Belleair Bluffs, Pinellas County

BELLEAIR CAFE

2601 JEWEL RD, Belleair Bluffs, FL 33770

FoodSeating
Latest violations
5
1 High Priority
Apr 28, 2026
City
Belleair Bluffs
County
Pinellas
Status
Current / Active
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.

Apr 28, 2026

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

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

08A-05-6

Detail 24541172

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork stored on cooked sausage . Items moved. Corrected On-Site

02C-03-5

Detail 24541173

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. Sliced American cheese not dated after removed from original packaging.

16-37-1

Detail 24541171

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary. Corrected On-Site

53B-01-5

Detail 24541174

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No certificates available for any employee.

10-20-4

Detail 24541170

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

Oct 13, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

31A-11-4

Detail 24108108

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used as a dump sink. Corrected On-Site

35B-01-4

Detail 24108107

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

10-20-4

Detail 24108109

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

Feb 6, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 4Basic: 1Total: 5

22-02-4

Detail 23532469

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler near kitchen entrance stained with food buildup.

31A-09-4

Detail 23532468

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink path blocked by trash can and pans. Employee removed pans. Corrected On-Site

53B-14-5

Detail 23532466

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 23532467

Intermediate - Squeeze bottle containing blue soap not labeled. Operator labeled bottle dawn soap. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 23532465

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gaskets on reach-in cooler doors near kitchen entrance.

Jul 30, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 3Basic: 5Total: 12

22-42-4

Detail 23016745

High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 0 Pom chlorine . Person in charge changed solution . Recheck 100 chlorine Corrected On-Site

12A-18-4

Detail 23016744

High Priority - Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. Reviewed with person in charge handwashing procedure . Employee then washed hands correctly Corrected On-Site

01B-02-5

Detail 23016754

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked ham 48 F , cheese : American, cheddar , provolone 50-51 F in top section reach in cooler opposite grill . No temperatures taken this morning . Manager discarded food . Corrective Action Taken

03A-02-5

Detail 23016746

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked ham 48 F , cheese : American, cheddar , provolone 50-51 F in top section reach in cooler opposite grill . No temperatures taken this morning . Manager discarded food . Corrective Action Taken

05-10-4

Detail 23016749

Intermediate - -Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures. -No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.Reviewed with person in charge .

16-33-4

Detail 23016743

Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Reviewed with person in charge .

16-32-5

Detail 23016752

Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit for quaternary provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink . Using chlorine . Reviewed with person in charge .

22-20-5

Detail 23016753

Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Reviewed with person in charge .

12B-07-4

Detail 23016747

Basic - Employee beverage container on a shelf next to bottles of sauce in front counter area . Reviewed with person in charge . Employee drinks relocated Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 23016750

Basic - Food stored on floor. -Bag and pot of potatoes on floor in back kitchen . Person in charge relocated potatoes . - containers of juice on floor in front counter area . Food items relocated. Corrected On-Site

10-20-4

Detail 23016748

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Manager relocated tongs Corrected On-Site

22-08-4

Detail 23016751

Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

May 22, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 20, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 2Total: 2

22-02-4

Detail 22732553

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - stained cutting boards at cook line - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-20: Time Extended

02B-01-5

Detail 22732552

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Lox and eggs benedict on menu - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-20: Time Extended

Mar 18, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 4Basic: 1Total: 9

01D-01-5

Detail 22725365

High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction for lox on menu . Fish must be fully cooked or discarded.

01B-02-5

Detail 22725364

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -turkey sausage 48 F , cooked sausage patties 48 F , pork sausage 48 F , hash 48 F inside cooler opposite grill over night no temperatures taken this day

03A-02-5

Detail 22725361

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - raw ground beef 49 F in cooler opposite stove - manager moved ground beef to freezer for quick chill down . Recheck 40 F Reviewed with the manager food storage and air flow for the inside of the cooler ( corrected on site) - turkey sausage 48 F , cooked sausage patties 48 F , pork sausage 48 F , hash 48 F inside cooler opposite grill over night no temperatures taken this day -see stop sale

03B-01-6

Detail 22725367

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. - potatoes at 90 F under 1 hour. Manager reheated potatoes on grill . Recheck 175 F Discussed time as a public health control option with manager Corrected On-Site

11-27-4

Detail 22725362

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.

22-02-4

Detail 22725363

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - stained cutting boards at cook line

02B-01-5

Detail 22725359

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Lox and eggs benedict on menu

05-10-4

Detail 22725366

Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.

12B-13-4

Detail 22725360

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers inside the double door glass cooler at the front counter area . Reviewed with manager .

Sep 13, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

11-26-1

Detail 22281352

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employee who washes dishes are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Emailed operator employee reporting agreement.

14-09-4

Detail 22281351

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Both cutting boards on reach-in coolers at cook station.

