Daydreamers Cafe and Grill
Last inspected: Feb 5, 2026
86
Score
Public records show seven inspections at Daydreamers Cafe and Grill stretching back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Feb 5, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance”, showing up three times.
Among Safety Harbor restaurants, the typical score is 81; Daydreamers Cafe and Grill is comfortably above that bar. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspection History
Feb 5, 2026
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Tape used to repair shelf in reach in cooler and the outside of a food container. Operator discarded food container.
14-71-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer bucket stored on prep table near food and clean equipment.. operator relocated the sanitizer bucket during the inspection **Corrected On-Site**
21-44-1
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0ppm corrected to 50ppm during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
86
Jan 30, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Top of the interior ice machine. Operator has plans to burn ice this afternoon.
22-20-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Small white cutting boards in kitchen. Operator is in the process of making new cutting boards.
14-09-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Bucket sitting on prep table next to a cutting board. Operator relocated. **Corrected On-Site**
21-44-1
86
Sep 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled stained. White cutting board on flip top. 2 small white cutting boards in kitchen.
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated dust. Entrance of kitchen ceiling soiled with dust. Wall near microwave soiled.
36-34-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed operator choking poster. Operator printed and hung up. **Corrected On-Site**
51-13-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0ppm. Operator refilled from 3 compartment sink. Second test 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. All squeeze bottles labeled except for liquid butter on cookline. Discussed with owner.
02D-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. In back of ice machine where the parts are located.
22-20-5
70
May 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Under grill.
23-03-4
95
Nov 3, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. - manager got the correct sanitizer during the inspection **Corrected On-Site**
22-48-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. - ice cubes inside hand wash sink at front counter area - reviewed with manager hand sink is for washing hands only
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory for Eggs Benedict on menu- manager reprinted menus during the inspection **Corrected On-Site**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled in front counter area - manager labeled spray bottle **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach in corner area of counter - manager removed roach and clean and sanitized floor **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in restrooms and front counter area **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
52
Jun 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw bacon over liquid pasteurized eggs in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
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. Provided form **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
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. Owner already has form
11-26-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Chemical bottle not labeled **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Stand up cooler back prep area has a torn gaskets
14-11-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Debris in Coke cooler at front counter **Corrected On-Site**
22-16-4
58
Nov 16, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee touched wrap with barehands- employee placed back on grill - temperature 154F - reviewed no barehand contact with ready to eat food with manager and employee **Corrective Action Taken**
09-01-4
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Milk opened 10 days previously - manager discarded **Corrective Action Taken**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Milk opened 10 days previously in white refrigerator - manager discarded **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-24-5
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. Cut lunch meat and cooked sausage in refrigerator -manager date marked food **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine
22-20-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured in front counter area **Corrected On-Site**
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 purse stored on top of boxes for soda - manager relocated purse **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Stove knobs missing - tools in place to adjust temperature of stove
14-11-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together in kitchen . - manager changed solution - 50 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
21-03-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Daydreamers Cafe and Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Daydreamers Cafe and Grill on file is from Feb 5, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Daydreamers Cafe and Grill?
Across the inspection record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Daydreamers Cafe and Grill.
How does Daydreamers Cafe and Grill compare to other restaurants in Safety Harbor?
Daydreamers Cafe and Grill most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Safety Harbor average of 81.
Has Daydreamers Cafe and Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Daydreamers Cafe and Grill have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Daydreamers Cafe and Grill 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 Daydreamers Cafe and Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Daydreamers Cafe and Grill is inspected around two times per year on average.
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