DAYDREAMERS CAFE AND GRILL
143 7 AVE N, Safety Harbor FL 34695 · 727-723-0909
Last inspected Jul 30, 2026 · 7 visits since November 2023
SEP 24
JAN 25
FEB 26
MAY 26
JUL 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach in corner area of counter - manager removed roach and clean and sanitized floor
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $150
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2015009817 | Jan 28, 2015 | Jun 2, 2015 | $150 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jul 30, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. 3 compartment sink sanitizer too strong. 200+ppm corrected to 100ppm
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on cook line soiled/stained Accumulation of grease on the exterior fry pan and small griddle on stove
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/. Operator added a smoker since taking ownership.
Equipment in poor repair. Knobs for gas stove missing, wrenches used to turn on and off.
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of fixed equipment on cook line has an accumulation of grease.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles store in reach in cooler containing food removed from its original container not labeled with common name.
May 7, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Interior of reach in refrigerator
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Cook moved employee beverage to gain compliance
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles on cook line containing food removed from the original container not labeled with common name. Discussed the need to label all foods removed from the original container
Feb 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Tape used to repair shelf in reach in cooler and the outside of a food container. Operator discarded food container.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer bucket stored on prep table near food and clean equipment.. operator relocated the sanitizer bucket during the inspection
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0ppm corrected to 50ppm during inspection.
Jan 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Top of the interior ice machine. Operator has plans to burn ice this afternoon.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Small white cutting boards in kitchen. Operator is in the process of making new cutting boards.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Bucket sitting on prep table next to a cutting board. Operator relocated.
Sep 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled stained. White cutting board on flip top. 2 small white cutting boards in kitchen.
Accumulation of mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. In back of ice machine where the parts are located.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated dust. Entrance of kitchen ceiling soiled with dust. Wall near microwave soiled.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed operator choking poster. Operator printed and hung up.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0ppm. Operator refilled from 3 compartment sink. Second test 50ppm.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. All squeeze bottles labeled except for liquid butter on cookline. Discussed with owner.
May 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Under grill.
Nov 3, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
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Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. - manager got the correct sanitizer during the inspection
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. - ice cubes inside hand wash sink at front counter area - reviewed with manager hand sink is for washing hands only
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory for Eggs Benedict on menu- manager reprinted menus during the inspection
No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled in front counter area - manager labeled spray bottle
Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach in corner area of counter - manager removed roach and clean and sanitized floor
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in restrooms and front counter 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.