Taverna on the Bay in St Pete Beach
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5501 Gulf Blvd Ste 113, St Pete Beach, FL 33706Taverna on the Bay, a 250-seat permanent food service establishment in St. Pete Beach, recorded 16 inspections with 138 total violations between 2016 and December 2025, averaging 8.6 violations per inspection—significantly above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not been emergency-closed. High-priority violations appear in 11 of the most recent 6 inspections, with handwashing facilities and management awareness cited repeatedly: handwashing facility violations appeared in 4 of the past 6 inspections, and management awareness violations appeared in 3 consecutive inspections between February and June 2025. Employee health policy violations were cited in at least 2 of the past 6 inspections. The most recent inspection on December 16, 2025 resulted in a Call Back - Complied disposition after 3 basic violations were found; the prior inspection on December 15, 2025 issued a Warning and documented 12 violations including high-priority citations for management awareness, food contact surfaces, and employee health policy.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Taverna on the Bay in St Pete Beach: Comparison to Pinellas County Averages
Taverna on the Bay in St Pete Beach: Full Inspection History — DBPR (17)
— 1 inspection9 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 6 inspections35 violations · 21 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections8 violations · 4 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections39 violations · 31 high priority
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (7 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections12 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections7 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Taverna on the Bay in St Pete Beach: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Taverna on the Bay in St Pete Beach last inspected?
- Taverna on the Bay in St Pete Beach was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 29, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Taverna on the Bay in St Pete Beach?
- The most frequently cited violations at Taverna on the Bay in St Pete Beach are: Consumer advisory, Proper hand/arm washing, Proper ventilation.
- How many health inspections has Taverna on the Bay in St Pete Beach had?
- Taverna on the Bay in St Pete Beach has had 17 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 8.8 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Taverna on the Bay in St Pete Beach find?
- Taverna on the Bay in St Pete Beach was most recently inspected on April 29, 2026 with 12 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Taverna on the Bay in St Pete Beach ever been shut down?
- No, Taverna on the Bay in St Pete Beach has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- 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 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.
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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.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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