Bayou Cafe in Tarpon Springs
Last inspected:
118 E Tarpon Ave, Tarpon Springs, FL 34689Bayou Cafe in Tarpon Springs has accumulated 594 violations across 61 inspections since 2016, averaging 9.7 per visit. The facility has been shut down 10 times for rodent, roach, and fly activity. Recent enforcement shows an escalating pattern: in December 2025 and February 2026, inspectors documented 6 and 4 high-priority violations respectively and issued emergency orders. The restaurant has faced 10 disciplinary actions totaling $4,080 in fines, with recurring citations for consumer advisory failures, improper ventilation, and food contact surface issues.
Most recent closure: December 4, 2025 for rodent & fly activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Bayou Cafe in Tarpon Springs: Comparison to Pinellas County Averages
This Facility
9.7
violations / inspection
9.7 violations per inspection
Pinellas County Avg
6.13
violations / inspection
6.13 county average
This Facility
10
emergency closures
10 closures
Pinellas County Avg
0.35
closures / facility
0.35 county average
Bayou Cafe in Tarpon Springs: Emergency Closure History (10)
Bayou Cafe in Tarpon Springs: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (10)
Total fines on record: $4,080.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2025034710 | $480.00 | Jan 13, 2025 | Fort Lauderdale | |
| 3--2023012462 | — | Feb 22, 2023 | Fort Lauderdale | |
| 3--2023003285 | $800.00 | Dec 20, 2022 | Fort Lauderdale | |
| 3--2021028172 | $400.00 | May 17, 2021 | Orlando | |
| 3--2021016237 | $400.00 | Mar 17, 2021 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 3--2021007651 | $400.00 | Jan 13, 2021 | Fort Lauderdale | |
| 3--2018055343 | — | Oct 22, 2018 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 3--2017056969 | $400.00 | Nov 27, 2017 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 3--2017053325 | $400.00 | Nov 3, 2017 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 3--2015014505 | $800.00 | Feb 18, 2015 | Fort Myers |
Bayou Cafe in Tarpon Springs: Full Inspection History — DBPR (62)
— 3 inspections19 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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— 4 inspections22 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 3 inspections17 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 8 inspections47 violations · 24 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— 3 inspections22 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Time Extension
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— 13 inspections67 violations · 46 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Full· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (7 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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— 1 inspection7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 9 inspections70 violations · 45 high priority
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Full· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Complaint Full· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Full· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Full· 14 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Complaint Full· 14 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 8 inspections68 violations · 52 high priority
— Complaint Full· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Complaint Full· 15 violations (10 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Full· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 6 inspections37 violations · 27 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
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— Routine - Food· 14 violations (10 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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— 4 inspections25 violations · 18 high priority
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Bayou Cafe in Tarpon Springs: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Bayou Cafe in Tarpon Springs last inspected?
- Bayou Cafe in Tarpon Springs was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 2, 2026. The result was: Administrative complaint recommended.
- When was Bayou Cafe in Tarpon Springs last shut down?
- Bayou Cafe in Tarpon Springs was last shut down on December 4, 2025 for rodent & 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 Bayou Cafe in Tarpon Springs?
- The most frequently cited violations at Bayou Cafe in Tarpon Springs are: Consumer advisory, Proper ventilation, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has Bayou Cafe in Tarpon Springs had?
- Bayou Cafe in Tarpon Springs has had 62 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 9.7 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Bayou Cafe in Tarpon Springs find?
- Bayou Cafe in Tarpon Springs was most recently inspected on April 2, 2026 with 5 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended.
- Has Bayou Cafe in Tarpon Springs ever been shut down?
- Yes, Bayou Cafe in Tarpon Springs has been emergency-closed 10 times by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- 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.
- What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
- Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
- 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.
- Has Bayou Cafe in Tarpon Springs faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Bayou Cafe in Tarpon Springs has 10 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $4,080.00 in fines.
- How much has Bayou Cafe in Tarpon Springs been fined?
- Bayou Cafe in Tarpon Springs has been fined a total of $4,080.00 across 10 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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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.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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