Dunedin, Pinellas County

WILD IRIS CAFE

434 VIRGINIA LN, Dunedin, FL 34698

FoodSeating
Latest violations
13
2 High Priority
Mar 16, 2026
City
Dunedin
County
Pinellas
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
15

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.

Mar 16, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 8Total: 13

35A-02-7

Detail 24441251

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. 1. Live fly in dry storage. Operator removed fly and cleaned and sanitized area. Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 24441242

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken on top of ready to eat cake in reach in cooler in dry storage. Operator moved chicken and cake to proper locations. Corrected On-Site

31A-09-4

Detail 24441246

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink in ware washing area blocked by trash can. Operator moved trash can. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 24441249

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwashing sink in dry storage. Operator provided paper towels. Corrected On-Site

31B-03-4

Detail 24441244

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sink in dry storage. Operator provided soap. Corrected On-Site

08B-49-4

Detail 24441250

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee pancake stored with spices in dry storage. Operator disposed of pancake. Corrected On-Site

13-07-4

Detail 24441239

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employees wearing bracelets on cook line. Operator had employee remove jewelry. Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 24441240

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwashing sign at handwashing sink in ware washing area. Operator placed sign on handwashing sink. Corrected On-Site

16-48-4

Detail 24441245

Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Old food residue on squeeze bottles in ware washing area.

16-46-4

Detail 24441241

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on squeeze bottles in ware washing area.

12B-13-4

Detail 24441247

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee beverages in reach in cooler in outdoor storage shed.

14-33-4

Detail 24441248

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelves of reach in cooler in dry storage and in kitchen has rust pitted to surface.

02D-01-5

Detail 24441243

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Unlabeled bottle of oil stored on fruit prep station.

Sep 23, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

13-03-4

Detail 24058220

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees preparing food with no hair restraints. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-23: Time Extended

Jul 16, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

02B-04-5

Detail 23874902

Intermediate - Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. Benedict and raw salmon not identified on the menu as being raw and undercooked. Operator is to put an asterisk next to the consumer advisory and the Benedict's and raw/undercooked salmon. Warning

11-26-1

Detail 23874901

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. For some employees who are servers and are new employees: Allie, Olivia, Angelique, Hannah Warning

13-03-4

Detail 23874900

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees preparing food with no hair restraints. Warning

Apr 1, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

03A-02-5

Detail 23674195

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Swiss cheese (50F - Cold Holding) Swiss cheese overfilled above fill line in flip top cooler. Asked employee to relocate the cheese to inside the cooler and they discarded. Corrective Action Taken

31A-11-4

Detail 23674193

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee dumped coffee in handwash sink. Discussed with employee.

31B-03-4

Detail 23674194

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Sink in back part of kitchen. Operator placed soap next to sink. Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 23674196

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwash sink next to the three compartment sink. Provided operator with paper sign. Sign is hanging. Corrected On-Site

Dec 18, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Dec 16, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

22-41-4

Detail 23423704

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. Ran 3 cycles, no chlorine sanitizer dispensed. 0 ppm

08A-04-5

Detail 23423706

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw sausage stored over unwashed tomatoes. In stand up cooler in back prep area. Corrected On-Site

14-09-4

Detail 23423705

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cooks line.

Mar 5, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Basic: 1Total: 4

50-17-3

Detail 22693610

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

03A-02-5

Detail 22693608

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ham 46F cold hold, second temperature at 10:55am 42F cold hold. Cooked Mushrooms 45F cold hold second temperature at 10:55 42F cold hold. Egg mixture 46F , second temperature at 10:55 43F cold hold. Food items were placed on ice and thermostat was turned down on the unit. Repeat Violation

03F-02-5

Detail 22693609

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Operator was able to determine the time the butter was pulled from the refrigerator and time stamped accordingly

08B-39-4

Detail 22693611

Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Mushrooms cut before washed.

Nov 2, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

12A-29-4

Detail 22416481

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched cell phone and touched clean utensils no hand wash. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-02: Time Extended

40-06-5

Detail 22416483

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone placed on cook line cutting board. Cook moved cell phone Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-02: Time Extended

21-04-4

Detail 22416482

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Cook line wiping cloth under cutting board. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-02: Time Extended

Sep 6, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 5

12A-29-4

Detail 22265141

High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched cell phone and touched clean utensils no hand wash. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 22265145

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter 64F cold hold second temperature at 10:33 am 64F cooling double panned. Cooked sausage 45F cold hold second temperature 43F cooling, cooked mushrooms 46F cold hold, second temperature at 10:23am 43F cooling, cut tomatoes 44F cold hold, second temperature at 10:23am 42F cooling, gap in make table causing cold air to escape the unit. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 22265142

Intermediate - 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. Warning

40-06-5

Detail 22265143

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone placed on cook line cutting board. Cook moved cell phone Corrected On-Site Warning

21-04-4

Detail 22265144

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Cook line wiping cloth under cutting board. Repeat Violation Warning

Mar 9, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 5Basic: 2Total: 7

22-41-4

Detail 21842912

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. Repeat Violation

12A-29-4

Detail 21842914

High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched soiled exterior door, went outside came back in and touched clean bowls of fruit.

