MAGGIE MAES ON THE BLUFFS

2961 WEST BAY DR, BELLEAIR BLUFFS 33770

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.1/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

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All Inspection Reports

Inspection on 4/8/2025

High Priority
1
Intermediate
5
Basic
7
Total
13
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required

Inspection Details:

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Gray removable flat soiled. Repeat Violation
  • 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Dish area.
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Walls.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of water on floor in front server area delivered 4/4/2025 Repeat Violation
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Men's room
  • 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Stand up cooler at end of line.
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Low boy reach in cooler next to fryer.
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked sausage links 78f, held above grill, not listed on TPHC
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soiled ice chute front area. Repeat Violation
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Brooms and dust pans in front of handwashing sink in server alley. Garbage can, pots and pans covering hand wash sink next to dishwasher. Cooking pots in front of handwashing sink at end of cooks line. Repeat Violation
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Next to dishwasher..
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pulled pork 39f, cooked beef 48f, bbq pork 37f, grits 38f, Corrected On-Site
  • 53B-05-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Expired in 2024
Food Inspector #10740862
2025-04-08
★☆☆☆☆ 1.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/8/2025 revealed 13 total violations (1 high priority, 5 intermediate, 7 basic).

Inspection on 2/11/2025

High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards

Inspection Details:

  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance -Soiled ice chute at front counter area Reviewed with manager - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-11: Soiled ice chute . Reviewed with operator **Time Extended**
Food Inspector #10740453
2025-02-11
★★★★½ 5.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/11/2025 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 0 basic).

Inspection on 12/11/2024

High Priority
0
Intermediate
4
Basic
4
Total
8
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required

Inspection Details:

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine . Reviewed with manager
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor in walk in cooler . Reviewed with manager. Manager rearranged food Corrected On-Site
  • 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
  • 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle at cook line hand wash sink . Per manager , plumbing service scheduled this day
  • 11-27-4:Intermediate - 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.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance -Soiled ice chute at front counter area Reviewed with manager
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Hand sink at cook line blocked by trashcan and trays Trashcan and trays relocated -Handwashing sink at expo blocked by brooms Brooms moved Reviewed with manager hand wash sinks must be accessible at all times and reviewed proper hand washing. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. For cold smoked salmon and poached eggs . Reviewed with manager
Food Inspector #8730602
2024-12-11
★★☆☆☆ 2.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/11/2024 revealed 8 total violations (0 high priority, 4 intermediate, 4 basic).

Inspection on 1/4/2024

High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
4
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards

Inspection Details:

  • 36-36-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing in ware washing area. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-04: **Time Extended**
  • 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards on cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-04: **Time Extended**
  • 36-68-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-04: **Time Extended**
  • 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-04: **Time Extended**
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High 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 - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-04: **Time Extended**
Food Inspector #8540544
2024-01-04
★★½☆☆ 3.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/4/2024 revealed 5 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 4 basic).

Inspection on 10/31/2023

High Priority
4
Intermediate
5
Basic
10
Total
19
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required

Inspection Details:

  • 14-01-5:Basic - 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
  • 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing in ware washing area. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards on cook line. Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. 5 gallon bucket of pickles on floor in walk-in cooler. Operator placed item on pallet. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 36-68-5:Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Warning
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at handwash sink next to dishwasher. Warning
  • 12B-13-4:Basic - 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
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning
  • 21-08-4:Basic - 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
  • 21-38-4:Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor next to rack on cook line. Warning
  • 12A-27-4:High 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
  • 22-45-4:High 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-02-5:High 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
  • 29-34-4:High 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
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Meat slicer used more than 24 hours ago. Warning
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - 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-11-4:Intermediate - 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-01-5:Intermediate - 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-05-4:Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels handwash sink on cook line. Warning
Food Inspector #8531774
2023-10-31
★☆☆☆☆ 1.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/31/2023 revealed 19 total violations (4 high priority, 5 intermediate, 10 basic).

Inspection on 8/23/2023

High Priority
0
Intermediate
4
Basic
9
Total
13
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards

Inspection Details:

  • 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Dishmachine exterior soiled with debris.
  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Single-serve bowls used as scoop in cereal, pecans, and walnuts. Operator removed bowls. Corrected On-Site
  • 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tiles missing in dish area.
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles above cook line.
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. All cutting boards in kitchen.
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone on shelf above reach-in cooler on cook line. Operator removed phone. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup on walk-in freezer door.
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk-in cooler shelves rusted.
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Cereal removed from original packaging not labeled above reach-in cooler
  • 11-27-4:Intermediate - 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. Emailed operator clean-up plan.
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Trash can with sheet pan stored on top in front not hand wash sink next to dishwasher. Operator removed trash can and sheet pan. Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Silverware rack stored on hand wash sink near Dishmachine. Operator removed silverware rack. Corrected On-Site
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided for recently hired food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Emailed operator employee health agreement.
Food Inspector #8351826
2023-08-23
★☆☆☆☆ 1.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/23/2023 revealed 13 total violations (0 high priority, 4 intermediate, 9 basic).