PETE'S RESTAURANT
2140 MAIN ST · DUNEDIN · Pinellas County · FL 34698
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
5 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
22-41-4High 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. 0ppm chlorine. Sanitizer bucket was empty. Refilled sanitizer. Operator ran dish machine 2 more times and both readings were 0ppm. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization (3-compartment sink) until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Triple sink 100ppm chlorine. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. sausage gravy (96F – Hot Holding) in steam table. Was cooked an hour ago. Operator reheated to 171F. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Intermediate 2
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink blocked by trash can in the ware washing area. Trash can was relocated. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
53B-13-5Intermediate – 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. Sherry H and expired for Nick. **Warning**
Basic 1
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee washing dishes without a hair restraint. Operator put on hair net. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 5, 2026 11:00 AM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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1 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.