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COVE CAY MARINA

1300 COVE CAY DR · CLEARWATER · Pinellas County · FL 33760

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateFebruary 24, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number1329577
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13533277
DBPR license6252538

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority2 Intermediate0 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical4 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

4 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 2

#1High Priority29-37-4

High Priority – Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.

#2High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice 115 in steamer. Operator reheating. Second temp 120F at 2:50.

Intermediate 2

#3Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Utensil stored in handwash sink. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Intermediate51-16-7

Intermediate – 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/. 5 dry storage sheds under tent. 2 freezers and 2 cooler not on plans. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 13, 2026 11:13 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 30 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 52 · Misrepresentation / misbranding
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.