St. Pete Beach, Pinellas County

BUOYS WATERFRONT BAR AND GRILL

677 75TH AVE, St. Pete Beach, FL 33706

FoodSeating
Latest violations
5
3 High Priority
Apr 6, 2026
City
St. Pete Beach
County
Pinellas
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.

Apr 6, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Total: 5

01B-01-4

Detail 24493591

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. #10 can olives dented on seam. Item discarded.

08B-56-4

Detail 24493593

High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Bottle wine and mixer stored in drink ice. Ice discarded

01B-13-4

Detail 24493590

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Bottle of wine and mixer stored in bar ice served to guest. Ice discarded.

01C-03-4

Detail 24493589

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. 5 tags observed. Repeat Violation

31B-05-4

Detail 24493592

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Corrected On-Site

Jan 8, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 8

03D-02-5

Detail 24287485

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Mashed potatoes 46f, made on 1/7/2026, missed cooling window. Items discarded.

01B-02-5

Detail 24287487

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Mashed potatoes 46f, made on 1/7/2026, missed cooling window. Items discarded.

01C-05-4

Detail 24287483

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

01C-03-4

Detail 24287488

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.

22-20-5

Detail 24287486

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

23-03-4

Detail 24287482

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler fan soiled.

14-11-5

Detail 24287481

Basic - Torn gasket line cooler under flat top grill.

42-01-4

Detail 24287484

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

Sep 3, 2025

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 4Total: 6

01B-01-4

Detail 24004402

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. #10 can sliced olives

12A-07-5

Detail 24004403

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Line cook. Discussed with operator. Corrective Action Taken

16-21-4

Detail 24004401

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

36-22-4

Detail 24004400

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Back storage area.

08B-38-4

Detail 24004398

Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil on floor. Corrected On-Site

33-16-4

Detail 24004399

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

Jun 18, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 8

35A-02-7

Detail 23830923

High Priority - 2 Live, small flying insects in bar area downstairs. Educated employees on flies.

12A-13-4

Detail 23830921

High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee in dish area dirty dishes to clean no hand wash. Employee was corrected and washed his hands. Corrective Action Taken

03A-02-5

Detail 23830922

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. pico de gallo (46F - Cold Holding); salsa (45F - Cold Holding) employee put ice on items for quick chill. Retemped salsa 42F, pico de gallo 43F. Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 23830927

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

24-08-4

Detail 23830925

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

14-11-5

Detail 23830924

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Oven door falling off when open on cook line.

22-08-4

Detail 23830926

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

33-16-4

Detail 23830928

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Employee closed dumpster lids during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Dec 12, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 10

01B-01-4

Detail 23418052

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Dented cans of coconut milk and cream of coconut on dry storage shelf with foods to be served to the public.

08A-20-5

Detail 23418053

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

22-02-4

Detail 23418060

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mixer head soiled last used 12-11-2024. Soda fountain nozzle area soiled with black mold like debris. Repeat Violation

31A-09-4

Detail 23418054

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Container in hand sink in bar area. Employee removed container. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-01-5

Detail 23418058

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in bread crumbs to portion. Employee removed bowl. Corrected On-Site

36-34-5

Detail 23418057

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents in kitchen soiled.

24-08-4

Detail 23418051

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting of plastic cups in server station.

31B-04-4

Detail 23418056

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

16-46-4

Detail 23418059

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Date labels on clean pans on drying rack.

02D-01-5

Detail 23418055

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk container removed from original container no label. Bread crumbs labeled. Corrected On-Site

Apr 30, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

35A-02-6

Detail 22841541

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area.1 live fly in dry storage area not landing, 1 live fly in interior bar area landing on fake plants. Educated management on flies and contamination.

