BAYOU BISTRO & TIKI BAR, INC.
607 ISLAND DR., Tarpon Springs FL 34689
Last inspected May 23, 2025 · 4 visits since October 2023
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
OCT 23
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▼ IMPROVING
3 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. fish spread (52F - Cold Holding)
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
May 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 19, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
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.
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. Emily and Aiden do not have food handlers certification
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave soiled
Mar 12, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Chlorine dishwasher machine at 0ppm, operator set up 3 compartment sink to sanitize dishes
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.
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. Emily and Aiden do not have food handlers certification
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Serves raw tuna, does not have consumer advisory posted emailed DBPR Form HR 5030-081 to operator, he printed and posted
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave soiled
Oct 31, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 15 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority6 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 15 findings ▾
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. fish spread (52F - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. fish spread (52F - Cold Holding) in server cooler no temperature monitoring shrimp (47F - Cold Holding) in server cooler, employee put bags of ice on shrimp
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer soiled
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink in bar has strainer stored in it, strainer removed
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink in bar used as a dump sink
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand sink in kitchen No paper towels at hand sink in server area Paper towels restocked
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap or paper towels at hand sink in bar, soap stocked
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. All employee food handlers certification are copies
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. All cutting boards
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink with no lid on top of reach in cooler on in kitchen, drink removed
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Vape pens on prep table and reach in cooler in kitchen, items removed
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Server reach in cooler soiled
Waste line missing at soda gun holster.
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.