SAB CAFE
111 2 AVE NE STE 100, Saint Petersburg FL 33701 · 727.822.2100
Last inspected Apr 29, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023
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≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between C and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found 1 fly near hand wash sink. 2 near wok station landing on raw shelled eggs.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2018016471 | Mar 12, 2018 | Apr 12, 2018 | $400 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Apr 29, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
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.
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.
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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting boards on reach in deli cooler stained yellow.
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Stainless steel strainer stored inside hand handsink in prep area. The inspector moved the item.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice bin interiors soiled soiled with yellow substance.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Handles on cook line.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs removed off oven handle.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior soiled with food debris.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing at handsink in prep area.
Nov 13, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Reach in deli cooler cutting boards stained.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior soiled with pink and black mold like substance.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed expired on 2/1/2025.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Heavily soiled with dried food debris under reach in deli coolers on cook line In front counter area.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on oven handle.
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.
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.
Stored food not covered. Uncovered containers of cooked tofu and premade Krab and cream cheese Rangoon's stored inside double door display cooler.
Sep 11, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 19 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority8 Intermediate8 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. 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.
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.
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.
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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Reach in deli cooler cutting boards stained.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior soiled with pink and black mold like substance.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed expired on 2/1/2025.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Heavily soiled with dried food debris under reach in deli coolers on cook line In front counter area.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on oven handle.
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.
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.
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.
Stored food not covered. Uncovered containers of cooked tofu and premade Krab and cream cheese Rangoon's stored inside double door display cooler.
Apr 17, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 16, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found 1 fly near hand wash sink. 2 near wok station landing on raw shelled eggs.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken inside over top of reach in freezer furthest to the back. Krab ragoon. Employee moved.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sitting in metal bowls top of deli cooler. pork (64F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (65F - Cold Holding); cooked shrimp (70F - Cold Holding) pasta (46F - Cold Holding); tofu (48F - Cold Holding)
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pre portioned rice reach in cooler deli cooler. Back storage area. Date 4-11 owner dated during inspection.
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Back corners of the table.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage container on prep table near time as a public health control paperwork. Owner moved
Food stored in undrained ice. Shrimp in deli cooler at cook line.
Stored food not covered.
Dec 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority6 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs over scallops in reach in cooler across from cooktop. Operator rearranged reach in cooler so eggs are properly stored.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on reach in cooler n kitchen is stained with food debris.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink in bar area blocked by beverage cart. Hand wash sink in kitchen blocked by food cart.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in bar area.
No soap provided at handwash sink in bar area.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items in glass reach in cooler in dry goods storage area prepared on site and not date marked.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled bottle of sanitizer behind cash register. Employee labeled.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on prep table of rear prep area. Operator removed.
Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Food on food cart blocking hand wash sink is exposed to splash.
Food stored in undrained ice. Seafood items in reach in cooler stored in undrained ice.
Food stored on floor. Plastic water bottles stored on floor of bar area.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on oven handles in kitchen. Operator removed.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in standing water of 76 F next to fryer. Operator put in fresh water and turned on heating element.
Stored food not covered. Rice container in dry goods storage area not covered.
Mar 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 19 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority7 Intermediate11 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 kitchen not landing on food or food contact surfaces.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on reach in coolers on cook line have built up food debris. Bubble tea machine behind front counter has built up food debris.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink in kitchen area blocked by food cart. Hand wash sink in outside bar area blocked by beverage cart.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink in outside beverage area used to store drink mix. Manager removed.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sink in kitchen. Employee replaced.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. No consumer advisory in restaurant, but menu lists ribeye steak cooked medium rare. Ribeye steak with have to be fully cooked or consumer advisory posted in restaurant. Inspector emailed consumer advisory.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple food items in rear storage reach in coolers prepared on site and not date marked.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled bottles of degreaser next to hand wash sink in kitchen.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine behind front counter has mold like substances.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board in rear prep area has grooved cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverages on prep counter next to three compartment sink.
Food stored on floor. Cooking oil stored on floor of rear preparation area.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in reach in freezer in rear storage area.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on oven handles in kitchen.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils on cook line in standing water of 74 F. Manager turned on heating element.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall area behind three compartment sink and hand wash sink in kitchen has accumulated food and grease debris.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on cook line not stored in sanitizing solution.
Sep 20, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate10 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In rear storage area in upright cooler raw eggs over cut melon. Manager arranged correctly.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. No time stamp on tofu being held in time. Manager determined time and put on time stamp.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board in rear prep area has built up food debris.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink in bar area is blocked by a cart. Manager removed.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink in outside bar bar area used to store can drinks. Manager removed.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle of sanitizer by hand wash sink on cook line not labeled.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine behind front counter has mold like substance.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered receptacle in unisex restroom.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board in rear prep area has grooved cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee on cook line preparing food with no hair restraint. Employee donned cap.
Food stored on floor. Plastic water bottles stored on floor of outside bar area. Fryer oil stored on floor in rear prep area. Manager stored off the floor.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on oven handles.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in standing water of 80 F by rice cooker.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee beverage in reach in cooler above food to be served to the public. Manager removed.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop not stored to dry in rear dry goods storage area.
Exit door locked. For reporting purposes only. Rear door by prep are is 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.