Sababa BBQ

10829 N 56 St, Temple Terrace, FL 33617

American

Last inspected: Oct 8, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Going back to 2024, Sababa BBQ has five inspections in the public record. Sababa BBQ was last inspected on Oct 8, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around six violations per visit versus roughly two violations earlier in the record.

“Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Compared to other Temple Terrace restaurants (averaging 87), there's room to close the gap. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 8, 2025

Routine - Food

6 minor violations.

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Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable in the dish washing area. **Repeat Violation**

14-09-4

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed on oven door.

10-20-4

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**

14-17-4

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a bowl in the ice machine. Removed. **Corrected On-Site**

14-01-5

Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed clean cutting boards being stored on the floor near the dish area.

24-07-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed the old license on display.

50-09-4

Mar 28, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting on the flip top unit.

22-02-4

Basic - Food stored on floor in the walk in cooler.

08B-38-4

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

14-17-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on the flip top unit.

14-09-4

Jan 13, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Nov 12, 2024

Routine - Food

3 major violations.

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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. **Warning**

53B-01-5

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Warning**

11-26-1

Intermediate - 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 for the beef that is served to customers preference. Provided employee with a copy of consumer advisory. Employee posted it on the wall. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

02B-02-5

Jun 10, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sababa BBQ last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sababa BBQ on file is from Oct 8, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sababa BBQ?

Across the inspection record, “cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Sababa BBQ.

How does Sababa BBQ compare to other restaurants in Temple Terrace?

Sababa BBQ most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Temple Terrace average of 87.

Has Sababa BBQ's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Sababa BBQ have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Sababa BBQ means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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