COVE CAY MARINA
1300 COVE CAY DR · CLEARWATER · Pinellas County · FL 33760
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
9 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
03G-04-5High Priority – Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. See stop sale. Tuna thawed in package in reach in cooler. Issued stop sale. **Warning**
Intermediate 4
11-27-4Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed second copy to operator **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee refilled dispenser. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
51-16-7Intermediate – No plan review submitted and approved – renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Mobile unit changed plans without plan review. Using exterior reach in 1 coolers and 2 freezers. **Warning**
53B-01-5Intermediate – 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**
Basic 4
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Warning**
51-06-4Basic – Mobile food dispensing vehicle connected to utilities on more than a temporary basis. Waste water hard plumbed to septic tank. Hose leading to truck for water supply not going to the water tank for truck. **Warning**
51-13-4Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed to operator. **Warning**
29-07-5Basic – Plumbing system improperly installed or repaired. Observed mobile unit without use of water tanks. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 20, 2026 4:47 PM.
Violation category totals
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.