BAYOU MARKET & CAFE
6630 CENTRAL AVE, Saint Petersburg FL 33707 · 727-914-7500
Last inspected May 6, 2026 · 12 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 12 Rodent droppings Near mixer under Hand washing sink 2 rodent droppings near back door.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
6 cases · $2,460
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2024029656 | May 15, 2024 | Oct 31, 2024 | $400 |
| 3--2024046111 | Jul 31, 2024 | Oct 31, 2024 | $400 |
| 3--2021003730 | Jan 21, 2021 | Mar 3, 2021 | $360 |
| 3--2016001519 | Dec 16, 2015 | Mar 16, 2016 | $600 |
| 3--2015025675 | May 11, 2015 | Aug 12, 2015 | $300 |
| 3--2014045320 | Oct 21, 2014 | Jan 16, 2015 | $400 |
Inspection history
12 visits, newest first
May 6, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple Sink (Chlorine 10ppm) Operator remade sanitize compartment and tested at 50PPM.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 2/1/26. Establishment is open and operating and serving food to the public.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Mashed potatoes (118F - Hot Holding) In hot holding unit behind front counter. Operator moved to oven to reheat to 165F for continued hot holding. Retemped at 172F.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -hand wash sinks next to ice machine Operator restocked with paper towels.
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Accumulation of debris on drainboards or equivalent. - drainboard next to sanitize compartment used to hold dirty dishes so food debris was draining into sanitize compartment. Operator remade sanitize compartment, cleaned and sanitized drainboard and sanitize compartment.
Bathroom door opening into kitchen left open other than during cleaning or maintenance.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Wash/Rinse/Sanitizing solution not maintained clean. -sanitize solution in 3 compartment sink was discolored and cloudy Operator remade sanitize compartment.
Dec 3, 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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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink next to ice machine
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Mar 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 2-1-2025
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp over cooked rice in stand up cooler. Employee properly separated items.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Cooked chicken on speed rack at 105F. Employee place items in stand up coolers.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled with food debris. Cutting boards stained with food debris.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Equipment in front of hand sink next to ice machine.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Inspector provided consumer advisory. Manager posted consumer advisory.
Ceiling tile missing. Multiple ceiling tiles missing throughout the kitchen area
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone on prep table.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Corn on cob on prep table. Manager placed items in cooler.
Dec 3, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ceiling tile missing. Multiple tiles missing in kitchen food prep area, rear ceiling tiles missing in storage area.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap in rear door.
Nov 22, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 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/. Remodeled counter area and moved bar. Installed wall no hand wash sink in front counter steam table area in front counter area.
Ceiling tile missing. Multiple tiles missing in kitchen food prep area, rear ceiling tiles missing in storage area.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap in rear door.
Oct 23, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 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/. Remodeled counter area and moved bar. Installed wall no hand wash sink in front counter steam table area in front counter area.
Ceiling tile missing. Multiple tiles missing in kitchen food prep area, rear ceiling tiles missing in storage area.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Grooved cutting boards on prep table.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap in rear door.
Jul 31, 2024Emergency Order Callback Time ExtensionRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 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/. Remodeled counter area and moved bar. Installed wall no hand wash sink in front counter steam table area in front counter area.
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. 4 employees one is expired.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine has mold like debris.
Ceiling tile missing. Multiple tiles missing in kitchen food prep area, rear ceiling tiles missing in storage area.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Grooved cutting boards on prep table.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap in rear door.
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. No date mark on packaged foods in grab and go area.
Jul 31, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 12 violations recorded, 1 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
1 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
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Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 5 rodent droppings under 3 compartment sink 2 rodent dropping in rear water room 1 rodent dropping under reach in cooler in kitchen 2 rodent droppings under steam table in front counter area 2 rodent droppings under glass 2 door cooler in front counter area Employees discarded all droppings and in process of cleaning and sanitizing areas.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting boards on cook line.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Refilled paper towels.
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/. Remodeled counter area and moved bar. Installed wall no hand wash sink in front counter steam table area in front counter area.
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. 4 employees one is expired.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine has mold like debris.
Ceiling tile missing. Multiple tiles missing in kitchen food prep area, rear ceiling tiles missing in storage area.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Grooved cutting boards on prep table.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap in rear door.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall damaged in rear of kitchen near door.
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. No date mark on packaged foods in grab and go area.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet cloth on counter in kitchen area.
May 16, 2024□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Feb 1 24
Ceiling tile missing back of house near restroom.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back door very hard to close is left open.
May 15, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 5 violations recorded, 3 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
3 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Ginkgo stored on prep table back of restaurant near prep sink. Employee moved
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Feb 1 24
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 12 Rodent droppings Near mixer under Hand washing sink 2 rodent droppings near back door.
Ceiling tile missing back of house near restroom.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back door very hard to close is left open.
Dec 6, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Both CFM certificates expired 7/1/23
Oct 3, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Both CFM certificates expired 7/1/23
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach under air handler at rear of restaurant, area cleaned and sanitized
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. On broken cooler door handle across from cook line
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Under water handler at rear of restaurant
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 panko, placement corrected
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Milk container with vinaigrette dressing in cooler near catering equipment
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.