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BEST WESTERN PLUS YACHT HARBOR INN #10226

150 MARINA PLAZA, Dunedin FL 34698 · 727-733-4121

Last inspected Apr 14, 2026 · 5 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats39
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA6217584
Grade history
AUG 23
FEB 25
FEB 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

3 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

Worst finding on record
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 14oz of butter 8oz of cream cheese
High priority/01B-02-5/Warning
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Inspection history

5 visits, newest first

Apr 14, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 14oz of butter 8oz of cream cheese
High priority/01B-02-5/Warning/Return visit Apr 14, 2026 · 10oz of butter 4oz of cream cheese Time Extended
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter and cream cheese held at 52F on buffet line at 9:20. Was placed out in the line at 8am. Had operator move butter and cream cheese to freezer to lower items to proper temp. Informed operator about time control and emailed form. No temperature monitoring today. See stop sale
High priority/03A-02-5/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Apr 14, 2026 · Butter 60F cold holding cream cheese 52F cold holding both on buffet line. Informed operator about time control and emailed form. No temperature monitoring today. Admin Complaint
Feb 9, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 14oz of butter 8oz of cream cheese
High priority/01B-02-5/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter and cream cheese held at 52F on buffet line at 9:20. Was placed out in the line at 8am. Had operator move butter and cream cheese to freezer to lower items to proper temp. Informed operator about time control and emailed form. No temperature monitoring today. See stop sale
High priority/03A-02-5/Repeat Violation/Warning
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 and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of any employee training. Operator states that they have the certificates at another property.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle of chlorine sanitizer solution in kitchen.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Warning
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee in kitchen not wearing hair restraint.
Basic/13-03-4/Warning
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of ovens in kitchen has accumulation of food debris.
Basic/22-08-4/Warning
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee beverage in reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator removed beverage.
Basic/12B-13-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Feb 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At buffet: cream cheese (65F - Cold Holding) operator is using frozen/chilled bowls to maintain temperature. Discussed the need to not overfill bowl. Discussed using time as a public health and emailed to operator.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. No proof for one employee. Employee Donna has worked at establishment for less than 60 days. Provided employee with paper print out of the employee health reporting agreement. Employees must read and sign before they begin handling food. Donna read and signed at the time of inspection.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrected On-Site
Oct 24, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 25, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 1 recorded.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. PIC Yvette Rosado
Intermediate/53A-02-7/Warning

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.