Largo, Pinellas County

COVE CAY MARINA

1300 COVE CAY DR, Largo, FL 33760

FoodMobile MFDV
Latest violations
4
2 High Priority
Feb 24, 2026
City
Largo
County
Pinellas
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
12

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.

Feb 24, 2026

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Total: 4

29-37-4

Detail 24393904

High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.

03B-01-6

Detail 24393903

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice 115 in steamer. Operator reheating. Second temp 120F at 2:50.

31A-11-4

Detail 24393905

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Utensil stored in handwash sink. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

51-16-7

Detail 24393902

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/. 5 dry storage sheds under tent. 2 freezers and 2 cooler not on plans. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Dec 3, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

51-16-7

Detail 24223818

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/. Mobile unit changed plans without plan review. Using exterior reach in 1 coolers and 2 freezers. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-03: No plan review for use of exterior reach in cooler and 2 reach in freezers outside of listed commissary. Doors open to ait, awning over top of units. Admin Complaint

Sep 29, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

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

03G-04-5

Detail 24073731

High Priority - Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. See stop sale. Tuna thawed in package in reach in cooler. Issued stop sale. Warning

11-27-4

Detail 24073733

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. Emailed second copy to operator Repeat Violation Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 24073725

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee refilled dispenser. Corrected On-Site Warning

51-16-7

Detail 24073729

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/. Mobile unit changed plans without plan review. Using exterior reach in 1 coolers and 2 freezers. Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 24073727

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. Warning

10-20-4

Detail 24073726

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Warning

51-06-4

Detail 24073728

Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle connected to utilities on more than a temporary basis. Waste water hard plumbed to septic tank. Hose leading to truck for water supply not going to the water tank for truck. Warning

51-13-4

Detail 24073732

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed to operator. Warning

29-07-5

Detail 24073730

Basic - Plumbing system improperly installed or repaired. Observed mobile unit without use of water tanks. Warning

Jun 10, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Apr 14, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 3Total: 3

11-27-4

Detail 23703226

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. Emailed operator DBPR Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events form. Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-14: 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. Emailed operator DBPR Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events form. Time Extended

02B-01-5

Detail 23703227

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed consumer advisory on bottom of menu, but raw items missing an asterisk leading the customer to the advisory. Discussed with operator. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-14: Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed consumer advisory on bottom of menu, but raw items missing an asterisk leading the customer to the advisory. Time Extended

16-37-1

Detail 23703225

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary test kit. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-14: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary test kit. Time Extended

Mar 27, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 4Total: 7

35A-02-7

Detail 23666555

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 1 live fly observed flying around. 2 live flies observed flying around and landing on trash can next to double door reach in cooler. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 23666552

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. No Ambient thermometer observed in reach in deli cooler. Employee added Ambient thermometer. Inspector observed ambient thermometer inside reach in deli cooler reading at 46 degrees. Food items inside reach in deli cooler: krab mix (46F - Cold Holding); feta cheese crumbles (46F - Cold Holding); cooked onions (46F - Cold Holding); raw beef patty (56F - Cold Holding); mix shredded cheese (46F - Cold Holding); house made Ranch dressing (53F - Cold Holding) Employee moved items to another cold holding unit to bring down the temperatures. Warning

41-18-4

Detail 23666557

High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Three compartment sink quaternary sanitizer testing at 500+ PPM. Employee replenished and diluted chemical with water. Quaternary sanitizer is now testing at 200 PPM. Corrected On-Site Warning

11-27-4

Detail 23666554

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. Emailed operator DBPR Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events form. Corrective Action Taken Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 23666556

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Plastic container stored inside hand sink. Inspector removed item out of hand sink. Corrected On-Site Warning

02B-01-5

Detail 23666558

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed consumer advisory on bottom of menu, but raw items missing an asterisk leading the customer to the advisory. Discussed with operator. Warning

16-37-1

Detail 23666553

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary test kit. Warning

Sep 4, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 6Total: 10

35A-02-6

Detail 23118094

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 4 flies inside truck near dish area.

22-02-4

Detail 23118086

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards soiled Can opener soiled

31A-09-4

Detail 23118087

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Water bottle and coffee creamer bottle inside hand wash sink. Employee moved Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 23118085

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Salsa made yesterday 8-24 put date on during inspection Corrected On-Site

24-06-4

Detail 23118091

Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack.

12B-07-4

Detail 23118093

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open bottle of water on prep. Corrected On-Site

36-73-4

Detail 23118090

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.

22-08-4

Detail 23118089

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

23-03-4

Detail 23118088

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Side of fryers Side of reach in fridge

22-16-4

Detail 23118092

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

Feb 22, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

41-10-4

Detail 22665253

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Muti use cleaner on shelf with clean dishes. Educated

22-02-4

Detail 22665255

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards soiled

22-08-4

Detail 22665254

Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave soiled

Oct 11, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 7

03B-15-5

Detail 22357225

High Priority - Hot time/temperature control for safety food received at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter 90F hot holding. MFDV ran out of protein during routine inspection.

08A-14-5

Detail 22357227

High Priority - Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. Raw shelled eggs over open packaging of sliced cheese. Manager moved bottom shelf Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 22357222

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soiled cutting boards

31B-02-4

Detail 22357221

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towel at hand sink management replaced Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-09-4

Detail 22357224

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

13-04-4

Detail 22357223

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook had no beard guard.

23-03-4

Detail 22357226

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Side of deli cooler soiled.

Jun 29, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

31B-02-4

Detail 22093365

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Corrected On-Site

02A-01-4

Detail 22093366

Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. manger printed out during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

16-46-4

Detail 22093364

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

Apr 19, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Apr 11, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

Warning Issued

No violations recorded for this inspection.