BAYOU CLUB
7979 BAYOU CLUB BLVD, Largo FL 33777 · 727.399.1000
Last inspected Jul 16, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 10 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flies in equipment storage room
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2025040317 | Jan 22, 2025 | Jun 12, 2025 | $160 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 16, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Across from grill - diced tomatoes (61F - Cold Holding), chef voluntarily discarded
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents soiled in kitchen
Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Clean plates stored on soiled top shelf on cook line
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Bowl of popcorn and beverage on top of dish machine, removed
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Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Ice buckets on floor under bar, relocated
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Beer cooler behind bar
Nov 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over cooked pork in walk in cooler, reorganized
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink behind bar used as dump sink
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink in kitchen, restocked
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents soiled over cook line
Equipment in poor repair. Torn cooler gaskets on cook line Walk in cooler floors damaged
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Accumulation of grease under fryers
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Oven door handle, removed
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Ovens on cook line soiled
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Beer cooler behind bar
Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Oct 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ New Chef has expired CFM, other staff present with valid CFM
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun nozzle and holster behind bar soiled
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink in banquet room
Equipment in poor repair. Floors in walk in cooler damaged
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of ovens on cook line soiled
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cooler gaskets soiled Hood filters soiled
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Drawer coolers on cook line
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Keg cooler behind bar
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Mar 26, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Chef Emmett Stevenson expired 10/21/24. All other staff with CFM expired or not available at time of inspection
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled
Equipment in poor repair. Metal floor and walls of walk in cooler in disrepair
Food stored on floor. Cooking oil on floor in dry storage
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cooler gaskets soiled Hood filters soiled
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Keg cooler behind bar
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Jan 22, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Chef Emmett Stevenson expired 10/21/24. All other staff with CFM expired or not available at time of inspection
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled
Equipment in poor repair. Metal floor and walls of walk in cooler in disrepair
Food stored on floor. Cooking oil on floor in dry storage
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop on top of soiled ice machine next to beverage cart
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cooler gaskets soiled Hood filters soiled
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Keg cooler behind bar
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Behind bar
Jul 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw salmon over prepared foods on cart in walk-in freezer
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in produce cooler
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Walk in coolers
Food stored on floor. Cooking oil on floor in dry storage
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop on top of ice machine in beverage cart room
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Cooler across from stove
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Beer cooler at bar
Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Oct 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate13 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink at bar used as dump sink, ice present
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in beverage cart storage room
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Beer coolers at bar
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Porous acoustic tiles over dry storage
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Air intake vents soiled over cook line
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. In beverage cart storage room
Equipment in poor repair. Torn cooler gaskets Damaged metal flooring in walk-in cooler
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Cook line
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop on top of soiled ice machine in beverage cart room, moved to dish room for cleaning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cooler gaskets soiled in kitchen Hood filters soiled
Single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination. Single service cups and lids at cart bar not covered
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Beer coolers at bar
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Sep 19, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 18 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate16 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Dented can of mandarin oranges on can rack in dry storage, removed
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flies in equipment storage room
Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. End of bar
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Porous acoustic tiles over dry storage
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents soiled over service line. Stained ceiling tiles over dry storage
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. In beverage cart room
Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Dented can of mandarin oranges, removed
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape on ceiling panels over dish machine
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On table above table caddys at entrance to bar Removed
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Male employee on cook line
Equipment in poor repair. Torn freezer gaskets on cook line Damaged metal flooring inside walk-in cooler
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Cook line
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Ovens on cook line
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cooler/freezer gaskets soiled on cook line and bar Accumulation of grease on sides of fryers Hood filters soiled on cook line
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters not protected next to coffee machine
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Glass drink cooler and beer cooler at bar
Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. Walk in freezer
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
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.