Largo, Pinellas County

BENEDICTS

201 W BAY DR, Largo, FL 33770

FoodSeating
Latest violations
8
3 High Priority
Jan 7, 2026
City
Largo
County
Pinellas
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
13

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.

Jan 7, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

03A-02-5

Detail 24284054

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pooled eggs 55f, staff to add more ice and water to container. Corrective Action Taken

03F-02-5

Detail 24284048

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. Only one item out of temperature control, correction made.

03B-01-6

Detail 24284053

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. corned beef hash 77f, employee reheating product. Holding at 154f, Corrected On-Site

03D-15-4

Detail 24284050

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Cooked sausage links cooling 96f, cooling on prep table in kitchen. Moved to walk in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

31A-11-4

Detail 24284051

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bucket of ice water observed in hand sink next to convection ovens. Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 24284049

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Corned beef. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

22-20-5

Detail 24284055

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine next to walk in cooler. Plastic plate. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-11-5

Detail 24284052

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets on some line coolers.

Aug 6, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 7

22-02-4

Detail 23933685

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade.

02C-02-5

Detail 23933681

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

22-20-5

Detail 23933683

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

14-11-5

Detail 23933686

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket reach in cooler under flat top grill.

36-73-4

Detail 23933682

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under fryers.

10-20-4

Detail 23933680

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Corrected On-Site

08B-17-4

Detail 23933684

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored over ready-to-eat food. Box of tomatoes over cooked potatoes in walk in cooler.

Feb 17, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

22-02-4

Detail 23558784

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade. Corrected On-Site

36-73-4

Detail 23558779

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under fryers.

08B-38-4

Detail 23558781

Basic - Food stored on floor. Ground beef on pan stored on floor. Item moved to shelf. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

10-20-4

Detail 23558782

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

22-16-4

Detail 23558783

Basic - Reach-in walk in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

29-11-4

Detail 23558780

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Cooks line hand sink. Repeat Violation

Nov 12, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

29-11-4

Detail 23347855

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking pipe at hand wash sink at front counter. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-19: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-12: Time Extended

Sep 19, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

53A-01-7

Detail 23161042

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge Caitlin Cooke lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-19: Manager or person in charge Caitlin Cooke lacking proof of food manager certification. Time Extended

10-20-4

Detail 23161043

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-19: Time Extended

29-11-4

Detail 23161041

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking pipe at hand wash sink at front counter. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-19: Time Extended

Sep 11, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 4Basic: 8Total: 17

41-07-4

Detail 23136227

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Sinus medication stored on top of reach-in cooler on cooks line. Operator removed medication. Corrected On-Site Warning

22-41-4

Detail 23136234

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Reading 0ppm. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Operator setup three-compartment sink. Quat sanitizer reading 200pm. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 23136236

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. From reach-in cooler across from gas stove at 10:30am. Operator placed in ice bath. Re temp at 11:20am a. sliced tomatoes (51F - Cold Holding) 42f b. sliced ham (61F - Cold Holding) 49f Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning

03F-02-5

Detail 23136233

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. Raw shell pooled eggs. Operator time marked item. Corrected On-Site Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 23136238

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. From steam table and underneath steam table at 10:40am. Employee placed hash browns on flat-top grill to reheat and turned steam table up. Re temped at 11:25am a. hash brown (109F - Hot Holding) 171f b. corn beef hash (128F - Hot Holding); 168f c. cooked sausage patty (110F - Hot Holding) 166f Discussed adding item to Time As A Public Health Control as an option. Will email DBPR Form 5030-009. Reheating For Hot Holding Procedures. Corrective Action Taken Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 23136237

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee dump ice inside bowl of hand wash sink on cooks line. Discussed with manager hand wash sink purpose. Warning

53A-01-7

Detail 23136235

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge Caitlin Cooke lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning

53A-05-6

Detail 23136228

Intermediate - 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/ Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 23136231

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

16-21-4

Detail 23136226

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Warning

14-09-4

Detail 23136240

Basic - Cutting board on reach-in cooler across from gas trove has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 23136225

