Dunedin, Pinellas County

STARLITE CAFE

1336 MAIN ST, Dunedin, FL 34698

FoodSeating
Latest violations
1
1 Intermediate
Apr 14, 2026
City
Dunedin
County
Pinellas
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
14

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Apr 14, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

22-02-4

Detail 24510261

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on cook line stained. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-14: Time Extended

Apr 6, 2026

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 4

22-41-4

Detail 24491911

High Priority - 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. Dish machine not dispensing sanitizer. Measured at 0ppm. Instructed operator to use three compartment sink until fixed. Repeat Violation Warning

22-02-4

Detail 24491914

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on cook line stained. Warning

23-24-4

Detail 24491913

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Doors of reach in coolers soiled with residue. Repeat Violation Warning

29-19-4

Detail 24491912

Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Floor drain draining very slowly, floods when dish machine is used. Warning

Nov 6, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 1Total: 1

12A-07-5

Detail 24175274

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Cook did not wash hands before putting on gloves and cooking food. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-06: Not observed Time Extended

Nov 5, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 3Basic: 8Total: 16

22-41-4

Detail 24172123

High Priority - 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. Measured at 0ppm. Operator placed new sanitizer. Remeasured at 100ppm Corrected On-Site Warning

12A-27-4

Detail 24172109

High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Operator cracked eggs. Rinsed glove in water for a second then touched plates for service. Warning

12A-07-5

Detail 24172122

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Cook did not wash hands before putting on gloves and cooking food. Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 24172115

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw bacon over ready to eat, Shell eggs over bread in refrigerator in kitchen. Operator moved both. Corrected On-Site Warning

41-10-4

Detail 24172116

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray paint stored next to canned product in dry storage. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

11-27-4

Detail 24172112

Intermediate - 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. Provided operator form HR 5030-104. Warning

22-02-4

Detail 24172117

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Deli Slicer was soiled, fry baskets soiled, broiler soiled. Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 24172121

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwash sink used for storage of wiping cloths. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

32-07-5

Detail 24172120

Basic - Bathroom facility not clean. Men's room in clean. Area around toilet soiled. Interior of bathroom cabinet soiled. Warning

35A-03-4

Detail 24172114

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 3 dead in storage room 2 under refrigerator in kitchen 1 roach egg sack on tray in storage room. 2 roach egg sacks on plate in storage room 47 egg sacks under shelves in storage room 6 egg sacks on floor between fridge and fryer 4 by chemical cart in back of kitchen Warning

14-11-5

Detail 24172118

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Deli slicer not able to remain stationary. Rubber spatula is used to hold in place. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 24172111

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of steam table sticky and soiled. Warning

42-03-5

Detail 24172119

Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Spray paint and paint tray in dry storage next to food equipment and seasonings. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

08B-17-4

Detail 24172110

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed carrots stored above bread. In stand up refrigerator Warning

14-12-4

Detail 24172108

Basic - Utensils in poor condition. rubber spatula in disrepair Warning

21-12-4

Detail 24172113

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. We wiping cloth stored outside cutting board. Operator moved cloth. Corrected On-Site Warning

Jan 27, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

12B-02-4

Detail 23502555

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Operator had breakfast on prep table. Discussed the need to have breakfast outside of food prep and storage areas

Jul 19, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 11, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 6

22-41-4

Detail 22968071

High Priority - 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. Chlorine 0ppm Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 22968069

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken Salad (50F - Cold Holding, second temperature 10:59am 45Fcooling); Potato Salad; (49F - Cold Holding, second temperature at 10:59am 46Fcooling) These food items were placed in unit at 7:00am, less than 4 hours. Operator moved food to an alternate unit until is working properly. Repairman has been called per operator. Discussed with operator the need to keep TCS foods out of the unit until it is repaired Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning

22-02-4

Detail 22968068

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at prep table stained. Repeat Violation Warning

14-74-7

Detail 22968070

Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Warning

35A-03-4

Detail 22968067

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches observed during inspection. Operator disposed of dead roaches then cleaned and sanitized the area Warning

21-10-4

Detail 22968066

Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Soiled dry wiping cloth stored on clean plate. Operator remove the dr, soiled wiping cloth and plate to be washed, rinsed and sanitized. Corrective Action Taken Warning

Jan 22, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Total: 4

12A-28-4

Detail 22577834

High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Operator touched baseball cap on head and then picked up bacon to put on the grill with gloved hands no hand wash. operator cracked fresh raw eggs and touched clean utensils no hand wash. Discussed proper hand washing

03A-02-5

Detail 22577832

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked potatoes stored on the counter 67F. Operator placed potatoes in reach in cooler. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

22-02-4

Detail 22577833

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stained at prep unit

41-04-4

Detail 22577831

Intermediate - Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. Paint stored on floor in kitchen. Discussed the need to remove paint from kitchen area.

Aug 24, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

12A-17-4

Detail 22229901

High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands.

03A-02-5

Detail 22229902

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked potatoes (78F - held on counter); Raw bacon (80F - held on counter). Operator placed cooked potatoes and bacon in freezer for quick cool. milk (44F - Cold Holding, second temperature at 11:00am 42F cooling); Dairy (43F - Cold Holding). ham (46F - Cold Holding, second temperature 11:05am 43F cooling),

02D-01-5

Detail 22229900

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles and spice shakers containing food that has been removed from its original container not labeled with common name. Repeat Violation

Mar 7, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 7

50-17-3

Detail 21835312

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

03B-01-6

Detail 21835307

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Potatoes 81F held on counter. Discussed the importance of holding hot foods at a minimum of 135F. Operator reheated potatoes on grill. Unable to get second temperature.

41-10-4

Detail 21835309

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray paint stored on shelf next to canned mushrooms and above bagged potatoes. Discussed with Operator the need to separate chemicals from food. Operator relocated spray paint Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

11-27-4

Detail 21835308

Intermediate - 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. Handout provided to operator discussed need have a process for cleaning vomit and Diarrheal events.

11-26-1

Detail 21835310

Intermediate - 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. Provided handout contains the employee agreement required for each employee.

36-73-4

Detail 21835306

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Cook line, prep areas, storage areas.

02D-01-5

Detail 21835311

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles on cooks line containing foods removed from its original container but not labeled with common name. Discussed the importance of labeling foods removed from its original container. Repeat Violation

Nov 17, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

41-10-4

Detail 21578106

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemicals stored above unwashed potatoes. Operator moved the chemical. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 21578105

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles not labeled. Discussed the importance of labeling food once it is removed from its original container

May 11, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Total: 2

03A-02-5

Detail 21077396

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Operator placed food in the cooler bacon (79 - held on counter); cooked potatoes (83 - held on counter) Repeat Violation

02C-02-5

Detail 21077395

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Sausage gravy,

Feb 28, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 25, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Total: 3

03A-02-5

Detail 20890047

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ground beef 46F cold hold, ham 46F cold hold, bacon47F cold hold, tzatziki 45F cold hold, potato salad 44F. Operator stated that the thermometer was below 40F when he opened the kitchen this morning. It is presently showing 45F ambient temperature. I conducted a second check with in 15 min and the the thermometer was down to 35F ambient. The operator stated that he left the refrigerator open while doing prep this morning. Operator is removing all foods from the refrigerator until it can be determined if the unit is working properly Warning

41-10-4

Detail 20890046

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Paint stored next to clean pans in dry storage. Corrected On-Site Warning

31B-03-4

Detail 20890048

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Cook line Corrected On-Site Warning