Galley Cafe in Apollo Beach

Last inspected:

107 Manns Harbor Drive, Apollo Beach, FL 33572
Overview

Galley Cafe in Apollo Beach has been emergency-closed once, on March 27, 2019, for rodent activity. The facility has 23 inspections on record spanning from 2018 to September 2025, accumulating 160 total violations—an average of 6.96 violations per inspection, substantially higher than the Florida statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been a persistent pattern, including employee health policy violations cited in at least 5 inspections, time-as-a-control violations in at least 6 inspections, and allergen awareness violations in at least 7 inspections. The facility received two disciplinary actions totaling $1,000 in fines. Fire safety violations were documented in 2018 regarding occupancy discrepancies between the establishment's stated seating capacity and the fire code occupancy limit. The most recent inspection on September 18, 2025, resulted in an administrative complaint being recommended after identifying violations in handwashing facilities and food contact surface sanitation.

Most recent closure: March 27, 2019 for rodent activity.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

23Inspections
160Violations
1Closures
2Fire
$1,000in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

Galley Cafe in Apollo Beach: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages

This Facility 7 violations / inspection 7 violations per inspection
Hillsborough County Avg 5.75 violations / inspection 5.75 county average
This Facility 1 emergency closures 1 closures
Hillsborough County Avg 0.25 closures / facility 0.25 county average

Galley Cafe in Apollo Beach: Emergency Closure History (1)

Emergency closure history for Galley Cafe in Apollo Beach
DateReasonReopened
Rodent activity 11:03:00

Galley Cafe in Apollo Beach: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)

Total fines on record: $1,000.00

Disciplinary action history for Galley Cafe in Apollo Beach
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
3--2019016875 $800.00 Mar 27, 2019 Fort Lauderdale
3--2017031873 $200.00 Mar 24, 2017 Miami (Doral)

Galley Cafe in Apollo Beach: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (2)

— 2 fire violations

— Complaint Full · 49-05-4 · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Inspector Observation: - From initial inspection : Establishment has 40 seats inside and 30 seats outside. Fire occupancy states 24. For reporting purposes only. - From follow-up inspection 2018-04-30: Time extended 30 days per DM Jon **Time Extended**

— Complaint Full · 49-05-4 · Warning Issued

Inspector Observation: Establishment has 40 seats inside and 30 seats outside. Fire occupancy states 24. For reporting purposes only.

Galley Cafe in Apollo Beach: Full Inspection History — DBPR (23)

— 2 inspections15 violations · 8 high priority
— Complaint Full· 2 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Complaint Full· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 1 inspection10 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 1 inspection9 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections10 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— 1 inspection4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections6 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency order recommended

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— 4 inspections28 violations · 20 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— Complaint Full· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Complaint Full· 14 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 6 inspections26 violations · 17 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Complaint Full· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 2 inspections18 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued

Galley Cafe in Apollo Beach: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Galley Cafe in Apollo Beach last inspected?
Galley Cafe in Apollo Beach was last inspected by Florida DBPR on September 18, 2025. The result was: Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended.
When was Galley Cafe in Apollo Beach last shut down?
Galley Cafe in Apollo Beach was last shut down on March 27, 2019 for rodent activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
What are the most common violations at Galley Cafe in Apollo Beach?
The most frequently cited violations at Galley Cafe in Apollo Beach are: Premises clean, Consumer advisory, Allergen awareness.
How many health inspections has Galley Cafe in Apollo Beach had?
Galley Cafe in Apollo Beach has had 23 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Galley Cafe in Apollo Beach find?
Galley Cafe in Apollo Beach was most recently inspected on September 18, 2025 with 2 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended.
Has Galley Cafe in Apollo Beach ever been shut down?
Yes, Galley Cafe in Apollo Beach has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
What does Florida violation V51 (Premises clean) mean?
Violation 51 (Premises clean) is classified as a basic priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/51.
What does Florida violation V53 (Outer openings protected) mean?
Violation 53 (Outer openings protected) is classified as a basic priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/53.
Has Galley Cafe in Apollo Beach had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Galley Cafe in Apollo Beach has 2 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
Has Galley Cafe in Apollo Beach faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, Galley Cafe in Apollo Beach has 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $1,000.00 in fines.
How much has Galley Cafe in Apollo Beach been fined?
Galley Cafe in Apollo Beach has been fined a total of $1,000.00 across 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
Has Galley Cafe in Apollo Beach operated under other names?
Yes, this location previously operated as: The Galley Cafe (2018-2018).

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