The Bayou Cafe
Last inspected: Apr 2, 2026
61
Score
The Bayou Cafe appears in inspection records 13 times, starting in 2022. The most recent visit was on Apr 2, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around nine violations per visit lately, up from roughly five violations before.
“No plan review submitted” comes up most often, recorded 11 times in the inspection record.
The Bayou Cafe's latest score of 61 falls below the Tarpon Springs average of 77. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
13
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 2, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired since 02/01/2026, Establishment open and operating, servicing food to the public. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Chlorine sanitizer 0 ppm, operator changed bucket, corrected to 50 ppm . **Corrected On-Site**
22-49-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By cook line, operator put towels by sink **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open employee bed over drop in cooler, operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Cooler on cook line
22-16-4
61
Feb 2, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In drop in cooler on cook line - sliced provolone (54F - Cold Holding); sliced cheddar cheese (53F - Cold Holding), pans over filled, operator moved to vertical cooler, **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 2 rodent droppings on ledge by hand wash sink in back room 7 rodent droppings behind white folding table in back room 5 rodent droppings in back room behind cook line on wooden ledge 2 rodent droppings in floor in back room behind cook line 1 rodent dropping in copper pipe by fry oil in back room **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35A-04-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/1/26 **Warning**
50-17-3
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Dishwasher came in from dining room, took clean dishes out of rack to put away.discussed proper hand wash with operator. **Warning**
12A-13-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Fray baskets have build up. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Poached eggs on menu not identified as undercooked menu has not been corrected. operator marked all menus and consumer advisory at bottom of menu. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02B-01-5
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/. www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Food prep area and oven added in area behind front counter. Plans received 7/14, plans denied due to lack of communication, letter sent to operator on 9/3/25 from Robin in plan review. Spoke to Carly in plan review on 9/3/25, plans have not been received.restaurant is open and serving customers, operator states that plans have not been sent to Tallahassee. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
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. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler on cook line **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils dried with a towel/cloth. Dishwasher dried lid with towel, discussed air drying with staff and operator. **Warning**
24-17-4
33
Dec 4, 2025
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef cheesesteaks in pan over open box of raw sausage, operator moved eggs moved beef to bottom **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Approximately - 16 Small flies Under dish machine 2 small flies behind ice machine 1 on towel bucket at wait station **Warning**
35A-02-7
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. Operator cutting lemons for garnish on beverages with bare hands, discussed proper hand wash and glove usage **Warning**
09-01-4
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. At Server station - greater than 200 ppm, corrected to 100 ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-27-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food re-served to customers. Red bowl with butter pads picked up from one table and given to customer at next table. Operator states that butter is kept in cooler and she puts it back into the cooler when customer leaves. **Admin Complaint**
07-08-5
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately 12 rodent droppings between bag in box soda in dish room. 1 rodent dropping on top of bag in box soda 6 rodent droppings on left side of chest freezer near from counter 2 rodent droppings on floor under shelf by 3 compartment sink 5 rodent droppings on floor in hall by water heater 7 rodent droppings on shelf on cook line next to boxes of pancake mix 4 rodent droppings on shelf next to flat top grill 2 rodent droppings on shelf under flat top grill 2 rodent droppings on bottom shelf of shelving unit by door to kitchen **Warning**
35A-04-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Fry baskets **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Poached eggs on menu not identified as under cooked. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
02B-01-5
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/. Food prep area and oven added in area behind front counter. Plans received 7/14, plans denied due to lack of communication, letter sent to operator on 9/3 from Robin in plan review. Spoke to Carly in plan review today, plans have not been received.restaurant is open and serving customers **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on top of ice machine, operator moved to bottom shelf. Employee Becca over drop in cooler on cook line, moved to shelf **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler on cook line, interior of cooler and next pans, vertical cooler near pass shelf, bottom of cooler and tracks of door **Warning**
22-16-4
27
Mar 19, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Poached eggs on menu not identified **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-19: Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Poached eggs on menu not identified **Admin Complaint**
02B-01-5
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/. Food prep area and oven added in area behind counter **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-19: 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/. Food prep area and oven added in area behind counter No plans submitted for remodel. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
82
Jan 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Cracked eggs then touched clean utensils and clean plates without changing gloves or washing hands **Warning**
12A-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Fry baskets soiled Microwave soiled Can opener soiled Slicer soiled **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Poached eggs on menu not identified **Warning**
02B-01-5
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/. Food prep area and oven added in area behind counter **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-69-4
61
Oct 24, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -butter packets (71F - Cold Holding) sitting on counter -French toast mix with eggs (72F - Cold Holding) sitting on shelf on cook line
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener Slicer **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Cliff Adams person in charge today has no manager certification
53A-01-7
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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Food prep area and oven added in area behind front counter. Plans received 7/14, plans denied due to lack of communication, letter sent to operator on 9/3 from Robin in plan review **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Cliff Adams does not have food handlers training certification
53B-13-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwaves soiled
22-08-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in reach in freezer
14-69-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in coolers on cook line soiled
22-16-4
43
Jul 18, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations.
