Bayport, Hernando County

BAYPORT INN

4835 CORTEZ BLVD, Bayport, FL 34607

FoodSeating
Latest violations
7
3 Intermediate
Dec 29, 2025
City
Bayport
County
Hernando
Status
Ownership Changed
Inspections
14

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.

Dec 29, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 4Total: 7

11-27-4

Detail 24272948

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 the operator with the DBPR HR form 5030-104. The operator posted. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 24272952

Intermediate - Food-contact surface: The can opener is soiled with food debris and both soda guns at each bar is soiled with slime.

41-17-4

Detail 24272951

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 3 bottles. One by the bar area inside, one by the dishwasher area, and one by the server wait station not labeled.

35A-03-4

Detail 24272949

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach, by the inside bar area. 1 dead roach, in the dry storage closet area. The operator swept up the dead roaches and sanitized the area. Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 24272947

Basic - Ice buildup in the walk-in freezer.

51-13-4

Detail 24272950

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided the operator with the DBPR HR form 5030-105. The operator posted. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 24272946

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface: The side of the fryer bucket equipment is soiled with grease and food debris.

May 14, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

08A-02-6

Detail 23772128

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In vertical freezer in room next to cook line- open box of Philly cheesesteak over French fries, operator moved steak to bottom shelf . Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 23772129

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In salad prep cooler drawer - cooked shrimp (47F - Cold Holding)moved to freezer, in cooler since yesterday morning, all other foods in cooler at proper temperature. Recheck-37/33F Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 23772127

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On prep table on cook line, moved to bottom shelf Corrected On-Site

Jul 26, 2024

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

31A-11-4

Detail 23010078

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Plastic bucket and ladle in sink, operator removed Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 23010076

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets of cold hold drawer on cook line Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 23010079

Basic - Food stored on floor. In beer cooler, buckets of tea in floor, operator moved to shelf Corrected On-Site

22-08-4

Detail 23010075

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven on cook line

23-03-4

Detail 23010077

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler gasket, beer cooler Bottom of keg cooler, outside bar Floor fans in kitchen

Apr 1, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

22-08-4

Detail 22764752

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven on cook line

06-03-5

Detail 22764751

Basic - Thawed portions of ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food rose above 41 degrees Fahrenheit while being thawed under running water. Shrimp thawing in prep sink 71F, some parts still frozen, moved to walk in cooler and discussed proper thawing with staff and manager on duty Corrective Action Taken

21-07-4

Detail 22764750

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. In salad prep area 10 ppm, corrected to 50 ppm Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Oct 10, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

12A-17-4

Detail 22354139

High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Server brought dirty dishes in fro dining room, hand wash was less than 15 seconds, discussed with manager on duty and staff

14-86-1

Detail 22354142

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Used under fried chicken , shrimp, operator removed Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 22354143

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun nozzle at outside bar, operator cleaned Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 22354141

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Over clean dishes on cook line, operator discarded Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-11-5

Detail 22354138

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket of ish cooler torn Fry basket gas loose wires 2 drawer cooler gasket torn

21-07-4

Detail 22354140

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. On cook line, 0 ppm ,corrected to to 50 ppm spray bottle in outside bar 0 ppm, corrected to 50 ppm Corrected On-Site

Oct 6, 2022

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 7Total: 9

35A-02-6

Detail 21424541

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 3 small flies in soda gun holster in bar, operator killed and sanitized gun 1 fly in kitchen

03A-02-5

Detail 21424542

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In drawers on cook line - hush puppies (45F - Cold Holding); diced tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding), operator discarded Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

16-03-4

Detail 21424540

Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.

12B-07-4

Detail 21424545

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. At wait station over to go boxes and condiments, operator removed Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 21424538

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn on salad station cooler Handle broken on salad station cooler Repeat Violation

36-17-5

Detail 21424537

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Drain cover on floor on cook line broken in multiple places Vent over dish machine rusted

10-20-4

Detail 21424539

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On oven door Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 21424543

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bar gun holster

14-17-4

Detail 21424544

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

Aug 16, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 8

01B-02-5

Detail 21278353

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. prime rib (51F - Cold Holding), put in walk in last night

03A-02-5

Detail 21278358

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. prime rib (51F - Cold Holding), put in walk in last night

22-02-4

Detail 21278354

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun at inside bar, soda gun at outside bar