01B-02-5

Detail 21842909

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.

03A-02-5

Detail 21842911

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. mushrooms ( 46F- Cold Holding)9:30am, corned beef hash (47F - Cold Holding)at 9:30am, sausage (47F cold hold. See stop sale cut tomatoes (45F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (45F - Cold Holding); cream cheese (46F - Cold Holding)

03B-01-6

Detail 21842913

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Sausage gravy 121F hot holding at 9:30am second temperature 170F9:50am

12B-07-4

Detail 21842908

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on upper shelf of make table. Employee removed beverage from upper shelf. Corrected On-Site

21-04-4

Detail 21842910

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Wiping cloth under cutting board in prep area. Discussed the need to use a material that is non porous under cutting boards to avoid bacteria growth. Wiping cloth was removed form under the cutting board. Corrected On-Site

Oct 19, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

22-41-4

Detail 21507741

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. 0ppm corrected to 50ppm Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 21507740

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic cups stacked without being air dried. Discussed proper air drying of cups

Jun 3, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 30, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority: 1Total: 1

50-08-7

Detail 20968169

High Priority - - From initial inspection : Observed: Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http:// www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Warning Priority: High Priority - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-27: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-30: Operator filled out application and check on 3-2-22 and sent physical mail approximately 3-7-22. The check for $312.00 was cashed on 3-29-22 by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Discussed disposition with Allison Meakins. Time Extended

Jan 27, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

50-08-7

Detail 20817007

High Priority - - From initial inspection : Observed: Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http:// www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Warning Priority: High Priority - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-27: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 20817008

Basic - - From initial inspection : Observed: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed old food build up on gaskets Warning Priority: Basic - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-27: Time Extended

16-48-4

Detail 20817006

Basic - - From initial inspection : Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Observed old food debris stored on metal pans. Warning Priority: Basic - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-27: Time Extended

Jan 26, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

Warning Issued

High Priority: 6Intermediate: 4Basic: 8Total: 18

03A-02-5

Detail 20815938

High Priority - : Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut tomatoes (45°F - Cold Holding); cooked sausage (45°F - Cold Holding) turkey (51°F - Cold Holding); roast beef hash (47°F - Cold Holding); cooked pasta (50°F - Cold Holding) Warning Priority: High Priority

09-01-4

Detail 20815998

High Priority - Observed: Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee handling cooked bacon on sandwich with bar hands, discussed with employee proper hand washing and glove usage. Warning Priority: High Priority

50-08-7

Detail 20816009

High Priority - Observed: Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http:// www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Warning Priority: High Priority

01B-02-5

Detail 20815821

High Priority - Observed: Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cut tomatoes (45°F - Cold Holding); cooked sausage (45°F - Cold Holding) turkey (51°F - Cold Holding); roast beef hash (47°F - Cold Holding); cooked pasta (50°F - Cold Holding) Warning Priority: High Priority

03B-01-6

Detail 20815971

High Priority - Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in warmer on prep table aju (114°F - Hot Holding) Corrective action- observed employee reheat Corrective Action Taken Warning Priority: High Priority

41-10-4

Detail 20816008

High Priority - Observed: Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed Advil stored on top shelf of dry storage above cook equipment Warning Priority: High Priority

02C-03-5

Detail 20815849

Intermediate - Observed: Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed milk stored in reachin cooler not date marked Warning Priority: Intermediate

53B-16-4

Detail 20816010

Intermediate - Observed: Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Warning Priority: Intermediate

31A-09-4

Detail 20816006

Intermediate - Observed: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by Ac Warning Priority: Intermediate

31B-03-4

Detail 20816007

Intermediate - Observed: No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed missing at hand sink in prep area Corrected-observed employee replace Corrected On-Site Warning Priority: Intermediate

16-21-4

Detail 20816001

Basic - Observed: Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed old food debris above dish machine Warning Priority: Basic

12B-07-4

Detail 20815999

Basic - Observed: Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee water bottle stored on cookline prep table Warning Priority: Basic

08B-49-4

Detail 20815997

Basic - Observed: Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee sandwich stored in reach in cooler in dry storage shed Corrected-observed employee remove Corrected On-Site Warning Priority: Basic

05-09-4

Detail 20815994

Basic - Observed: No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed in reachin coolers on cookline Corrected-observed employee place in reachin cooler Warning Priority: Basic

23-03-4

Detail 20816005

Basic - Observed: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed old food build up on gaskets Warning Priority: Basic

21-12-4

Detail 20816004

Basic - Observed: Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on prep table in back prep area Warning Priority: Basic

16-48-4

Detail 20816003

Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Observed old food debris stored on metal pans. Warning Priority: Basic

02D-01-5

Detail 20815916

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk flour and salt not labeled in prep area Corrected-observed employee label Corrected On-Site Warning Priority: Basic