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HURRICANE EDDIE'S KITCHEN

308 CAUSEWAY BLVD, Dunedin FL 34698 · 727-221-0001

Last inspected Apr 27, 2026 · 4 visits since August 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceNOS6217740
Grade history
AUG 24
APR 25
JAN 26
APR 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

4 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

Worst finding on record
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. 78 seats in establishment. Operator is to update information online.
Basic/51-09-4
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Inspection history

4 visits, newest first

Apr 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority4 Intermediate9 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 14 findings
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw burgers and beef over turkey in reach in cooler under stovetop. Operator moved beef.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun nozzles soiled in bar.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chemical test kit at establishment.
Intermediate/16-37-1
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand sink in men's rest room,
Intermediate/31B-02-4
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle of bleach unlabeled.
Intermediate/41-17-4
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine has accumulation of black mold like substance.
Basic/22-20-5
Ceiling tile missing. Missing ceiling tile in dry storage area of kitchen.
Basic/36-36-4
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets not inverted next to bar,
Basic/24-05-4/Repeat Violation
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered waste receptacle in unisex rest room in kitchen.
Basic/32-12-6
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on cutting board in cook line. Operator moved phone and moved cutting board to triple sink.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Licensed for non seating establishments. Restaurant has 142 seats. Emailed operator seating change form.
Basic/51-09-4/Repeat Violation
Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. Licensed for non seating establishments. Restaurant has 142 seats. Emailed operator seating change form.
Basic/51-15-4/Repeat Violation
Food stored on floor. Buckets of pickles stored on floor of walk in cooler. Operator moved bucket to proper area.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash signs in men's rest room.
Basic/31B-04-4
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Jan 14, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef out of package over ready to each juices in freezer. Operator moved items to proper area.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Person in charge had no knowledge of big six food borne illnesses. Emailed operator form HR 5030-100
Intermediate/11-07-5/Corrective Action Taken
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of soda gun on left side of bar soiled with debris. Deli slicer in kitchen soiled with debris, can opener soiled.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets by ice machine in bar area not inverted.
Basic/24-05-4
Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. Licensed for non seating restaurant. Restaurant currently has 142 seats. Emailed operator seating change form.
Basic/51-15-4/Repeat Violation
Apr 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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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/. Operator added walk in cooler. Spoke with Rory in plan review who added walk in cooler to plans.
Intermediate/51-16-7/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Drop plate in ice machine.
Basic/22-20-5
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. 78 seats in establishment. Operator is to update information online.
Basic/51-09-4
Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. 78 seats are in establishment. Emailed operator seating change form.
Basic/51-15-4
Aug 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic

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.