Daydreamers Cafe and Grill
143 7 Ave N, Safety Harbor, FL 34695 · Permanent Food Service · License 6214128
What drove the grade
Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Jul 30 complaint inspection1 high priority (fixed on the spot), 2 intermediate, 3 basic (1 repeat)-13
- Safety score87
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 2 visitsComplaint inspection
- Follow-up visitOct 1, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
3 earlier violations still noted, but not enough to need another visit:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
High priority1
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed.
More time given
Intermediate2
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
More time given
Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress.
Application and plan has been submitted. Operator was able to show me that it had been done. Operator adding smoker to the plans only. I spoke with Chris in Plan review who stated they received his application. His plan reviewer is off today. Chris stated that the operator needs to resubmit plan because he was unable to locate it and it may have somehow gotten lost. Plan reviewer was also waiting on a copy of the menu which I had the operator submit during the inspection. Extending to next unannounced
More time given
- First visitJul 30, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
6 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed.
3 compartment sink sanitizer too strong. 200+ppm corrected to 100ppm
Fixed on the spot
Intermediate2
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Cutting board on cook line soiled/stained Accumulation of grease on the exterior fry pan and small griddle on stove
Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: 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 added a smoker since taking ownership.
Basic3
Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
Squeeze bottles store in reach in cooler containing food removed from its original container not labeled with common name.
Repeat violation
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Equipment in poor repair.
Knobs for gas stove missing, wrenches used to turn on and off.
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Exterior of fixed equipment on cook line has an accumulation of grease.
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Food-contact surface
- Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.
- Nonfood-contact surface
- Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.