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COVE CAY MARINA

COVE CAY MARINA in CLEARWATER has 9 health inspections on record with an overall food safety rating of 2.8/5. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

Last inspection: 2 weeks ago · 9 reports on file

1300 COVE CAY DR

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.8/5)
Based on 9 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

2/24/2026· 2w ago

Inspection #: 1329577

Administrative complaint recommended

12/3/2025· 3mo ago

Visit ID: 13533060

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 int

  • 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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/. Mobile unit changed plans without plan review. Using exterior reach in 1 coolers and 2 freezers. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-03: No plan review for use of exterior reach in cooler and 2 reach in freezers outside of listed commissary. Doors open to ait, awning over top of units. Admin Complaint

9/29/2025· 5mo ago

Visit ID: 10943323

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 4 int, 4 basic

  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Warning
  • 51-06-4:Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle connected to utilities on more than a temporary basis. Waste water hard plumbed to septic tank. Hose leading to truck for water supply not going to the water tank for truck. Warning
  • 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed to operator. Warning
  • 29-07-5:Basic - Plumbing system improperly installed or repaired. Observed mobile unit without use of water tanks. Warning
  • 03G-04-5:High Priority - Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. See stop sale. Tuna thawed in package in reach in cooler. Issued stop sale. Warning
  • 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 second copy to operator Repeat Violation Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee refilled dispenser. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 51-16-7: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/. Mobile unit changed plans without plan review. Using exterior reach in 1 coolers and 2 freezers. Warning
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

6/10/2025· 9mo ago

Visit ID: 10818706

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

4/14/2025· 11mo ago

Visit ID: 10808283

Follow-up Inspection Required

3 int

  • 11-27-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 DBPR Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events form. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-14: 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 DBPR Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events form. **Time Extended**
  • 02B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed consumer advisory on bottom of menu, but raw items missing an asterisk leading the customer to the advisory. Discussed with operator. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-14: Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed consumer advisory on bottom of menu, but raw items missing an asterisk leading the customer to the advisory. **Time Extended**
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary test kit. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-14: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary test kit. **Time Extended**

3/27/2025· 11mo ago

Visit ID: 8879688

Follow-up Inspection Required

3 high, 4 int

  • 35A-02-7:High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 1 live fly observed flying around. 2 live flies observed flying around and landing on trash can next to double door reach in cooler. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. No Ambient thermometer observed in reach in deli cooler. Employee added Ambient thermometer. Inspector observed ambient thermometer inside reach in deli cooler reading at 46 degrees. Food items inside reach in deli cooler: krab mix (46F - Cold Holding); feta cheese crumbles (46F - Cold Holding); cooked onions (46F - Cold Holding); raw beef patty (56F - Cold Holding); mix shredded cheese (46F - Cold Holding); house made Ranch dressing (53F - Cold Holding) Employee moved items to another cold holding unit to bring down the temperatures. Warning
  • 41-18-4:High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Three compartment sink quaternary sanitizer testing at 500+ PPM. Employee replenished and diluted chemical with water. Quaternary sanitizer is now testing at 200 PPM. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 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 DBPR Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events form. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Plastic container stored inside hand sink. Inspector removed item out of hand sink. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed consumer advisory on bottom of menu, but raw items missing an asterisk leading the customer to the advisory. Discussed with operator. Warning
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary test kit. Warning

9/4/2024· 1y 6mo ago

Visit ID: 8707818

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 3 int, 6 basic

  • 24-06-4:Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack.
  • 12B-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
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Side of fryers Side of reach in fridge
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
  • 35A-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.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards soiled Can opener soiled
  • 31A-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
  • 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. Salsa made yesterday 8-24 put date on during inspection Corrected On-Site

2/22/2024· 2y ago

Visit ID: 8523281

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 1 int, 1 basic

  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave soiled
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Muti use cleaner on shelf with clean dishes. Educated
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards soiled

10/11/2023· 2y 5mo ago

Visit ID: 8330296

Met Inspection Standards

2 high, 2 int, 3 basic

  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • 13-04-4:Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook had no beard guard.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Side of deli cooler soiled.
  • 03B-15-5:High Priority - Hot time/temperature control for safety food received at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter 90F hot holding. MFDV ran out of protein during routine inspection.
  • 08A-14-5:High Priority - Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. Raw shelled eggs over open packaging of sliced cheese. Manager moved bottom shelf Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soiled cutting boards
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towel at hand sink management replaced Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation