Bay Leaf
Last inspected: Feb 14, 2025
61
Score
Inspectors have visited Bay Leaf seven times, with records going back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 14, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around seven violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food”, which has been cited two times.
The city-wide average sits at 74, which Bay Leaf's 61 doesn't quite reach. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
7
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 14, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
61
Oct 18, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a spray container of pesticide stored near clean dishware in the kitchen. The operator properly stored the pesticide. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact to store raw shrimp in the walk in freezer. The operator properly stored the raw shrimp. **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored over unwashed tomatoes in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw shell eggs. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed an employee wearing gloves handle a cell phone then handle a clean knife without changing gloves.
12A-09-4
Intermediate - Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Observed a plastic food storage container with a melted corner. The operator discarded the container. **Corrected On-Site**
14-16-4
Intermediate - 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.
53B-13-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed the ceiling vent above the three compartment sink soiled with an accumulation of grease and dust.
36-34-5
Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed a wiping cloth used for a tandoori oven bread towel.
21-05-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an opened employee beverage stored on a food preparation surface in the kitchen. The operator properly stored the employee beverage. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee cell phone stored on a food preparation table in the kitchen. The operator properly stored the cell phone. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Grease receptacle not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.
33-23-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single-service to go containers stored on the floor in dry storage.
25-05-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed carrots stored over ready to eat tomato sauce in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the carrots. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
32
Aug 8, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 21, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
55
Aug 21, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
61
Apr 6, 2023
Routine - Food
10 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. Observed handwash sink in the front of the kitchen and near the dish machine not provided with a trash can. Operator provided trash cans at both sinks. **Corrected On-Site**
33-38-4
Basic - Single-service articles stored below soap or paper towel dispenser exposing the items to drips from people's hands. Observed straws stored underneath paper towel dispenser at the front counter. Operator properly stored the straws. **Corrected On-Site**
25-23-4
Basic - Single-service articles stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed clean drinking glasses stored next to handwashing sink exposed to splash at the front counter. Operator properly stored the drinking glasses. **Corrected On-Site**
25-22-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed multiple sauces in the walk in cooler uncovered. Operator covered the sauces. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored over ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed produce stored over ready to eat sauces in the walk in cooler. Operator properly stored the unwashed produce. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic containers with no handle stored in multiple food items throughout the kitchen.
14-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple food items stored on the floor in the freezer.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle in ice at the front counter. Operator properly stored the ice scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored unprotected on top of the ice machine in the kitchen. Operator cleaned, sanitized, and properly stored the ice scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored hanging from oven handle on the cook line. Operator cleaned, sanitized, and properly stored the tongs. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
61
Dec 20, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bay Leaf last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bay Leaf on file is from Feb 14, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bay Leaf?
Across the inspection record, “unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Bay Leaf.
How does Bay Leaf compare to other restaurants in Osprey?
Bay Leaf most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Osprey average of 74.
Has Bay Leaf's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bay Leaf have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Bay Leaf means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Bay Leaf inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Bay Leaf is inspected around three times per year on average.
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