Bayou Bistro
Last inspected: Mar 12, 2024
52
Score
Public records show four inspections at Bayou Bistro stretching back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 12, 2024. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record. The file hasn't been updated since Mar 12, 2024, so take the current picture with that in mind.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around five violations compared to roughly eight violations earlier on.
Across the inspection history, “floor soiled/has accumulation of debris” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
Compared to other Tarpon Springs restaurants (averaging 77), there's room to close the gap. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
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Inspections
3
Critical latest
2
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 12, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee came onto mobile from restaurant area did not wash hands before preparing food
12A-16-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw burgers above hot dogs, moved raw burgers to bottom shelf **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee changed gloves after touching raw fish but did not wash hands
12A-07-5
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. Aiden no food handlers certification
53B-13-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand sink on mobile, operator stocked soap **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
52
Oct 31, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - 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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Top of the both flat top grills heavily soiled with old food debris Fryer baskets heavily soiled **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
05-08-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
13-04-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. **Warning**
23-24-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under and behind all equipment heavily soiled **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of all equipment soiled Handles of hand wash sink heavily soiled **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. All reach in coolers **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler gaskets torn **Warning**
14-11-5
52
Jul 5, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-05: **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Flat top grill soiled with old food debris Fry baskets soiled with old food debris **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-05: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-05: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Employee food handlers certification are all copies **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-05: **Admin Complaint**
53B-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under equipment is heavily soiled **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-05: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of all equipment soiled **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-05: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-05: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
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Oct 27, 2022
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Printed one off for the operator and it has been displayed **Corrected On-Site**
02B-02-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Items in reach in cooler.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. National registry. Some original certificates avalable
53B-09-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors walls ceiling soiled with debris
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of equipment soiled with debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
Basic - shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-33-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bayou Bistro last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bayou Bistro on file is from Mar 12, 2024. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bayou Bistro?
Across the inspection record, “floor soiled/has accumulation of debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Bayou Bistro.
How does Bayou Bistro compare to other restaurants in Tarpon Springs?
Bayou Bistro most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Tarpon Springs average of 77.
Has Bayou Bistro's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Bayou Bistro have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Bayou Bistro means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
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