14-09-4

Detail 21278356

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Dressing reach in cooler and green cutting board

24-08-4

Detail 21278352

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Beverage cups at server station

14-11-5

Detail 21278351

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn on reach in coolers, handle in reach in salad cooler in poor repair

10-20-4

Detail 21278355

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven door, manager removed tongs Corrected On-Site

21-38-4

Detail 21278357

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. On cook line, manager double bucket sanitizer bucket Corrected On-Site

Jun 7, 2022

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

14-11-4

Detail 21128189

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Microwave in salad prep area heavily rusted Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-07: Time Extended

Jun 6, 2022

Routine - Food

Emergency order recommended

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

35A-02-6

Detail 21125846

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 5 small flies in bar under ice bin, 3 small flies in storage in storage room by bar. Repeat Violation Warning

35A-04-4

Detail 21125848

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 13 droppings under shelf in storage room, operator cleaned and sanitized. Hole in wall under condiment shelf at wait station, 1 butter pat with chew marks. 10 rodent droppings under soda boxes and shelf in storage area by bar. Repeat Violation Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 21125849

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In keg cooler in bar - half and half (44F - Cold Holding); whip topping base (45F - Cold Holding) operator discarded Corrected On-Site Warning

01C-05-4

Detail 21125850

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Oyster tags Warning

22-02-4

Detail 21125847

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun nozzle in bar soiled Warning

14-11-4

Detail 21125845

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Microwave in salad prep area heavily rusted Warning

Jun 6, 2022

Complaint Full

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Total: 3

35A-02-6

Detail 21125352

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food storage and/ or bar area. Two live flies in storage room with soda boxes and tools Three live flies under ice bin in inside bar - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-06: 1 small fly in bar under ice bin Time Extended

35A-04-4

Detail 21125351

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. One dropping on table in storage room next to soda box station Two droppings under three compartment sink in storage room One dropping under black wire shelf in storage room. Operator states the room is an unused storage area. Operator cleaned up droppings, and sanitized the area. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-06: 13 droppings under shelf in storage room, operator cleaned and sanitized. Hole in wall under condiment shelf at wait station, 1 butter pat with chew marks. 10 rodent droppings under soda boxes and shelf in storage area by bar, Admin Complaint

03A-02-5

Detail 21125353

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Two drawer cooler- Bottom drawer- Hush puppies 48F rechecked 45F Crab cakes 50F rechecked 46F Operator states he moved these items from the walk in cooler less than an hour ago. Operator added ice. Three door cooler- Whitefish 45F cooked mushroom 45F rechecked 43F Raw hamburger Pattie's 48F ( stored above the rim of the cooler) rechecked 43F Sliced cheddar 48F ( stored above the rim of the cooler) Operator removed excess from above the rim and added ice. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-06: In 2 drawer cooler - hush puppies 46F, calamari 47F, crab cakes 46 F moved to vertical cooler 3 door cooler - hamburger Pattie's 40F, cooked mushrooms 41F, Swiss cheese 40F, scallops 44F, operator discarded, fish 40F Admin Complaint Corrective Action Taken

May 31, 2022

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 4Basic: 2Total: 10

22-41-4

Detail 21118287

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 Operator primed and ran again 50 ppm Corrected On-Site

35A-02-6

Detail 21118285

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food storage and/ or bar area. Two live flies in storage room with soda boxes and tools Three live flies under ice bin in inside bar

35A-04-4

Detail 21118292

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. One dropping on table in storage room next to soda box station Two droppings under three compartment sink in storage room One dropping under black wire shelf in storage room. Operator states the room is an unused storage area. Operator cleaned up droppings, and sanitized the area. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03A-02-5

Detail 21118291

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Two drawer cooler- Bottom drawer- Hush puppies 48F rechecked 45F Crab cakes 50F rechecked 46F Operator states he moved these items from the walk in cooler less than an hour ago. Operator added ice. Three door cooler- Whitefish 45F cooked mushroom 45F rechecked 43F Raw hamburger Pattie's 48F ( stored above the rim of the cooler) rechecked 43F Sliced cheddar 48F ( stored above the rim of the cooler) Operator removed excess from above the rim and added ice. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

02C-03-5

Detail 21118293

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. Desserts in two door fridge in kitchen

31A-09-4

Detail 21118284

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Outside bar has rack on one side and ice scoop on the other side. Inspector removed Corrected On-Site

16-37-1

Detail 21118290

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine strips. Operator cannot locate.

