Merci CafÉ Palm Harbor in Palm Harbor

Last inspected:

2710 Us 19 Alternate Ste 101, Palm Harbor, FL 34683
Overview

Bliss Cookhouse in Palm Harbor has been inspected 27 times since records began, accumulating 212 violations—an average of 7.9 violations per inspection, significantly above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. Employee health policy violations are a pervasive pattern, appearing in at least 8 of the most recent 9 inspections, including failures to report illness, manage sick workers, and enforce hand washing. Management awareness violations, which reflect systemic oversight issues, have also been cited repeatedly across multiple inspections. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. The most recent inspection on March 31, 2026 documented 18 violations including 2 high-priority violations for approved food source and chemical storage, resulting in a Warning Issued disposition.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.

29Inspections
227Violations
0Closures

Last inspected DBPR:

Merci CafÉ Palm Harbor in Palm Harbor: Comparison to Pinellas County Averages

This Facility 7.8 violations / inspection 7.8 violations per inspection
Pinellas County Avg 6.14 violations / inspection 6.14 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Pinellas County Avg 0.36 closures / facility 0.36 county average

Merci CafÉ Palm Harbor in Palm Harbor: Full Inspection History — DBPR (29)

— 3 inspections21 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 4 inspections23 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 4 inspections12 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— 3 inspections15 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections10 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections15 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections19 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 2 inspections17 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections17 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 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

Merci CafÉ Palm Harbor in Palm Harbor: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Merci CafÉ Palm Harbor in Palm Harbor last inspected?
Merci CafÉ Palm Harbor in Palm Harbor was last inspected by Florida DBPR on September 15, 2026. The result was: Warning Issued.
What are the most common violations at Merci CafÉ Palm Harbor in Palm Harbor?
The most frequently cited violations at Merci CafÉ Palm Harbor in Palm Harbor are: Consumer advisory, Proper ventilation, Food contact surfaces.
How many health inspections has Merci CafÉ Palm Harbor in Palm Harbor had?
Merci CafÉ Palm Harbor in Palm Harbor has had 29 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.8 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Merci CafÉ Palm Harbor in Palm Harbor find?
Merci CafÉ Palm Harbor in Palm Harbor was most recently inspected on September 15, 2026 with 9 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Warning Issued.
Has Merci CafÉ Palm Harbor in Palm Harbor ever been shut down?
No, Merci CafÉ Palm Harbor in Palm Harbor has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.

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