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CAJUN CAFE ON THE BAYOU

8260 66 ST N, Pinellas Park FL 33781 · 318-840-8179

Last inspected Apr 14, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats70
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6217943
Grade history
MAR 24
DEC 24
MAR 25
OCT 25
MAR 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 17 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Apr 14, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 27, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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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. Main dishwasher 0 ppm ran 3 times
High priority/22-41-4
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bucket of sanitizer and bottle inside hand wash sink. Employee moved
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Multiple Throughout kitchen. Employee moved
Basic/21-12-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Oct 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Deli cooler next to microwave catfish (46F - Cold Holding); tomato base sauce (46F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (46F - Cold Holding) Employee moved all time temperature coltrol for safty food inside freezer catfish (43F - Cold Holding); tomato base sauce (43F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (43F - Cold Holding)
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table.
Basic/12B-07-4
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On cutting boards
Basic/21-12-4
May 29, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 26, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Shredded cheese lined in deli cooler with paper towel.
High priority/14-15-4/Warning
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. John, Sonya, Kaylee, Anton
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Degreaser
Intermediate/41-17-4/Warning
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Glass stand alone reach in cooler
Basic/14-33-4/Warning
Dec 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Located in bar area.
Basic/22-20-5
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled on reach-in cooler doors on cooks line.
Basic/23-03-4
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Reuse of five gallon pickle containers.
Basic/25-32-4
Mar 27, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Meatloaf in reach in freezer not dated
Intermediate/02C-04-5/Repeat Violation
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. One food handler certificate expired
Intermediate/53B-14-5/Repeat Violation
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5/Repeat Violation
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Beer cooler at bar
Basic/29-49-6/Repeat Violation
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Alligator thawing in standing water, running water turned on
Basic/06-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Oct 19, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Meatloaf in freezer not dated
Intermediate/02C-04-5
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. One certificate expired
Intermediate/53B-14-5
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Beer cooler behind bar
Basic/29-49-6

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.