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234 DOUGLAS AVE · DUNEDIN · Pinellas County · FL 34698

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 21, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3704408
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13742885
DBPR license6207393

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
0 High Priority2 Intermediate8 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical10 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

Intermediate 2

#9Intermediate03F-10-5

Intermediate – No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed operator the time as public health control sheet.

#10Intermediate53B-14-5

Intermediate – Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Gustavo

Basic 8

#1Basic14-05-4

Basic – Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Cardboard lining shelf under microwave.

#2Basic36-37-5

Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling not smooth and easily cleanable in kitchen. Is acoustic tiles

#3Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current license not displayed. Only alcohol license is displayed.

#4Basic13-04-4

Basic – Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee not wearing beard guard in kitchen

#5Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Wet nesting cups in waitstation

#6Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave soiled with debris.

#7Basic16-46-4

Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on containers of ware washing area.

#8Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Potatoes in reach in cooler uncovered.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 22, 2026 4:33 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.