TAVERNA ON THE BAY
5501 GULF BLVD STE 113, Saint Pete Beach FL 33706 · 727-767-0523
Last inspected Apr 29, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023
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FEB 25
JUN 25
DEC 25
APR 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found 3 live flies in interior bar area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Apr 29, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate10 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 12 findingsThe state's own report →
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Next to steam table on cook line - fresh garlic in oil (78F - Cold Holding), moves to cooler
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting boards on cook line Can opener blade soiled Soda gun holsters behind bar soiled
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled behind equipment on cook line
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Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
In-use ice scoop for ice machine located outside not stored in a protected manner between uses. Ice scoop stored on top of outside ice machine
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Between equipment on cook line
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cooler gaskets soiled
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Cut avocados in deli cooler with the stickers still attached
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. In prep area across from walk in cooler
Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Outdoor walk in cooler in customer accessible area not secured when not in use
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket at service counter 200ppm, diluted to 100ppm
Dec 16, 2025□ 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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Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Dec 15, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate2 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. 0 ppm, container empty. Employee changed container. Pump not working.
10 Clam tags not marked with last date served.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Feta.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade. Slicer.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Sliced tomatoes, pico, cooked wings, spinach pie.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Line microwave. Alley microwave.
Jun 17, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. By back door.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler across from fryers.
Jun 12, 2025Warning 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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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 6 each raw sea bass. 4 each raw salmon. 4 each raw grouper 7 each raw tuna. All found in reach in cooler under flat top grill.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Outside walk in cooler- cooked octopus 47f, chicken skewers 47f, sour cream 46f,
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Outside walk in cooler- cooked octopus 47f, chicken skewers 47f, sour cream 46f,
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink next to three compartment sink used as dump sink with carrots in drain.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pico,sliced tomatoes tzatziki.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup in rice.
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. 6 each raw sea bass. 4 each raw salmon. 4 each raw grouper 7 each raw tuna. All found in reach in cooler under flat top grill.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. By back door.
Food stored on floor. Raw pork stored on floor in walk in cooler. Food stored on floor in walk in freezer. Food stored on floor in dry storage area.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler across from fryers.
Stored food not covered. Ice cubes not covered in stand up freezer.
Twenty (20) foot-candles of light not provided inside equipment where food is stored. Nonworking light in walk in cooler. I had to use my flashlight to take temperatures.
Apr 21, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found 3 live flies in interior bar area.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on prep table in prep area stained, slicer blade soiled with food debris last used 2-16, can opener blade soiled with build up of food debris, soda guns in interior bar area soiled with black mold like debris.
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. Thawed grouper in vacuum packaging without being removed from the reduced oxygen packaging when directed on packaging to remove to thaw.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Blodgett Oven soiled on cook line,
Open dumpster lid. Lid open on dumpster.
Feb 17, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 19 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority8 Intermediate7 Basic
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Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee eating then to clean pans and equipment in kitchen. Educated employee and he washed his hands.
Live, small flying insects found 3 live flies in interior bar area.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken on shelf over washed cut tomatoes in walk in cooler. Employee moved raw chicken to lower shelf.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Thawed grouper in vacuum packaging without being removed from the reduced oxygen packaging when directed on packaging to remove to thaw.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Oyster tags with no last date served marked. Employee checking invoices to date oyster tags.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/Christian Lara 1-22-2020 expired 1-22-2025.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on prep table in prep area stained, slicer blade soiled with food debris last used 2-16, can opener blade soiled with build up of food debris, soda guns in interior bar area soiled with black mold like debris.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink used as dump sink Ice in hand sink in interior bar. Educated employee and he cleared hand sink.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 4 employees working with food no manager onsite.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of employee training for all employees. All staff working at time of inspection Servers Brooklyn K and Josh B, kitchen staff Olivera G, Mario G.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. No written plan for time when using 4 hours with butter in server station with time stamp. Provided written plan to manager.
Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Employee could not find consumer advisory for raw oysters. Raw oyster advisory sent to manager and he printed and displayed during inspection.
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. Thawed grouper in vacuum packaging without being removed from the reduced oxygen packaging when directed on packaging to remove to thaw.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. 2-1-2025 license observed.
Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches on floor in kitchen. Employee discarded dead, cleaned and sanitized area.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on shelf over reach in cooler on cook line. Employee removed drink.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor in dish area. Floors soiled in kitchen.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Blodgett Oven soiled on cook line,
Open dumpster lid. Lid open on dumpster.
Aug 22, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle of cleaner in kitchen. Employee labeled spray bottle of sanitizer.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.co2 tank not secured.
Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tiles missing in office area.
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.