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1737 Main St, Dunedin, FL 34698 · Permanent Food Service · License 6217824
What drove the grade
Dented/rusted cans present.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Oct 27 routine inspection2 high priority (1 fixed on the spot), 2 intermediate, 6 basic-21
- Safety score79
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitOct 27, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
10 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority2
Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Dented/rusted cans present.
See stop sale. 52oz of chipotle peppers damaged
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: 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.
Fixed on the spot
Intermediate2
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
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 & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Basic6
Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: 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
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated.
52oz of chipotle peppers damaged not stored separately from undamaged product.
Code 13, Clean clothes, hair restraints, jewelry: Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Employee not wearing hair restraint while preparing food.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Employee not wearing beard guard while on food line.
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Grooved cutting board in kitchen.
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Old labels on containers In ware washing area.
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Ready-to-eat food
- Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.
- Stop sale
- An order that the food can’t be sold or served.