Maggie Maes on the Bluffs
Last inspected: Apr 13, 2026
52
Score
Going back to 2022, Maggie Maes on the Bluffs has 11 inspections in the public record. Maggie Maes on the Bluffs was last inspected on Apr 13, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around six violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “handwash sink not accessible for employee use”, which has been cited six times.
Compared to other Belleair Bluffs restaurants (averaging 76), there's room to close the gap. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
11
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 13, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Cheese over raw chicken. **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. Hash brown casserole 127f move to steam wells after reheat. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Spray bottle, squeegee and towels located in hand sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Next to dish area. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-05-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee coffee above sliced cooked potatoes on cooks line. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone and tools over cooling bourbon glaze on cooks line. Purse on clean dish rack. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
52
Oct 27, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Wd40 stored over ready to eat sauce. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. hash brown casserole 124f, **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink at end of line filled with scrubbies, sprayer and measuring cup. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Server area. **Corrected On-Site**
36-22-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
29-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
58
Jun 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Brooms and dust pans in front of handwashing sink in server alley. Garbage can, pots and pans covering hand wash sink next to dishwasher. Cooking pots in front of handwashing sink at end of cooks line. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-09: Hand sink at end of line has a spray bottle and squeegie in sink. **Time Extended**
31A-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Gray removable flat soiled. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-09: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Walls. - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-09: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Stand up cooler at end of line. - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-09: **Time Extended**
14-33-4
78
Apr 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked sausage links 78f, held above grill, not listed on TPHC
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soiled ice chute front area. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Brooms and dust pans in front of handwashing sink in server alley. Garbage can, pots and pans covering hand wash sink next to dishwasher. Cooking pots in front of handwashing sink at end of cooks line. **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Next to dishwasher..
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pulled pork 39f, cooked beef 48f, bbq pork 37f, grits 38f, **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
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. Expired in 2024
53B-05-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Gray removable flat soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Dish area.
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Walls.
36-34-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of water on floor in front server area delivered 4/4/2025 **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Men's room
31B-04-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Stand up cooler at end of line.
14-33-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Low boy reach in cooler next to fryer.
29-49-6
37
Feb 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
90
Dec 11, 2024
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance -Soiled ice chute at front counter area Reviewed with manager
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Hand sink at cook line blocked by trashcan and trays Trashcan and trays relocated -Handwashing sink at expo blocked by brooms Brooms moved Reviewed with manager hand wash sinks must be accessible at all times and reviewed proper hand washing. **Corrective Action Taken**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. For cold smoked salmon and poached eggs . Reviewed with manager
02B-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor in walk in cooler . Reviewed with manager. Manager rearranged food **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle at cook line hand wash sink . Per manager , plumbing service scheduled this day
29-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine . Reviewed with manager
22-20-5
55
Jan 4, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Water hose connected to faucet without vacuum breaker near mop sink located outside in rear of establishment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-04: **Time Extended**
29-34-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing in ware washing area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-04: **Time Extended**
36-36-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards on cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-04: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-04: **Time Extended**
36-68-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-04: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
70
Oct 31, 2023
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 5 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee crack raw shell egg then handle spatula without remover gloves and washing hands. Discussed with operator proper hand-hygiene techniques. Will email DBPR HR Form 5030-157 and 5030-159 **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-27-4
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee washing cutting boards in three-compartment and placing on shelf without sanitizing. Discussed with employee about proper sanitizing food contact equipment. Employee removed cutting boards from shelf. **Warning**
22-45-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler on cooks line at 11:15am 50F - Cold Holding); diced sausage (48F - Cold Holding) Operator placed items in ice bath. Re temp at 12:05pm a. Diced sausage 43f b. Diced tomatoes 42f **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Water hose connected to faucet without vacuum breaker near mop sink located outside in rear of establishment. **Warning**
29-34-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Trash can and tub of dishes stored in front of hand wash sink next to dishwasher. **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice inside of bowl of handwash sink next to soda machine in kitchen. Ice was melted down. Discussed with operator the purpose of employee hand wash sinks. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Cold smoked salmon listed on menu as a New York Style Bagel served undercooked is not identified on menu. **Warning**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels handwash sink on cook line. **Warning**
31B-05-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Meat slicer used more than 24 hours ago. **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Single-serve bowls used as scoop in containers on shelf above reach-in cooler. Operator removed bowls. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing in ware washing area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-36-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards on cook line. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. 5 gallon bucket of pickles on floor in walk-in cooler. Operator placed item on pallet. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. **Warning**
36-68-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at handwash sink next to dishwasher. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Three bottle water in reach-in cooler on cook line. **Warning**
12B-13-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
14-17-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Wiping cloth quat solution reading 0ppm Operator replaced solution. Reading 150ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-08-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor next to rack on cook line. **Warning**
21-38-4
20
Aug 23, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
43
Feb 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee cracked two eggs, then continued in food preparation with no glove change accompanied by hand wash. Educated employee and manager on proper hand washing and glove changes. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-09-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer in kitchen on main line shows accumulation of debris underneath the slicer blade on cook line.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottles, in rear outside of establishment in the room with the ice machine we're not labeled. Employee labeled as sanitizer and degreaser. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table in kitchen to the left of the expo window. Employee moved drink. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of water at front counter stored on the floor. Employee moved to shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of bottom oven, in kitchen, on cook line shows accumulation of debris on interior bottom.
22-08-4
61
Sep 26, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
30
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Maggie Maes on the Bluffs last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Maggie Maes on the Bluffs on file is from Apr 13, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Maggie Maes on the Bluffs?
Across the inspection record, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Maggie Maes on the Bluffs.
How does Maggie Maes on the Bluffs compare to other restaurants in Belleair Bluffs?
Maggie Maes on the Bluffs most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Belleair Bluffs average of 76.
Has Maggie Maes on the Bluffs' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Maggie Maes on the Bluffs have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Maggie Maes on the Bluffs 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 Maggie Maes on the Bluffs inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Maggie Maes on the Bluffs is inspected around three times per year on average.
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