08A-20-5

Detail 22841540

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw comminuted beef over raw pork in walk in cooler. Employee moved raw beef to lower shelf. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 22841543

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda guns in downstairs bar soiled with black mold like debris, cutting boards stained on cook line reach in coolers, soda nozzle area of fountain in upstairs wait station soiled with black mold like debris. Employees cleaning areas. Repeat Violation

31A-09-4

Detail 22841542

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink in dish area blocked with sanitizer hose. Employee removed hose. Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 22841537

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks on bar next to clean single service straws and toothpicks. Employees removed drinks. Corrected On-Site

22-08-4

Detail 22841538

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

31B-04-4

Detail 22841539

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No signage for employees to wash hands. Emailed signage to operator and he printed and displayed. Corrected On-Site

Nov 1, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 7Total: 9

12A-07-5

Detail 22412757

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee gloves no hand wash when starting to work with food. Educated manager and he educated employee. Employee washed hands and applied gloves. Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 22412754

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.soda nozzles area soiled with mold like debris in server station.

22-20-5

Detail 22412753

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine top soiled with mold like debris. Employee cleaning area during inspection. Corrective Action Taken

16-21-4

Detail 22412755

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Exterior of dish machine soiled. Employee cleaned top of top dish machine. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 22412751

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting of plastic cups in server station.

14-11-5

Detail 22412752

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on ice machine torn.

10-20-4

Detail 22412759

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

23-03-4

Detail 22412756

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on ice machine soiled with mold like debris

16-46-4

Detail 22412758

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Date dot labels on clean pans on drying rack in rear prep area.

Apr 10, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Apr 6, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

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

22-41-4

Detail 21917143

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. Primed machine now 100 ppm. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 21917145

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Diced tomatoes 48f, chorizo 47f, diced ham 46f, ricotta 46f, raw chicken 47f, cooked chicken 48f, line coolers. Heavy cream 44f, mashed potatoes 45f, sliced tomatoes 44f, walk in cooler. Repeat Violation

01C-03-4

Detail 21917144

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. 6 tags observed no date last used.

02A-01-4

Detail 21917146

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. Printed for operator and operator displayed sign. Corrected On-Site

24-05-4

Detail 21917142

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets.

Nov 8, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

03A-02-5

Detail 21559746

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Fresh chopped Garlic 87f, item put in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

08B-38-4

Detail 21559748

Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil. Item picked up. Corrected On-Site

10-20-4

Detail 21559745

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

14-12-4

Detail 21559747

Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Cracked ice bucket.

Apr 29, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 7

01B-01-4

Detail 21052191

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale.4 cans of hoisin sauce dented on dry storage shelf to be used.

22-02-4

Detail 21052190

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in prep area stained, soda fountain nozzles and area around nozzle soiled, soda guns soiled in interior bar.

22-20-5

Detail 21052189

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine soiled with mold like debris. Employee cleaned Ice machine. Corrected On-Site

08B-20-4

Detail 21052186

Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. 4 cans of hoisin sauce dented on dry storage shelf to be used.

12B-07-4

Detail 21052187

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table next to foods being prepped. Employee removed drink. Corrected On-Site

22-08-4

Detail 21052188

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven interior soiled with buildup of burnt on debris.

21-44-1

Detail 21052192

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer bucket stored on the floor in kitchen. Employee moved to shelf. Corrected On-Site

Nov 30, 2021

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 28, 2021

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 5Total: 9

29-34-4

Detail 20546414

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose Bibb in downstairs bar no back flow preventer. Warning

22-02-4

Detail 20546418

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda guns in downstairs and upstairs bar soiled with black debris, slicer blade and guard soiled with food debris, nozzle area on soda fountain in upstairs wait station. Employees cleaned all areas during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

02B-01-5

Detail 20546419

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Menu does not identify the raw poke tuna. Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 20546417

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

16-21-4

Detail 20546420

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of dish machine soiled with debris. Employee cleaned dish machine during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 20546416

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink next to clean single service downstairs bar. Employee removed drink. Corrected On-Site Warning

33-16-4

Detail 20546415

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Dumpster lids open. Warning

25-06-4

Detail 20546412

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Take out boxes not inverted in downstairs bar. Employee inverted boxes. Corrected On-Site Warning

21-12-4

Detail 20546413

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet cloth in bar not in sanitizer bucket. Employee placed cloth in sanitizer bucket. Corrected On-Site Warning