View 3 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
74
May 16, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 6 major violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 02/01/2024 **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. Water temperature 81F **Warning**
12A-19-4
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Cook cracked eggs then touched clean plates without changing gloves or washing hands **Warning**
12A-27-4
Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Paint brush used for butter **Warning**
14-14-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Adam Patterson manager for establishment, manager certification expired 4/19/2024 **Warning**
53A-02-7
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand sink by mop sink in back No soap or paper towels at hand sink next to oven **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-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/. Food prep area and oven added in area behind front counter **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
35
Oct 9, 2023
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
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. Ham in Saran Wrap not date marked after opening
02C-03-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand sink by 3 compartment sink and hand sink by oven in prep area, paper towels restocked at hand sink **Corrected On-Site**
31B-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/. Food prep area added with refrigerators and oven. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Eggs held in time with no written procedures, provided operator with DBPR Form HR 5022-090
03F-10-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portion cup used for tuna salad, portion cup removed **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler gaskets torn **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.Under cooking equipment **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Through the kitchen **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up in reach in freezer in prep area
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
45
Aug 7, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 6 small flies in dish area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-07: 1 small fly in dish area **Time Extended**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Printed form DBPR HR 5030-104 for operator **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-07: **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer soiled **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-07: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
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/. Storage area oven, prep table, upright freezer and refrigerator added. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-07: **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Printed form DBPR HR 5030-103 for operator **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-07: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn on 3 door cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-07: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under equipment soiled **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-07: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Tile missing under cooking equipment on cook line **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-07: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwaves soiled on cook line **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-07: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled on cook line **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-07: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. 3 door reach in cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-07: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
43
Apr 24, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Cook cracked egg then touched toast without ch aging gloves or washing hands **Repeat Violation**
12A-27-4
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. Milk opened yesterday not date marked
02C-03-5
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. Inspector provided operator with DBPR HR 5030-104 **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled Dicer soiled Slicer soiled
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Storage area oven, prep table, upright freezer and refrigerator added. Operator states he has not had time to take care of it yet. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
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. Inspector provided operator with DBPR Form HR 5030-103 **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Throughout the kitchen **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under dish machine, under and behind equipment **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Rafters showing in storage area **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
41
Feb 22, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Storage area oven, prep table, upright freezer and refrigerator added. Hand sink added at front counter. AC Request submitted on previous call back on 2/22/2023 **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-22: **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Rafters showing in storage area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-22: **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler gaskets torn on cook line **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-22: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled under cooking equipment and cold holding equipment on cook line **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-22: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Tile throughout establishment missing **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-22: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
74
Dec 20, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. -approximately, 14 rodent droppings by co2 tanks behind ice machine on floor and wooden shelf -2 rodent droppings by dish machine on floor in dish room. -3 rodent droppings behind soda machine.next to kitchen. Approximately 16 rodent droppings along back wall in hall that leads to hot water heater, and around hot water heater. Behind kitchen. -2 rodent droppings by reach in freezer. Behind register area by train display. 2 droppings by cracker shelf in service area. **Warning**
35A-04-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Missing sink where oven is now. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Now oven located in this area. **Warning**
31A-04-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing sink where oven is now. **Warning**
31B-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. Sink replaced by oven in back room, exposed rafters in same room with oven. Mop sink removed from back area by 3 compartment sink. From previous owner. **Warning**
51-16-7
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. **Warning**
53B-14-5
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Cracked/missing tiles in kitchen. **Warning**
36-11-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors soiled throughout kitchen under equipment and tables **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. **Warning**
35B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of equipment soiled **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach under hot water heater. 1 dead roach under shelf in service station **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. In area with prep table and oven, exposed rafters.. **Warning**
36-37-5
Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. **Warning**
29-27-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing sink where oven is now. **Warning**
31B-04-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Bayou Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Bayou Cafe on file is from Apr 2, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Bayou Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “no plan review submitted” has been cited 11 times, more than any other issue at The Bayou Cafe.
How does The Bayou Cafe compare to other restaurants in Tarpon Springs?
The Bayou Cafe most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Tarpon Springs average of 77.
Has The Bayou Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at The Bayou Cafe have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at The Bayou Cafe means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is The Bayou Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Bayou Cafe is inspected around four times per year on average.
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