MAGGIE MAES ON THE BLUFFS
2961 WEST BAY DR · BELLEAIR BLUFFS · Pinellas County · FL 33770
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
19 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
12A-27-4High Priority – Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee crack raw shell egg then handle spatula without remover gloves and washing hands. Discussed with operator proper hand-hygiene techniques. Will email DBPR HR Form 5030-157 and 5030-159 **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-45-4High Priority – Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee washing cutting boards in three-compartment and placing on shelf without sanitizing. Discussed with employee about proper sanitizing food contact equipment. Employee removed cutting boards from shelf. **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler on cooks line at 11:15am 50F – Cold Holding); diced sausage (48F – Cold Holding) Operator placed items in ice bath. Re temp at 12:05pm a. Diced sausage 43f b. Diced tomatoes 42f **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
29-34-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Water hose connected to faucet without vacuum breaker near mop sink located outside in rear of establishment. **Warning**
Intermediate 5
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Meat slicer used more than 24 hours ago. **Warning**
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Trash can and tub of dishes stored in front of hand wash sink next to dishwasher. **Warning**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice inside of bowl of handwash sink next to soda machine in kitchen. Ice was melted down. Discussed with operator the purpose of employee hand wash sinks. **Warning**
02B-01-5Intermediate – Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Cold smoked salmon listed on menu as a New York Style Bagel served undercooked is not identified on menu. **Warning**
31B-05-4Intermediate – Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels handwash sink on cook line. **Warning**
Basic 10
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Single-serve bowls used as scoop in containers on shelf above reach-in cooler. Operator removed bowls. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
36-36-4Basic – Ceiling tile missing in ware washing area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards on cook line. **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. 5 gallon bucket of pickles on floor in walk-in cooler. Operator placed item on pallet. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
36-68-5Basic – Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. **Warning**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at handwash sink next to dishwasher. **Warning**
12B-13-4Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Three bottle water in reach-in cooler on cook line. **Warning**
14-17-4Basic – Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
21-08-4Basic – Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Wiping cloth quat solution reading 0ppm Operator replaced solution. Reading 150ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-38-4Basic – Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor next to rack on cook line. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 19, 2026 2:22 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.