SCHOONERS WEST BAY
2441 W BAY DR, Largo FL 33770 · 727-223-4331
Last inspected Aug 17, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 21 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw chicken 46f moved to walk in freezer for quick chill.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $1,200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2022050912 | Oct 4, 2022 | Dec 21, 2022 | $800 |
| 3--2022037673 | Jul 29, 2022 | Aug 31, 2022 | $400 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 17, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Ed Lawrence owner no certificate.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. sliced turkey, cooked meatloaf, potato salad, pasta salad and soup.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen.
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Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on stand up cooler on cooks line.
Stored food not covered. Craft ice not covered in front bar chiller.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Cooks line.
Jun 17, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Bar washer 0 ppm. Changed container mow 100 ppm.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. sliced turkey, American cheese
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Ed Lawrence owner no certificate.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Kitchen.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. sliced turkey, cooked meatloaf, potato salad, pasta salad and soup.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen.
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on stand up cooler on cooks line.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Corner of bar floor next to soda boxes.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Stored food not covered. Craft ice not covered in front bar chiller.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Cooks line.
Jan 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Potato salad Coleslaw Meatloaf Corned beef
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with green liquid not labeled.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. One employee.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Aug 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked meatloaf.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Next to tea station table.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket.
Food stored on floor. Cooking oil on floor in back area.
Mar 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw chicken 46f moved to walk in freezer for quick chill.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Food stored on floor. Cooking oil stored on floor.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Bar area.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Bar floor
Waste line missing at soda gun holster. First soda gun.
Sep 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate11 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs stored above washed produce in walk-in cooler. Employee placed raw shell eggs back into box.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. From steam table on cooks line at 9:10am. Employee placed on stove to reheat. Re temp at 9:35am a. chili beans (109F - Hot Holding) 178f
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Located in the kitchen.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Carbon dioxide/helium tank in kitchen near front entrance not adequately secured.
Cutting board in wait station has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone stored on shelf above reach-in cooler on cooks line. Employee removed phone and in the process of cleaning and sanitizing the area.
Equipment in poor repair. Bottom shelf of dry-storage rack is rusted.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gaskets on reach-in cooler doors.
Reach-in cooler across from gas stove interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Reuse of feta cheese containers to store to food.
Stored food not covered. Pan of cooked rice on bottom shelf of walk-in cooler not covered. Employee covered item.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Oct 23, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 16 violations recorded, 8 high priority.
8 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Storage rack near walk-in cooler. a. #10 can of strawberry glaze b. 1 three pound can of brown gravy c. 1 three pound can of chopped ocean clams d. 1 four pound can of tuna
Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee cracked raw shell eggs, then changed gloves without washing hands. Discussed with employee proper hand-hygiene practices.
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee handle sliced tomatoes with bare hands and place on plate being served to public at expo window. Discussed with employee proper hand-hygiene practices. Employee discarded sliced tomatoes.
Food contaminated by employees/consumers and operator continued to serve food. See stop sale. Observed customers being seated at tables with butter packets in 4oz bowls on tables from previous customers. 20 each butter packets. Operator discarded butter packets. Observed employee place 4 sliced tomatoes on plate being served to the public with bare hands. Employee discarded sliced tomatoes.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over cooked meatloaf in reach-in cooler on cook line. Operator moved eggs to bottom shelf.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter packets 64f on table in wait station area. Operator discarded butter packets.
Time/temperature control for safety food re-served to customers. Observed customers being seated at tables with butter packets in 4oz bowls on tables from previous customers. 20 each butter packets. 20 Butter packets on tables in dining room being reserved.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Hose connected to faucet without vacuum breaker at mop sink near walk-in cooler.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Brown substance on ice machine bin located in kitchen.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards on reach-in coolers on cook line.
Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Storage rack near walk-in cooler a. #10 can of strawberry glaze b. 1 three pound can of brown gravy c. 1 three pound can of chopped ocean clams d. 1 four pound can of tuna Operator discarded cans.
Equipment in poor repair. Reach-in cooler located in front of flat-top grill door won't close. Establishment is using trash can to keep door closed. Verified time/temperature controlled for safety foods in reach-in cooler are maintained 42f.
Food stored on floor, 3 bags of ice stored on floor in walk-in freezer
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach-in coolers doors on cook line.
Reach-in cooler on cook line in front of flat-top grill interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler on cook line in front of flat-top grill
Jul 26, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate14 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 handle raw shell eggs then cut bananas without changing gloves and washing hands. Educated employee on proper hand hygiene techniques. Employee discarded banana.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle of degreaser located underneath microwave next to steam table not labeled by common name. Operator labeled bottle.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Dishwasher exterior
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Single-Serve bowl without handle in croutons at wait station. Operator removed bowl.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Glass plates on top shelf above reach-in cooler, not protected.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. All cutting boards in kitchen
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee coffee on prep table cutting board. Employee removed beverage.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles cracked in kitchen near stand-alone freezer.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice machine wait station. Employee removed scoop.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Spoon handle stored in tuna salad in reach-in cooler on cook line.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave above reach-in cooler used more than 24 hours ago.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets in reach-in cooler doors on cook line.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach-in coolers on cook line.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Soiled cloth on top of cutting board on cook line.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Chlorine sanitizer solution at 200ppm Operator replace and re checked at 50 ppm
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.