THE BAYOU CAFE
118 E TARPON AVE · TARPON SPRINGS · Pinellas County · FL 34689
Inspection Summary
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
25 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
22-41-4High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. On dish surface reading 0ppm after 5 attempts to reach proper level.
35A-04-4High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. – 50+ droppings along soiled wooded low shelf in area behind the cook line. – five droppings visible on low wooden shelf behind three white upright freezers.
01B-13-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. In wrapped corned beef on soiled rack in three door cooler on cook line.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. shell eggs (63°F – Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (67°F – Cold Holding); cut lettuce (57°F – Cold Holding) Employee stated item out of temperature for approximately an hour. Transfer to reach in freezer for quick cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
Intermediate 10
22-02-4Intermediate – Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface. -On and under flat top grill. -Plastic rolling cart by flat top grill. Soaked with dripping from hood. – three compartment sink. -all food contact surfaces on cook line.
31A-02-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to being blocked by mop bucket. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-03-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Syrup tops in hand sink at service counter. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
16-35-4Intermediate – No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. Chlorine test strips expired. 12/2019
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Sink by three compartment sink. Employee provided towels. **Corrected On-Site**
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.
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Sink by three compartment sink. Employee provided. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Gravy in cooler on cook line not dated. Employee discarded product.
22-07-4Intermediate – Slicer blade guard soiled with old food debris. Heavy buildup of food debris.
22-06-4Intermediate – Slicer blade soiled with old food debris. Heavy buildup of old food debris.
Basic 11
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Two CO2 tanks behind ice machine not secured. **Repeat Violation**
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. – 1 dead roach under three door cooler on cook line. -1 dead roach in cub bard under hand sink at service counter.
36-24-5Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Large hole in drywall by water heater. **Repeat Violation**
22-19-4Basic – Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. On cook line
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At sink by three compartment sink. Inspector provided sign operator posted. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of foam cups on floor in back storage area. Employee elevated product. **Corrected On-Site**
36-10-4Basic – Soiled floors. Floors soiled throughout kitchen with build up of material.
29-49-6Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Tall three door cooler at cook line.
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Ground beef, cheese, corned beef not covered. Employee covered products. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5Basic – Intermediate – Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Heavy buildup of black material on ice guard.
22-16-4Basic – Intermediate – Reach-in cooler shelves soiled with food debris. -Small flip top cooler on cook line heavily soiled with food debris.Small unit on cook line. -Tall three door cooler on cook line. – all coolers in establishment.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 6:36 PM.
Violation category totals
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5 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.