DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

BABA ON CENTRAL

2701 Central Avenue
Saint Petersburg, Florida, 33713
Grand Central
Pinellas County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.7/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 4/15/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10817985

  • 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Exterior of dish machine soiled.
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table shelf next to clean equipment. Employee removed drink. Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee personal food scraps of fish vacuumed packed in walk in freezer on sheet pan over foods to be served to the public. Employee moved sheet pan to lower shelf. Corrected On-Site
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee in kitchen working with food no hair restraint. Employee put on hat. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn on reason in cooler in drink station.
  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice scoop handle in ice in rear ice machine. Employee removed scoop. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of south end oven on cook line soiled with burnt on food debris.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of ice machine soiled with green mold like debris.
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Employee closed lids. Corrected On-Site
  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Plastic spoons on cook line with eating surface up. Employee inverted spoons. Corrected On-Site
  • 29-20-5:Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Hand sink on expo line slow draining.
  • 35A-02-7:High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 1 live fly in bar area. Educated on flies and employee opened door and fly went out door. Corrected On-Site
  • 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee with gloved hands moved from prep area to walk in cooler back to food preparation no glove change or hand wash. Educated employee and he washed hands and changed gloves. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 11-03-5:Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements. Person in charge no knowledge of policy. Educated on big 6 .
  • 01C-03-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Last date and not in chronological order on multiple oyster tags.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board soiled on cook line deli reach in cooler. Can opener soiled with food debris build up on cook line. Employee removed to clean cutting board and can opener . **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand sink in dish area. Employee refilled paper towels. Corrected On-Site
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Multiple spray bottles not labeled. Employee labeled sanitizer and water. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 12/4/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8739041

  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Corrected On-Site
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One live fly on beer taps at main bar
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Cleaner hung on clean utensil rack Corrected On-Site
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 7/19/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8674294

  • 50-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-19: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 5/15/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8566642

  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Meats stored in floor of walk in freezer. Warning
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in standing water of 73 F on cook line. Warning
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Double door ovens have food debris buildup. Warning
  • 03G-54-1:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not removed from its package within 48 hours after packaging. Establishment vacuum seals proteins and holds longer than 48 hours without a HAACP plan. Warning
  • 03G-04-5:High Priority - Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. See stop sale. 25 pounds of African Pompano fish vacuum sealed fresh in non 10K OTR bags. Warning
  • 41-24-4:High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Pesticide emitting strip behind bar. Warning
  • 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 25 pounds of African Pompano fish vacuum sealed fresh in non 10K OTR bags. Warning
  • 31A-10-4:Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Drain line into hand wash sink just inside kitchen nearest the dining room. Warning

Inspection Date: 2/9/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8566497

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 12/5/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8388936

  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle at bar with purple liquid needs identification