Pine Island Getaway Cafe

5281 Doug Taylor Cir, St. James City, FL 33956

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Apr 2, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Public records show seven inspections at Pine Island Getaway Cafe stretching back to 2022. On Apr 2, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.

The pattern that stands out is “equipment in poor repair”, which has been cited three times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average St. James City restaurant scores 80. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 2, 2026

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Observed dump sink behind front counter hot water shut off.

27-19-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed stand up reach-in freezer in kitchen gasket torn.

14-11-5

Oct 28, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed women's restroom door not tight fitting.

32-04-4

Apr 23, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer soiled with bread crumbs.

22-02-4

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/

53A-03-7

Nov 14, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed

FL-27

Oct 20, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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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.

53B-14-5

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/

53A-03-7

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed stand up reach-in cooler gasket torn.

14-11-5

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

33-16-4

Mar 30, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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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. Emailed manager DBPR Form HR 5030-104. **Corrective Action Taken**

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. Emailed manager DBPR Form HR 5030-103. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-26-1

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.

10-01-5

Aug 30, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. The owner removed emitting strip. **Corrected On-Site**

41-24-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed sanitizer bucket in hand washing sink behind front counter. The owner removed sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. No expiration dates on certificates.

53B-10-4

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

33-16-4

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-13-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed stand up reach-in cooler gasket torn.

14-11-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pine Island Getaway Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pine Island Getaway Cafe on file is from Apr 2, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Pine Island Getaway Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “equipment in poor repair” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Pine Island Getaway Cafe.

How does Pine Island Getaway Cafe compare to other restaurants in St. James City?

Pine Island Getaway Cafe most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the St. James City average of 80.

Has Pine Island Getaway Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pine Island Getaway Cafe have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Pine Island Getaway Cafe 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 Pine Island Getaway Cafe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Pine Island Getaway Cafe is inspected around two times per year on average.

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