LE MERLE BAKERY
2985 WEST BAY DR., Belleair Bluffs FL 33770 · 727.519.5280
Last inspected Nov 12, 2025 · 6 visits since August 2023
5 inspections within 13 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Thawing product in prep area hand sink.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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
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.
Food stored on floor in back kitchen. Manager relocated food
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues in back kitchen
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled on shelf in kitchen. Manager labeled bottle.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination- muffin cups on shelf in back kitchen. Manager relocated muffin cups
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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.