BARRACUDA DELI CAFE OF SEMINOLE
11934 SEMINOLE BLVD, Largo FL 33778 · 7276851632
Last inspected Apr 1, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023
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4 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
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.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2023030775 | May 18, 2023 | Aug 21, 2023 | $400 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Apr 1, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 6, 2026Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/ Operator submitted a change of ownership application without plans. No approved plans on file from previous owners. Operator was provided with directions to submit remodel plan application.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink in kitchen
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/. Operator submitted a change of ownership application without plans. No approved plans on file from previous owners. Operator was provided with directions to submit remodel plan application. Front counter has two reach in coolers, ice machine, hand wash sink and counters containing steam table, sandwich presses and coffee machine. Kitchen has three reach in coolers, one reach in freezer, hood system containing an oven and fryer, hand wash sink and 3-comp sink with drain boards. Grease trap is located next to 3-comp sink. Rear storage room has mop sink and hot water heater. Two single use restrooms at rear of restaurant.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand sink in kitchen
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand sink in kitchen
Apr 8, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.
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. Amanda hired more than 60 days
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture missing in kitchen
Feb 5, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.
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/. Steam table relocated from cook line to front counter area, Oster table top oven added on prep table in kitchen
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. Amanda hired more than 60 days
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture missing in kitchen
Jan 24, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority6 Intermediate6 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. 0 ppm chlorine. Container of sanitizer empty. Person in charge changed container of sanitizer. Recheck : 0 ppm chlorine. Person in charge called for service. Person in charge set up triple sink set up for use at 100 ppm chlorine
Raw animal food ( wrapped raw salmon) stored over or with ready-to-eat food ( package of cheese) in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged in back kitchen Reviewed with person in charge
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.
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/. Steam table relocated from cook line to front counter area, Oster table top oven added on prep table in kitchen
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Reviewed with person in charge temperature monitoring of foods.
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. Amanda hired more than 60 days
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked rice, soup, cooked chicken in double door cooler in kitchen. Reviewed with person in charge
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled on cart in front counter area. Person in charge labeled spray bottle
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors in men's restroom
Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured by front counter hand wash sink
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture missing in kitchen
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets on door of reach in cooler next to grill. Reviewed with person in charge
In-use wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board on reach in cooler next to grill. Person in charge removed towel
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in men's restroom. Reviewed with person in charge
Mar 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee touched pooled eggs to coat bread for French toast then touched a plate without changing gloves. Reviewed with manager. She then removed gloves and wash3d her hands.
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee washed and rinsed frying pan then placed at cook line without sanitizing. Reviewed with manager. Manager reviewed with employee and frying pan placed in dish machine to clean and sanitized
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. - raw beef over cut peppers in reach in freezer. Manager rearranged food.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - butter at 48 F on counter near toaster under 30 minutes. Manager placed butter in reach in freezer for quick chill down.
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.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach on shelf below toaster prep counter in back kitchen. Manager removed roach and cleaned and sanitized area
Jul 20, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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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 operator cleanup plan.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed tomatoes stored over open package of ready to eat.
Jul 19, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Operator handle raw cracked shell eggs then handle clean utensil without washing hands. Educated operator on proper hand hygiene techniques.
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. Observed operator handle toast with bare hands after toast came out of toaster. Educated operator on proper food handling procedures and hand hygiene. Operator discarded toast.
Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Two raw shell eggs cracked
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler at 9:00am shredded cheese (57F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (49F - Cold Holding); Operator placed items in ice. Re temp at 9:55am Shredded cheese 43f Sliced cheese 45f Front counter at 8:50 Butter 68f Operator discarded butter packets Discussed and printed time as a public health control with operator for holding butter packets.
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 operator cleanup plan.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink at front counter has ice dumped in it.
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. Operator has no proof of employee hired 30 days ago. Printed written employee agreement. Operator had employee sign agreement.
Food stored on floor. Cooking oil stored on floor next to fat fryer.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed tomatoes stored over open package of ready to eat.
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.