TAVERNA ON THE BAY
5501 GULF BLVD STE 113 · ST PETE BEACH · Pinellas County · FL 33706
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Next to steam table on cook line – fresh garlic in oil (78F – Cold Holding), moves to cooler **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 1
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting boards on cook line Can opener blade soiled Soda gun holsters behind bar soiled
Basic 10
16-23-4Basic – Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled behind equipment on cook line
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
10-13-5Basic – In-use ice scoop for ice machine located outside not stored in a protected manner between uses. Ice scoop stored on top of outside ice machine
10-17-4Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Between equipment on cook line
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cooler gaskets soiled
08B-39-4Basic – Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Cut avocados in deli cooler with the stickers still attached
14-20-4Basic – Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. In prep area across from walk in cooler
08B-63-4Basic – Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Outdoor walk in cooler in customer accessible area not secured when not in use
21-07-4Basic – Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket at service counter 200ppm, diluted to 100ppm **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 4:25 AM.
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.