Safety Harbor, Pinellas County

JEROME'S CAFE & BAKERY

2475 N MCMULLEN BOOTH RD STE D, Safety Harbor, FL 33759

FoodSeating
Latest violations
6
3 High Priority
Mar 9, 2026
City
Safety Harbor
County
Pinellas
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
7

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.

Mar 9, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

14-31-5

Detail 24424475

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food ( bread) in freezer .

08A-05-6

Detail 24424474

High Priority - Raw animal food ( shell eggs) stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food (precooked meat ) in double door cooler at cook line area . Repeat Violation

41-10-4

Detail 24424476

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical ( Lysol spray ) improperly stored on top of ice machine next to container with ice scoop) . Manager relocated spray bottle Corrected On-Site

53B-13-5

Detail 24424472

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. SafeStaff food handler training expired for Jasmine on 1/05/26, Leslie on 1/05/26

10-17-4

Detail 24424473

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment . Knives stored between cutting board and cooler top . Reviewed with manager . Manager relocated knives Corrected On-Site

22-08-4

Detail 24424471

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

Aug 15, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

08A-05-6

Detail 23960064

High Priority - Raw animal food ( Shell eggs ) stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food ( cake) double door cooler . Manager rearranged food Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 23960063

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -ham and beef in double door cooler . - containers of cooked ham in single door cooler . Reviewed with manager. Manager date labeled food Corrected On-Site

10-07-4

Detail 23960062

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Scoops in water 78 F near reach in cooler in food prep area . Reviewed with manager. Utensils removed from water Corrected On-Site

Feb 26, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

50-17-3

Detail 23590657

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 02/01/2026. Reviewed with manager .

16-21-4

Detail 23590654

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Reviewed with manager Repeat Violation

14-33-4

Detail 23590655

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface in front line area . Reviewed with manager Repeat Violation

22-16-4

Detail 23590656

Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues near office . Reviewed with manager .

Nov 6, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

08A-05-6

Detail 23336917

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs over produce in reach in cooler, order corrected Corrected On-Site

16-21-4

Detail 23336916

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

10-07-4

Detail 23336918

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Crepe utensil in 79F water, removed Corrected On-Site

14-33-4

Detail 23336915

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

Apr 4, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 3Basic: 4Total: 10

12A-16-4

Detail 22776907

High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee used printer then return to prepare food without washing hands. Reviewed with manager . Employee then washed hands properly . Corrective Action Taken

01B-01-4

Detail 22776906

High Priority - One Dented can present on back kitchen storage shelf . Manager segregated can for return . See stop sale. Corrective Action Taken

08A-05-6

Detail 22776901

High Priority - Raw animal food ( packaged salmon) stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.( cheese) in reach in cooler . Manager rearranged food Corrected On-Site

02C-03-5

Detail 22776904

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 sliced and cut in reach in cooler . Manager date marked the ham Corrected On-Site

02B-02-5

Detail 22776908

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service.on menus . Manager printed new menus with consumer advisory during inspection . Manager placed asterisk next to salmon on wall menu board with consumer advisory asterisk . Corrected On-Site

27-16-5

Detail 22776905

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink in women's restroom. Water run for two minutes 76 F Reviewed with manager .

08B-20-4

Detail 22776899

Basic - Damaged food ( dented can of pears ) not properly segregated in back kitchen storage area . Manager serrated can for return . Corrective Action Taken

10-07-4

Detail 22776902

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit at crepe making station . Manager removed utensil from water to another container. Corrected On-Site

22-16-4

Detail 22776900

Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues in back kitchen . Reviewed with manager .

42-01-4

Detail 22776903

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry in dishwashing area Corrected On-Site

Aug 3, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

03A-02-5

Detail 22174600

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - butter 82 F on counter - manager placed on counter for 1 hour - manager relocated butter to reach in freezer for quick chill down recheck 20 minutes later 35 F Corrected On-Site

41-10-4

Detail 22174599

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Lubricant spray stored on shelf above freezer chest in back storage area - manager relocated spray Corrected On-Site

11-26-1

Detail 22174598

Intermediate - No proof provided for some employees 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.

40-06-5

Detail 22174602

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Charging cords stored on top of canned goods and bag of flour in dry storage area

14-33-4

Detail 22174601

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface in front line area

22-16-4

Detail 22174597

Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues in back storage area

Jan 12, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.