Baba on Central in St. Petersburg
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2701 Central Ave, St. Petersburg, FL 33713Baba on Central in St. Petersburg has been inspected 15 times since April 2022, accumulating 89 violations—an average of 5.9 per inspection, slightly above the statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been cited in 11 of the 15 inspections, with recurring findings including improper hand washing (cited in at least 6 inspections), chemical storage violations (cited in 5 inspections), failure to provide consumer advisories (cited in 4 inspections), and improper cooking temperatures (cited in 4 inspections). A complaint-based inspection on April 15, 2025 documented 16 violations including high-priority failures in management awareness, allergen awareness, chemical storage, consumer advisory, cooking temperatures, and food contact surfaces. The facility has not been emergency-closed. The most recent inspection on November 7, 2025 was completed with no further action, though it documented 18 violations including high-priority violations for hand washing, chemical storage, consumer advisory, and food contact surfaces.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Baba on Central in St. Petersburg: Comparison to Pinellas County Averages
Baba on Central in St. Petersburg: Full Inspection History — DBPR (16)
— 1 inspection4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections22 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 16 violations (11 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections14 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 1 inspection4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections14 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections19 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Baba on Central in St. Petersburg: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Baba on Central in St. Petersburg last inspected?
- Baba on Central in St. Petersburg was last inspected by Florida DBPR on May 6, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Baba on Central in St. Petersburg?
- The most frequently cited violations at Baba on Central in St. Petersburg are: Consumer advisory, Toilet facilities, Proper hand/arm washing.
- How many health inspections has Baba on Central in St. Petersburg had?
- Baba on Central in St. Petersburg has had 16 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.8 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Baba on Central in St. Petersburg find?
- Baba on Central in St. Petersburg was most recently inspected on May 6, 2026 with 4 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Baba on Central in St. Petersburg ever been shut down?
- No, Baba on Central in St. Petersburg has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
- Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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