Basic - Food stored on floor. Five gallon container of pickles stored on floor in walk-in cooler. Operator placed item on bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site Warning

10-20-4

Detail 23136230

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Warning

16-38-5

Detail 23136229

Basic - Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine. Dishmachine gauge stuck at 100f. Did not move during operation of dishmachine. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 23136232

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk-in cooler shelves are soiled with debris. Top of ice machine near walk-in cooler is soiled. Warning

36-27-5

Detail 23136224

Basic - Wall soiled near ice machine with accumulated of dust. Warning

29-11-4

Detail 23136239

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking pipe at hand wash sink at front counter. Warning

Mar 5, 2024

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

02C-01-5

Detail 22694269

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Tuna salad date marked 2/26/24 . Manager discarded Corrective Action Taken

01B-24-5

Detail 22694264

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Tuna salad date marked 2/26/24 . Manager discarded Corrective Action Taken

03A-02-5

Detail 22694267

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - cut cantaloupe 48 F, cut green melon 46-52 F in cooler next to grill . Temperatures taken this day . Manager placed food in freezer for quick chill down recheck 29 F to 36 F Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 22694268

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Stained green cutting board at cook line . Reviewed with manager

31A-09-4

Detail 22694265

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Trashcan in front of cook line hand wash sink . Discussed with manager hand wash sinks must be accessible at all times . Manager relocated trashcan . Corrected On-Site

02B-01-5

Detail 22694270

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Eggs Benedict . Reviewed with manager. Manager updated menus during the inspection Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 22694266

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.- next to containers of food in prep area . Manager discarded drink Corrected On-Site

29-08-4

Detail 22694263

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Clogged drain at hand wash sink in front counter area near beverage station

Aug 14, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

03A-02-5

Detail 22196891

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On prep table at 1010am raw pooled eggs (52 - Cold Holding) Operator moved items to freezer. Re temp at 1045am Raw pooled eggs 43f Corrected On-Site

14-09-4

Detail 22196885

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. All cutting boards board on table with meat slicer.

40-06-5

Detail 22196889

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone on top of reach-in cooler next to flat top grill. Operator removed cell phone Corrected On-Site

10-20-4

Detail 22196887

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on oven door. Operator removed tongs. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 22196893

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach-in coolers on cook line and walk-in cooler.

Mar 10, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

03A-02-5

Detail 21846594

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken marinade, had operator move to a different cooler. (49F - Cold Holding) Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 21846595

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer in rear prep area shows accumulation of debris underneath he slicer guard.

13-04-4

Detail 21846596

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee engaged in food preparation with no beard guard.

22-08-4

Detail 21846593

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave on main cook line shows accumulation of debris on interior of microwave.

Oct 31, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

01B-01-4

Detail 21536528

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. One number 10 can of sliced olives in dry storage area was dented on the top seam.

12A-07-5

Detail 21536527

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee on cook line cracked an egg to cook, then continued working. Educated employee and manager about glove change and hand wash after cracking eggs. Corrective Action Taken

12A-10-4

Detail 21536534

High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee on cook line touched his face then continued working without glove change and hand wash. Educated employee and he changed gloves and washed hands. Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 21536535

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer guard in rear prep area shows accumulation of debris underneath the slicer guard. Repeat Violation

03F-10-5

Detail 21536529

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed operator plan and he filled it out during the inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

51-11-4

Detail 21536526

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Two tanks in storage room with the hot water heater were not secured. Operator secured both tanks. Corrected On-Site

14-09-4

Detail 21536530

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards in kitchen on main cook lines show cut marks. Repeat Violation

40-06-5

Detail 21536536

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone on prep table in kitchen directly behind the dish machine. Employee moved phone. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 21536533

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic and metal pans stacked in dish area show wet nesting. Repeat Violation

14-11-5

Detail 21536537

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets on the two door deli cooler on the right side of the main cook line located behind the shelves containing stacked pans and and dishes.

36-73-4

Detail 21536532

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor and wall soiled in kitchen underneath and behind the fryers.

23-03-4

Detail 21536531

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods in the kitchen located over the right side flat top with the fryer. Fan covers in walk in cooler shows accumulation of debris. Repeat Violation

33-16-4

Detail 21536538

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Lid on the cardboard dumpster open.

