CYBEL/EAT LILYA’S
2735 5 AVE N, Saint Petersburg FL 33713 · 727-437-8166
Last inspected May 8, 2026 · 5 visits since November 2024
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4 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired at the beginning of the inspection. Operator renewed license during inspection. Confirmation number 249004195.
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Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
May 8, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign at rear prep kitchen. Inspector provided to operator who posted.
Nov 21, 2025Inspection 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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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. Tested at 0PPM. Machine was out of chlorine. Operator installed new chlorine bucket and retested at 50ppm
Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Tested at 0PPM. Inspector discussed testing solution on a daily basis.
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on reach-in cooler across from cook line.
Food stored on floor. Cooking oil stored on floor. Operator relocated to a higher position.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in standing reach-in freezer
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gaskets on reach-in cooler across from cook line
Aug 1, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Tank located in wait station behind front counter not secured.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in reach in freezer at kitchen area behind front counter
Jun 10, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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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. Chlorine dish washer 0ppm. Employee called repair for dish machine.
Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Sanitation solution is empty in dish machine located at front kitchen. Operator advised to cease using machine and to utilize the three compartment sink to wash until corrected.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired at the beginning of the inspection. Operator renewed license during inspection. Confirmation number 249004195.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Eggs stored over ready to eat prepared foods in large walk in cooler at the rear of the establishment. Manager removed and relocated.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Panini press observed with food debris at front cook line. Cutting board at prep area behind window in the kitchen observed with stains.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employee cooking in kitchen Abdessamad Elkahly hired more than 60 days ago.
Warewashing machine not automatically dispensing the detergent and/or the sanitizer. 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. Chlorine dish washer 0ppm. Employee called repair for dish machine.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Tank located in wait station behind front counter not secured.
Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee observed working without hair restraint.
Food stored on floor. Cooking oil and mayonnaise stored on floor in kitchen. Manager educated and relocated.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in reach in freezer at kitchen area behind front counter
Open dumpster lid. Dumpster lid open at time of inspection. Operator was educated and closed the lid.
Nov 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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.