DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

THE BREEZE WATERFRONT CAFE

With 7 documented inspections, THE BREEZE WATERFRONT CAFE in GULFPORT has achieved a 2.7/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

5701 Shore Boulevard South
Saint Petersburg, Florida, 33707
Pinellas County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.7/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 10/31/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10873469

  • 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Warning
  • 33-23-4:Basic - Dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Dumpster on gravel Warning
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Multiple employee beverages on prep table with hot holding unit in kitchen. Operator removed all, cleaned and sanitized table. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -Employee food stored amongst restaurant food in reach in cooler -Employee food stored on prep table in kitchen. Operator removed items and separated from food storage and food preparation areas. Discussed designating bottom shelf for employee food only in reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 33-19-4:Basic - Garbage on the ground around dumpster. Large flattened boxes, construction materials, and pallets on ground around dumpster. Warning
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Hood system soiled with accumulated grease and dust. Warning
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer in kitchen. Warning
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Warning
  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go boxes not inverted, stored on top of cooler at indoor wait station. Operator inverted. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 22-41-4: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. Tested 0PPM, operator primed and reran the machine and still tested at 0PPM. Operator set up sanitizer compartment of 3 compartment sink and will use that to sanitize until issue is resolved. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pooled eggs (57F - Cold Holding) operator moved to freezer and retemped at 41F. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bag of onions stored on same shelf as floor cleaned and bag touching bottle of bleach on floor below. Operator moved onions to protected area. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Cutting boards on prep table under toaster and deli cooler are grooved, stained and no longer cleanable. Operator replaced with new cutting boards. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Plastic food storage container in hand wash sink in kitchen. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 16-32-5:Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and dishmachine. Operator has quaternary test strips, but not chlorine as necessary for their dish machine and bleach for three compartment sink. Warning
  • 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. Cooked sausages prepared on Tuesday not date marked. Operator date marked. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water to hand wash sink on patio wait station. Warning

Inspection Date: 3/27/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10714446

  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Cases of dinner napkins on floor in storage area. Manager moved items off the floor. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 11/15/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10713958

  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on cook-line soiled with food debris. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-15: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 11/6/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8757057

  • 22-41-4: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. Chorine sanitizer 0ppm. Manager set up 3 compartment sink. quat sanitize 200. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. meat sauce (46F - Cold Holding); cooked pasta (46F - Cold Holding). Manager placed items in freezer **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on cook-line soiled with food debris. Warning

Inspection Date: 4/18/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8555735

  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Case of tomatoes and potatoes on floor in back storage area. Case of water on floor at front counter area. Employee moved items off floor. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave soiled with food debris in kitchen area.
  • 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed vegetables over biscuits in reach in cooler back area. Employee stored items properly. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs stored above mix cheese reach-in cooler oven on cook line. Employee moved shell eggs below mix cheese. Corrected On-Site
  • 12A-02-4:High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Server handled soiled dish then pick up food to served. Inspector educated manager on proper hand washing.
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. cooked ground beef (47F - Cold Holding) in stand up cooler back storage area. Employee stated it was cooked yesterday and did not take temperatures this morning.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. pooled eggs (50F - Cold Holding); on cook line table. Employee moved items to freezer. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 11-07-5:Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained in kitchen reach in coolers.
  • 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Benedict eggs, Poached eggs not identified on menu. Employee marked all menus with asterisks. Corrected On-Site
  • 53B-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 work in kitchen, 1 employee has no proof of training.
  • 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. Cooked ground beef made more then 24 hours no date marked.

Inspection Date: 1/16/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8555278

  • 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on cook line Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-16: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 11/17/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8367438

  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on cook line Warning
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets in reach in cooler thorn in back kitchen area. Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs over ready to eat food in reach in cooler. Manager moved items. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 11-03-5:Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements. Emailed manager information. 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 manager procedures. Warning
  • 53B-02-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning
  • 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. Milk opened 11-16-23. Manager date marked milk. Corrected On-Site Warning