Apr 22, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

03F-10-5

Detail 21034423

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Using time and temperature logs, but operator does not have the proper paperwork. Provided operator with proper paperwork. Corrective Action Taken - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-22: Time Extended

02C-02-5

Detail 21034421

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Diced chicken, cinnamon rolls, cooked sausage prepared over 24 hours ago not date marked. Educated employee and they date marked all items properly. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-22: Time Extended

14-09-4

Detail 21034420

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Green cutting board in kitchen has staining and grooves. - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-22: Time Extended

24-08-4

Detail 21034419

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. White plastic tubs stacked in dish area. - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-22: Time Extended

22-08-4

Detail 21034422

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven on cook line left side has accumulation of grease/food debris. - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-22: Time Extended

Apr 21, 2022

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 7Total: 10

35A-02-6

Detail 21029729

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 13 live flies in dry storage on potato's, 15 live flies in mop sink area. 39 live flies in left side front counter area on ceiling. 6 live flies at right side front counter area. Admin Complaint

03F-10-5

Detail 21029733

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Using time and temperature logs, but operator does not have the proper paperwork. Provided operator with proper paperwork. Corrective Action Taken

02C-02-5

Detail 21029734

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Diced chicken, cinnamon rolls, cooked sausage prepared over 24 hours ago not date marked. Educated employee and they date marked all items properly. Corrected On-Site

51-11-4

Detail 21029736

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. In soda room, employee chained and secured properly. Corrected On-Site

14-09-4

Detail 21029730

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Green cutting board in kitchen has staining and grooves.

35A-03-4

Detail 21029732

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach found in soda room. Cleaned and sanitized dead roach and area. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 21029735

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. White plastic tubs stacked in dish area.

10-20-4

Detail 21029728

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on door of oven on grill to the left of the flat top.

22-08-4

Detail 21029731

Basic - Interior of oven on cook line left side has accumulation of grease/food debris.

23-03-4

Detail 21029727

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, or dust on soda drink dispenser on left side of front counter. Accumulated debris on slicer guard as well. Corrective Action Taken

Nov 15, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 12Total: 17

08A-20-5

Detail 20657597

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. -raw prepped chicken over raw beef in walk-in cooler Operator rearranged during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 20657587

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -cooked potatoes(40°F - Cold Holding) Employees moved items during time of inspection. Items we held out for less than 4 hours Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 20657591

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -knives magnet in kitchen has accumulation of food residue -stained cutting adjacent of stove

31A-11-4

Detail 20657588

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -observed sanitizer bucket in hand sink next to make table with fruits in kitchen -hand sink at front counter next to mugs

31B-03-4

Detail 20657600

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. -next to mugs at front counter

24-05-4

Detail 20657601

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. -plates at dish drying rack

14-09-4

Detail 20657598

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -cutting board at toaster oven in kitchen

12B-07-4

Detail 20657599

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -drink on prep station at front counter -drink on table next to dish machine Discussed having a designated storage area or container for employees food and beverage

24-08-4

Detail 20657592

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -metal pans at dish drying rack -plastic cups at front counter

10-20-4

Detail 20657590

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. -on stove handle at cooks line

31B-04-4

Detail 20657589

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -next to mugs at front counter

23-03-4

Detail 20657586

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -standing fan above toaster oven has accumulation of dust -reach in cooler drawers at cooks line have accumulation of food -reach in cooler gasket at make table has accumulation grease

16-46-4

Detail 20657593

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. -old label from operator October on deli ham Operator stated ham was prepped on 11/14/21 and labeled ham during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

25-32-4

Detail 20657585

Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles.

29-20-5

Detail 20657596

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink at front counter next to mugs

36-27-5

Detail 20657595

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall at flat top grill has accumulation of grease -wall above dish drying rack and dish machine has accumulation of dust -ceiling at dish washing area has accumulation of dust -walk-in cooler fan covers have accumulation of dust

02D-01-5

Detail 20657594

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -container with seasoning below steam table Operator labeled during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site