SANDPIPER
833 DOUGLAS AVE, Dunedin FL 34698 · 727-314-4247
Last inspected Mar 16, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023
5 inspections within 17 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2016054625 | Nov 9, 2016 | Dec 14, 2016 | $160 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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 soiled
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink blocked by push cart. Operator moved cart.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink used to dump coffee.
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards on cook line grooved.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employees wearing rings and bracelet on cook line.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Plastic containers near cook line cracked,
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach in cooler shelves has rust pitted to surface.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Employee beverage in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee beverage on prep table next to equipment. Operator relocated.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on prep table. Employee relocated.
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 02/01/2025
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris Stained cutting boards
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. For some employees that have worked at establishment for less than 60 days: Alexis and Valeria. Missing for one employee Roosevelt.
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. For one employee named Roosevelt who is washing dishes.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee food on prep table next to sliced beef. Operator relocated.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee washing dishes with no hair restraint. Employee put on hair restraint.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded.
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Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Eggs Benedict not identified on menu as containing raw ingredients
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Mushrooms not washed before cut. Discussed the importance of of washing produce before cutting.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sausage patties pre cooked 51F held on counter. Operator placed in reach in cooler. Sausage was out less than 4 hours.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Front counter
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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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.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ham 50F cold hold, sausage 47F cold hold, sliced cheese 46F cold hold, sliced tomatoes 47F cold hold, diced tomatoes 47F cold hold, Pico 46zF cold hold.
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.
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.