BUOYS WATERFRONT BAR AND GRILL
Food safety records indicate BUOYS WATERFRONT BAR AND GRILL in ST.PETE BEACH has 6 inspections with a 1.1/5 overall rating. Food safety practices have remained consistent.
Last inspection: 2 months ago · 6 reports on file
677 75th Avenue
Florida, 33706
Pinellas County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★☆☆☆☆ (1.1/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
1/8/2026· 2mo ago
Visit ID: 10933242
Met Inspection Standards2 high, 2 int, 4 basic
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Corrected On-Site
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler fan soiled.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Torn gasket line cooler under flat top grill.
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Corrected On-Site
- 03D-02-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Mashed potatoes 46f, made on 1/7/2026, missed cooling window. Items discarded.
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Mashed potatoes 46f, made on 1/7/2026, missed cooling window. Items discarded.
- 01C-05-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
- 01C-03-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
9/3/2025· 6mo ago
Visit ID: 13509206
Met Inspection Standards2 high, 4 basic
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Back storage area.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil on floor. Corrected On-Site
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.
- 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. #10 can sliced olives
- 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Line cook. Discussed with operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
6/18/2025· 8mo ago
Visit ID: 10742143
Met Inspection Standards3 high, 1 int, 4 basic
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Repeat Violation
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Oven door falling off when open on cook line.
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven soiled with burnt on food debris.
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Employee closed dumpster lids during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 35A-02-7:High Priority - 2 Live, small flying insects in bar area downstairs. Educated employees on flies.
- 12A-13-4:High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee in dish area dirty dishes to clean no hand wash. Employee was corrected and washed his hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. pico de gallo (46F - Cold Holding); salsa (45F - Cold Holding) employee put ice on items for quick chill. Retemped salsa 42F, pico de gallo 43F. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Repeat Violation
12/12/2024· 1y 3mo ago
Visit ID: 8786397
Met Inspection Standards2 high, 2 int, 6 basic
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in bread crumbs to portion. Employee removed bowl. Corrected On-Site
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents in kitchen soiled.
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting of plastic cups in server station.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Date labels on clean pans on drying rack.
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk container removed from original container no label. Bread crumbs labeled. Corrected On-Site
- 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Dented cans of coconut milk and cream of coconut on dry storage shelf with foods to be served to the public.
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mixer head soiled last used 12-11-2024. Soda fountain nozzle area soiled with black mold like debris. Repeat Violation
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Container in hand sink in bar area. Employee removed container. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
4/30/2024· 1y 10mo ago
Visit ID: 8542270
Met Inspection Standards2 high, 2 int, 3 basic
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks on bar next to clean single service straws and toothpicks. Employees removed drinks. Corrected On-Site
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven soiled with burnt on food debris.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No signage for employees to wash hands. Emailed signage to operator and he printed and displayed. Corrected On-Site
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area.1 live fly in dry storage area not landing, 1 live fly in interior bar area landing on fake plants. Educated management on flies and contamination.
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw comminuted beef over raw pork in walk in cooler. Employee moved raw beef to lower shelf. Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda guns in downstairs bar soiled with black mold like debris, cutting boards stained on cook line reach in coolers, soda nozzle area of fountain in upstairs wait station soiled with black mold like debris. Employees cleaning areas. Repeat Violation
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink in dish area blocked with sanitizer hose. Employee removed hose. Corrected On-Site
11/1/2023· 2y 4mo ago
Visit ID: 8385145
Met Inspection Standards1 high, 1 int, 7 basic
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine top soiled with mold like debris. Employee cleaning area during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Exterior of dish machine soiled. Employee cleaned top of top dish machine. Corrected On-Site
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting of plastic cups in server station.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on ice machine torn.
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven door.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on ice machine soiled with mold like debris
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Date dot labels on clean pans on drying rack in rear prep area.
- 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee gloves no hand wash when starting to work with food. Educated manager and he educated employee. Employee washed hands and applied gloves. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.soda nozzles area soiled with mold like debris in server station.