspector printed and employees posted advisory in cafe
Heavy debris and utensils under front counter ice well in cabinets.
Jul 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly in office area not landing on food or food contact surfaces.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink in kitchen blocked by trash can. Manager removed.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards by coffee maker have grooved cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar removed from original container and not labeled underneath prep table.
Mar 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Can of artichoke hearts 88 ounces dented and not segregated in dry goods storage area.
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.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 02/01/2024.
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.
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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener n prep table is soiled with food debris.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink in ware washing area blocked by food carts. Employee removed.
No soap provided at handwash sink in ware washing area.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen has mold like substance.
Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Can of artichoke hearts 88 ounces dented and not segregated in dry goods storage area.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on prep table in kitchen. Employee removed.
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.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in employee restroom.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Napkins stored on floor of office.
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.
Dec 8, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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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.
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.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign in employee only restroom.
Oct 2, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Dented can, 5 lbs, of oyster sauce in dry goods storage area not segregated.
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.
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.
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.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Certified Food Managers expired in 2022.
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.
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.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Dented can, 5 lbs, of oyster sauce in dry goods storage area not segregated.
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.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign in employee only restroom.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Clean forks in storage container behind front counter stored with food contact surface upright.
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.