53A-05-6

Detail 21118286

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Four servers/ bartender Three kitchen employees

22-08-4

Detail 21118288

Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of /grease/food debris.

08B-12-5

Detail 21118289

Basic - Stored food not covered. Ribs in walk in cooler are not covered Snow crab in freezer not covered

May 20, 2022

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Complied

Intermediate: 2Total: 2

01C-03-4

Detail 21099054

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Not dated with last one sold, not in chronological order Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-20: Time Extended

53B-09-4

Detail 21099055

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Copies of food handlers certification Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-20: Time Extended

May 19, 2022

Routine - Food

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 6Intermediate: 4Basic: 4Total: 14

12A-25-4

Detail 21098037

High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched face then continued to engage in food without washing hands Warning

50-17-2

Detail 21098033

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 02/01/2022 Admin Complaint

35A-04-4

Detail 21098031

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. -4 on top of dish machine -42 on sheet tray next to container of baking soda in dry storage -6 on top of crispy fry mix in dry storage -6 on liquor shelf in liquor room -18 on shelf next to Worcestershire in dry storage Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 21098036

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 21098039

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. potato salad (55F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (55F - Cold Holding); tzatziki sauce (53F - Cold Holding); salad mix (55F - Cold Holding) in salad cooler across from soup stem well, manager voluntarily discarded Repeat Violation Warning

41-27-4

Detail 21098042

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine sanitizer bucket at 200ppm, employee refilled sanitizer bucket now at 100ppm Corrected On-Site Warning

01C-03-4

Detail 21098040

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Not dated with last one sold, not in chronological order Warning

22-02-4

Detail 21098032

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda guns Warning

53B-09-4

Detail 21098043

Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Copies of food handlers certification Warning

41-17-4

Detail 21098035

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles hanging on prep sink not labeled, employee properly labeled spray bottles Corrected On-Site Warning

22-20-5

Detail 21098041

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

13-04-4

Detail 21098038

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees put beard guards on Corrected On-Site Warning

13-03-4

Detail 21098030

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Warning

24-08-4

Detail 21098034

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Warning

Sep 9, 2021

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 10Total: 13

22-42-4

Detail 20497031

High Priority - Observed: Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 25 ppm, corrected to 50 ppm Corrected On-Site Priority: High Priority

03A-02-5

Detail 20497024

High Priority - Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler - cut tomatoes (44°F - Cold Holding); cut leafy greens (44°F - Cold Holding), moved to other section of cooler Corrective Action Taken Priority: High Priority

22-02-4

Detail 20497028

Intermediate - Observed: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzles in both bars soiled Stove top Priority: Intermediate

22-20-5

Detail 20497030

Basic - Observed: Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. By gray guard and on sides Priority: Basic

36-32-5

Detail 20497062

Basic - Observed: Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In prep room- ceiling trim hanging, patched ceiling chunk falling, tile missing from wall Priority: Basic

12B-07-4

Detail 20497026

Basic - Observed: Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On top of microwave, operator removed Corrected On-Site Priority: Basic

12B-07-4

Detail 20497027

Basic - Observed: Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On top of microwave, operator removed Corrected On-Site Priority: Basic

08B-49-4

Detail 20497025

Basic - Observed: Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee yogurt in refrigerator at wait station, operator moved to walk in cooler Corrected On-Site Priority: Basic

24-08-4

Detail 20497033

Basic - Observed: Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Metal pans in dish room Plastic glasses at wait station Discussed proper drying with manager on duty and dish washer. Dish washer began to move pans Corrective Action Taken Priority: Basic

23-03-4

Detail 20497032

Basic - Observed: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler at prep salad station hinges and frame, operator began to clean Fans in kitchen Fan guards in walk in cooler Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Priority: Basic

22-16-4

Detail 20497029

Basic - Observed: Reach-in cooler interior has accumulation of soil residues. Salad prep 2 door cooler Repeat Violation Priority: Basic

36-27-5

Detail 20497037

Basic - Observed: Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Under 3 compartment sink Priority: Basic

29-11-4

Detail 20497034

Basic - Observed: Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. At prep sink on cook line and hand wash sink in dish room Priority: Basic