SAFETY HARBOR RESORT& KITCHEN
105 N BAYSHORE DR, Safety Harbor FL 34695 · 7277247702
Last inspected Aug 18, 2026 · 14 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 fly near ice machines in the back kitchen. Operator killed fly and sanitized area. 4 flies near back handwash sink where mixer is stored.
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Inspection history
14 visits, newest first
Aug 18, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink blocked by racks. Racks were removed during inspection.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Green cutting boards.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Chef removed employee drink from prep table.
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Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles and shakers containing food removed from the original container not labeled with common name. Labeled during inspection.
No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only. Expired.
Apr 2, 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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Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles and containers containing foods removed removed from its original container not labeled with common name.
Mar 25, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. tomato (53F - Cold Holding); cucumber (53F - Cold Holding); tuna (57F - Cold Holding); potato Salad (53F - Cold Holding); coleslaw (53F - Cold Holding); blue cheese (52F - Cold Holding); feta (53F - Cold Holding); sliced turkey (53F - Cold Holding); salmon (57F - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. tomato (53F - Cold Holding); cucumber (53F - Cold Holding); tuna (57F - Cold Holding); potato Salad (53F - Cold Holding); coleslaw (53F - Cold Holding); blue cheese (52F - Cold Holding); feta (53F - Cold Holding); sliced turkey (53F - Cold Holding); salmon (57F - Cold Holding)
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of chemical stored on prep tables next to clean dishes. Operator removed the chemical to gain compliance.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink blocked by caddy's holding dishes. Discussed the need to keep the hand wash sink unblocked.
Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Final rinse 119F staff to begin using 3 compartment sink until the dishwasher machine can be repaired
Bathroom facility not clean. Soiled restroom in the back of the kitchen
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Purse on prep table
Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Under dishwasher
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles and containers containing foods removed removed from its original container not labeled with common name.
Sep 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. ROP fish not removed from package. Dented can
Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control not discarded at the end of the 4-hour/6-hour period. See stop sale. Butter
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Carts removed from front of hand wash sink.
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. Renato Lala Joe Miller Jennifer Casanova
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Tuna see stop sale
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Multiple cutting boards are deeply grooved and need to be replaced.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Purse, back pack and jacket all relocated during inspection.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Men's room
Apr 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Cook line serving utensils in soiled drawer
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Entrance to dish room
Food stored on floor. Case of chicken on the floor of walk in. Cooler
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles on cool line containing food removed food removed from its original container not label with foods common name.
Jan 7, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. High temperature dishwasher machine 132F. Operator has triple sink set up, 200ppm quaternary.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine. Dishmachine gauge states temperature exceeds 160F but thermometer reading states 132F.
Jan 3, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. High temperature dishwasher machine 132F. Operator has triple sink set up, 200ppm quaternary.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. 3 ice machine drop plates
Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine. Dishmachine gauge states temperature exceeds 160F but thermometer reading states 132F.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler shelves near walk in cooler. Discussed with manager on duty.
- From initial inspection : No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only. 121767 expired 10/14/2024 134756 expired 10/14/2024 121766 expired 10/14/2024, 121769 expired 10/14/2024 both state "removed" on DIVISION OF STATE FIRE MARSHAL The Bureau of Fire Prevention BOILER SAFETY SECTION website. Manager of hotel states inspections were completed in October and the certificates have not been processed as they are behind on issuing certificates.
Dec 30, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. High temperature dishwasher machine 132F. Operator has triple sink set up, 200ppm quaternary.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 fly near ice machines in the back kitchen. Operator killed fly and sanitized area. 4 flies near back handwash sink where mixer is stored.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. 3 compartment sink over 500ppm, strip turned blue. Wiping cloth over 500ppm, strip turned blue. Both were corrected to 200ppm.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice was in handwash sink when inspector washed hands. Mixer blocking handwash sink in back prep area. Operator relocated mixer.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap or paper towels at handwash sink in back prep area. Operator refilled both.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. 3 ice machine drop plates
Food stored on floor. Container of oil stored on floor. Operator relocated.
Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine. Dishmachine gauge states temperature exceeds 160F but thermometer reading states 132F.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed operator poster.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Bottle water in reach in cooler. Operator discarded.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler shelves near walk in cooler. Discussed with manager on duty.
Stored food not covered. Gumbo in walk in cooler prepared yesterday and uncovered. Operator covered.
No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only. 121767 expired 10/14/2024 134756 expired 10/14/2024 121766 expired 10/14/2024, 121769 expired 10/14/2024 both state "removed" on DIVISION OF STATE FIRE MARSHAL The Bureau of Fire Prevention BOILER SAFETY SECTION website. Manager of hotel states inspections were completed in October and the certificates have not been processed as they are behind on issuing certificates.
Jan 17, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Server scooping/portioning food (other than ice and beverages) has no hair restraint. 2 employees involved in food prep no hair restraint.
Jan 3, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Water turned off to hand wash sink at entrance of the main kitchen.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Leaking pipe at hand wash sink at entrance to kitchen.
Server scooping/portioning food (other than ice and beverages) has no hair restraint. 2 employees involved in food prep no hair restraint.
Dec 27, 2023Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded.
0 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee applied hand antiseptic in place of washing hands as required. Cook used gloved hand to taste food, no hand wash orglove change or hand wash.
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Water turned off to hand wash sink at entrance of the main kitchen.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food.
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water provided on one of the hand wash sinks in the women's restrooms used by staff.
Food stored on floor. Walk in cooler - 1 bucket of potatoes and 1 bucket of brown gravy stored on the floor.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Leaking pipe at hand wash sink at entrance to kitchen.
Server scooping/portioning food (other than ice and beverages) has no hair restraint. 2 employees involved in food prep no hair restraint.
Stored food not covered. Lobster bisque, fish, potatoes.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking pipe at hand wash sink at entrance of kitchen, 1 of 3 hand wash sink faucets in ladies room used by staff hot water faucet in dis repair.
Oct 17, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Ran five cycles, 147f, 147f, 147f, 149f, 149f,
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back double doors.
Oct 12, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Ran five cycles, 147f, 147f, 147f, 149f, 149f,
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back double doors.
Oct 10, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 17 recorded, 7 high priority.
7 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Lobster bisque 60f, lobster bisque 57f, found in glass reach in cooler on line from 10/9/2023, missed cooling window. Employee discarded.
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. #10 can chipotles chiles dented on seam.
Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Ran five cycles, 147f, 147f, 147f, 149f, 149f,
Raw animal food stored on same tray as ready-to-eat food. Lobster bisque stored on same tray as raw shrimp- stand up glass cooler on line.
Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Pastries are not covered on breakfast buffet.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Lobster bisque 60f, lobster bisque 57f, found in glass reach in cooler on line from 10/9/2023, missed cooling window. Employee discarded.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pooled eggs 48f, diced ham 47f, cooks line, breakfast items. Chicken salad 46f, curry chicken salad 45f salad reach in cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Small bar sink.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Small bar sink.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Employee men's restroom. Ceiling vents missing from back area near exit.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back double doors.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. One hood filter missing baffles.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer door W2.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Small bar sink. Dishwasher hand sink. Hand wash sink end of cooks line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters above grill.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Two door stand up cooler at end of line. Half consumed bottle of water.
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.