Cajun Cafe on the Bayou

8260 66 St N, Pinellas Park, FL 33781

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Mar 27, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Cajun Cafe on the Bayou appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 27, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around four violations to closer to two violations per visit over the last few inspections.

“Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.

That's lower than the typical Pinellas Park restaurant, which scores around 82. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 27, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

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. Main dishwasher 0 ppm ran 3 times

22-41-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bucket of sanitizer and bottle inside hand wash sink. Employee moved **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Multiple Throughout kitchen. Employee moved **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

21-12-4

Oct 8, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Deli cooler next to microwave catfish (46F - Cold Holding); tomato base sauce (46F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (46F - Cold Holding) Employee moved all time temperature coltrol for safty food inside freezer catfish (43F - Cold Holding); tomato base sauce (43F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (43F - Cold Holding) **Corrected On-Site**

03A-02-5

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table.

12B-07-4

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On cutting boards

21-12-4

May 29, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Mar 26, 2025

Routine - Food

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

View 4 violations

High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Shredded cheese lined in deli cooler with paper towel. **Warning**

14-15-4

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Degreaser **Warning**

41-17-4

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. John, Sonya, Kaylee, Anton **Warning**

53B-01-5

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Glass stand alone reach in cooler **Warning**

14-33-4

Dec 20, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

3 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Located in bar area.

22-20-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled on reach-in cooler doors on cooks line.

23-03-4

Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Reuse of five gallon pickle containers.

25-32-4

Mar 27, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use

FL-06

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Oct 19, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

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. Meatloaf in freezer not dated

02C-04-5

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One certificate expired

53B-14-5

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

22-20-5

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Beer cooler behind bar

29-49-6

Jun 28, 2023

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. White baffle soiled **Repeat Violation**

22-20-5

Feb 2, 2023

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine behind the bar has mold like substance.

22-20-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cajun Cafe on the Bayou last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cajun Cafe on the Bayou on file is from Mar 27, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cajun Cafe on the Bayou?

Across the inspection record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Cajun Cafe on the Bayou.

How does Cajun Cafe on the Bayou compare to other restaurants in Pinellas Park?

Cajun Cafe on the Bayou most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Pinellas Park average of 82.

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

Yes. Recent inspections at Cajun Cafe on the Bayou have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Cajun Cafe on the Bayou 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 Cajun Cafe on the Bayou inspected?

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

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