Bayside Grille
Last inspected: Oct 15, 2025
74
Score
Across the available record, Bayside Grille has 11 inspections on file, the first dated 2023. On Oct 15, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.
“No paper towels” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
By comparison, the average St. Petersburg facility scores 77, putting Bayside Grille on the weaker side. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
11
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 15, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. One raw shell egg cracked in walk-in cooler. Observed operator discard item. Stop sale not warranted.
01B-14-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored above shredded cheese removed from box in walk-in cooler. Operator placed eggs on bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
74
Apr 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in bar area. Operator provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide tank in bar area not adequately secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone stored on top of prep table in kitchen. Operator removed phone. Discussed cleaning and sanitizing area.
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Single-serve bowl without handle stored inside container of old bay seasoning.
14-01-5
74
Jan 7, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on cooks line is stained black substance. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-07: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on cooks line is stained black substance. **Admin Complaint**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. 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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Bar added to establishment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-07: No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. 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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Bar added to establishment. **Admin Complaint**
51-14-7
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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Dishmachine added, three-compartment sink removed. Two compartment sink added in warewshing area. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-07: 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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Dishmachine added, three-compartment sink removed. Two compartment sink added in warewshing area. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dishmachine not operational. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Establishment is using two-compartment sink to wash and rinse with prep sink setup next to two-compartment to sanitize dishes. Chlorine sanitizer reading 50ppm. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-07: Dishmachine not operational. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Establishment is using two-compartment sink to wash and rinse with prep sink setup next to two-compartment to sanitize dishes. Chlorine sanitizer reading 50ppm. **Admin Complaint**
16-55-4
70
Dec 4, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
70
Jul 10, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
90
Jun 3, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
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/. Dishmachine added, three-compartment sink removed. Two compartment sink added in warewshing area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-03: 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/. Dishmachine added, three-compartment sink removed. Two compartment sink added in warewshing area. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
90
Apr 1, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in bar area. **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/. Dishmachine added, three-compartment sink removed. Two compartment sink added in warewshing area. **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels at hand wash sink located at front entrance of kitchen. **Warning**
31B-05-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Single-serve bowl without handle used as scoop in old bay seasoning on shelf above reach-in cooler in salad prep area. **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at hand wash sink in bar area. Will email DBPR Form 5030-111. Employees must wash hands. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler located in salad prep area. **Warning**
29-49-6
Basic - Stored food not covered. Cut limes, oranges, and cherries not covered in bar area. **Warning**
08B-12-5
61
Oct 25, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 fly **Warning**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Sean Whitman present for inspection. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53A-02-7
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Taco meat made Sunday no date mark. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Near plates and bowls. **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Bag on prep counter with clean dishes. **Warning**
40-06-5
64
Sep 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
90
Jun 22, 2023
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
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. Emailed to operator **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-26-1
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. Emailed to operator. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. **Warning**
53A-02-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In bar area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under equipment **Warning**
36-73-4
58
May 2, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bayside Grille last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bayside Grille on file is from Oct 15, 2025. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bayside Grille?
Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Bayside Grille.
How does Bayside Grille compare to other restaurants in St. Petersburg?
Bayside Grille most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the St. Petersburg average of 77.
Has Bayside Grille's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bayside Grille have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Bayside Grille 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 Bayside Grille inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Bayside Grille is inspected around four times per year on average.
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