Upper Grand Lagoon, Bay County

DAT CAJUN PLACE

2705 THOMAS DR, Upper Grand Lagoon, FL 32408

FoodSeating
Latest violations
4
2 High Priority
Jun 11, 2026
City
Upper Grand Lagoon
County
Bay
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
13

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Jun 11, 2026

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

01B-02-5

Detail 24620149

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Soft shell crab in fry station drawers at 47F, in cooling unit for around two days, and par cooked chicken wings in fry station lowboy at 50F, in cooling unit since the day before, per operator.

03A-02-5

Detail 24620147

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Soft shell crab in fry station drawers at 47F, in cooling unit for around two days, and par cooked chicken wings in fry station lowboy at 50F, in cooling unit since the day before, per operator. See stop sale.

51-11-4

Detail 24620148

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Three tanks in the outside storage/walk-ins shed. One tank in the bar storage room.

22-16-4

Detail 24620146

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Bar's reach in coolers holding beers, with buildup of soil in the bottom.

Mar 2, 2026

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Basic: 7Total: 11

08A-05-6

Detail 24407528

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw tuna over coleslaw and portioned salsa cups in salad station reach in cooler. Manager removed tuna at the time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

01B-02-5

Detail 24407539

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sliced green tomatoes in appetizer station at 47F. Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Bread pudding in hot holding sham in appetizer station at 115F. Per manager, item placed in oven for reheating for 3 hours.

03A-02-5

Detail 24407531

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sliced green tomatoes in appetizer station at 47F. Per manager, tomatoes stored overnight. See stop sale. Bloody Mary mix in bar walk in cooler at 46F. Per manager, item in walk in cooler for 20 minutes.

03E-02-5

Detail 24407536

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Bread pudding in hot holding sham in appetizer station at 115F. Per manager, item placed in oven for reheating for 3 hours. See stop sale.

22-16-4

Detail 24407535

Basic - Bar reach in coolers interiors soiled.

13-07-4

Detail 24407534

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee on cooking line wearing a watch.

14-11-5

Detail 24407529

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Broken gasket in hot holding sham in appetizer station.

14-69-4

Detail 24407537

Basic - Ice buildup on the floor under the fans in outside walk-in freezer.

10-07-4

Detail 24407538

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Ice cream scoop in expo line in standing water at 69F. Manager took utensil to ware washing area at the time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

14-33-4

Detail 24407533

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Double sliding doors reach in cooler in bar area, used for chilled glasses.

10-08-5

Detail 24407532

Basic - Two ice scoop handles in contact with ice at the bar. Manager appropriately stored them at the time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

48-04-4

Detail 24407530

Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. Large gas tanks in storage building at the back of the establishment. For reporting purposes only.

Nov 18, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 4Basic: 1Total: 7

01B-24-5

Detail 24199470

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after preparation. Crawfish salad in walk-in cooler from 11-6 not used by 11-18. See stop sale.

03A-02-5

Detail 24199472

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Buttermilk iced on fry station counter 46F, per manager buttermilk out approximately 1 hour. Ice water added to ice bath, corrected to 41F. Boudin balls on app station counter 62F, per manager item placed on counter approximately 2 hours prior. All Boudin heated and placed in hot holding during inspection. Corrected On-Site

01C-03-4

Detail 24199474

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Tags for pre-shucked oysters being marked for the day the oysters were shucked.

53A-01-7

Detail 24199469

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No certification provided for Okeito

53B-14-5

Detail 24199473

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.

41-17-4

Detail 24199475

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle of sanitizer behind bar unlabeled. Employee labeled bottle at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 24199471

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bags of crawfish seasoning on floor in storage building.

Jun 2, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 4Total: 4

08B-38-4

Detail 23802777

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bins of red beans cooling and French fries stored on floor in walk in freezer. Manager placed red beans on shelf. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

31B-04-4

Detail 23802778

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at oyster bar. Manager placed a sign at sink. Corrected On-Site

21-10-4

Detail 23802776

Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use at breader station under flour and milk bath.

08B-12-5

Detail 23802779

Basic - Stored food not covered. Multiple pans of sauce and reaped beans stored in walk in cooler and freezer not covered. Repeat Violation

Aug 2, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 1, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 7

03D-02-5

Detail 23028015

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Crawfish étouffée 52F, cooling over night. See stop sale.

01B-36-5

Detail 23028017

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Crawfish étouffée 52F, cooling over night. See stop sale.

