DAVE'S DINER
1479 BELCHER RD UNIT Y-Z · LARGO · Pinellas County · FL 33771
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
29 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 6
22-41-4High Priority – Observed: 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. 0ppm, operator set up triple sink, chlorine 50ppm **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** Priority: High Priority
50-08-7High Priority – Observed: Establishment operating without a license 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, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http:// www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** Priority: High Priority
35A-02-6High Priority – Observed: Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 7 live flies under dish machine. 2 live flies next to water heater and mop bucket. 1 live fly near ice machine. 1 live fly under coffee machine at servers station **Repeat Violation** Priority: High Priority
14-15-4High Priority – Observed: Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage – direct contact with food. Plastic bins in walk-in cooler **Repeat Violation** Priority: High Priority
35A-04-4High Priority – Observed: Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 23 rodent droppings under dish machine. 14 rodent droppings next to water heater. 2 rodent droppings near entrance to walk-in cooler. 4 rodent droppings in mens restroom. 3 rodent droppings in womens restroom. 5 rodent droppings in equipment storage room near hallway. 7 rodent droppings under front bar/counter. 3 rodent droppings under coffee machine at servers station. **Repeat Violation** Priority: High Priority
03A-02-5High Priority – Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooler on cook line-ham (51F – Cold Holding) Walk-in cooler-feta (45F – Cold Holding); turkey45 ( – Cold Holding); sausage Pattieâs (45F – Cold Holding); cooked chicken 44 ( – Cold Holding) Priority: High Priority
Intermediate 5
22-02-4Intermediate – Observed: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained on cook line Accumulation of grease on stove surface **Repeat Violation** Priority: Intermediate
53A-01-7Intermediate – Observed: Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Operator scheduled to take test next week Priority: Intermediate
03F-10-5Intermediate – Observed: No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Form emailed to operator **Repeat Violation** Priority: Intermediate
53B-13-5Intermediate – Observed: Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One employee with proof of training Priority: Intermediate
16-59-1Intermediate – Observed: Warewashing machine not automatically dispensing the detergent and/or the sanitizer. **Repeat Violation** Priority: Intermediate
Basic 18
22-20-5Basic – Observed: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Priority: Basic
23-24-4Basic – Observed: Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in cooler doors on cook line Priority: Basic
36-37-5Basic – Observed: Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Over kitchen **Repeat Violation** Priority: Basic
36-32-5Basic – Observed: Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Over kitchen Priority: Basic
14-09-4Basic – Observed: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cook line **Repeat Violation** Priority: Basic
12B-07-4Basic – Observed: Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On front counter next to syrup containers, removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** Priority: Basic
14-11-5Basic – Observed: Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler gaskets on cook line Priority: Basic
35B-01-4Basic – Observed: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Rear screen door to kitchen with gab around bottom. **Repeat Violation** Priority: Basic
36-17-5Basic – Observed: Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Throughout kitchen. Damaged wall behind water heater Priority: Basic
22-08-4Basic – Observed: Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven soiled **Repeat Violation** Priority: Basic
23-03-4Basic – Observed: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Accumulation of grease on sides of cooking equipment and gas lines. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled **Repeat Violation** Priority: Basic
29-08-4Basic – Observed: Plumbing system in disrepair. Behind water heater **Repeat Violation** Priority: Basic
21-10-4Basic – Observed: Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. On cook line **Repeat Violation** Priority: Basic
42-03-5Basic – Observed: 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. Maintenance tools and electrical power strip on prep table next to slicer Priority: Basic
36-50-4Basic – Observed: Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Fan covers in walk-in soiled Priority: Basic
14-17-4Basic – Observed: Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Priority: Basic
36-27-5Basic – Observed: Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Near cook line Priority: Basic
42-01-4Basic – Observed: Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop in standing water in bucket next to water heater **Repeat Violation** Priority: Basic
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 24, 2026 12:34 PM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
4 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
4 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
5 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.