TAVERNA ON THE BAY
5501 GULF BLVD STE 113
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.7/5)
Based on 2 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/21/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 06-09-1:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Thawed grouper in vacuum packaging without being removed from the reduced oxygen packaging when directed on packaging to remove to thaw. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-21: No thawing at time of inspection **Time Extended**
- 22-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Blodgett Oven soiled on cook line, **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-21: **Time Extended**
- 33-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. Lid open on dumpster. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-21: **Time Extended**
- 35A-02-7:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 3 live flies in interior bar area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-21: 3 live flies in interior bar near drains. Educated manager on flies and provided pest information sheet. **Time Extended**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on prep table in prep area stained, slicer blade soiled with food debris last used 2-16, can opener blade soiled with build up of food debris, soda guns in interior bar area soiled with black mold like debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-21: Cleaned areas but more detailed cleaning needed. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/21/2025 revealed 5 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 2/17/2025
High Priority
4
Intermediate
8
Basic
7
Total
19
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Thawed grouper in vacuum packaging without being removed from the reduced oxygen packaging when directed on packaging to remove to thaw. **Warning**
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. 2-1-2025 license observed. **Warning**
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches on floor in kitchen. Employee discarded dead, cleaned and sanitized area. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on shelf over reach in cooler on cook line. Employee removed drink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor in dish area. Floors soiled in kitchen. **Warning**
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Blodgett Oven soiled on cook line, **Warning**
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Lid open on dumpster. **Warning**
- 12A-05-4:High Priority - Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee eating then to clean pans and equipment in kitchen. Educated employee and he washed his hands. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
- 35A-02-7:High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 3 live flies in interior bar area. **Warning**
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken on shelf over washed cut tomatoes in walk in cooler. Employee moved raw chicken to lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Thawed grouper in vacuum packaging without being removed from the reduced oxygen packaging when directed on packaging to remove to thaw. **Warning**
- 01C-03-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Oyster tags with no last date served marked. Employee checking invoices to date oyster tags. **Warning**
- 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/Christian Lara 1-22-2020 expired 1-22-2025. **Warning**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on prep table in prep area stained, slicer blade soiled with food debris last used 2-16, can opener blade soiled with build up of food debris, soda guns in interior bar area soiled with black mold like debris. **Warning**
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink used as dump sink Ice in hand sink in interior bar. Educated employee and he cleared hand sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 4 employees working with food no manager onsite. **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. No proof of employee training for all employees. All staff working at time of inspection Servers Brooklyn K and Josh B, kitchen staff Olivera G, Mario G. **Warning**
- 03F-10-5:Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. No written plan for time when using 4 hours with butter in server station with time stamp. Provided written plan to manager. **Warning**
- 02A-01-5:Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Employee could not find consumer advisory for raw oysters. Raw oyster advisory sent to manager and he printed and displayed during inspection. **Warning**
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/17/2025 revealed 19 total violations (4 high priority, 8 intermediate, 7 basic).