The Dunedin Smokehouse
471 Main St, Dunedin, FL 34698 · Permanent Food Service · License 6216179
What drove the grade
Live, small flying insects found
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Sep 10 complaint inspection3 high priority (2 fixed by the Sep 15 follow-up), 2 intermediate (1 repeat), 12 basic (2 repeats); basic violations cost 12 at most-31
- Administrative complaint on Sep 10, since fixedReduced from 20 because a follow-up found the problems fixed-12
- Safety score57
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 3 visitsComplaint inspection
- 2nd follow-up visitSep 15, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
4 earlier violations still noted, but not enough to need another visit:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
High priority1
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Live, small flying insects found
1 live fly in ware washing area.
More time given
Basic3
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
More time given
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
More time given
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
More time given
- 1st follow-up visitSep 14, 2026 Complaint after follow-up
Problems from the first visit still weren't fixed, so the inspector recommended formal action by the state, which can include fines.
6 violations still not corrected:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
High priority2
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Live, small flying insects found
5 live flies in warewashing area.
Administrative complaint
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found.
1 live roach in kitchen under reach in cooler. 1 live roach under shelving in waitstation
Administrative complaint
Intermediate1
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
More time given
Basic3
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
More time given
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
More time given
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
More time given
- First visitSep 10, 2026 Administrative complaint
Serious or repeated problems led the inspector to recommend formal action by the state, which can include fines.
17 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority3
Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Dented/rusted cans present.
See stop sale. 5 6lb can of tomatoes, 1 102oz can of red peppers, 3 6lb can of tomato paste, 2 6lb can of Juanita peppers, 1 6lb can of cheese sauce
Administrative complaint
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Live, small flying insects found
12 live flies in dish area
Administrative complaint
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found.
2 live roaches in kitchen behind reach in cooler
Administrative complaint
Intermediate2
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Interior of soda nozzles in bar and on soda machine soiled with debris. Stained cutting board on cook line.
Repeat violation
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
Hand wash sink in bar used to dump ice.
Basic12
Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
Squeeze bottles of sauces unlabeled in kitchen.
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Stored food not covered.
Fish in reach in cooler on cook line uncovered.
Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated.
5 6lb can of tomatoes, 102oz can of red peppers, 3 6lb can of tomato paste, 2 6lb can of Juanita peppers, 1 6lb can of cheese sauce. Cards dented or rusted and stored near undamaged product.
Administrative complaint
Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Tongs stored on oven handle. Operator moved tongs.
Fixed on the spot
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Employee energy drink stored on prep table in ware washing area.
Code 13, Clean clothes, hair restraints, jewelry: Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Employee in kitchen not wearing beard guard.
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Grooved cutting board in kitchen.
Repeat violation
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Shelves of walk in cooler rusted.
Repeat violation
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Old labels on container in ware washing area.
Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Wet nesting containers in ware washing area.
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Dead roaches on premises.
1 dead roach by entrance to kitchen
Administrative complaint
Code 40, Employee personal belongings: Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.
Employee phone on shelf above prep table 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
- Food-contact surface
- Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.
- Stop sale
- An order that the food can’t be sold or served.
- Wet nesting
- Stacking dishes or containers before they have dried, which traps moisture where germs can grow.