TAVERNA ON THE BAY

Name: TAVERNA ON THE BAY
Address: 5501 GULF BLVD STE 113, ST PETE BEACH, FL, 33706, US
Rating: 80.9

5501 GULF BLVD STE 113, ST PETE BEACH, FL 33706

License #6218002

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80.9 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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TAVERNA ON THE BAY in ST PETE BEACH currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 80.9 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 3 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on April 29, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 15 total violations — 2 critical, 3 major, 10 minor.

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[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting boards on cook line Can opener blade soiled Soda gun holsters behind bar soiled
[16-23-4] Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Next to steam table on cook line - fresh garlic in oil (78F - Cold Holding), moves to cooler
[08B-39-4] Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Cut avocados in deli cooler with the stickers still attached
[21-07-4] Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket at service counter 200ppm, diluted to 100ppm
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
[10-13-5] In-use ice scoop for ice machine located outside not stored in a protected manner between uses. Ice scoop stored on top of outside ice machine
[14-20-4] Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. In prep area across from walk in cooler
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled behind equipment on cook line
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cooler gaskets soiled

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