MAGGIE MAES ON THE BLUFFS
2961 WEST BAY DR, Belleair Bluffs FL 33770 · 7274557053
Last inspected Apr 13, 2026 · 9 visits since August 2023
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▼ IMPROVING
5 inspections trending up, 37 points better than where it started.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Apr 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Cheese over raw chicken.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hash brown casserole 127f move to steam wells after reheat.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Spray bottle, squeegee and towels located in hand sink.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Next to dish area.
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Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee coffee above sliced cooked potatoes on cooks line.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone and tools over cooling bourbon glaze on cooks line. Purse on clean dish rack.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
Oct 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. hash brown casserole 124f,
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Wd40 stored over ready to eat sauce.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink at end of line filled with scrubbies, sprayer and measuring cup.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Server area.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink.
Jun 9, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Brooms and dust pans in front of handwashing sink in server alley. Garbage can, pots and pans covering hand wash sink next to dishwasher. Cooking pots in front of handwashing sink at end of cooks line.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Gray removable flat soiled.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Walls.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Stand up cooler at end of line.
Apr 8, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority5 Intermediate7 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked sausage links 78f, held above grill, not listed on TPHC
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soiled ice chute front area.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Brooms and dust pans in front of handwashing sink in server alley. Garbage can, pots and pans covering hand wash sink next to dishwasher. Cooking pots in front of handwashing sink at end of cooks line.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Next to dishwasher..
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pulled pork 39f, cooked beef 48f, bbq pork 37f, grits 38f,
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. Expired in 2024
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Gray removable flat soiled.
Ceiling tile missing. Dish area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Walls.
Food stored on floor. Case of water on floor in front server area delivered 4/4/2025
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Men's room
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Stand up cooler at end of line.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Low boy reach in cooler next to fryer.
Feb 11, 2025□ 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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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance -Soiled ice chute at front counter area Reviewed with manager
Dec 11, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded.
0 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance -Soiled ice chute at front counter area Reviewed with manager
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Hand sink at cook line blocked by trashcan and trays Trashcan and trays relocated -Handwashing sink at expo blocked by brooms Brooms moved Reviewed with manager hand wash sinks must be accessible at all times and reviewed proper hand washing.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. For cold smoked salmon and poached eggs. Reviewed with manager
Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Reviewed with manager
Food stored on floor in walk in cooler. Reviewed with manager. Manager rearranged food
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle at cook line hand wash sink. Per manager, plumbing service scheduled this day
Jan 4, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Water hose connected to faucet without vacuum breaker near mop sink located outside in rear of establishment.
Ceiling tile missing in ware washing area.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards on cook line.
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Oct 31, 2023Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 19 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority5 Intermediate10 Basic
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Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee crack raw shell egg then handle spatula without remover gloves and washing hands. Discussed with operator proper hand-hygiene techniques. Will email DBPR HR Form 5030-157 and 5030-159
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee washing cutting boards in three-compartment and placing on shelf without sanitizing. Discussed with employee about proper sanitizing food contact equipment. Employee removed cutting boards from shelf.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler on cooks line at 11:15am 50F - Cold Holding); diced sausage (48F - Cold Holding) Operator placed items in ice bath. Re temp at 12:05pm a. Diced sausage 43f b. Diced tomatoes 42f
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Water hose connected to faucet without vacuum breaker near mop sink located outside in rear of establishment.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Meat slicer used more than 24 hours ago.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Trash can and tub of dishes stored in front of hand wash sink next to dishwasher.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice inside of bowl of handwash sink next to soda machine in kitchen. Ice was melted down. Discussed with operator the purpose of employee hand wash sinks.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Cold smoked salmon listed on menu as a New York Style Bagel served undercooked is not identified on menu.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels handwash sink on cook line.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Single-serve bowls used as scoop in containers on shelf above reach-in cooler. Operator removed bowls.
Ceiling tile missing in ware washing area.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards on cook line.
Food stored on floor. 5 gallon bucket of pickles on floor in walk-in cooler. Operator placed item on pallet.
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at handwash sink next to dishwasher.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Three bottle water in reach-in cooler on cook line.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Wiping cloth quat solution reading 0ppm Operator replaced solution. Reading 150ppm.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor next to rack on cook line.
Aug 23, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate9 Basic
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Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed operator clean-up plan.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Trash can with sheet pan stored on top in front not hand wash sink next to dishwasher. Operator removed trash can and sheet pan.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Silverware rack stored on hand wash sink near Dishmachine. Operator removed silverware rack.
No proof provided for recently hired food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Emailed operator employee health agreement.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Dishmachine exterior soiled with debris.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Single-serve bowls used as scoop in cereal, pecans, and walnuts. Operator removed bowls.
Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tiles missing in dish area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles above cook line.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. All cutting boards in kitchen.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone on shelf above reach-in cooler on cook line. Operator removed phone.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup on walk-in freezer door.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk-in cooler shelves rusted.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Cereal removed from original packaging not labeled above reach-in cooler
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.