PROHIBITION KITCHEN AND TAP
1600 MAIN ST, Dunedin FL 34698 · 727 798 2637
Last inspected Jul 10, 2026 · 11 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects in bar area. 4 flies observed in bar area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2022021433 | Mar 10, 2022 | Jun 20, 2022 | $200 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Jul 10, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 24 recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority6 Intermediate12 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 24 findingsThe state's own report →
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 2 5lb cans of hoisin sauce in dry storage.
Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Employee washed hands for 5 seconds
Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee poured themselves a beverage drank from it and then put on gloves and touched food no handwash,
Live, small flying insects found 2 live flies in kitchen 1 live fly in bar.
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Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. 7 damaged eggs in same eggshell as undamaged product.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Quaternary sanitizer measured over 500ppm. Operator corrected sanitizer to 200ppm.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of soda nozzles in bar soiled with debris.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink in kitchen blocked by push cart. Handwash sink near rear exit next to ice machine blocked by mop cart. Operator removed obstructions.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwash sinks in bar used to dump ice and store mixer spoons.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary test strips in establishment.
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 of any training in establishment.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Shelves in dry storage has accumulation of rust.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine soiled with debris.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket not inverted. Operator inverted ice bucket
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Grooved cutting boards on cook line.
Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. 2 5lb cans of hoisin sauce in dry storage. Not separated from undamaged product. 7 damaged eggs in same eggshell as undamaged product.
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Employee drinking from open container of water before placing a lid on it.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee not wearing hair restraint while cooking food. Operator placed on hair restraint
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting containers in warewashing area.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven on cook line soiled with debris
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on containers in warewashing area.
Stored food not covered. Cooked chicken and brisket uncovered in walk in cooler.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelves of walk in cooler rusted,
Waste line missing at soda gun holster. No waste line at 2 soda guns in bar.
May 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. No vacuum breaker on splitter.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ CFM present Muntay White. No food manager certification, only food handler training.
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. Bryan Shirley
Employee eating while preparing food. Employee eating in kitchen and waitstation
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cellphone stored next to coffee machine in waitstation
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee no beard guard on cook line.
Apr 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 12 packs of Mahi being thawed out in its packaging even though the packaging states to remove before thawing. Employee removed fish from line. Stop sale issued.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed a spray bottle with sanitizer with no label. Manager labeled bottle.
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. Observed 12 packs of Mahi being thawed out in its packaging even though the packaging states to remove before thawing. Employee removed fish from line. Stop sale issued.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on flip top units.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee cellphone being stored above the flip top unit.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed on the dish drying rack.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer pipe.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed green build up on the under exterior of the soda fountain machine.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on clean drying dish rack.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Dec 22, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found 1 live fly in ware washing area. 4 live flies in back prep area 2 live flies in dry alcohol storage. 1 live fly in bar
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelves of reach in coolers on cook line has rust.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelves in walk in cooler rusted.
Dec 18, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found 1 live fly in ware washing area. 4 live flies in back prep area 2 live flies in dry alcohol storage. 1 live fly in bar
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Interior drainage area had accumulation of debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of dish machine and exterior of soda dispenser soiled with debris.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on containers in warewashing area.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelves of reach in coolers on cook line has rust.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelves in walk in cooler rusted.
Dec 16, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 22 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority3 Intermediate14 Basic
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Chlorine Measured at 0ppm. Retested at 50ppm
Live, small flying insects found 1 live fly in ware washing area. 4 live flies in back prep area 2 live flies in dry alcohol storage. 1 live fly in bar
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Measured at 0ppm. Operator corrected to 200ppm.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp over ready to eat fries In walk in cooler. Raw steak over ready to eat items in walk in cooler. Operator moved raw below ready to eat.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle stored on handwash sink wash sink in kitchen and bar, stored on prep table in back prep area.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun in bar soiled with debris, can opener and cutting boards soiled with debris in kitchen.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cleaning chemicals and wet wash cloth stored on hand wash sink on cook line. Chocolate syrup and sweeteners stored on handwash sink in bar. Hand wash sink used to dump beverage, store wash cloth bucket, and chemical spray bottles.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chemical test strips in location.
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. 9 dead flies in sticky traps in alcohol storage. 30 dead flies in sticky trap on bar next to soda gun. 30 dead flies in sticky trap next to 3 compartment sink in bar 20 dead flies in sticky trap on bar. Operator removed sticky traps with dead flies and cleaned and sanitized area.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Interior drainage area had accumulation of debris.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets in back prep area not inverted.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on cook line grooved.
Equipment in poor repair. Rubber spatula in poor repair.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in back prep area soiled with food debris.
Food stored on floor. Food stored on floor in walk in freezer. Operator moved food.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of dish machine and exterior of soda dispenser soiled with debris.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on containers in warewashing area.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelves of reach in coolers on cook line has rust.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer bucket stored in hand wash sink in bar.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelves in walk in cooler rusted.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored on hand wash sink in kitchen and On shelf in back prep area. Operator removed cloths and placed them in solution.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Measured at 0ppm. Operator remade. Remeasured at 200ppm.
May 7, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Water draining onto floor surface. Hand wash sink next to three compartment dripping onto floor when turned on.
May 6, 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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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. coleslaw (47F - Cooling) carrot cake (46F - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top cooler next to patio exit door: sour cream (47F - Cold Holding); sour cream (49F - Cold Holding); half and half (51F - Cold Holding) operator states that all food was moved from the walk in at 11:30. Operator relocated to the freezer for rapid chill. Flip top cooler across from oven: pimento cheese spread (45F - Cold Holding); Tuscan cheese spread (44F - Cold Holding). Operator states food was relocated to the cooler from the walk in at 8:30am. No temperatures have been taken since. Operator added ice bags to food in the unit. Flip top cooler next to three compartment: cooked chicken (47F - Cold Holding) overfilled on cook line. Chicken in cooler for less than 4 hours. Operator removed the top portion of the chicken and relocated to the walk in cooler. Display case cooler: display case: carrot cake (46F - Cold Holding) in cooler over night, no temperatures taken. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. coleslaw (47F - Cooling) operator states the coleslaw was prepared at 8:30am. Operator states they did not take a temperature to ensure the food cooled down properly to 41F. See stop sale.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink has cleaning equipment stored in the sink next to the dishmachine. Operator relocated.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Operator placed time/temperature control for safety breading mixed with water on time as a public health. Emailed operator time as a public health procedure for them to fill out and keep on file.
Water draining onto floor surface. Hand wash sink next to three compartment dripping onto floor when turned on.
Dec 16, 2024Inspection 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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Live, small flying insects in bar area. 4 flies observed in bar area.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Half n half in salad reach in.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soufflé cup in Parmesan cheese, no handle.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Jan 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw pork stored over salmon that is served less than well done. Operator rearranged the cooler to gain compliance.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink used as dump sink behind bar evidenced by lemon wedges, ice and stirs in the sink. Discussed the need to use hand wash sink for washing hands only
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on cook line. Manager removed employee beverage
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.Squeeze bottles and food containers holding foods removed from its origional container not labeled with common name. Discussed the need to label all foods removed from it's original container.
Sep 25, 2023Inspection 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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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot box; Poultry (133F - Hot Holding); Pork (130F - Hot Holding, corrected to 135F ). Operator turned the temperature up on the holding unit. Food was in unit for less than 4 hours
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle of sanitizer not labeled with common name. Operator labeled spray bottle.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Operator discarded deeply grooved cutting board
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.