Taverna on the Bay
Last inspected: Dec 16, 2025
95
Score
Going back to 2023, Taverna on the Bay has eight inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 16, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around three violations compared to roughly 10 violations earlier on.
When inspectors have written things up, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
The city-wide average for St. Pete Beach sits at 76, putting Taverna on the Bay on the better side of that line. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 16, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-16: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
95
Dec 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 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. 0 ppm, container empty . Employee changed container. Pump not working.
22-41-4
Intermediate - 10 Clam tags not marked with last date served.
01C-03-4
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. Feta.
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade. Slicer. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Sliced tomatoes, pico, cooked wings, spinach pie. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Line microwave. Alley microwave.
22-08-4
52
Jun 17, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler across from fryers. - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-17: **Time Extended**
29-49-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. By back door. - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-17: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
90
Jun 12, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 6 each raw sea bass. 4 each raw salmon. 4 each raw grouper 7 each raw tuna. All found in reach in cooler under flat top grill.
01B-13-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Outside walk in cooler- cooked octopus 47f, chicken skewers 47f, sour cream 46f,
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Outside walk in cooler- cooked octopus 47f, chicken skewers 47f, sour cream 46f,
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pico,sliced tomatoes tzatziki.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink next to three compartment sink used as dump sink with carrots in drain.
31A-11-4
Basic - Twenty (20) foot-candles of light not provided inside equipment where food is stored. Nonworking light in walk in cooler. I had to use my flashlight to take temperatures.
38-08-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. 6 each raw sea bass. 4 each raw salmon. 4 each raw grouper 7 each raw tuna. All found in reach in cooler under flat top grill.
06-09-1
Basic - Stored food not covered. Ice cubes not covered in stand up freezer.
08B-12-5
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler across from fryers.
29-49-6
Basic - Food stored on floor. Raw pork stored on floor in walk in cooler. Food stored on floor in walk in freezer. Food stored on floor in dry storage area.
08B-38-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. By back door.
36-17-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup in rice.
14-01-5
33
Apr 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 3 live flies in interior bar area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-21: 3 live flies in interior bar near drains. Educated manager on flies and provided pest information sheet. **Time Extended**
35A-02-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on prep table in prep area stained, slicer blade soiled with food debris last used 2-16, can opener blade soiled with build up of food debris, soda guns in interior bar area soiled with black mold like debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-21: Cleaned areas but more detailed cleaning needed. **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Thawed grouper in vacuum packaging without being removed from the reduced oxygen packaging when directed on packaging to remove to thaw. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-21: No thawing at time of inspection **Time Extended**
06-09-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Blodgett Oven soiled on cook line, **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-21: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. Lid open on dumpster. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-21: **Time Extended**
33-16-4
67
Feb 17, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
17
Aug 22, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
82
Jan 20, 2023
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Taverna on the Bay last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Taverna on the Bay on file is from Dec 16, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Taverna on the Bay?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Taverna on the Bay.
How does Taverna on the Bay compare to other restaurants in St. Pete Beach?
Taverna on the Bay most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the St. Pete Beach average of 76.
Has Taverna on the Bay's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Taverna on the Bay have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Taverna on the Bay 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 Taverna on the Bay inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Taverna on the Bay is inspected around three times per year on average.
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