BON APPETIT RESTAURANT
148 MARINA PLAZA, Dunedin FL 34698 · 7275804449
Last inspected Feb 27, 2026 · 8 visits since November 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach in warewashing area. Operator killed and discarded. Area has been sanitized.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2015033507 | Jun 25, 2015 | Aug 19, 2015 | $200 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Feb 27, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards grooved in kitchen
Observed - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in walk in freezer.
Observed - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelves of reach in cooler in kitchen has rust pitted to the surface.
Feb 26, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 17 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate12 Basic
Show 17 findings ▾
Observed: Roach excrement and/or droppings present. 13 roach droppings in dry storage by mustard container. Operator removed roach droppings and cleaned and sanitized areas. Priority: High Priority
Observed: Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. 30lbs of grouper thawed in bag under water. Bag states to not thaw in bag. Priority: High Priority
Observed: Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. the following foods were brought out of refrigerator at 11am and moved to reach in cooler on cook line. 2lbs of tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding); 1lb of cut cooked potatoes (50F - Cold Holding); 3lbs of clams (51F - Cold holding) 1lb of shredded cheese (59F - Cold Holding) Priority: High Priority
Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. All foods moved to reach in cooler at 11am sliced tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding); cut cooked potatoes (50F - Cold Holding); butter (48F - Cold Holding); clams (51F - Cold Holding); longonsteen (47F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (59F - Cold Holding); octopus (48F - Cold Holding) Priority: High Priority
Observed: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled with debris Priority: Intermediate
Observed: Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets not inverted in kitchen Priority: Basic
Observed: Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. 30lbs of grouper thawed in bag under water. Bag states to not thaw in bag. Priority: Basic
Observed: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards grooved in kitchen Priority: Basic
Observed: Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach on shelf in dry storage near mustard container. 1 dead roach sticking out from wall in dry storage. Operator removed roaches and cleaned and sanitized areas. Priority: Basic
Observed: Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Employee drinking from open cup of water in dishwasher station. Priority: Basic
Observed: Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employees wearing watches and bracelets on the cook line. Priority: Basic
Observed: Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting containers in ware washing area. Priority: Basic
Observed: Food stored on floor. Frozen sausages stored in floor under shelf in walk in freezer. Operator moved sausages to proper area. Priority: Basic
Observed: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in walk in freezer. Priority: Basic
Observed: Open dumpster lid. Lid open at dumpster operator closed dumpster lid. Priority: Basic
Observed: Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelves of reach in cooler in kitchen has rust pitted to the surface. Priority: Basic
Observed: Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles of oil and sauces unlabeled on cook line. Bottles on cook line have been labeled, Priority: Basic
Dec 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 2- 6 Lb 6 oz dented can of roasted red peppers. 1- 8 Lb dented can of Concord Grape Jelly.
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Three compartment sink quaternary sanitizer testing at 0 PPM. Quaternary chemical dispenser not dispensing chemical through the line. Air bubbles observed in line. Discussed with chef on duty. Employee manually set up chlorine sanitizer testing at 50 PPM at three compartment sink.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed dates missing in some oyster tags. Discussed with chef on duty.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting board on reach in deli coolers on cook line.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary test kit was previously wet and now dried and no longer usable.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Hanging on wall near hand sink of kitchen entrance, multiple dead trapped insects in control device sticky liner. Chef removed item.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Person in charge provided current printed license to be observed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Grooved cutting board on reach in deli coolers on cook line.
May 30, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Water draining onto floor surface. Water draining onto floor from reach in flip top cooler next to dessert cooler.
May 28, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 0ppm. Operator refilled sanitizer. Second test 200ppm
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach in warewashing area. Operator killed and discarded. Area has been sanitized.
Water draining onto floor surface. Water draining onto floor from reach in flip top cooler next to dessert cooler.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles on the cookline not labeled. Discussed with chef.
Dec 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soufflé cup used for portions in dressings.
Jun 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. scallops (46F - Cold Holding); Pork (46F - Cold Holding operator placed foods I. Walk in cooler for quick cool.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Food stored on floor. Walk in cooler- buckets of onions stored on the floor. Chef relocated onions to be a minimum of 6" off the floor.
Nov 8, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 0 ppm corrected to 200ppm. Hot water was in use discussed that using such hot water alters the sanitizer level.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Peeling paint on ceiling in dish east area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Mold like eubstance on ceiling around vents
Food stored on floor. Bucket of onions stored on the floor of walk in cooler. Operator removed onions to be a minimum of 6" off the floor
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Operator removed opened employee beverage from cooler.
Utility lines are unnecessarily exposed.
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