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BAYBORO BREWING

2390 5 AVE SOUTH, Saint Petersburg FL 33712 · 727-417-2154

Last inspected Jul 1, 2026 · 8 visits since January 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats269
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6218084
Grade history
APR 24
SEP 24
FEB 25
AUG 25
MAR 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects found (2) live flies located near rear door to an outside added unit used as a kitchen. Call made to Supervisor Lisa DW regarding findings. Advised to discuss dispatching vermin when seen and to clean and sanitize the areas. Additionally discussed preventative measures.
High priority/35A-02-7
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Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Jul 1, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 29, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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/. Establishment is using an exterior mobile unit to cook food. Plans for establishment do not accurately reflect set-up for operations. Discussed handwashing sink requirements for new space where food is cooked.
Intermediate/51-16-7/Return visit May 29, 2026 · Establishment is still updating plans, in communication with plan review. Time extension approved per Supervisor LDW. Time Extended
Mar 20, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 5 high priority.

5 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee put on gloves without washing hands inside added mobile unit. Discussed with manager proper handwashing requirements.
High priority/12A-07-5
Live, small flying insects found (2) live flies located near rear door to an outside added unit used as a kitchen. Call made to Supervisor Lisa DW regarding findings. Advised to discuss dispatching vermin when seen and to clean and sanitize the areas. Additionally discussed preventative measures.
High priority/35A-02-7
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over cooked pasta and bread in reach-in cooler. Discussed with manager proper safe storage. Manager relocated
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked pork at cook line at 64F. Discussed with manager to keep cold or use time as a public health control to hold foods to accommodate their cooking practices. Manager relocated item to cold holding unit.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked chicken wings next to fryer at cook line at 78F. Manager advised items are usually held for an hour before completely sold. Discussed time as a public health control as an option. Manager relocated to cold holding unit to cool.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink at front bar used to dump and strain drink waste. Discussed with only using sink for handwashing
Intermediate/31A-11-4
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/. Establishment is using an exterior mobile unit to cook food. Plans for establishment do not accurately reflect set-up for operations. Discussed handwashing sink requirements for new space where food is cooked.
Intermediate/51-16-7
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current license displayed e paired 2-1-2026. License is current and valid.
Basic/50-09-4
Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Rear door left open to an external mobile unit used as a kitchen.
Basic/35B-05-4
Aug 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 6lb can of cream corn on bottom shelf of prep table is dented at seams.
High priority/01B-01-4
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Intermediate/16-37-1
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. Aaron Hutchinson expired on 12-02-2024 Maxwell Hutchings on 12-06-2024
Intermediate/53B-14-5
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Basic/32-04-4
Bathroom located near kitchen, door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance.
Basic/32-02-4
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-03-4
Food stored on floor. Two five gallon containers of cooking oil stored on floor in kitchen. Operator placed cooking oil on bottom shelf in kitchen.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
Basic/29-49-6
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
Basic/36-02-5
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Paprika removed from original package and stored in plastic container on dry-storage shelf not labeled.
Basic/02D-01-5
Feb 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler in kitchen is soiled with food debris between cracks.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Tall reach-in cooler with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-33-4
Sep 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees phone on top of prep table in kitchen. Employee removed phone. Cleaned and sanitized area.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Equipment and utensils not rinsed between washing and sanitizing.
Basic/16-16-4
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed employee washing plastic containers then placing containers in sanitizer without rinsing first. Will email DBPR Form 5025-010. Manual Dishwashing Procedure.
Basic/16-13-5
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler next to walk-in cooler.
Basic/29-49-6
Apr 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Packaged raw sausage stored in same container as raw chicken in walk-in cooler.
High priority/08A-20-5
Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Wiping cloth used to cover dough in reach-in cooler in kitchen.
Basic/21-05-5
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator printed current license 020-01-2025 during inspection.
Basic/50-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Reach-in cooler in kitchen interior have accumulation of soil residues.
Basic/22-16-4
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler in kitchen.
Basic/29-49-6
Jan 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Shell eggs over raw beef in reach in cooler
High priority/08A-20-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. shredded cheese (50F - Cold Holding); sausage (50F - Cold Holding); chicken (50F - Cold Holding) reach in cooler, moved to freezer, retemp all items below 41F
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
High priority/29-42-4
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Sandwich press surface soiled
Intermediate/22-02-4
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic bowl in flour in walk-in cooler
Basic/14-01-5
Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Secondary bar, secured
Basic/51-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4
Food stored on floor. Bags of grains on floor in storage room
Basic/08B-38-4/Repeat Violation
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Tong handle in pulled chicken
Basic/10-06-5
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. In storage room over bags of grain
Basic/35B-02-4
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
Basic/29-49-6

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