Blue Collar Cafe on the Bayou

314 Bayshore Dr, Niceville, FL 32578

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Apr 3, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Blue Collar Cafe on the Bayou 10 times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Apr 3, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near one violation each time.

Looking across the full record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Restaurants in Niceville average 97, so Blue Collar Cafe on the Bayou is doing better than most peers. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Apr 3, 2026

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Dec 12, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Apr 11, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Aug 29, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime: Flat surface around the nozzles of the soda machine dirty with a dark substance. Employee cleaned during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

22-02-4

Dec 4, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly: Tested to 0ppm. Owner/Operator attempted to prime and no sanitizer came up through the hose. Three compartment sink set up for sanitizing the dishes. **Corrected On-Site**

22-41-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times: Ice scoop and bucket in hand-wash sink in back room next to ice machine. Owner/Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured: Tank in back storage room not secured to prevent it from falling over. Owner/Operator secured. **Corrected On-Site**

51-11-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin: Ice machine lid interior and shield dirty. Owner/Operator cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**

22-20-5

Sep 22, 2023

Complaint Full

No violations found.

100

Sep 21, 2023

Complaint Full

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Aug 4, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Feb 17, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing: - hand-wash sink in kitchen used as a dump sink: full of ice. Owner/Operator cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Jul 14, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations.

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High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. - dish machine tested to 0ppm. Owner primed the dish machine and it still tested to 0ppm. Owner contacted company for maintenance. Owner had dish washing person set up third sink with quatrenary amonium sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site**

22-41-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - top edge of ice shield in ice machine. Owner cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

22-02-4

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/ - Elijah Mason, 07/12/2021. There is a current Certifed Food Manager for the establishment.

53A-03-7

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Blue Collar Cafe on the Bayou last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Blue Collar Cafe on the Bayou on file is from Apr 3, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Blue Collar Cafe on the Bayou?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Blue Collar Cafe on the Bayou.

How does Blue Collar Cafe on the Bayou compare to other restaurants in Niceville?

Blue Collar Cafe on the Bayou most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Niceville average of 97.

Has Blue Collar Cafe on the Bayou's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Blue Collar Cafe on the Bayou have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Blue Collar Cafe on the Bayou 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 Blue Collar Cafe on the Bayou inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Blue Collar Cafe on the Bayou is inspected around three times per year on average.

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