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STARLITE CAFE

1336 MAIN ST · DUNEDIN · Pinellas County · FL 34698

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateNovember 5, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3622835
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10916578
DBPR license6213998

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority3 Intermediate8 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical16 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

16 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 5

#9High Priority22-41-4

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. Measured at 0ppm. Operator placed new sanitizer. Remeasured at 100ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#10High Priority12A-27-4

High Priority – Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Operator cracked eggs. Rinsed glove in water for a second then touched plates for service. **Warning**

Warning
#11High Priority12A-07-5

High Priority – Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Cook did not wash hands before putting on gloves and cooking food. **Warning**

Warning
#12High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw bacon over ready to eat, Shell eggs over bread in refrigerator in kitchen. Operator moved both. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#13High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray paint stored next to canned product in dry storage. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Intermediate 3

#14Intermediate11-27-4

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. Provided operator form HR 5030-104. **Warning**

Warning
#15Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Deli Slicer was soiled, fry baskets soiled, broiler soiled. **Warning**

Warning
#16Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwash sink used for storage of wiping cloths. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Basic 8

#1Basic32-07-5

Basic – Bathroom facility not clean. Men's room in clean. Area around toilet soiled. Interior of bathroom cabinet soiled. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. 3 dead in storage room 2 under refrigerator in kitchen 1 roach egg sack on tray in storage room. 2 roach egg sacks on plate in storage room 47 egg sacks under shelves in storage room 6 egg sacks on floor between fridge and fryer 4 by chemical cart in back of kitchen **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Deli slicer not able to remain stationary. Rubber spatula is used to hold in place. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of steam table sticky and soiled. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic42-03-5

Basic – Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Spray paint and paint tray in dry storage next to food equipment and seasonings. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#6Basic08B-17-4

Basic – Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed carrots stored above bread. In stand up refrigerator **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic14-12-4

Basic – Utensils in poor condition. rubber spatula in disrepair **Warning**

Warning
#8Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. We wiping cloth stored outside cutting board. Operator moved cloth. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 18, 2026 8:09 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
2 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
2 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)
Category 43 · Separation from living/private areas and restricted kitchen access
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.