Chez Colette's
Last inspected: Feb 23, 2026
95
Score
Public records show 11 inspections at Chez Colette's stretching back to 2023. Chez Colette's was last inspected on Feb 23, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated”, showing up three times.
Restaurants in Belleair Bluffs average 76, so Chez Colette's is doing better than most peers. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
11
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 23, 2026
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-09: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-23: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
95
Feb 9, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor 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 https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/Nicolas Dennis 6/24/2020 expired. - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-09: Operator took the wrong test. Extension given 30 days. **Time Extended**
53A-03-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-09: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
86
Dec 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/Nicolas Dennis 6/24/2020 expired.
53A-03-7
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with self-closing doors. **Repeat Violation**
32-04-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
82
May 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over ready to eat foods.
08A-05-6
Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Burned spatulas. Discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
14-12-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with self-closing doors. **Repeat Violation**
32-04-4
74
Dec 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
64
May 9, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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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/. - Three compartment sink moved, hand wash sink moved to cook line from warewashing area. Dishmachine added **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-09: Plans received and in process of review per PR Sean via phone . PR Sean will be talking with the operator the following day to work through the plan review process. Plans will be walked through and verified at next unannounced inspection **Time Extended**
51-16-7
90
May 1, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food ( raw beef ) stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food ( cut greens ) in tall reach in cooler . Reviewed with manager .
08A-05-6
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. 0 ppm chlorine run four times .
22-41-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink (quaternary )/warewashing machine or wiping cloths ( chlorine) Reviewed with manager
16-37-1
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/. - Three compartment sink moved, hand wash sink moved to cook line from warewashing area. Dishmachine added **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled in kitchen on counter . Reviewed with manager
41-17-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Reviewed with manager
50-09-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food in tall reach in cooler . Reviewed with manager
08B-17-4
50
Feb 21, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 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/. Three compartment sink moved, hand wash sink moved to cook line from warewashing area. Dishmachine added. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-21: Plans not received at the plan review office per PR Marie **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employee training expired on 10-02-2023. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-21: **Admin Complaint**
53B-05-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-21: Reviewed with manager - manager to turn off machine and clan the interior the following day **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No drainboards or equivalent provided for soiled items and/or air drying cleaned items. No drain boards for three-compartment sink. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-21: Reviewed with operator **Time Extended**
16-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach-in cooler doors soiled with mold-like substances. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-21: Manager to clean the soiled gasket on the following day **Time Extended**
23-03-4
70
Nov 29, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over cooked chicken in reach-in cooler on cook line. Raw lamb and Raw fish stored over french fries in reach-in freezer. Operator placed chicken at bottom shelf and stored french fries above raw lamb and raw fish. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. French onion soup on prep table (63F) Operator placed soup on stove an reheated to 200f **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk stored in reach-in cooler opened 24 hours ago not date-marked.
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Floor mixer soiled.
22-02-4
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/. Three compartment sink moved, hand wash sink moved to cook line from warewashing area. Dishmachine added.
51-16-7
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employee training expired on 10-02-2023.
53B-05-5
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 shelf above reach-in cooler.
40-06-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Gas oven soiled with grease and food buildup.
22-08-4
Basic - No drainboards or equivalent provided for soiled items and/or air drying cleaned items. No drain boards for three-compartment sink.
16-04-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored in dry mop bucket in kitchen.
42-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach-in cooler doors soiled with mold-like substances.
23-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine soiled.
22-20-5
37
Jun 29, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment is operating with an expired license. License displayed is 02/01/2022. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Metal pans stored in hand wash sink next to char-grill. Operator removed pans. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. All cutting boards in kitchen. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Hand wash sink in kitchen and at bar unable to dispense. **Warning**
31B-05-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine located at the bar. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Glass plates on top of reach-in cooler not protected. Operator covered plates. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of cooking oil stored on floor underneath hand wash sink. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Char-grill, gas stove, flat top grill, accumulation of food debris and grease buildup. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. hand wash sink next to char-grill. Operator placed hand wash sign above hand sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. All reach-in coolers gaskets soiled with debris, mold-like substances. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Soiled dry wiping cloth on top of prep table. Operator placed soiled dry cloth in laundry basket **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-10-4
45
Feb 1, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Current license expiration date is 2-1-2023.
50-17-3
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk in stand up two door cooler in kitchen not date marked. Operator dated milk properly. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink in kitchen, to the right of the fryer, had metal pan and scoop in interior of hand wash sink. Operator removed all items. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine behind the bat shows a mold like substance in interior. Operator cleaned interior of ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of the microwave in kitchen, behind the flattop grill, shows an accumulation of debris on interior ceiling. Oven in kitchen, to the right of the flattop grill shows an accumulation of debris on interior bottom.
22-08-4
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chez Colette's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chez Colette's on file is from Feb 23, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chez Colette's?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Chez Colette's.
How does Chez Colette's compare to other restaurants in Belleair Bluffs?
Chez Colette's most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Belleair Bluffs average of 76.
Has Chez Colette's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Chez Colette's have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Chez Colette's 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 Chez Colette's inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Chez Colette's is inspected around four times per year on average.
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