Le Merle Bakery in Belleair Bluffs
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2985 West Bay Dr., Belleair Bluffs, FL 33770Le Merle Bakery in Belleair Bluffs has had 8 inspections on record between May 2022 and November 2025, totaling 21 violations with no emergency closures. The facility averaged 2.6 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2. A June 2023 inspection resulted in a Warning Issued after 10 violations were cited, including high-priority findings for employee health policy, allergen awareness, consumer advisory, food contact surfaces, parasite destruction, and approved food source. Hand washing violations appeared in 2 of 8 inspections (June 2023 and June 2022), and allergen awareness violations were cited in 3 inspections (June 2023, March 2024, and November 2024). The most recent inspection on November 12, 2025 found 1 intermediate violation and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Le Merle Bakery in Belleair Bluffs: Comparison to Pinellas County Averages
Le Merle Bakery in Belleair Bluffs: Full Inspection History — DBPR (8)
— 2 inspections1 violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 3 inspections6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections10 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection2 violations · 2 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Le Merle Bakery in Belleair Bluffs: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Le Merle Bakery in Belleair Bluffs last inspected?
- Le Merle Bakery in Belleair Bluffs was last inspected by Florida DBPR on November 12, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Le Merle Bakery in Belleair Bluffs?
- The most frequently cited violations at Le Merle Bakery in Belleair Bluffs are: Outer openings protected, Toilet facilities, Proper hand/arm washing.
- How many health inspections has Le Merle Bakery in Belleair Bluffs had?
- Le Merle Bakery in Belleair Bluffs has had 8 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 2.6 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Le Merle Bakery in Belleair Bluffs find?
- Le Merle Bakery in Belleair Bluffs was most recently inspected on November 12, 2025 with 1 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Le Merle Bakery in Belleair Bluffs ever been shut down?
- No, Le Merle Bakery in Belleair Bluffs has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V31 (Clean multi-use utensils) mean?
- Violation 31 (Clean multi-use utensils) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/31.
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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.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
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