BUOYS WATERFRONT BAR AND GRILL
677 75TH AVE, St.Pete Beach FL 33706 · 727.939.2369
Last inspected Apr 6, 2026 · 7 visits since November 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 11 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
2 Live, small flying insects in bar area downstairs. Educated employees on flies.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Apr 6, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. #10 can olives dented on seam. Item discarded.
Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Bottle wine and mixer stored in drink ice. Ice discarded
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Bottle of wine and mixer stored in bar ice served to guest. Ice discarded.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. 5 tags observed.
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Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels.
Jan 8, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Mashed potatoes 46f, made on 1/7/2026, missed cooling window. Items discarded.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Mashed potatoes 46f, made on 1/7/2026, missed cooling window. Items discarded.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler fan soiled.
Torn gasket line cooler under flat top grill.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Sep 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. #10 can sliced olives
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Line cook. Discussed with operator.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Back storage area.
Food stored on floor. Cooking oil on floor.
Open dumpster lid.
Jun 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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2 Live, small flying insects in bar area downstairs. Educated employees on flies.
Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee in dish area dirty dishes to clean no hand wash. Employee was corrected and washed his hands.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. pico de gallo (46F - Cold Holding); salsa (45F - Cold Holding) employee put ice on items for quick chill. Retemped salsa 42F, pico de gallo 43F.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Equipment in poor repair. Oven door falling off when open on cook line.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven soiled with burnt on food debris.
Open dumpster lid. Employee closed dumpster lids during inspection.
Dec 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Dented cans of coconut milk and cream of coconut on dry storage shelf with foods to be served to the public.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mixer head soiled last used 12-11-2024. Soda fountain nozzle area soiled with black mold like debris.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Container in hand sink in bar area. Employee removed container.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in bread crumbs to portion. Employee removed bowl.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents in kitchen soiled.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting of plastic cups in server station.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Date labels on clean pans on drying rack.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk container removed from original container no label. Bread crumbs labeled.
Apr 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area.1 live fly in dry storage area not landing, 1 live fly in interior bar area landing on fake plants. Educated management on flies and contamination.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw comminuted beef over raw pork in walk in cooler. Employee moved raw beef to lower shelf.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda guns in downstairs bar soiled with black mold like debris, cutting boards stained on cook line reach in coolers, soda nozzle area of fountain in upstairs wait station soiled with black mold like debris. Employees cleaning areas.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink in dish area blocked with sanitizer hose. Employee removed hose.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks on bar next to clean single service straws and toothpicks. Employees removed drinks.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven soiled with burnt on food debris.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No signage for employees to wash hands. Emailed signage to operator and he printed and displayed.
Nov 1, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee gloves no hand wash when starting to work with food. Educated manager and he educated employee. Employee washed hands and applied gloves.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.soda nozzles area soiled with mold like debris in server station.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine top soiled with mold like debris. Employee cleaning area during inspection.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Exterior of dish machine soiled. Employee cleaned top of top dish machine.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting of plastic cups in server station.
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on ice machine torn.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven door.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on ice machine soiled with mold like debris
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Date dot labels on clean pans on drying rack in rear prep area.
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.