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1737 MAIN ST, Dunedin FL 34698 · 727-221-9281
Last inspected Jun 30, 2026 · 5 visits since August 2023
AUG 23
FEB 24
MAR 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
3 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed operator form 5030-104
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Jun 30, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 27, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Establishment unable to be licensed at time of licensing inspection 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,A\00A02601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visitA\00A0http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed operator form 5030-104
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Plans on file are for previous owner. New owner has a different menu and concept. Rice cookers are removed, grill is removed. Prep sink in back removed. Toaster oven, blender, new rice cooker installed at front counter. Espresso machine at front counter. Multiple coolers installed throughout the establishment. Display cooler by front counter
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling tiles missing from front counter/prep area
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed operator form 5030-105
Mar 23, 2026Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Establishment unable to be licensed at time of licensing inspection 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,A 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visitA http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed operator form 5030-104
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Plans on file are for previous owner. New owner has a different menu and concept. Rice cookers are removed, grill is removed. Prep sink in back removed. Toaster oven, blender, new rice cooker installed at front counter. Espresso machine at front counter. Multiple coolers installed throughout the establishment. Display cooler by front counter
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap or hand washing sign at any of the hand sinks
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling tiles missing from front counter/prep area
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed operator form 5030-105
Feb 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 15, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottle with oil not labeled with common name. Operation labeled squeeze bottle.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.