Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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1737 MAIN ST · DUNEDIN · Pinellas County · FL 34698

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMay 27, 2026
Inspection typeFood-Licensing Inspection
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionCall Back – Extension given, pending
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3690336
Visit number2
Inspection Visit ID13657678
DBPR license6217824

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority3 Intermediate2 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical6 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#3High Priority50-08-7

High Priority – – From initial inspection : 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,A\00A02601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visitA\00A0http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-05-27: **Time Extended**

Warning

Intermediate 3

#4Intermediate11-27-4

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 form 5030-104 **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-05-27: Emailed operator form 5030-104 **Time Extended**

Warning
#5Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-05-27: **Time Extended**

Warning
#6Intermediate51-16-7

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-05-27: Owner is still drafting plans at time of visit. Has not submitted them **Time Extended**

Warning

Basic 2

#1Basic36-37-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-05-27: Ceiling tiles above front prep area are acoustic tiles. **Time Extended**

Warning
#2Basic51-13-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed operator form 5030-105 **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-05-27: Emailed operator form 5030-105 **Time Extended**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 11:06 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 17 · No longer used
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.