CHEZ COLETTE'S
796 INDIAN ROCKS RD N, Belleair Bluffs FL 33770 · 727-585-9777
Last inspected May 28, 2026 · 10 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. French onion soup on prep table (63F) Operator placed soup on stove an reheated to 200f
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
May 28, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
Feb 23, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
Feb 9, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/Nicolas Dennis 6/24/2020 expired.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
Dec 8, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/Nicolas Dennis 6/24/2020 expired.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with self-closing doors.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
May 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over ready to eat foods.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with self-closing doors.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
Utensils in poor condition. Burned spatulas. Discarded.
Dec 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw steak stored on top of open bag of potatoes in reach-in freezer. Operator removed raw steak and placed below potatoes.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Provided operator DBPR Form HR 5030-081. Consumer Advisory. Operator posted.
Bathrooms located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Floor tiles are cracked throughout kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gaskets on reach-in coolers doors on cooks line.
Reach-in cooler across from fat-fryer interior have accumulation of soil residues.
May 9, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. - Three compartment sink moved, hand wash sink moved to cook line from warewashing area. Dishmachine added
May 1, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate2 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. 0 ppm chlorine run four times.
Raw animal food ( raw beef ) stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food ( cut greens ) in tall reach in cooler. Reviewed with manager.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink (quaternary )/warewashing machine or wiping cloths ( chlorine) Reviewed with manager
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. - Three compartment sink moved, hand wash sink moved to cook line from warewashing area. Dishmachine added
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled in kitchen on counter. Reviewed with manager
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Reviewed with manager
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food in tall reach in cooler. Reviewed with manager
Feb 21, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Three compartment sink moved, hand wash sink moved to cook line from warewashing area. Dishmachine added.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employee training expired on 10-02-2023.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine soiled.
No drainboards or equivalent provided for soiled items and/or air drying cleaned items. No drain boards for three-compartment sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach-in cooler doors soiled with mold-like substances.
Nov 29, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over cooked chicken in reach-in cooler on cook line. Raw lamb and Raw fish stored over french fries in reach-in freezer. Operator placed chicken at bottom shelf and stored french fries above raw lamb and raw fish.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. French onion soup on prep table (63F) Operator placed soup on stove an reheated to 200f
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk stored in reach-in cooler opened 24 hours ago not date-marked.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Floor mixer soiled.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Three compartment sink moved, hand wash sink moved to cook line from warewashing area. Dishmachine added.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employee training expired on 10-02-2023.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine soiled.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone stored on shelf above reach-in cooler.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Gas oven soiled with grease and food buildup.
No drainboards or equivalent provided for soiled items and/or air drying cleaned items. No drain boards for three-compartment sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach-in cooler doors soiled with mold-like substances.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored in dry mop bucket in kitchen.
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