BRENDA'S ON THE CAUSEWAY
314 CAUSEWAY BLVD, Dunedin FL 34698 · 727-733-1405
Last inspected Feb 20, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023
JAN 24
NOV 24
FEB 25
DEC 25
FEB 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 27 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach in between reach in cooler and oven in dry storage. Operator removed roach and cleaned and sanitized area..
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Feb 20, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees on cook line not wearing hair restraint. Employee placed on hair restraint.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles in disrepair in cook line and ware washing area.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked containers stored in ware washing area.
Feb 18, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed some foods prepared on site not date marked at time of inspectionnn
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed operator preparing food without hair restraint. Operator put on hat at time of inspection.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing floor tiles at end of cooks line going to prep room at time of inspection.
Dec 16, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched dirty then clean equipment without handwashing or changing gloves. Discussed with operator
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine sanitizer too strong. Tested at 200ppm. Operator corrected to 100ppm.
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.
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach in between reach in cooler and oven in dry storage. Operator removed roach and cleaned and sanitized area..
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottle on cook line. Operator removed.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing watch on cook line.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees on cook line not wearing hair restraint. Employee placed on hair restraint.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting utensils in ware washing area.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles in disrepair in cook line and ware washing area.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked containers stored in ware washing area.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored on prep table in dry storage area.
Feb 26, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee washing dishes touched dirty dishes, then clean dishes without handwashing. Discussed with owner and employee.
Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. 6 cracked eggs
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. 200ppm chlorine. Operator corrected to 50ppm
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Operator had printed consumer advisory but it was not posted. Consumer advisory is no posted.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. No employee wearing hair restraints.
Food stored on floor. Oil stored on the floor in the back kitchen. Operator relocated.
Jan 14, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 13, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/Brenda Hutton 4/16/2019
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Printed one for operator. Operator posted.
Jan 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.
Sep 19, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Paper towel covering leafy greens. Operator removed paper towel and replaced with deli paper
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of chemical stored on prep table next to mixer. Operator moved chemical.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Operator put on hair restraint during inspection
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.