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BLUE COLLAR CAFE ON THE BAYOU

314 BAYSHORE DR, Niceville FL 32578 · 850 279 4327

Last inspected Apr 3, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats40
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA5603749
Grade history
DEC 23
AUG 24
APR 25
DEC 25
APR 26
▼ IMPROVING

5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.

Badges — 3 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Disciplinary actions

1 case · $400

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
6--2023055951Sep 21, 2023Nov 6, 2023$400

Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Apr 3, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime: Flat surface around the nozzles of the soda machine dirty with a dark substance. Employee cleaned during the inspection.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Dec 4, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly: Tested to 0ppm. Owner/Operator attempted to prime and no sanitizer came up through the hose. Three compartment sink set up for sanitizing the dishes.
High priority/22-41-4/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times: Ice scoop and bucket in hand-wash sink in back room next to ice machine. Owner/Operator removed.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin: Ice machine lid interior and shield dirty. Owner/Operator cleaned.
Basic/22-20-5/Corrected On-Site
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured: Tank in back storage room not secured to prevent it from falling over. Owner/Operator secured.
Basic/51-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Sep 22, 2023□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 21, 2023■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation

Ordered shut on the spot. 3 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 priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Rodent activity present as evidenced by 19 rodent droppings found in the following locations: * 1 rodent droppings found on shelf in front of hand-wash sink in back storage room; * 8 rodent droppings found on floor under hand-wash sink next to ice machine in back storage room; * 3 rodent droppings found on floor under ice machine in back storage room; * 7 rodent droppings found on floor under wire shelf to left of reach-in cooler in back storage room. Owner/Operator had employee clean during inspection.
High priority/35A-04-4/Warning
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation: - Owner/Operator cooking food without hair restraint. Inspector gave a copy of the Industry flowchart on head and facial hair requirements.
Basic/13-03-4
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside: - exterior door by three door reach-in cooler has a gap at the threshold. Owner/Operator states that it came off the other day and he has a new one to replace it.
Basic/35B-01-4/Corrective Action Taken
Aug 4, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic

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.