BELLEAIR CAFE
2601 JEWEL RD, Belleair Bluffs FL 33770 · 7275187901
Last inspected Jun 19, 2026 · 9 visits since September 2023
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APR 26
▼ IMPROVING
5 inspections trending up, 27 points better than where it started.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jun 19, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 28, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork stored on cooked sausage. Items moved.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Sliced American cheese not dated after removed from original packaging.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary.
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 certificates available for any employee.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Oct 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used as a dump sink.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Feb 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler near kitchen entrance stained with food buildup.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink path blocked by trash can and pans. Employee removed pans.
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.
Squeeze bottle containing blue soap not labeled. Operator labeled bottle dawn soap.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gaskets on reach-in cooler doors near kitchen entrance.
Jul 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 0 Pom chlorine. Person in charge changed solution. Recheck 100 chlorine
Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. Reviewed with person in charge handwashing procedure. Employee then washed hands correctly
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked ham 48 F, cheese : American, cheddar, provolone 50-51 F in top section reach in cooler opposite grill. No temperatures taken this morning. Manager discarded food.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked ham 48 F, cheese : American, cheddar, provolone 50-51 F in top section reach in cooler opposite grill. No temperatures taken this morning. Manager discarded food.
Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures. -No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.Reviewed with person in charge.
Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Reviewed with person in charge.
Incorrect chemical test kit for quaternary provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink. Using chlorine. Reviewed with person in charge.
Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Reviewed with person in charge.
Employee beverage container on a shelf next to bottles of sauce in front counter area. Reviewed with person in charge. Employee drinks relocated
Food stored on floor. -Bag and pot of potatoes on floor in back kitchen. Person in charge relocated potatoes. - containers of juice on floor in front counter area. Food items relocated.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Manager relocated tongs
Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
May 22, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 20, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - stained cutting boards at cook line
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Lox and eggs benedict on menu
Mar 18, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
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Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction for lox on menu. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -turkey sausage 48 F, cooked sausage patties 48 F, pork sausage 48 F, hash 48 F inside cooler opposite grill over night no temperatures taken this day
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - raw ground beef 49 F in cooler opposite stove - manager moved ground beef to freezer for quick chill down. Recheck 40 F Reviewed with the manager food storage and air flow for the inside of the cooler ( corrected on site) - turkey sausage 48 F, cooked sausage patties 48 F, pork sausage 48 F, hash 48 F inside cooler opposite grill over night no temperatures taken this day -see stop sale
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. - potatoes at 90 F under 1 hour. Manager reheated potatoes on grill. Recheck 175 F Discussed time as a public health control option with manager
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - stained cutting boards at cook line
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Lox and eggs benedict on menu
Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers inside the double door glass cooler at the front counter area. Reviewed with manager.
Sep 13, 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
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No proof provided that food employee who washes dishes are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Emailed operator employee reporting agreement.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Both cutting boards on reach-in coolers at cook station.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on top of cutting board on reach-in cooler at cook station. Operator removed phone.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach-in cooler on cook line soiled.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Oatmeal removed from original packaging not labeled.
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