HOPSCOTCH CAFE
1006 BROADWAY, Dunedin FL 34698 · 727-333-7175
Last inspected Apr 9, 2026 · 7 visits since February 2024
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Live, small flying insects found 6 live flys under handwash sink at bar.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Apr 9, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Surface of cutting board soiled.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on prep table in kitchen grooved,
Feb 18, 2026Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Establishment unable to be licensed at time of licensing inspection from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/
Live, small flying insects found 6 live flys under handwash sink at bar.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Surface of cutting board soiled.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwash sink in bar.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Employee bathroom in kitchen no longer there, replaced with storage closer. Mop sink removed No ice machine across from employee restroom. No refrigerator across from employee restroom. Operator added freezer and refrigerator next to former bathroom. Not listed on plans. Reach in cooler added across from three compartment sink Vegetable sink removed. Oven on top of prep table. Sandwich press next to prep table.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling in kitchen is acoustic tiles, not smooth and easily cleanable
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on prep table in kitchen grooved,
Dead roaches on premises. 1 roach egg sack in employee restroom near public restroom. Operator cleaned eggs sack and sanitized area.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Missing tiles in kitchen, exposed concrete with deep handprints near back door.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked plastic containers on shelf above prep table.
No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Establishment has no mop sink.
Apr 24, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Stained cutting boards.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White cutting board on flip top cutting board.
Feb 21, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Operator states the door was accidentally left open for 30-45 minutes. Cheese was relocated.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Stained cutting boards.
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 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. Provided operator with paper form HR 5030-103
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White cutting board on flip top cutting board.
Apr 29, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Single-service articles stored in toilet room/locker room/garbage room/mechanical room. Food storage bags and other single service items stored in bathroom
Mar 1, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 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.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Single-service articles stored in toilet room/locker room/garbage room/mechanical room. Food storage bags and other single service items stored in bathroom
Feb 29, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs stored over RTE food in white cooler in rear of establishment.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Goat cheese 51F was held on the counter above cook line, raw bacon 56F white refrigerator in rear of kitchen, operator stated that he had it out while cook ing bacon. Butter held on counter 63F. Operator placed food in refrigerator to cool. Food items left out less than 4 hours.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Hand soap stored on spice rack. Operator removed soap
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink in employee rest room has equipment stored in it.
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.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Sunglasses stored with spices
Single-service articles stored in toilet room/locker room/garbage room/mechanical room. Food storage bags and other single service items stored in bathroom
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Meat thawing at room temperature on the lid of chest freezer in the rear of establishment. Operator moved thawing meat to refrigerator
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. RTE bread stored unprotected on mesh bag containing avocado that has not been washed. Operator removed bread
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles containing food that has been removed from its original container container not labeled with common name
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.