40-06-5

Detail 22281354

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on top of cutting board on reach-in cooler at cook station. Operator removed phone. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 22281353

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach-in cooler on cook line soiled.

02D-01-5

Detail 22281355

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Oatmeal removed from original packaging not labeled.

May 31, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 28, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 3Total: 7

22-39-4

Detail 21889975

High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer in sanitizer bucket not at proper minimum strength. Tested at plus 200 ppm chlorine. Employee added water and it tested at 100ppm. Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 21889976

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. As evidenced by the dirty dishes in the interior of the hand wash sink. Employee moved dishes from the hand wash sink. Corrected On-Site

53A-01-7

Detail 21889972

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Operator could not provide proof of CFM at time of inspection. Warning

53A-05-6

Detail 21889974

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 employees working with no certified food manager present. Warning

13-03-4

Detail 21889973

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee engaged in food preparation with no hair restraint. Employee put on hat. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 21889971

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of potatoes on floor in kitchen. Employee moved to shelf. Corrected On-Site

22-08-4

Detail 21889970

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven in kitchen shows accumulation of debris on interior.

Dec 1, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 3Basic: 8Total: 16

12A-07-5

Detail 21601491

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Dishwasher took bus tub of dirty dishes, emptied the bus tub , then began washing dishes. Educated operator and employee and he washed hands. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

08A-05-6

Detail 21601496

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over cooked potatoes in single door stand up cooler in kitchen located behind the grill. Operator moved products to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

03A-02-5

Detail 21601499

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sliced tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding); feta cheese (51F). Operator moved all food products from cooler to another property temped cooler in kitchen. Corrective Action Taken

29-34-4

Detail 21601490

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Outside in rear of establishment, hose bib has no vacuum breaker.

41-27-4

Detail 21601493

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Tested above 200 ppm in sanitizer bucket. Operator changed water and it tested at 200 ppm. Corrected On-Site

11-01-5

Detail 21601500

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge failed to notify the division of employee diagnosed with Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Shigella spp., Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli, Typhoid fever (caused by Salmonella Typhi) or Salmonella (nontyphoidal). Sent big six information to operator.

31A-09-4

Detail 21601489

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Garbage can, five gallon bucket, and large pot in front of hand wash sink. Employee moved the items. Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 21601494

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle in kitchen containing pink liquid not labeled. Operator labeled as sanitizer. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 21601501

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

40-04-4

Detail 21601487

Basic - Cosmetics/toiletries stored with food, clean equipment and utensils, clean linens or single-service items. A case of band aids stored on top of two door deli cooler. Operator moved band aids. Corrected On-Site

14-09-4

Detail 21601488

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards in kitchen show cut marks and staining. Repeat Violation

13-03-4

Detail 21601497

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee on cook line with no hair restraint. Repeat Violation

36-73-4

Detail 21601486

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor underneath three compartment sink in kitchen shows excessive accumulation of debris.

22-08-4

Detail 21601492

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven in kitchen shows accumulation of debris and grease. Repeat Violation

05-09-4

Detail 21601498

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No ambient thermometer in two door deli cooler. Operator placed ambient thermometer in the unit. no ambient thermometer in small single door cooler behind the two door deli cooler in kitchen had no ambient thermometer. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 21601495

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods in kitchen show accumulation of debris and grease. Gaskets on the two door deli cooler in kitchen behind the hot hold station shows accumulation of debris.

Jun 9, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Basic: 7Total: 11

12A-07-5

Detail 21132066

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Cook cracked shelled eggs, then continued to cook with no glove change. Educated employee and he washed hands and changed gloves. Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Educated and operator and employees washed hands. Corrected On-Site

50-17-2

Detail 21132063

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 2-1-2022. Employee renewed license during inspection. Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 21132062

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored over cooked. Educated employee and they moved to proper storage location. Corrected On-Site

41-27-4

Detail 21132067

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Tested Chlorine at 200ppm. Educated employee and they added water to bring to 100 ppm. Corrected On-Site

50-09-4

Detail 21132070

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

14-09-4

Detail 21132065

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on cook line shows cut marks and staining.

12B-02-4

Detail 21132069

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee drink above cook line. Educated employee and he moved it to proper location. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 21132061

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone in food basket above the cook line.

13-03-4

Detail 21132064

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

14-11-4

Detail 21132060

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on reach in upright cooler in prep area torn.

22-08-4

Detail 21132068

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior oven shows burnt on food debris.

Feb 1, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Dec 3, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

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

03B-01-6

Detail 20698950

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked potatoes 89°f, found on grill, item put in reach in cooler. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

53B-01-5

Detail 20698951

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

10-07-4

Detail 20698949

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Soiled Utensil for grill stored in sanitizer water. Items cleaned and then moved to hot water pan stored on grill. Corrected On-Site