ANT BITES CAFE AND BAKERY
217 S PINELLAS AVE, Tarpon Springs FL 34689 · 7279472786
Last inspected May 1, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 27 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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 DBPR HR 5030-104 for operator and she posted
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $360
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2025060174 | Jun 27, 2025 | Dec 10, 2025 | $200 |
| 3--2022012949 | Feb 16, 2022 | Apr 27, 2022 | $160 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
May 1, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at salad cooler
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open employee beverage on prep table over clean utensils, operator refilled bucket moved to other shelf
Food stored on floor. Fry oil on floor in prep area, moved to shelf
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Salad cooler
Jan 8, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 7, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Salmon thawed in package
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In walk in cooler - temps not taken since Monday, 2 days ago. cooked sweet potatoes (49F - Cold Holding)see stop sale; Alfredo sauce (47F - Cold Holding); cooked escargot (49F - Cold Holding)see stop sale Pizza make cooler -diced ham (50F - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk in cooler - temps not taken since Monday chicken soup (47F - Cold Holding); cooked meatball 47 (47F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken tenders(47F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (45F - Cold Holding); cheesecake mix (47F - Cold Holding); cooked sweet potatoes (49F - Cold Holding)see stop sale; Alfredo sauce (47F - Cold Holding); cooked escargot (49F - Cold Holding)see stop sale Pizza make cooler -diced ham (50F - Cold Holding); cooked sausage (45F - Cold Holding); shredded mozzarella (47F - Cold Holding); pizza sauce (44F - Cold Holding) diced ham (50F - Cold Holding) see stop sale all other food moved to freezer
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. Salmon five 3.5 oz packages in vertical cooler.er completely thawed. See stop sale
Jul 11, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Expired for Jojo 3/28/2025.
Jun 27, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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. Dishmachine was ran twice, both runs 0ppm. Operator has ran out of chlorine sanitizer for the dishmachine. Operator set up 3 compartment sink using quaternary tablets. 3 compartment sink 200ppm. Operator had not used the dishmachine today. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization (3-compartment sink) until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Expired for Jojo 3/28/2025.
Dec 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Reading 10ppm. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Employee primed dishmachine. Rechecked reading 100ppm.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice in ice machine bin. Operator removed scoop.
Reach-in cooler on cooks line interior have accumulation of soil residues.
May 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table, drink removed
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Food stored on floor. Chicken wings on floor in walk in cooler
Sep 6, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
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 DBPR HR 5030-104 for operator and she posted
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer soiled
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. Provided operator with DBPR HR 5030-103
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.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.