FUSION STREET EATERY LLC
422 PATRICIA AVE, Dunedin FL 34698 · 727-533-5390
Last inspected Jun 24, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections trending up, 17 points better than where it started.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $320
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2016054638 | Nov 9, 2016 | Mar 20, 2017 | $320 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jun 24, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Owners Christopher Hinkle ServSafe expired 5/29/25, Jessica Hinkle ServSafe expired 12/30/2025
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
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Equipment in poor repair. Torn cooler gaskets
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind equipment on cook line
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of fryers soiled
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Deli cooler
Apr 23, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Owners Christopher Hinkle ServSafe expired 5/29/25, Jessica Hinkle ServSafe expired 12/30/2025
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink in rear of kitchen, restocked
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Equipment in poor repair. Torn cooler gaskets
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind equipment on cook line
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of fryers soiled
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Deli cooler
Dec 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting boards on reach in deli cooler on cook line.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee training certificate Mario T. With completion date 9/21/2024 through SafeStaff. No other training certificates could be provided.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine interior soiled with black mold like substance.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator showed a receipt of license renewal of 2025 on their phone.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Grooved cutting boards on reach in deli cooler on cook line.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Stove oven interior soiled with burnt food debris.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of reach in cooler on cook line soiled with dried food debris.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. At bottom of reach in. Older across from flat top grill on cook line.
Apr 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 2/01/2025. Operator renewed at time of inspection.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs above ready to head chicken in reach in cooler. Operator relocated.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at handwashing sink next to the 3 compartment sink. Operator stocked with soap.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Expired training for Aime
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Tanks not secure at the front of the building in the storage area. Discussed with owner.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Handwash sink next to the 3 compartment sink is draining slowly. Discussed with owner.
Dec 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 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. Cooked beef and chicken items.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One expired.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Equipment in poor repair. Broken lid on chest freezer.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
Apr 8, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Milk 45F cold hold. Cheese 45F cold hold. Operator stated that he had all the food removed from the refrigerator and placed on the counter while he cleaned out the refrigerator
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Food scale soiled with food debris
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken, cooked pork. Operator was able to determine the prep date and dated accordingly
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Aug 15, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over butter in reach in cooler behind front counter. Operator moved eggs to bottom shelf
Tracking powder pesticide used inside establishment.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of sliding glass reach in in the rear of the establishment
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Shoes stored on shelf with coffee and wine
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook no hair restraint
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under and behind fixed equipment
Food stored on floor. Fryer oil stored on floor in dry storage. Discussed the importance of storing food a minimum of 6" off the floor
Hole in or other damage to wall. Rear of kitchen near glass front reach in.
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.