SUNCOAST BROADWAY DINNER THEATRE
16128 US HWY 19, Hudson FL 34667 · 727.863.7949
Last inspected Oct 21, 2025 · 8 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. butter pads (71F - Cold Holding)
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
4 cases · $2,000
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2019053495 | Sep 12, 2019 | Mar 1, 2021 | $800 |
| 3--2019020434 | Mar 21, 2019 | Aug 19, 2019 | $400 |
| 3--2018057015 | Nov 1, 2018 | Dec 12, 2018 | $400 |
| 3--2017035647 | Jul 13, 2017 | Aug 3, 2017 | $400 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Oct 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Food-contact surface soiled: The can opener is soiled with food debris.
Ceiling tile missing. Multiple in kitchen Drop ceiling missing over ice machine, frame is still there.
Open dumpster lid.
Oct 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. butter pads (71F - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On tables in dining room - butter pads (71F - Cold Holding)see stop sale. Operator will use time control and keep butter on buffet
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Green cutting board stained, grooved
Ceiling tile missing. Multiple in kitchen Drop ceiling missing over ice machine, frame is still there.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cooks
Jun 26, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 10, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. No sneezeguard for buffet table holding hot dog assembly station. Discussed requirement with operator.
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. Missing for Chris H., Sheldon H., and Zack W.
Jan 30, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. No sneezeguard for buffet table holding hot dog assembly station. Discussed requirement with operator.
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. Missing for Chris H., Sheldon H., and Zack W.
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. Missing for Chris H., Sheldon H., and Zack W. and for all service staff.
Jan 16, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate0 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. Observed chlorine sanitizing dishmachine at 0 pm. Discussed proper sanitization procedures with staff.
Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. No sneezeguard for buffet table holding hot dog assembly station. Discussed requirement with operator.
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. Missing for Chris H., Sheldon H., and Zack W.
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. Missing for Chris H., Sheldon H., and Zack W. and for all service staff.
Mar 14, 2024Inspection 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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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed dishwasher handling dirty dishes then handle clean dishes without washing their hands. Discussed proper procedures with employee and they washed their hands.
Employee applied hand antiseptic in place of washing hands as required with soap. Observed servers washing hands with antiseptic in servers station instead of soap. Operator replaced with soap.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee drinks in reach-in cooler above prepared food without a lid. Employee moved and stored correctly.
Nov 30, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Observed employee washed hands with cold water in wait station area after handling soiled plates.
Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed employee carry dirty dishes back to server/bus area and plate lemons on a dish to serve to a customer without washing hands and fill a pitcher with water to bring to a table.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle containing toxic chemical stored on dry storage shelf next to dry storage condiments like ketchup and rice. Employee moved.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation in kitchen.
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.