Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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COVE CAY MARINA

1300 COVE CAY DR · CLEARWATER · Pinellas County · FL 33760

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 4, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number1289106
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8707818
DBPR license6252538

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority3 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical10 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

10 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 1

#7High Priority35A-02-6

High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 4 flies inside truck near dish area.

Intermediate 3

#8Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards soiled Can opener soiled

#9Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Water bottle and coffee creamer bottle inside hand wash sink. Employee moved **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#10Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Salsa made yesterday 8-24 put date on during inspection **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 6

#1Basic24-06-4

Basic – Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack.

#2Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open bottle of water on prep. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.

#4Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

#5Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Side of fryers Side of reach in fridge

#6Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 25, 2026 1:19 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
3 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
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.