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1737 MAIN ST · DUNEDIN · Pinellas County · FL 34698

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 27, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3758013
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13848050
DBPR license6217824

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority2 Intermediate6 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.

High Priority 2

#7High Priority01B-01-4

High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 52oz of chipotle peppers damaged **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#8High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over ready to eat broccoli. Operator moved broccoli and chicken. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Intermediate 2

#9Intermediate53A-01-7

Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**

Warning
#10Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 6

#1Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Grooved cutting board in kitchen. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic08B-20-4

Basic – Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. 52oz of chipotle peppers damaged not stored separately from undamaged product. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic13-04-4

Basic – Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee not wearing beard guard while on food line. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic13-03-4

Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee not wearing hair restraint while preparing food. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic16-46-4

Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on containers In ware washing area. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles of olive oil and syrup unlabeled. Containers of rice and quinoa unlabeled **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 28, 2026 1:10 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
2 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 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.