Buoys Waterfront Bar and Grill
Last inspected: Apr 6, 2026
52
Score
Inspectors have visited Buoys Waterfront Bar and Grill nine times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Apr 6, 2026. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near seven violations per visit across recent inspections.
Looking across the full record, “dented/rusted cans present” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
Restaurants in St. Pete Beach average 76, so Buoys Waterfront Bar and Grill trails the local norm. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
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Inspections
3
Critical latest
2
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 6, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Bottle wine and mixer stored in drink ice. Ice discarded
08B-56-4
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. #10 can olives dented on seam. Item discarded.
01B-01-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Bottle of wine and mixer stored in bar ice served to guest. Ice discarded.
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-05-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. 5 tags observed. **Repeat Violation**
01C-03-4
52
Jan 8, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Mashed potatoes 46f, made on 1/7/2026, missed cooling window. Items discarded.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Mashed potatoes 46f, made on 1/7/2026, missed cooling window. Items discarded.
03D-02-5
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
01C-05-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
01C-03-4
Basic - Torn gasket line cooler under flat top grill.
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler fan soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
50
Sep 3, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Line cook. Discussed with operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. #10 can sliced olives
01B-01-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Back storage area.
36-22-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil on floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
61
Jun 18, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
47
Dec 12, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Dented cans of coconut milk and cream of coconut on dry storage shelf with foods to be served to the public.
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mixer head soiled last used 12-11-2024. Soda fountain nozzle area soiled with black mold like debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Container in hand sink in bar area. Employee removed container. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk container removed from original container no label. Bread crumbs labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in bread crumbs to portion. Employee removed bowl. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents in kitchen soiled.
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting of plastic cups in server station.
24-08-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Date labels on clean pans on drying rack.
16-46-4
45
Apr 30, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area.1 live fly in dry storage area not landing, 1 live fly in interior bar area landing on fake plants. Educated management on flies and contamination.
35A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw comminuted beef over raw pork in walk in cooler. Employee moved raw beef to lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda guns in downstairs bar soiled with black mold like debris, cutting boards stained on cook line reach in coolers, soda nozzle area of fountain in upstairs wait station soiled with black mold like debris. Employees cleaning areas. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink in dish area blocked with sanitizer hose. Employee removed hose. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks on bar next to clean single service straws and toothpicks. Employees removed drinks. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven soiled with burnt on food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No signage for employees to wash hands. Emailed signage to operator and he printed and displayed. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
52
Nov 1, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee gloves no hand wash when starting to work with food. Educated manager and he educated employee. Employee washed hands and applied gloves. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.soda nozzles area soiled with mold like debris in server station.
22-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on ice machine soiled with mold like debris
23-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on ice machine torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting of plastic cups in server station.
24-08-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Exterior of dish machine soiled. Employee cleaned top of top dish machine. **Corrected On-Site**
16-21-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Date dot labels on clean pans on drying rack in rear prep area.
16-46-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine top soiled with mold like debris. Employee cleaning area during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-20-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven door.
10-20-4
55
Apr 10, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 8, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Fresh chopped Garlic 87f, item put in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil. Item picked up. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Cracked ice bucket.
14-12-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Buoys Waterfront Bar and Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Buoys Waterfront Bar and Grill on file is from Apr 6, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Buoys Waterfront Bar and Grill?
Across the inspection record, “dented/rusted cans present” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Buoys Waterfront Bar and Grill.
How does Buoys Waterfront Bar and Grill compare to other restaurants in St. Pete Beach?
Buoys Waterfront Bar and Grill most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the St. Pete Beach average of 76.
Has Buoys Waterfront Bar and Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Buoys Waterfront Bar and Grill have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Buoys Waterfront Bar and Grill 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 Buoys Waterfront Bar and Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Buoys Waterfront Bar and Grill is inspected around three times per year on average.
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