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BAYGULLS & BAKERY

10007 W HILLSBOROUGH AVE, Tampa FL 33615 · 845-551-9785

Last inspected Aug 19, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats20
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA3918180
Grade history
JAN 24
AUG 24
JUL 25
MAR 26
AUG 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 19 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cold smoked salmon (46F - Cold Holding at 10:45, placed in cooler at 8am, retemp 41F at 11:18) Manager placed salmon in freezer to bring down temperature.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
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Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Aug 19, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findings
Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed one employee handling single-service cup lids without washing hands after drinking. Discussed proper hand washing with employee. Employee washed hands at time of inspection.
High priority/12A-05-4/Corrective Action Taken
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards on bagel make station have cut marks.
Basic/14-09-4/Repeat Violation
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed two employees without hair and beard restraint. Employees wore proper hair and beard restraints at time of inspection.
Basic/13-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Banana pudding and peach cobbler cream cheese placed inside dining area reach in cooler for customer self service does not have complete labeling. Operator removed cream cheese from self service reach in cooler at time of inspection.
Basic/02D-03-4/Corrected On-Site
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Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed lettuce, carrots, and a cantaloupe are stored over simple syrups, shredded cheese, and other easy to eat items.
Basic/08B-17-4
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May 13, 2026□ 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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No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Establishment marking items for 4 hour time hold but has no written plan. Emailed operator plan and discussed how to fill it out.
Intermediate/03F-10-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning/Return visit May 13, 2026 · Operator began filling out Time as a public health control form during time of inspection. Time Extended Corrective Action Taken
White and blue square cutting boards at front counter reach in cooler and on cookline have cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4/Warning/Return visit May 13, 2026 · Time Extended
Mar 13, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in back storage area reach in cooler container of cold brew coffee sitting on top of egg boxes. Manager moved coffee container.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cold smoked salmon (46F - Cold Holding at 10:45, placed in cooler at 8am, retemp 41F at 11:18) Manager placed salmon in freezer to bring down temperature.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
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. No employees other than certified managers have training. Discussed anyone doing food preparation needing training with operator and some different companies they could use.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Establishment marking items for 4 hour time hold but has no written plan. Emailed operator plan and discussed how to fill it out.
Intermediate/03F-10-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
White and blue square cutting boards at front counter reach in cooler and on cookline have cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4/Warning
Jul 22, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 15, 2025Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority2 Intermediate2 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/ Unable to issue license until plans are accurate - ceiling tiles are smooth and easily cleanable
High priority/50-08-7
No chemical test kit ( chlorine, quaternary ) provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Intermediate/16-37-1
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/. Ceiling tiles are not smooth and easily cleanable. Reviewed with operator
Intermediate/51-16-7
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food storage and bathroom areas
Basic/36-37-5
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair in storage room near cook line
Basic/36-32-5
Aug 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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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. 1 employee hired more than 60 days with no proof of training.
Intermediate/53B-13-5
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In kitchen area.
Basic/36-17-5
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Basic/51-13-4/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 2 floor fans soiled with food debris on fan guards.
Basic/23-03-4
Jan 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over dough and raisins in reach-in cooler on cook line.
High priority/08A-05-6
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At mop sink.
Intermediate/41-17-4
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Basic/51-13-4
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Whole pineapple stored over a container of diced tomato and sauce in large reach-in cooler in storage room.
Basic/08B-17-4
Jul 20, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
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. 1 employee hired over 60 days with no training.
Intermediate/53B-13-5
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Next to soda fountain at front service area.
Basic/51-11-4/Repeat Violation
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Operator removed drink.
Basic/12B-12-5/Corrected On-Site
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease.
Basic/23-03-4

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