Sab Cafe in St. Petersburg
Last inspected:
111 2 Ave Ne Ste 100, St. Petersburg, FL 33701SAB Cafe in St. Petersburg has accumulated 346 violations across 33 inspections since 2016, averaging 10.5 per visit. The facility was shut down once for roach activity. Fire safety inspections documented two locked exit doors in the rear prep area, a hazard cited in 2022. The cafe has faced one disciplinary action totaling $400 in fines. Top recurring violations include improper hand and arm washing, unclean multi-use utensils, and improperly stored chemicals.
Most recent closure: March 12, 2018 for roach activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Sab Cafe in St. Petersburg: Comparison to Pinellas County Averages
This Facility
10.5
violations / inspection
10.5 violations per inspection
Pinellas County Avg
6.14
violations / inspection
6.14 county average
This Facility
1
emergency closures
1 closures
Pinellas County Avg
0.35
closures / facility
0.35 county average
Sab Cafe in St. Petersburg: Emergency Closure History (1)
Sab Cafe in St. Petersburg: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $400.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2018016471 | $400.00 | Mar 12, 2018 | Fort Lauderdale |
Sab Cafe in St. Petersburg: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Complaint Full · 46-04-4 · Warning Issued
Inspector Observation: Exit door locked. For reporting purposes only.
Exit door in rear prep area is locked.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
Sab Cafe in St. Petersburg: Full Inspection History — DBPR (34)
— 1 inspection7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections24 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections20 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 13 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection13 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections48 violations · 29 high priority
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Full· 12 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 16 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 15 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections16 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections14 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections14 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 9 inspections67 violations · 38 high priority
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
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— Complaint Full· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
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— Complaint Full· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
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— Complaint Full· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
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— Complaint Full· 14 violations (9 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections11 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections12 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Sab Cafe in St. Petersburg: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Sab Cafe in St. Petersburg last inspected?
- Sab Cafe in St. Petersburg was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 29, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- When was Sab Cafe in St. Petersburg last shut down?
- Sab Cafe in St. Petersburg was last shut down on March 12, 2018 for roach activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at Sab Cafe in St. Petersburg?
- The most frequently cited violations at Sab Cafe in St. Petersburg are: Proper hand/arm washing, Clean multi-use utensils, Employee health policy.
- How many health inspections has Sab Cafe in St. Petersburg had?
- Sab Cafe in St. Petersburg has had 34 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 10.5 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Sab Cafe in St. Petersburg find?
- Sab Cafe in St. Petersburg was most recently inspected on April 29, 2026 with 10 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Sab Cafe in St. Petersburg ever been shut down?
- Yes, Sab Cafe in St. Petersburg has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
- Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
- 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 V10 (Approved food source) mean?
- Violation 10 (Approved food source) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/10.
- Has Sab Cafe in St. Petersburg had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Sab Cafe in St. Petersburg has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Sab Cafe in St. Petersburg faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Sab Cafe in St. Petersburg has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $400.00 in fines.
- How much has Sab Cafe in St. Petersburg been fined?
- Sab Cafe in St. Petersburg has been fined a total of $400.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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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.
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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