Bayou Club
Last inspected: Nov 7, 2025
45
Score
Bayou Club has been inspected nine times since 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Nov 7, 2025. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near 10 violations each time.
Across the inspection history, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded eight times.
The city-wide average sits at 75, which Bayou Club's 45 doesn't quite reach. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
9
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 7, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over cooked pork in walk in cooler, reorganized **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink in kitchen, restocked **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink behind bar used as dump sink
31A-11-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Oven door handle, removed
10-20-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Ovens on cook line soiled **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents soiled over cook line
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn cooler gaskets on cook line Walk in cooler floors damaged **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Accumulation of grease under fryers
36-73-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Beer cooler behind bar
29-49-6
45
Oct 2, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - 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/ New Chef has expired CFM, other staff present with valid CFM
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun nozzle and holster behind bar soiled
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink in banquet room
31B-02-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Floors in walk in cooler damaged
14-11-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of ovens on cook line soiled
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cooler gaskets soiled Hood filters soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Drawer coolers on cook line
22-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Keg cooler behind bar
29-49-6
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
55
Mar 26, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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/ Chef Emmett Stevenson expired 10/21/24. All other staff with CFM expired or not available at time of inspection **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-26: All CFM certificates remain expired. Staff provided with list of approved CFM programs **Admin Complaint**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-26: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Metal floor and walls of walk in cooler in disrepair **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-26: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil on floor in dry storage **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-26: Cooking oil on floor in dry storage **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cooler gaskets soiled Hood filters soiled **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-26: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Keg cooler behind bar **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-26: **Time Extended**
29-49-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-26: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
64
Jan 22, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - 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/ Chef Emmett Stevenson expired 10/21/24. All other staff with CFM expired or not available at time of inspection **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Metal floor and walls of walk in cooler in disrepair **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil on floor in dry storage **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop on top of soiled ice machine next to beverage cart **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-12-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cooler gaskets soiled Hood filters soiled **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Keg cooler behind bar **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
29-49-6
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
14-17-4
Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Behind bar **Warning**
29-17-4
58
Jul 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
52
Oct 13, 2023
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 13 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink at bar used as dump sink, ice present
31A-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in beverage cart storage room
22-20-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Beer coolers at bar
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Porous acoustic tiles over dry storage **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Air intake vents soiled over cook line **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. In beverage cart storage room **Repeat Violation**
36-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn cooler gaskets Damaged metal flooring in walk-in cooler **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Cook line **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop on top of soiled ice machine in beverage cart room, moved to dish room for cleaning **Corrective Action Taken**
10-12-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cooler gaskets soiled in kitchen Hood filters soiled **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination. Single service cups and lids at cart bar not covered
25-09-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Beer coolers at bar
29-49-6
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
47
Sep 19, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 16 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flies in equipment storage room
35A-02-6
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Dented can of mandarin oranges on can rack in dry storage, removed **Corrected On-Site**
01B-01-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. End of bar
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Porous acoustic tiles over dry storage
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents soiled over service line. Stained ceiling tiles over dry storage
36-34-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. In beverage cart room
36-03-4
Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Dented can of mandarin oranges, removed **Corrected On-Site**
08B-20-4
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape on ceiling panels over dish machine
14-71-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On table above table caddys at entrance to bar Removed **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Male employee on cook line
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn freezer gaskets on cook line Damaged metal flooring inside walk-in cooler
14-11-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Cook line
36-17-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Ovens on cook line
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cooler/freezer gaskets soiled on cook line and bar Accumulation of grease on sides of fryers Hood filters soiled on cook line
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters not protected next to coffee machine
25-06-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Glass drink cooler and beer cooler at bar
29-49-6
Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. Walk in freezer
38-04-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
33
Mar 31, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw fish over pizza in walk in freezer.
08A-17-6
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Multiple open containers of dressings in walk-in cooler not dated, all held less than 7 days
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained on cook line. Can opener blade soiled
22-02-4
Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Multiple prepared items in walk-in freezer with no date markings
02C-04-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Styrofoam bowls in sugar bins, removed during inspection **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On cook line
14-09-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer on cook line. Torn gaskets on reach in coolers on cook line **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Accumulation of food residue in ovens at cook line **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled on beer coolers at bar, reach in coolers on cook line. Accumulation of grease behind cook line. Accumulation of dust behind oven **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach in coolers on cook line **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Beer cooler at bar **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed zucchini and squash over cut apples in walk-in cooler
08B-17-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice bin at bar with soiled soda lines. Ice machine in kitchen with lime scale buildup on ceiling
22-20-5
39
Oct 28, 2022
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 4 major violations. 21 minor violations.
View 31 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. White board cleaner next meat slicer **Warning**
41-10-4
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. 1 6lb can of marinara sauce, 1 6lb can of apple pie filling, 3 3lb cans of potato salad dented on can rack of dry storage See stop sale. **Warning**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Bartender handled dirty glassware then washed hands with no soap **Warning**
12A-20-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly at bar 2 live flies outside walk-in cooler 5 live flies in storage closet on first floor **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Hanging on shelf above food prep area; hanging on power cord above reach in cooler; hanging on wall inside equipment storage closet **Warning**
41-24-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken pot pie 51F, flatbread pizzas 51F in reach in cooler on cook line, employee employee move to walk-in cooler **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge failed to notify the division of employee diagnosed with Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Shigella spp., Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli, Typhoid fever (caused by Salmonella Typhi) or Salmonella (nontyphoidal). Manager unable to identify big 6 food borne illnesses, provided handout **Warning**
11-01-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Meat slicer blade soiled with food debris Can opener soiled with accumulation of food debris Soda nozzles at bar soiled with black mold like substance. Stand mixer heads soiled with food debris **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand sink behind bar **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pasta, cooked chicken, pasta salad in tall reach in cooler on cook line not date marked, cook advised prepared on 10/26. Items labeled **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In container of sugar **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Multiple carbon dioxide tank's unsecured in closet behind bar. Helium tank unsecured in kitchen Carbon dioxide tank behind bar **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. 1 6lb can of marinara sauce, 1 6lb can of apple pie filling, 3 3lb cans of potato salad dented on can rack of dry storage **Warning**
08B-20-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink over clean plates on servers station, manager moved to bottom shelf **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. On cook line **Warning**
13-04-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic bins in storage closet **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on reach in freezer torn. Exterior of ice machine with multiple areas of rust **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Fry oil on floor in dry storage Coffee and raw beef on floor of walk-in freezer, manager moved to shelves **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer on cook line **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On oven door handle, employee moved **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Spoon handle in blue cheese at salad station touching food **Warning**
10-06-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of ovens and microwave on cook line. Interior of rolling box warmer soiled with accumulation of food debris **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. **Warning**
51-18-6
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hand sink near dishwashing area, hand sink behind bar **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in freezers, reach in coolers on cook line, and walk-in cooler soiled **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of beer coolers behind bar soiled Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. On first floor, interior soiled with black mold like substance. Soda lines with black mold like substance in contact with ice in wells at bar **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. In reach in cooler on cook line **Warning**
14-33-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Foil serving pans on top shelf near salad prep coolers not inverted **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Drink coolers behind bar with standing water **Warning**
29-49-6
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bayou Club last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bayou Club on file is from Nov 7, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bayou Club?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Bayou Club.
How does Bayou Club compare to other restaurants in Largo?
Bayou Club most recently scored 45 out of 100, which is lower than the Largo average of 75.
Has Bayou Club's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bayou Club have averaged around 10 violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Bayou Club 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.
How often is Bayou Club inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Bayou Club is inspected around three times per year on average.
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