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
22 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
22-41-4High Priority – – From initial inspection : 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 – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-03: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-04: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-04: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-07: **Time Extended**
50-08-7High Priority – – From initial inspection : 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 – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-03: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-04: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-04: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-07: **Time Extended**
14-15-4High Priority – – From initial inspection : Observed: Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage – direct contact with food. Plastic bins in walk-in cooler **Repeat Violation** Priority: High Priority – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-03: Observed: Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage – direct contact with food. Plastic bins in walk-in cooler **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-04: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-04: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-07: **Time Extended**
03A-02-5High Priority – – From initial inspection : 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 Pattie\005C005C005C2019s (45F – Cold Holding); cooked chicken 44 ( – Cold Holding) Priority: High Priority – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-03: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-04: Ham 43 degrees, cut tomato 42 degrees **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-04: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-07: No food during time of call back inspection. **Time Extended**
Intermediate 5
22-02-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : 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 – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-03: Observed cutting boards soiled Accumulation of grease on stove surface **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-04: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-04: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-07: **Time Extended**
53A-01-7Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Observed: Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Operator scheduled to take test next week Priority: Intermediate – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-03: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-04: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-04: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-07: **Time Extended**
03F-10-5Intermediate – – From initial inspection : 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 – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-03: Spoke with operator was able to print out but not able to fill out due to closer. Will have filled out as soon as they are re-opened. Observed: No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-04: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-04: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-07: **Time Extended**
53B-13-5Intermediate – – From initial inspection : 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 – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-03: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-04: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-04: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-07: **Time Extended**
16-59-1Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Observed: Warewashing machine not automatically dispensing the detergent and/or the sanitizer. **Repeat Violation** Priority: Intermediate – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-03: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-04: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-04: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-07: **Time Extended**
Basic 13
22-20-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Observed: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Priority: Basic – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-03: Observed: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-04: Spider in ice machine **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-04: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-07: **Time Extended**
36-37-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Observed: Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Over kitchen **Repeat Violation** Priority: Basic – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-03: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-04: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-04: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-07: **Time Extended**
36-32-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Observed: Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Over kitchen Priority: Basic – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-03: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-04: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-04: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-07: **Time Extended**
14-09-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Observed: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cook line **Repeat Violation** Priority: Basic – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-03: Observed: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable opposite of cook line. **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-04: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-04: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-07: **Time Extended**
12B-07-4Basic – – From initial inspection : 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 – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-03: No service during time of call back inspection. Observed: no employee beverage container on a food preparation table. **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-04: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-04: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-07: **Time Extended**
14-11-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Observed: Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler gaskets on cook line Priority: Basic – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-03: Observed: Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler gaskets on cook line **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-04: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-04: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-07: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4Basic – – From initial inspection : 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 – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-03: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Rear screen door to kitchen with gab around bottom. **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-04: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-04: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-07: Rear screen door to kitchen with gab around bottom. **Time Extended**
36-17-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Observed: Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Throughout kitchen. Damaged wall behind water heater Priority: Basic – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-03: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-04: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-04: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-07: **Time Extended**
22-08-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Observed: Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven soiled **Repeat Violation** Priority: Basic – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-03: Interior of oven soiled **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-04: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-04: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-07: **Time Extended**
23-03-4Basic – – From initial inspection : 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 – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-03: Accumulation of grease on sides of cooking equipment and gas lines. **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-04: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-04: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-07: **Time Extended**
36-50-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Observed: Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Fan covers in walk-in soiled Priority: Basic – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-03: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-04: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-04: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-07: **Time Extended**
14-17-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Observed: Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Priority: Basic – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-03: Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-04: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-04: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-07: **Time Extended**
36-27-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Observed: Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Near cook line Priority: Basic – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-03: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-04: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-04: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-07: **Time Extended**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 24, 2026 12:19 PM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
4 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
4 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
5 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.