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THE BAYOU CAFE

With 10 documented inspections, THE BAYOU CAFE in TARPON SPRINGS has achieved a 1.7/5 food safety rating. Food safety practices have remained consistent.

118 E TARPON AVE

Overall Food Safety Rating

★½☆☆☆ (1.7/5)
Based on 10 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 12/4/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13588602

  • 22-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler on cook line, interior of cooler and next pans, vertical cooler near pass shelf, bottom of cooler and tracks of door Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-04: **Time Extended**
  • 09-01-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Operator cutting lemons for garnish on beverages with bare hands, discussed proper hand wash and glove usage Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-04: No one cooking **Time Extended**
  • 07-08-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food re-served to customers. Red bowl with butter pads picked up from one table and given to customer at next table. Operator states that butter is kept in cooler and she puts it back into the cooler when customer leaves. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-04: Not observed **Time Extended**
  • 41-27-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. At Server station - greater than 200 ppm, corrected to 100 ppm Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-04: **Time Extended**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Fry baskets Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-04: **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. Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Poached eggs on menu not identified as under cooked. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-04: menu has not been corrected. Admin Complaint
  • 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/. Food prep area and oven added in area behind front counter. Plans received 7/14, plans denied due to lack of communication, letter sent to operator on 9/3 from Robin in plan review. Spoke to Carly in plan review today, plans have not been received.restaurant is open and serving customers Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-04: No plans sent to Plan review Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 12/4/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10875404

  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on top of ice machine, operator moved to bottom shelf. Employee Becca over drop in cooler on cook line, moved to shelf Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler on cook line, interior of cooler and next pans, vertical cooler near pass shelf, bottom of cooler and tracks of door Warning
  • 09-01-4:High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Operator cutting lemons for garnish on beverages with bare hands, discussed proper hand wash and glove usage Warning
  • 35A-02-7:High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Approximately - 16 Small flies Under dish machine 2 small flies behind ice machine 1 on towel bucket at wait station Warning
  • 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef cheesesteaks in pan over open box of raw sausage, operator moved eggs moved beef to bottom Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 35A-04-4:High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately 12 rodent droppings between bag in box soda in dish room. 1 rodent dropping on top of bag in box soda 6 rodent droppings on left side of chest freezer near from counter 2 rodent droppings on floor under shelf by 3 compartment sink 5 rodent droppings on floor in hall by water heater 7 rodent droppings on shelf on cook line next to boxes of pancake mix 4 rodent droppings on shelf next to flat top grill 2 rodent droppings on shelf under flat top grill 2 rodent droppings on bottom shelf of shelving unit by door to kitchen Warning
  • 07-08-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food re-served to customers. Red bowl with butter pads picked up from one table and given to customer at next table. Operator states that butter is kept in cooler and she puts it back into the cooler when customer leaves. Admin Complaint
  • 41-27-4:High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. At Server station - greater than 200 ppm, corrected to 100 ppm Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Fry baskets Warning
  • 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Poached eggs on menu not identified as under cooked. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 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/. Food prep area and oven added in area behind front counter. Plans received 7/14, plans denied due to lack of communication, letter sent to operator on 9/3 from Robin in plan review. Spoke to Carly in plan review today, plans have not been received.restaurant is open and serving customers Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 3/19/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10758214

  • 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. Poached eggs on menu not identified Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-19: Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Poached eggs on menu not identified Admin Complaint
  • 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/. Food prep area and oven added in area behind counter Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-19: 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/. Food prep area and oven added in area behind counter No plans submitted for remodel. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 1/13/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10703646

  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation 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. Cracked eggs then touched clean utensils and clean plates without changing gloves or washing hands Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Fry baskets soiled Microwave soiled Can opener soiled Slicer soiled Repeat Violation Warning
  • 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Poached eggs on menu not identified 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/. Food prep area and oven added in area behind counter Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 10/24/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8748558

  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in reach in freezer
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwaves soiled
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in coolers on cook line soiled
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -butter packets (71F - Cold Holding) sitting on counter -French toast mix with eggs (72F - Cold Holding) sitting on shelf on cook line
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener Slicer Repeat Violation
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Cliff Adams person in charge today has no manager certification
  • 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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Food prep area and oven added in area behind front counter. Plans received 7/14, plans denied due to lack of communication, letter sent to operator on 9/3 from Robin in plan review Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 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. Cliff Adams does not have food handlers training certification

Inspection Date: 7/18/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8674800

  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-18: **Time Extended**
  • 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/. Food prep area and oven added in area behind front counter Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-18: Plans received on July 14th per Cindy. Application, plans and menu have been received, has not been reviewed as of today. **Time Extended**
  • 14-14-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Paint brush used for butter Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-18: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 5/16/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8521055

  • 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. Cook cracked eggs then touched clean plates without changing gloves or washing hands Warning
  • 12A-19-4:High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. Water temperature 81F Warning
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 02/01/2024 Admin Complaint
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled Warning
  • 53A-02-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Adam Patterson manager for establishment, manager certification expired 4/19/2024 Warning
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand sink by mop sink in back No soap or paper towels at hand sink next to oven Repeat Violation 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/. Food prep area and oven added in area behind front counter Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 14-14-4:Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Paint brush used for butter Warning

Inspection Date: 10/9/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8465551

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portion cup used for tuna salad, portion cup removed Corrected On-Site
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler gaskets torn Repeat Violation
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.Under cooking equipment Repeat Violation
  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Through the kitchen Repeat Violation
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up in reach in freezer in prep area
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave Repeat Violation
  • 02C-03-5:Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Ham in Saran Wrap not date marked after opening
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand sink by 3 compartment sink and hand sink by oven in prep area, paper towels restocked at hand sink Corrected On-Site
  • 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/. Food prep area added with refrigerators and oven. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 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. Eggs held in time with no written procedures, provided operator with DBPR Form HR 5022-090

Inspection Date: 8/7/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8364453

  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn on 3 door cooler Warning
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under equipment soiled Repeat Violation Warning
  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Tile missing under cooking equipment on cook line Repeat Violation Warning
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwaves soiled on cook line Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled on cook line Warning
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. 3 door reach in cooler Warning
  • 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 6 small flies in dish area Warning
  • 35A-04-4:High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 2 on floor between wall and freezer in storage area 2 on ledge by hand sink in storage area 6 under oven in storage area 2 on shelf next to clean bowls in dish area 1 on table next to scale in dish area 2 on floor next to glass cooler in expo area 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. Printed form DBPR HR 5030-104 for operator **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer soiled Repeat Violation 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/. Storage area oven, prep table, upright freezer and refrigerator added. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Printed form DBPR HR 5030-103 for operator **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Warning

Inspection Date: 8/7/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8465290

  • 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn on 3 door cooler Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-07: **Time Extended**
  • 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under equipment soiled Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-07: **Time Extended**
  • 36-17-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Tile missing under cooking equipment on cook line Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-07: **Time Extended**
  • 22-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwaves soiled on cook line Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-07: **Time Extended**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled on cook line Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-07: **Time Extended**
  • 22-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. 3 door reach in cooler Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-07: **Time Extended**
  • 35A-02-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 6 small flies in dish area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-07: 1 small fly in dish area **Time Extended**
  • 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. Printed form DBPR HR 5030-104 for operator **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-07: **Time Extended**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer soiled Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-07: **Time Extended**
  • 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/. Storage area oven, prep table, upright freezer and refrigerator added. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-07: Admin Complaint
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Printed form DBPR HR 5030-103 for operator **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-07: **Time Extended**