THE BAYOU CAFE
118 E TARPON AVE · TARPON SPRINGS · Pinellas County · FL 34689
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
18 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
03B-01-4High Priority – Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. link sausage, (85°F – Hot Holding), owner chose to discard as breakfast is over **Corrected On-Site**
08A-01-4High Priority – Raw animal food stored over cooked food. Raw chicken over cooked pork, Corrected on Site: raw chicken moved to lower shelf **Corrected On-Site**
35A-04-4High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. All hard: 5 on floor in back of ice machine, 1 under drain board at ware washer; 1 on low shelf in hall near 3 compartment sink, 1 on floor next to hot water heater, 1 on floor in store room near freezer, 2 on old slicer not in use on shelf behind freezers, 2 on shop vac near ware washer. **Repeat Violation**
Intermediate 4
22-22-4Intermediate – Encrusted material on can opener blade.
22-28-4Intermediate – Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
02C-02-4Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pork **Repeat Violation**
22-06-4Intermediate – Slicer blade soiled with old food debris.
Basic 11
16-21-4Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
23-03-4Basic – Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. On wall behind cooktop and shelves **Repeat Violation**
23-19-4Basic – Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of reach-in cooler/refrigerator., microwave
08B-12-4Basic – Food stored in holding unit not covered. Cooked pork, cut pineapple
36-31-4Basic – Hole in ceiling. In hall near 3 compartment sink , attempted patching failed and fell off, several holes around pipe entries **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
22-19-4Basic – Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. **Repeat Violation**
14-31-4Basic – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. With raw chicken
42-03-4Basic – Storage of maintenance equipment in areas that may result in cross contamination. Mop bucket not emptied after use
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Possible rub marks under 3 compartment sink **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 2:27 AM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
4 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.