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
5 inspections within 17 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 1 high priority.
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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
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bucket of sanitizer and bottle inside hand wash sink. Employee moved
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Multiple Throughout kitchen. Employee moved
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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)
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On cutting boards
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.
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Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Shredded cheese lined in deli cooler with paper towel.
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
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Degreaser
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Glass stand alone reach in cooler
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Located in bar area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled on reach-in cooler doors on cooks line.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Reuse of five gallon pickle containers.
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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
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
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Beer cooler at bar
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Alligator thawing in standing water, running water turned on
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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 freezer not dated
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
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Beer cooler behind bar
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.