Barfly - Saltwater Grill in Safety Harbor
Last inspected:
100 Main St Ste 101, Safety Harbor, FL 34695Barfly - Saltwater Grill in Safety Harbor has accumulated 213 violations across 29 inspections since 2016, averaging 7.3 per visit. The restaurant was shut down in May 2024 for roach and fly activity. Fire safety inspections documented seven blue rhino propane tanks stored in the dish pit area, a violation of regulations prohibiting propane tanks larger than 2.7 pounds inside buildings. The facility has faced 2 disciplinary actions totaling $1,120 in fines.
Most recent closure: May 29, 2024 for roach & fly activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Barfly - Saltwater Grill in Safety Harbor: Comparison to Pinellas County Averages
This Facility
7.2
violations / inspection
7.2 violations per inspection
Pinellas County Avg
6.13
violations / inspection
6.13 county average
This Facility
1
emergency closures
1 closures
Pinellas County Avg
0.35
closures / facility
0.35 county average
Barfly - Saltwater Grill in Safety Harbor: Emergency Closure History (1)
Barfly - Saltwater Grill in Safety Harbor: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)
Total fines on record: $1,120.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2024031884 | $800.00 | May 29, 2024 | Tampa | |
| 3--2022035227 | $320.00 | May 20, 2022 | Fort Lauderdale |
Barfly - Saltwater Grill in Safety Harbor: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (2)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 48-04-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Observed 7 blue rhino propane tanks present in the dish pit area.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 47-03-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Observed electrical outlet with no cover plate in dining room.For reporting purposes only.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
Barfly - Saltwater Grill in Safety Harbor: Full Inspection History — DBPR (30)
— 1 inspection4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 7 inspections17 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Partial· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Partial· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 3 inspections28 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 15 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 5 inspections35 violations · 20 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections26 violations · 15 high priority
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
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— 3 inspections27 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection4 violations · 2 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Barfly - Saltwater Grill in Safety Harbor: Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Barfly - Saltwater Grill in Safety Harbor under active enforcement?
- Records show 3 emergency order inspections between May 29, 2024 and May 30, 2024. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- When was Barfly - Saltwater Grill in Safety Harbor last inspected?
- Barfly - Saltwater Grill in Safety Harbor was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 22, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- When was Barfly - Saltwater Grill in Safety Harbor last shut down?
- Barfly - Saltwater Grill in Safety Harbor was last shut down on May 29, 2024 for roach & fly 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 Barfly - Saltwater Grill in Safety Harbor?
- The most frequently cited violations at Barfly - Saltwater Grill in Safety Harbor are: Clean multi-use utensils, Proper hand/arm washing, Employee health reporting.
- How many health inspections has Barfly - Saltwater Grill in Safety Harbor had?
- Barfly - Saltwater Grill in Safety Harbor has had 30 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.2 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Barfly - Saltwater Grill in Safety Harbor find?
- Barfly - Saltwater Grill in Safety Harbor was most recently inspected on April 22, 2026 with 4 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Barfly - Saltwater Grill in Safety Harbor ever been shut down?
- Yes, Barfly - Saltwater Grill in Safety Harbor has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- 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 V10 (Approved food source) mean?
- Violation 10 (Approved food source) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/10.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- Has Barfly - Saltwater Grill in Safety Harbor had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Barfly - Saltwater Grill in Safety Harbor has 2 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Barfly - Saltwater Grill in Safety Harbor faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Barfly - Saltwater Grill in Safety Harbor has 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $1,120.00 in fines.
- How much has Barfly - Saltwater Grill in Safety Harbor been fined?
- Barfly - Saltwater Grill in Safety Harbor has been fined a total of $1,120.00 across 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
- Has Barfly - Saltwater Grill in Safety Harbor operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: Crispers (2016).
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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).
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