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
12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
35A-02-6High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 6 small flies in dish area **Warning**
35A-04-4High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 2 on floor between wall and freezer in storage area 2 on ledge by hand sink in storage area 6 under oven in storage area 2 on shelf next to clean bowls in dish area 1 on table next to scale in dish area 2 on floor next to glass cooler in expo area **Warning**
Intermediate 4
11-27-4Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Printed form DBPR HR 5030-104 for operator **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer soiled **Repeat Violation** **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. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Storage area oven, prep table, upright freezer and refrigerator added. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
11-26-1Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Printed form DBPR HR 5030-103 for operator **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Basic 6
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn on 3 door cooler **Warning**
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under equipment soiled **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-17-5Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Tile missing under cooking equipment on cook line **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwaves soiled on cook line **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled on cook line **Warning**
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. 3 door reach in cooler **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 8:36 AM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 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.