THE BAYOU CAFE
118 E TARPON AVE · TARPON SPRINGS · Pinellas County · FL 34689
Inspection Summary
Emergency Closure 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 3
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Biscuits in to go bag at cook line. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw sausage over ready to eat products in three door silver cooler at cook line. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-04-4High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. – five droppings along floor in back area by three compartment sink. Operator removed, cleaned, and sanitized the area. Emergency Order of suspension per Bronson D. At 10:53am. **Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 2
27-16-4Intermediate – Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Sink at front service counter at 84°F after running more than two minutes.
22-28-4Intermediate – Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. – Flip top unit on line has heavy buildup of debris. White freezer on cook line heavy buildup of food debris.
Basic 4
36-40-5Basic – Attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust, grease, or food debris. – exterior of fryer heavy buildup of grease and dust. – flat top grill heavy buildup of grease and food debris.
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open lid drinks on shelf above prep line. Open lid beverage on prep table next to toaster. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. – Small white upright freezer in back prep area has buildup of ice. – white chest freezer at end of service counter.
22-19-4Basic – Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. Larger of two microwave at cook line.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 5:24 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.