BAY AREA CATERING & EVENTS
6218 33 ST N, Saint Petersburg FL 33702
Last inspected Mar 30, 2026 · 12 visits since July 2023
FEB 25
MAR 25
SEP 25
NOV 25
MAR 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach under ice machine
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
12 visits, newest first
Mar 30, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 9359 US HWY 19 N, Pinellas Park — this licence has since moved.
1 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findingsThe state's own report →
Container of medicine improperly stored. Tylenol bottle over prep table on cook line
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink at rear of kitchen
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Forks at service window not inverted
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Equipment in poor repair. Torn and soiled cooler gaskets
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Throughout kitchen
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Under griddle
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in bin of dry beans
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Keg cooler
Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Metal scraping blade on shelf next to bag of potatoes
Nov 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 9359 US HWY 19 N, Pinellas Park — this licence has since moved.
2 High priority1 Intermediate11 Basic
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Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. RAID insect spray next to hand sink in kitchen
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp over salsa in cooler on cook line, relocated
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting boards on cook line Accumulation of grease on fryers
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches next to dish machine, operator cleaned and sanitized area. 1 dead roach on single service lid at wait station, operator discarded 1 dead roach behind keg cooler, area cleaned and sanitized 3 dead roaches under microwave on cook line, operator cleaned and sanitized area 1 dead roach on wall to left of stove, area cleaned and sanitized.
Equipment in poor repair. Torn cooler gaskets
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Cook line and dish room
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cooler gaskets soiled
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Coolers on cook line
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Shelves above beer cooler
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Keg cooler
Stored food not covered. Beans in dry storage
Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together.
Sep 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 9359 US HWY 19 N, Pinellas Park — this licence has since moved.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Women's restroom, operator replaced
Feb 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 9359 US HWY 19 N, Pinellas Park — this licence has since moved.
5 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Operator handled raw chicken, then proceeded to change gloves without washing hands
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Can of raid on shelf next to dish machine
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Unpackaged raw beef over produce in chest freezer
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Automotive cleaner on speed rack with produce
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Fryer baskets soiled Metal shelves on cook line soiled
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Next to beer cooler
Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches on shelves in dry storage room, operator cleaned and sanitized area
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Under flat top on cook line
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cooler gaskets soiled
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Beer cooler
Stored food not covered. Salt and rice bins not covered in dry storage
Aug 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 24 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 9359 US HWY 19 N, Pinellas Park — this licence has since moved.
4 High priority2 Intermediate18 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Employee medicine on cooler door across from service window
Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Soda bottle in drink ice at wait station, operator removed and burned ice.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Shell eggs over raw beef in walk-in cooler
Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Soda bottle in drink ice at wait station, operator removed and burned ice.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting boards on cook line
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Horchata prepared on 8/27/24, date added
Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured.
Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Clean equipment stored on soiled shelves in rear prep room
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach in rear hallway of kitchen Area cleaned and sanitized
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On prep tables in kitchen, removed
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food on top shelf of cooler across from service window
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Dry storage room
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On oven door handle
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in rice bin
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In use utensils in 105F water on stove, reheated water to 160F
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan over wait station soiled
Open dumpster lid. Shared dumpster with other businesses
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Glass cooler at service window
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Beer cooler
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. At entrance to kitchen
Feb 6, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Recorded at 9359 US HWY 19 N, Pinellas Park — this licence has since moved.
1 High priority2 Intermediate10 Basic
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Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Accumulation of termite wings on wall above side cit door
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained on cook line. Accumulation of grease on grill surface
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Over cook line
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cook line
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cook line
Equipment in poor repair. Broken cooler handle on beer cooler
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Rear prep room
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Cook line and wait ststion
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cooler gaskets soiled
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Feb 1, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 16 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
Recorded at 9359 US HWY 19 N, Pinellas Park — this licence has since moved.
