HIGHLAND HOUSE
1050 PALM BLVD, Dunedin FL 34698 · 727-301-2383
Last inspected Jul 22, 2026 · 10 visits since September 2023
NOV 24
MAY 25
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JUL 26
≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found Approximately 3 small flies in mop sink area 4 flies in dish room
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2025063168 | Aug 6, 2025 | Nov 17, 2025 | $400 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Jul 22, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee placed o gloves after touching paper work no hand wash.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of soda nozzles soiled with debris in room behind bar.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink used to store chemicals in bar. Operator removed chemicals.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic bowl used as scoop for flour and sugar. Operator removed bowls
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Grooved cutting boards in kitchen.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employees in kitchen wearing wrist watches
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee working in kitchen No beard guard.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on oven handle on cook line. Operator removed tongs from area.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sign missing at sinks in kitchen. And hand sink is in bar.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves of walk in cooler near bar soiled with debris
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelves of walk in coolers in kitchen rusted.
Oct 6, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 19 violations recorded, 7 high priority.
7 High priority3 Intermediate9 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Can of ketchup 115oz operator removed.
Live, small flying insects found 2 under dish machine 1 behind bar
Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. 2 ants in dry storage
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. butter, garlic butter, garlic, ham, cocktail, trurky, frosting, pork chop
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Food older than 7 days
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. tomato bisque (127F - Hot Holding 171); ajoux (126F - Hot Holding 183)
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter installed on faucet no vacuum breaker for hose
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Potato dicer. Multiple plates on clean dish shelves covered in unknown substances.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. All expired
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle in bar. Operator removed.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowls used for scooping food in dry storage. Operator removed.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated dust or mold-like substance. Above dish drying area and throughout kitchen.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On line in kitchen.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. iPad in prep area
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Broken tile in event storage area.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Several instances in dry storage.
Hole in or other damage to wall. In event storage area.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On line in kitchen 2 sets on oven door. Operator removed.
Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not properly labeled with the production time and date. Pork chops date marked 9/25 in walk in cooler that have been ROP on location with no plan.
Aug 7, 2025□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 7, 2025■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 4 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found Approximately 3 small flies in mop sink area 4 flies in dish room
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately - 15 Rodent droppings on the floor under clean dish racks in kitchen 9 rodent droppings on the floor under chemical shelf in storage room 40 rodent droppings on floor under coffee station. 8 rodent droppings on floor under dish wash sink 100 droppings on floor back of prep counter. 8 rodent droppings on the floor in storage room 10 rodent droppings on shelf in storage room 2 rodent droppings on the warmer shelf in storage 4 rodent droppingson floor by register screen in bar area. Possible leftover food with chew marks by water heater. 10 rodent droppings on the floor by speed rack in food storage room 5 rodent droppings on shelf by pastas in food storage room. 30 rodent droppings on the floor under food storage shelves in food storage room
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook has no beard guard
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Chief no hat on
Aug 6, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation
Ordered shut on the spot. 11 violations recorded, 4 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
4 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found Approximately 3 small flies in mop sink area 4 flies in dish room
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately - 15 Rodent droppings on the floor under clean dish racks in kitchen 9 rodent droppings on the floor under chemical shelf in storage room 40 rodent droppings on floor under coffee station. 8 rodent droppings on floor under dish wash sink 100 droppings on floor back of prep counter. 8 rodent droppings on the floor in storage room 10 rodent droppings on shelf in storage room 2 rodent droppings on the warmer shelf in storage 4 rodent droppingson floor by register screen in bar area. Possible leftover food with chew marks by water heater. 10 rodent droppings on the floor by speed rack in food storage room 5 rodent droppings on shelf by pastas in food storage room. 30 rodent droppings on the floor under food storage shelves in food storage room
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Grouper completed thawed in package 22 four oz package. See stop sale
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. rice ball (46F - Cold Holding) operator did not know how long rice was in cooler, operator discarded. Dated for previous day.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Stored utensils in hand wash sink in bar area.
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 Grouper completed thawed in package 22 four oz package. See stop sale
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook has no beard guard
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Chief no hat on
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Ladles in water container Temperature 73F
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign for both of hand wash sink in bar area
Jul 29, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 30, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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. Did not observe food handlers training at time of inspection.
May 28, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over French fries in reach in cooler. Operator corrected at time of inspection.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. sour cream (70F - Cold Holding); homemade tartar sauce with dairy (68F - Cold Holding); homemade ranch (68F - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Server area cooler sitting on top of prep table: sour cream (70F - Cold Holding); homemade tartar sauce with dairy (68F - Cold Holding); homemade ranch (68F - Cold Holding) operator believes it was left in the cooler over night. Cold holding unit was not turned on. Operator unsure if temperatures were taken today. Flip top cooler on cook line next to standing cooler: feta cheese (45F - Cold Holding) operator added ice to feta. In cooler over night. No prep done today.
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. Did not observe food handlers training at time of inspection.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink in the bar area. Operator stocked with soap.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Drop plate of ice machine located behind the bar area. Discussed with manager.
Nov 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 15, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched water bottle, touched face and glasses then touched clean prep table no hand wash. Chef corrected employee and asked her to wash her hands
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Grocery bags used to store cooked sweet potatoes. Operator removed sweet potatoes from bag.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of chemical stored next to clean plates in the dish room. Dishwasher moved chemical.
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.