Bayou Bistro & Tiki Bar
Last inspected: May 23, 2025
100
Score
Public records show five inspections at Bayou Bistro & Tiki Bar stretching back to 2022. The most recent visit was on May 23, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around zero violations lately and about 11 violations before that.
Looking across the full record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.
Among Tarpon Springs restaurants, the typical score is 77; Bayou Bistro & Tiki Bar is comfortably above that bar. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspection History
May 23, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Chlorine dishwasher machine at 0ppm, operator set up 3 compartment sink to sanitize dishes **Warning**
22-49-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer soiled **Warning**
22-02-4
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**
11-26-1
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. Emily and Aiden do not have food handlers certification **Warning**
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Serves raw tuna, does not have consumer advisory posted emailed DBPR Form HR 5030-081 to operator, he printed and posted **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02B-02-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave soiled **Warning**
22-08-4
52
Oct 31, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. fish spread (52F - Cold Holding)
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. fish spread (52F - Cold Holding) in server cooler no temperature monitoring shrimp (47F - Cold Holding) in server cooler, employee put bags of ice on shrimp
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand sink in kitchen No paper towels at hand sink in server area Paper towels restocked **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap or paper towels at hand sink in bar, soap stocked **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. All employee food handlers certification are copies **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53B-09-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer soiled
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink in bar has strainer stored in it, strainer removed **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink in bar used as a dump sink
31A-11-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. All cutting boards
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink with no lid on top of reach in cooler on in kitchen, drink removed **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. Vape pens on prep table and reach in cooler in kitchen, items removed **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Server reach in cooler soiled
22-16-4
Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster.
29-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
29
Jun 23, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
47
Oct 27, 2022
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Strain is in sink in bar area.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. I issued the operator one ,and it has been displayed. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-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 - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. In bar front under lidhas black substance on it
22-20-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 1 in kitchen
51-11-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under equipment.
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In kitchen
36-17-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. At bar area.
21-12-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bayou Bistro & Tiki Bar last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bayou Bistro & Tiki Bar on file is from May 23, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bayou Bistro & Tiki Bar?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Bayou Bistro & Tiki Bar.
How does Bayou Bistro & Tiki Bar compare to other restaurants in Tarpon Springs?
Bayou Bistro & Tiki Bar most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Tarpon Springs average of 77.
Has Bayou Bistro & Tiki Bar's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Bayou Bistro & Tiki Bar have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly 11 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Bayou Bistro & Tiki Bar means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Bayou Bistro & Tiki Bar inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Bayou Bistro & Tiki Bar is inspected around two times per year on average.
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