2 High priority2 Intermediate12 Basic
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Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Accumulation of termite wings on wall above side cit door
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach under ice machine
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained on cook line. Accumulation of grease on grill surface
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Over cook line
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cook line
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cook line
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach next to rear exit door of kitchen 1 dead roach on wall in dish room 1 dead roach on floor next to bottled beer cooler at register Operator cleaned and sanitized all areas
Equipment in poor repair. Broken cooler handle on beer cooler
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Rear prep room
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Cook line and wait ststion
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cooler gaskets soiled
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Jan 31, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 25 recorded, 3 high priority.
Recorded at 9359 US HWY 19 N, Pinellas Park — this licence has since moved.
3 High priority2 Intermediate20 Basic
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Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Accumulation of termite wings on wall above side cit door
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach under ice machine
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. WD-40 on storage shelf above food
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained on cook line. Accumulation of grease on grill surface
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Next to beer cooler
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Over cook line
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cook line
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cook line
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach next to rear exit door of kitchen 1 dead roach on wall in dish room 1 dead roach on floor next to bottled beer cooler at register Operator cleaned and sanitized all areas
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic cups over soda machine
Equipment in poor repair. Broken cooler handle on beer cooler
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Under ice machine
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Rear prep room
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Cook line
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Under grill
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in frijol beans
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Cook line and wait ststion
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cooler gaskets soiled
Stored food not covered. Multiple items in walk cooler
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw shrimp thawing on counter at room temperature
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Jul 20, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Recorded at 9359 US HWY 19 N, Pinellas Park — this licence has since moved.
1 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Accumulation of termite wings on ceiling and netting near side exit door of kitchen
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Grease buildup on grill surface Cutting boards stained on cook line
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Kitchen and dry storage areas
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cook line
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Broken floor tiles and unsealed concrete in dish area and cook line
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Over deep fryer on cook line
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Under flat top, removed
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven on cook line
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled on walk-ins. Fan vents soiled in walk-in cooler Accumulation of grease on fire suppression lines in kitchen
Jul 19, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
Recorded at 9359 US HWY 19 N, Pinellas Park — this licence has since moved.
2 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Accumulation of termite wings on ceiling and netting near side exit door of kitchen
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 live roaches under dish machine 1 live roach on ceiling of dish washing area, killed and ceiling cleaned
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Grease buildup on grill surface Cutting boards stained on cook line
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Kitchen and dry storage areas
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cook line
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Broken floor tiles and unsealed concrete in dish area and cook line
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Over deep fryer on cook line
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Under flat top, removed
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven on cook line
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled on walk-ins. Fan vents soiled in walk-in cooler Accumulation of grease on fire suppression lines in kitchen
Jul 18, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 24 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
Recorded at 9359 US HWY 19 N, Pinellas Park — this licence has since moved.
4 High priority1 Intermediate19 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator renewed license during inspection, confirmation #237027578
Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Accumulation of termite wings on ceiling and netting near side exit door of kitchen
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 live roaches under dish machine 1 live roach on ceiling of dish washing area, killed and ceiling cleaned
Roach excrement and/or droppings present. On wall next to fire extinguisher at entrance to cook line
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Grease buildup on grill surface Cutting boards stained on cook line
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Soda syrup closet and next to service station
Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Clean equipment stored on soiled wood shelf above triple sink
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Kitchen and dry storage areas
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cook line
Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roach next to dish machine 2 dead roaches on shelf above triple sink 3 dad roaches on wall behind cooler on cook line 2 dead roaches on top of microwave in kitchen 1 dead roach next to employee restrooms 1 dead roach on floor next to maintenance closet Operator began cleaning and sanitizing areas. Pest control already contacted to arrive today.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on service counter, removed
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee wallet on shelf above cook line, removed
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Male employee on cook line
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Broken floor tiles and unsealed concrete in dish area and cook line
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Over deep fryer on cook line
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Under flat top, removed
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Tong handle in cinnamon sugar mixture at server's counter
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven on cook line
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled on walk-ins. Fan vents soiled in walk-in cooler Accumulation of grease on fire suppression lines in kitchen
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers not inverted next to register
Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Power drill hanging next to pans on cook line
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed peppers over cut vegetables in walk-in cooler
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.