Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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BAY LEAF

1092 S TAMIAMI TRL · OSPREY · Sarasota County · FL 34229

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 7, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3433707
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8722733
DBPR license6805746

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedAugust 7, 2024 12:33 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedAugust 8, 2024 9:49 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRodent activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority2 Intermediate1 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical6 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#2High Priority22-41-4

High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed no chlorine sanitizer available for the dishmachine. The operator set up the three compartment sink for ware washing. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#3High Priority14-15-4

High Priority – Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage – direct contact with food. Observed a non-food grade bucket used to store ginger and garlic paste in the walk in cooler. **Warning**

Warning
#4High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 25 rodent droppings in the dry storage area. Observed approximately 50 rodent droppings in the office/storage area underneath an out of service cooking unit. **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 2

#5Intermediate27-18-4

Intermediate – Hot water supply not maintained during peak periods. Observed water temperature at the handwashing sink behind the front counter at 76F. Observed water temperature at the three compartment sink at 77F. **Warning**

Warning
#6Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed multiple foods prepared onsite and held for more than 24 hours not date marked in the reach in coolers and the walk in cooler. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 1

#1Basic25-23-4

Basic – Single-service articles stored below soap or paper towel dispenser exposing the items to drips from people's hands. Observed single-service wrapped straws underneath the paper towel dispenser at the front counter. The operator properly stored the straws. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 3:05 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 27 · Safe water source and hot/cold water under pressure
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
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.