How many health inspections has CHEZ COLETTE'S had?

CHEZ COLETTE'S has had 23 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has CHEZ COLETTE'S ever been shut down?

No, CHEZ COLETTE'S has no emergency closures on record.

What are the most common violations at CHEZ COLETTE'S?

The most frequently cited violations at CHEZ COLETTE'S are: Consumer advisory, Proper hand/arm washing, Proper ventilation.

What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?

TECHNIQUE FAILURE: Improper handwashing technique leaves pathogens on hands even when a handwashing attempt is made. Studies show 95% of people wash hands incorrectly — most don't scrub for 20 seconds or miss fingertips, thumbs, and between fingers. Incomplete washing creates a false sense of security while still transferring E. coli, Norovirus, and Salmonella to food. Correct technique requires: wet hands with clean warm water, apply soap, lather and scrub for 20+ seconds covering all surfaces including fingertips/nails/between fingers/back of hands, rinse thoroughly, dry with single-use towel. Use towel to turn off faucet. Do NOT use hand sanitizer as substitute for handwashing.

What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?

CROSS-CONTAMINATION: Improperly cleaned food contact surfaces are a primary vehicle for bacterial transfer. Cutting boards can harbor 200x more fecal bacteria than a toilet seat. Biofilms form on surfaces within 24 hours, protecting Listeria, Salmonella, and E. coli from routine cleaning. One contaminated surface can transfer pathogens to dozens of food items throughout the day. Clean and sanitize ALL food contact surfaces: after each use, between different food types (especially raw meat to ready-to-eat), every 4 hours during continuous use, and when contaminated. Use proper sanitizer concentration: chlorine 50-100 ppm, quaternary ammonium 200-400 ppm. Air dry — do not towel dry. Test sanitizer concentration every 2 hours.

What does Florida violation V32 (Proper sanitizing) mean?

SANITIZER FAILURE: Improper sanitizer concentration leaves pathogens alive on surfaces. Too weak: bacteria survive and multiply. Too strong: chemical residue contaminates food. Incorrect temperature or contact time reduces effectiveness by up to 90%. Without proper sanitizing, cleaned surfaces still harbor millions of Listeria, Salmonella, and E. coli. Use approved sanitizers at proper concentration: Chlorine: 50-100 ppm, temperature 75°F+, contact time 7 seconds minimum. Quaternary ammonium: 200-400 ppm, temperature per manufacturer specs, contact time 30 seconds minimum. Hot water sanitizing: 171°F for 30 seconds. Test concentration with test strips every 2 hours. Change solution when dirty.

CHEZ COLETTE'S

796 INDIAN ROCKS RD N, Belleair Bluffs, FL 33770

Pinellas County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: LE BISTRO DE BELLEAIR LLC · License: SEA6215230

CHEZ COLETTE'S in Belleair Bluffs, FL has 23 inspections on record with 146 total violations (6.3 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

23Inspections

146Violations

0Closures

Data current as of May 29, 2025

Inspection History (23)

May 29, 2025 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V32 Proper sanitizing

V36 Proper ventilation

Dec 6, 2024 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V32 Proper sanitizing

V36 Proper ventilation

May 9, 2024 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

May 1, 2024 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

Feb 21, 2024 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

V53 Outer openings protected

Nov 29, 2023 — Routine - Food· 12 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V40 Wiping cloths usage

V42 Equipment condition

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

V53 Outer openings protected

Jun 29, 2023 — Complaint Full· 11 violations (1 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Feb 1, 2023 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Dec 15, 2021 — Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

May 18, 2021 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Dec 29, 2020 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Aug 26, 2020 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jun 26, 2020 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jan 30, 2020 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Jun 7, 2019 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Jun 6, 2019 — Routine - Food· 17 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V09 No contamination

V13 Parasite destruction

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Oct 2, 2018 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Mar 13, 2018 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Mar 2, 2018 — Routine - Food· 13 violations · Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

Aug 2, 2017 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Jul 31, 2017 — Routine - Food· 17 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V06 Handwashing facilities

V09 No contamination

V12 Shell stock requirements

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

V53 Outer openings protected

Feb 10, 2017 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

Feb 3, 2017 — Routine - Food· 14 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V13 Parasite destruction

V21 Time as control

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

V40 Wiping cloths usage

How Does This Facility Compare?

CHEZ COLETTE'S has had 0 emergency closures, compared to the Pinellas County average of 0.27 closures per facility. It has averaged 6.3 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 4.56.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has CHEZ COLETTE'S had?: CHEZ COLETTE'S has had 23 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has CHEZ COLETTE'S ever been shut down?: No, CHEZ COLETTE'S has no emergency closures on record.
What are the most common violations at CHEZ COLETTE'S?: The most frequently cited violations at CHEZ COLETTE'S are: Consumer advisory, Proper hand/arm washing, Proper ventilation.

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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight

Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).

Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.

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Last verified: May 29, 2025 | Our methodology | Editorial standards | Report an error

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