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1737 MAIN ST · DUNEDIN · Pinellas County · FL 34698

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 23, 2026
Inspection typeFood-Licensing Inspection
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3690336
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13620561
DBPR license6217824

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority4 Intermediate2 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical7 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#3High Priority50-08-7

High Priority – Establishment unable to be licensed at time of licensing inspection 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,AÂ 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visitAÂ http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ **Warning**

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Intermediate 4

#4Intermediate11-27-4

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. Emailed operator form 5030-104 **Warning**

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#5Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**

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#6Intermediate51-16-7

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/. Plans on file are for previous owner. New owner has a different menu and concept. Rice cookers are removed, grill is removed. Prep sink in back removed. Toaster oven, blender, new rice cooker installed at front counter. Espresso machine at front counter. Multiple coolers installed throughout the establishment. Display cooler by front counter **Warning**

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#7Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap or hand washing sign at any of the hand sinks **Warning**

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Basic 2

#1Basic36-37-5

Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling tiles missing from front counter/prep area **Warning**

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#2Basic51-13-4

Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed operator form 5030-105 **Warning**

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Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 9:53 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 17 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
1 observation(s)
Category 52 · Misrepresentation / misbranding
2 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.