Bayou Market & Cafe
Last inspected: Dec 3, 2025
86
Score
Going back to 2022, Bayou Market & Cafe has 12 inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 3, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near six violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “no paper towels” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.
Restaurants in St. Petersburg average 77, so Bayou Market & Cafe is doing better than most peers. The record reflects steady performance over time.
12
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink next to ice machine
31B-02-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
86
Mar 6, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
41
Dec 3, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap in rear door. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-31: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-22: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-03: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Multiple tiles missing in kitchen food prep area, rear ceiling tiles missing in storage area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-31: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: Repairing ceiling from Hurricanes Helene and Milton. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-22: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-03: **Time Extended**
36-36-4
90
Nov 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Remodeled counter area and moved bar. Installed wall no hand wash sink in front counter steam table area in front counter area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-31: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: Operator spoke Adam Fuelling in Tallahassee office and D3 office and received information on plan review and was in the process of filing during hurricanes. Call to Supervisor Christine Craig time extended 30 days. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-22: Plans approved but sink not installed due to plumber not available from storms repairs. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Multiple tiles missing in kitchen food prep area, rear ceiling tiles missing in storage area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-31: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: Repairing ceiling from Hurricanes Helene and Milton. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-22: **Time Extended**
36-36-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap in rear door. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-31: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-22: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
82
Oct 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Remodeled counter area and moved bar. Installed wall no hand wash sink in front counter steam table area in front counter area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-31: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: Operator spoke Adam Fuelling in Tallahassee office and D3 office and received information on plan review and was in the process of filing during hurricanes. Call to Supervisor Christine Craig time extended 30 days. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap in rear door. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-31: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Grooved cutting boards on prep table. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-31: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Multiple tiles missing in kitchen food prep area, rear ceiling tiles missing in storage area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-31: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: Repairing ceiling from Hurricanes Helene and Milton. **Time Extended**
36-36-4
78
Jul 31, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 5 rodent droppings under 3 compartment sink 2 rodent dropping in rear water room 1 rodent dropping under reach in cooler in kitchen 2 rodent droppings under steam table in front counter area 2 rodent droppings under glass 2 door cooler in front counter area Employees discarded all droppings and in process of cleaning and sanitizing areas. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35A-04-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting boards on cook line. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Refilled paper towels. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Remodeled counter area and moved bar. Installed wall no hand wash sink in front counter steam table area in front counter area. **Warning**
51-16-7
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. 4 employees one is expired. **Warning**
53B-13-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine has mold like debris . **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Multiple tiles missing in kitchen food prep area, rear ceiling tiles missing in storage area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-36-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Grooved cutting boards on prep table. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap in rear door. **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall damaged in rear of kitchen near door. **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. No date mark on packaged foods in grab and go area. **Warning**
02D-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet cloth on counter in kitchen area. **Warning**
21-12-4
41
May 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Feb 1 24 **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-16: Violation was issued an Administrative Complaint at routine inspection on 5/15/2024. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back door very hard to close is left open. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-16: **Time Extended**
35B-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing back of house near restroom. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-16: **Time Extended**
36-36-4
78
May 15, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Ginkgo stored on prep table back of restaurant near prep sink. Employee moved **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-07-4
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 12 Rodent droppings Near mixer under Hand washing sink 2 rodent droppings near back door. **Warning**
35A-04-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Feb 1 24 **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Basic - Ceiling tile missing back of house near restroom. **Warning**
36-36-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back door very hard to close is left open. **Warning**
35B-03-4
58
Dec 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Both CFM certificates expired 7/1/23 **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-06: **Admin Complaint**
53A-03-7
90
Oct 3, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Both CFM certificates expired 7/1/23 **Warning**
53A-03-7
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach under air handler at rear of restaurant, area cleaned and sanitized **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. On broken cooler door handle across from cook line **Warning**
14-71-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Under water handler at rear of restaurant **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in panko, placement corrected **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Milk container with vinaigrette dressing in cooler near catering equipment **Warning**
25-32-4
70
Jun 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 02/01/2023. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach on wall next to hand wash sink. Employee removed and sanitized the area.
35A-03-4
82
Dec 15, 2022
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bayou Market & Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bayou Market & Cafe on file is from Dec 3, 2025. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bayou Market & Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Bayou Market & Cafe.
How does Bayou Market & Cafe compare to other restaurants in St. Petersburg?
Bayou Market & Cafe most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the St. Petersburg average of 77.
Has Bayou Market & Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bayou Market & Cafe have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Bayou Market & Cafe 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 Market & Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Bayou Market & Cafe is inspected around four times per year on average.
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