Barracuda Deli Cafe of Seminole
Last inspected: Apr 1, 2026
100
Score
Inspectors have visited Barracuda Deli Cafe of Seminole eight times, with records going back to 2022. Barracuda Deli Cafe of Seminole was last inspected on Apr 1, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around six violations per visit lately, up from roughly three violations before.
“Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
Among Largo restaurants, the typical score is 75; Barracuda Deli Cafe of Seminole is comfortably above that bar. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Inspection History
Apr 1, 2026
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Mar 6, 2026
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/ Operator submitted a change of ownership application without plans. No approved plans on file from previous owners. Operator was provided with directions to submit remodel plan application. **Warning**
50-08-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink in kitchen **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Operator submitted a change of ownership application without plans. No approved plans on file from previous owners. Operator was provided with directions to submit remodel plan application. Front counter has two reach in coolers, ice machine, hand wash sink and counters containing steam table, sandwich presses and coffee machine. Kitchen has three reach in coolers, one reach in freezer, hood system containing an oven and fryer, hand wash sink and 3-comp sink with drain boards. Grease trap is located next to 3-comp sink. Rear storage room has mop sink and hot water heater. Two single use restrooms at rear of restaurant. **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand sink in kitchen **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand sink in kitchen **Warning**
31B-04-4
61
Jan 24, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm chlorine . Container of sanitizer empty. Person in charge changed container of sanitizer . Recheck : 0 ppm chlorine . Person in charge called for service . Person in charge set up triple sink set up for use at 100 ppm chlorine **Corrective Action Taken**
22-41-4
High Priority - Raw animal food ( wrapped raw salmon) stored over or with ready-to-eat food ( package of cheese) in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged in back kitchen Reviewed with person in charge
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.
53A-02-7
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Steam table relocated from cook line to front counter area , Oster table top oven added on prep table in kitchen
51-16-7
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Reviewed with person in charge temperature monitoring of foods .
05-08-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Amanda hired more than 60 days
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked rice, soup , cooked chicken in double door cooler in kitchen . Reviewed with person in charge
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled on cart in front counter area . Person in charge labeled spray bottle **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets on door of reach in cooler next to grill . Reviewed with person in charge
14-11-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture missing in kitchen
36-03-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured by front counter hand wash sink
51-11-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in men's restroom . Reviewed with person in charge
31B-04-4
Basic - In-use wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board on reach in cooler next to grill . Person in charge removed towel **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors in men's restroom
32-04-4
30
Mar 21, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
43
Jul 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed operator cleanup plan. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-20: **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed tomatoes stored over open package of ready to eat. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-20: **Time Extended**
08B-17-4
86
May 19, 2023
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Feb 23, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee cracked eggs and continued cooking with no hand wash. Educated employee on proper hand washing each time hard shelled eggs are touched. Employee washed hands properly. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-27-4
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Tested at 10ppm chlorine. Employee Ran machine through cycle again and tested at 50ppm chlorine. **Repeat Violation**
22-41-4
High Priority - Certified Food Manager or person in charge failed to verify employee health, exclusions or restrictions. Discussed with employee and emailed big six packet for knowledge. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-02-5
Intermediate - 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.
53B-13-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current license displayed shows expiration date of 2-1-2021.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table in kitchen, on table between the two stand up freezer and cooler. Employee moved drink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of onions on floor in rear room where the ice machine is kept. Operator moved onions to a shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Red microwave in kitchen shows accumulation of debris on interior ceiling. Employee cleaned and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Chicken tenders and tater tots not covered in freezer. Employee covered both items. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
45
Jul 25, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -butter (74F - Cold Holding) -whipped butter(74F - Cold Holding) Discussed using a Time as a public health control plan or keeping Time/temperature controlled for safety foods in cooler
03A-02-5
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. -Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) Discussed setting up three compartment sink until dish machine is fixed with operator
22-41-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -stove top has accumulation of food residue
22-02-4
Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days opened commercially processed, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. -deli ham sliced on 7/19/22 Discussed date marking with operator during the inspection
02C-06-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -water bottles on prep table at front counter Operator moved water bottle during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -plastic containers at dish drying rack -plastic cups at front counter
24-08-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. -in kitchen area
36-24-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -stove oven has accumulation of food residue
22-08-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -coffee at front counter not covered Employee covered during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. -unwashed fruits over grits and condiments in double door reach in cooler in kitchen area Discussed proper hierarchy with operator during the inspection.
08B-17-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. -Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm) Corrected 50 ppm during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -squeeze bottles at cooks line
02D-01-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Barracuda Deli Cafe of Seminole last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Barracuda Deli Cafe of Seminole on file is from Apr 1, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Barracuda Deli Cafe of Seminole?
Across the inspection record, “dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Barracuda Deli Cafe of Seminole.
How does Barracuda Deli Cafe of Seminole compare to other restaurants in Largo?
Barracuda Deli Cafe of Seminole most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Largo average of 75.
Has Barracuda Deli Cafe of Seminole's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Barracuda Deli Cafe of Seminole have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Barracuda Deli Cafe of Seminole means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Barracuda Deli Cafe of Seminole inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Barracuda Deli Cafe of Seminole is inspected around two times per year on average.
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