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LE MERLE BAKERY

2985 WEST BAY DR., Belleair Bluffs FL 33770 · 727.519.5280

Last inspected Nov 12, 2025 · 6 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats19
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA6218362
Grade history
MAR 24
MAY 24
NOV 24
FEB 25
NOV 25
— STEADY

5 inspections within 13 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

6 visits, newest first

Nov 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Thawing product in prep area hand sink.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Feb 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Raw animal food ( cold smoked salmon ) stored in same container as ready-to-eat food ( cheese and fully cooked bacon ) in front counter area. Manager rearranged food
High priority/08A-08-5/Corrected On-Site
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-13-5
Food stored on floor in back kitchen. Manager relocated food
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues in back kitchen
Basic/22-16-4
May 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled on shelf in kitchen. Manager labeled bottle.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Mar 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
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.
Intermediate/11-26-1
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination- muffin cups on shelf in back kitchen. Manager relocated muffin cups
Basic/25-06-4/Corrected On-Site
Aug 10, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic

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.