How many health inspections has CAFE GALA had?

CAFE GALA has had 24 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has CAFE GALA ever been shut down?

No, CAFE GALA has no emergency closures on record.

What are the most common violations at CAFE GALA?

The most frequently cited violations at CAFE GALA are: Clean multi-use utensils, Employee health policy, Consumer advisory.

What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?

DISEASE TRANSMISSION: Without a written employee health policy, sick food workers transmit Norovirus (20 million US cases/year), Hepatitis A (causes liver failure), Salmonella, Shigella, and E. coli O157:H7. CDC estimates 40% of restaurant outbreaks involve ill food workers. A single infected employee can contaminate food for thousands of customers. Maintain written employee health policy addressing: reporting of symptoms (vomiting, diarrhea, jaundice, sore throat with fever), diagnosed illnesses (Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, Shigella, E. coli), exclusion and restriction criteria, and return-to-work requirements. Train all employees on policy at hiring and annually.

What does Florida violation V36 (Proper ventilation) mean?

AIR QUALITY: Inadequate ventilation allows accumulation of grease-laden vapors, carbon monoxide, smoke, steam, and odors. Grease deposits on surfaces attract pests and create fire hazards. Poor ventilation promotes mold growth, which produces allergenic spores and mycotoxins. Carbon monoxide from gas equipment causes headaches, dizziness, and can be fatal at high levels. Provide adequate mechanical ventilation to remove cooking fumes, smoke, steam, and odors. Maintain hood systems with clean filters — degrease monthly. Ensure adequate makeup air to prevent negative pressure. Provide sufficient lighting: 50 foot-candles at food preparation surfaces, 20 foot-candles in equipment/utensil areas, 10 foot-candles in walk-ins and storage.

CAFE GALA

1 DALI BLVD, St Petersburg, FL 33701

Pinellas County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: CAT'S EYE CAFE INC · License: SEA6216635

CAFE GALA in St Petersburg, FL has 24 inspections on record with 199 total violations (8.3 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

24Inspections

199Violations

0Closures

Data current as of February 21, 2025

Inspection History (24)

Feb 21, 2025 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Jul 26, 2024 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Mar 21, 2024 — Routine - Food· 15 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V22 Consumer advisory

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Dec 8, 2023 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Oct 2, 2023 — Routine - Food· 12 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V22 Consumer advisory

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

V53 Outer openings protected

Mar 13, 2023 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V13 Parasite destruction

V22 Consumer advisory

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Sep 13, 2022 — Routine - Food· 12 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V24 Toxic substance control

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Feb 14, 2022 — Routine - Food· 19 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

V53 Outer openings protected

Jul 16, 2021 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Jan 22, 2021 — Routine - Food· 13 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

Jul 8, 2020 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Nov 19, 2019 — Routine - Food· 7 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V13 Parasite destruction

V22 Consumer advisory

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Jul 1, 2019 — Complaint Full· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V24 Toxic substance control

Jun 28, 2019 — Complaint Full· 14 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V46 No smoking signs

Feb 19, 2019 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V33 Proper cooling equipment

Sep 10, 2018 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Sep 7, 2018 — Routine - Food· 11 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Apr 30, 2018 — Routine - Food· 13 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V12 Shell stock requirements

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Dec 29, 2017 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Dec 28, 2017 — Routine - Food· 21 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Jun 9, 2017 — Routine - Food· 11 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

Feb 11, 2017 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 1, 2017 — Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

Jan 28, 2017 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V12 Shell stock requirements

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

How Does This Facility Compare?

CAFE GALA has had 0 emergency closures, compared to the Pinellas County average of 0.27 closures per facility. It has averaged 8.3 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 4.56.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has CAFE GALA had?: CAFE GALA has had 24 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has CAFE GALA ever been shut down?: No, CAFE GALA has no emergency closures on record.
What are the most common violations at CAFE GALA?: The most frequently cited violations at CAFE GALA are: Clean multi-use utensils, Employee health policy, Consumer advisory.

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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight

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.

Professional Review: All content undergoes standards and compliance oversight by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal, using professional regulatory data auditing protocols.

Last verified: February 21, 2025 | Our methodology | Editorial standards | Report an error

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