PETE'S RESTAURANT
2140 MAIN ST, Dunedin FL 34698 · 727-734-0855
Last inspected Jul 17, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 23 points off where it started.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed operator form HR 5030-104
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over ready to eat lunch meats in walk in cooler, operator moved beef. Raw beef over ready to eat vegetables in reach in freezer in kitchen.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed operator form HR 5030-104
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen soiled with debris.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwash sink near dish machine used to store towels and soap. Operator removed items from sink.
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Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Cardboard lining storage shelves in ware washing area,
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Grooved cutting boards in kitchen
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on prep table in kitchen. Operator moved beverage.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on top of reach in cooler on cook line.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles in ware washing area in disrepair.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in reach in freezer by walk in cooler.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave soiled with debris.
Mar 25, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw burger over cooked soup. Items moved.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Lemon soup date mark added.
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets on two door reach in.
Aug 8, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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. Sherry H and expired for Nick.
Jul 29, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0ppm chlorine. Sanitizer bucket was empty. Refilled sanitizer. Operator ran dish machine 2 more times and both readings were 0ppm. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization (3-compartment sink) until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Triple sink 100ppm chlorine.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. sausage gravy (96F - Hot Holding) in steam table. Was cooked an hour ago. Operator reheated to 171F.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink blocked by trash can in the ware washing area. Trash can was relocated.
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. Sherry H and expired for Nick.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee washing dishes without a hair restraint. Operator put on hair net.
Feb 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink in ware washing area blocked by trash can. Operator relocated.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee filled sanitizer bucket in handwash sink. Discussed with owner.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at handwash sink in ware washing area. Operator refilled soap.
Nov 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. No water available.
May 9, 2024Inspection 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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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Ground beef stored with unwashed cabbage. Operator moved ground beef to gain compliance.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Milk 45F cold hold.
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 not labeled with common name
Oct 25, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. shredded cheese (49F - Cold Holding,second temperature 43F cooling); ham (47F - Cold Holding
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Food film stored on hand wash sink. Operator removed film
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Poached eggs not identified on menu as containing raw ingredients
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Operator stated that food thawing on the counter is personal food for home. Food not identified as personal food
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Cook line
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles used on cook line contain food removed from its original container and are 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.