Nesting Grounds Cafe in Palm Harbor

Last inspected:

4852 Ridgemoor Blvd, Palm Harbor, FL 34685
Overview

Nesting Grounds Cafe in Palm Harbor has accumulated 53 violations across 16 inspections since 2023, averaging 3.3 violations per inspection—below the statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced emergency closures. High-priority violations have centered on employee health policy (cited in at least 4 inspections), proper hand and arm washing (2 inspections), shell stock requirements (4 inspections), and parasite destruction (4 inspections), indicating recurring issues with seafood handling and employee hygiene protocols. A Warning was issued on May 28, 2024 after an inspection documented 7 violations including employee health policy and hand washing failures. The most recent inspection on March 18, 2026 found one high-priority violation related to shell stock requirements and was completed with no further action required.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

16Inspections
53Violations
0Closures

Last inspected DBPR:

Nesting Grounds Cafe in Palm Harbor: Comparison to Pinellas County Averages

This Facility 3.3 violations / inspection 3.3 violations per inspection
Pinellas County Avg 6.13 violations / inspection 6.13 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Pinellas County Avg 0.35 closures / facility 0.35 county average

Nesting Grounds Cafe in Palm Harbor: Full Inspection History — DBPR (16)

— 1 inspection1 violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

— 2 inspections4 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections13 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 3 inspections15 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections8 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 3 inspections6 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 1 inspection0 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Nesting Grounds Cafe in Palm Harbor: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Nesting Grounds Cafe in Palm Harbor last inspected?
Nesting Grounds Cafe in Palm Harbor was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 18, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Nesting Grounds Cafe in Palm Harbor?
The most frequently cited violations at Nesting Grounds Cafe in Palm Harbor are: Proper hand/arm washing, Employee health reporting, Clean multi-use utensils.
How many health inspections has Nesting Grounds Cafe in Palm Harbor had?
Nesting Grounds Cafe in Palm Harbor has had 16 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 3.3 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Nesting Grounds Cafe in Palm Harbor find?
Nesting Grounds Cafe in Palm Harbor was most recently inspected on March 18, 2026 with 1 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Nesting Grounds Cafe in Palm Harbor ever been shut down?
No, Nesting Grounds Cafe in Palm Harbor has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V41 (Toilet facilities) mean?
Violation 41 (Toilet facilities) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/41.

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