BAY HARBOR CAFE
1048 A KANE CONCOURSE, BAY HARBOR ISLANDS, FL 33154
License #2337654
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Failing Health Score
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BAY HARBOR CAFE in BAY HARBOR ISLANDS currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 58.3 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has 3 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on September 28, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 22 total violations — 3 critical, 8 major, 11 minor.
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The latest inspection on September 28, 2026 shows 16 observation rows: 2 critical, 6 major, and 8 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Disposition: Warning Issued
- [31A-07-4] Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Observed a slicer machine and oven inside storage area and not hand washing sink.
- [13-04-4] Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 1 employee engaged in food preparation with no beard guard at kitchen area.
- [53B-13-5] Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no proof of training for Rommel L. Working for a year and a half.
- [03G-43-3] Establishment packaging time/temperature control for safety food using a reduced oxygen method that requires a Process Waiver and the establishment does not have an approved Process Waiver and HACCP plan from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. More information can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/special-process/. See stop sale. Observed 5 packages of raw salmon ROP onsite inside double door reach in freezer at storage area. Stop sale issued.
- [53B-14-5] Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed certificate for Arlen A. expired 05/05/2026.
- [42-01-4] Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed at bathroom.
- [16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit available at the time of inspection.
- [01B-13-4] Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 5 packages of raw salmon ROP onsite inside double door reach in freezer at storage area. Stop sale issued.
- [02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container not identified next to ice machine at front counter.
- [03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Butter (81F - Cold Holding) on top of reach in cooler in front of three compartment sink at kitchen area.
- [05-08-4] No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed no probe thermometer provided at the time of inspection.
- [13-03-4] Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 1 employee engaged in food preparation with no hair restraint at kitchen area.
- [21-12-4] Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on top of preparation table not stored in sanitizing solution at front counter.
- [23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in freezer gasket soiled next to ice machine at front counter.
- [36-01-4] Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed food debris on the floor at cook line area.
- [48-04-4] Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Observed at storage room.
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