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
16 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
35A-04-4High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. -approximately, 14 rodent droppings by co2 tanks behind ice machine on floor and wooden shelf -2 rodent droppings by dish machine on floor in dish room. -3 rodent droppings behind soda machine.next to kitchen. Approximately 16 rodent droppings along back wall in hall that leads to hot water heater, and around hot water heater. Behind kitchen. -2 rodent droppings by reach in freezer. Behind register area by train display. 2 droppings by cracker shelf in service area. **Warning**
Intermediate 5
31A-04-4Intermediate – Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Now oven located in this area. **Warning**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing sink where oven is now. **Warning**
51-16-7Intermediate – 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. Sink replaced by oven in back room, exposed rafters in same room with oven. Mop sink removed from back area by 3 compartment sink. From previous owner. **Warning**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Missing sink where oven is now. **Warning**
53B-14-5Intermediate – Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
Basic 10
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Warning**
36-37-5Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. In area with prep table and oven, exposed rafters.. **Warning**
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach under hot water heater. 1 dead roach under shelf in service station **Warning**
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors soiled throughout kitchen under equipment and tables **Warning**
36-11-4Basic – Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Cracked/missing tiles in kitchen. **Warning**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing sink where oven is now. **Warning**
29-27-4Basic – No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of equipment soiled **Warning**
35B-04-4Basic – Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. **Warning**
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 8:53 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.