22-57-6

Detail 23028019

High Priority - Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Dish surface temp 152F, manager connected chlorine and primed machine, tested at 100ppm. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 23028018

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line drawers: raw shucked oysters 55F, Fry station 1 door reach in: buttermilk 50F, pork shoulders 52F, per manager all items less than. 1 hour. Placed items in different cooler at time of inspection Corrective Action Taken Warning

22-02-4

Detail 23028014

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Food debris on under side of slicer blade guard. Employee cleaned at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

16-06-4

Detail 23028016

Intermediate - No cleaning agent provided at dish machine at bar. Manager connected detergent to machine and primed detergent. Corrected On-Site

24-06-4

Detail 23028013

Basic - Clean glass stored on dusty side of oyster bar ice machine. Manager cleaned glasses and ice machine at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

Nov 30, 2023

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 5

03A-02-5

Detail 22476168

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spaghetti noodles at 90F. Manager stated only out for 3 hours and put spaghetti back in walk in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 22476167

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda nozzle holders behind bar and ice machines in back of restraint with mold like substance inside. Manager had employees clean holders and ice machines. Corrective Action Taken

08B-38-4

Detail 22476169

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed pickles and wings on floor of walk in cooler and shrimp on floor of walk in freezer. Manager put all items in both coolers on shelves. Corrected On-Site

24-18-4

Detail 22476171

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed forks with food contact side upright. Manager had employee put handles up and run back through dish machine. Corrected On-Site

08B-12-5

Detail 22476170

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed sauces in walk in cooler and beans in hot well not covered. Manager had employee cover everything. Corrected On-Site

Aug 1, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

01B-02-5

Detail 22166374

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Boiled shrimp in app station 55F, per manager over night. See stop sale.

03A-02-5

Detail 22166377

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Upright oyster station cooler: shredded cheddar 44F, moved to freezer at time of inspection for rapid cooling. Retemped at 40F. Boiled shrimp in app station 55F, per manager over night. See stop sale.

12B-07-4

Detail 22166378

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on dish rack over clean squeeze bottles. Drink removed at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

10-13-5

Detail 22166376

Basic - In-use ice paddle for ice machine located outside not stored in a protected manner between uses. Items brought inside and washed and relocated. Corrected On-Site

36-10-4

Detail 22166375

Basic - Soiled floors/carpeting. Debris on floor in front of bar dishwasher.

Jan 20, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 4Total: 6

01B-02-5

Detail 21713506

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Sandwich station make: shredded cheddar 57F, salsa 56F, per manager over night. See stop sale. Repeat Violation

03A-02-5

Detail 21713503

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sandwich station make: shredded cheddar 57F, salsa 56F, per manager over night. See stop sale. Repeat Violation

11-27-4

Detail 21713505

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 clean up flyer to manager.

16-62-1

Detail 21713504

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.

11-26-1

Detail 21713502

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. Provided employee reporting agreement form to manager

27-16-4

Detail 21713501

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water shut off at hand wash sink near dish pit due to leak.

Sep 21, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 20, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Basic: 3Total: 6

08A-05-6

Detail 21370982

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over raw shrimp in walk-in cooler. Manager moved chicken to bottom. Corrected On-Site

01B-02-5

Detail 21370980

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Under prep table: Cooked pasta 76F, at 3:17, per manager out since approximately 11am. See stop sale

03A-02-5

Detail 21370983

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Under prep table: Cooked pasta 76F, at 3:17, per manager out since approximately 11am. See stop sale Flat top drawers: crab cakes 47F, raw shrimp 48F, raw lobster 51F, raw chicken 49F, less than 4 hours, moved to freezer for rapid cooling. Fry breading station: Buttermilk 60F, approximately 3 hours per manager. Manager states product replaced every 2 or 3 hours, provided Time as a Public Health Control form. Corrective Action Taken Warning

36-32-5

Detail 21370985

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling missing in beer walk-in.

08B-49-4

Detail 21370984

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food on top shelf of grill cooler. Manager voluntarily discarded at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

29-11-4

Detail 21370981

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Under handwash sink near fry station.

Feb 28, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 7

01B-02-5

Detail 20894544

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Raw burger patty 48F, per manager overnight.

03A-02-5

Detail 20894549

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw burger patty 48F, per manager overnight. See stop sale

03D-15-4

Detail 20894545

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Speed rack: dirty rice cooling 106F, to 106F in 50 mins. Manager had rice was transferred to small containers and put in walk-in. Corrective Action Taken

22-20-5

Detail 20894546

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Employee began cleaning at time of inspection. Corrective Action Taken

12B-07-4

Detail 20894547

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink next to bread pudding under expo line. Employee removed drink. Corrected On-Site

10-17-4

Detail 20894548

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Oyster knives stored in space between oyster trough and wood frame. Manager removed knives at time of inspection.

23-03-4

Detail 20894543

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of cabinet at oyster bar.

Oct 15, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 6

08A-20-5

Detail 20592408

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken in walk-in cooler over raw shrimp. Manager removed chicken. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 20592412

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ice buttermilk of fry station table 59F, less than 4 hours per manager. Voluntarily discarded by manager at time of inspection. Repeat Violation

31B-03-4

Detail 20592410

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at bar hand wash sinks. No appear towels at one sink. Manager restocked at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

22-20-5

Detail 20592413

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Bar ice machine.

36-32-5

Detail 20592409

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling missing in beer walk-in due to condensation issue. Operator working to repair.

10-08-5

Detail 20592411

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Bar ice well and server station ice well near bar. Manager moved scoops at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site