Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Closed

BAYOU MARKET & CAFE

6630 CENTRAL AVE · ST. PETERSBURG · Pinellas County · FL 33707

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 31, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3443572
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8732598
DBPR license6216803

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedJuly 31, 2024 2:17 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedJuly 31, 2024 5:24 PM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRodent activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority4 Intermediate7 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical12 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#8High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 5 rodent droppings under 3 compartment sink 2 rodent dropping in rear water room 1 rodent dropping under reach in cooler in kitchen 2 rodent droppings under steam table in front counter area 2 rodent droppings under glass 2 door cooler in front counter area Employees discarded all droppings and in process of cleaning and sanitizing areas. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Intermediate 4

#9Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting boards on cook line. **Warning**

Warning
#10Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Refilled paper towels. **Warning**

Warning
#11Intermediate51-16-7

Intermediate – 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/. Remodeled counter area and moved bar. Installed wall no hand wash sink in front counter steam table area in front counter area. **Warning**

Warning
#12Intermediate53B-13-5

Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 4 employees one is expired. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 7

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine has mold like debris . **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic36-36-4

Basic – Ceiling tile missing. Multiple tiles missing in kitchen food prep area, rear ceiling tiles missing in storage area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#3Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Grooved cutting boards on prep table. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap in rear door. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic36-24-5

Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall damaged in rear of kitchen near door. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic02D-03-4

Basic – Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. No date mark on packaged foods in grab and go area. **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet cloth on counter in kitchen area. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 3:06 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 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.