Balance

1737 Main Street, Dunedin, FL 34698

Vegetarian

Last inspected: Mar 23, 2026

Score

High Risk

Balance appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 23, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around seven violations per visit versus roughly zero violations earlier in the record.

Balance's latest score of 52 falls below the Dunedin average of 75. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 23, 2026

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 7 violations

High Priority - Establishment unable to be licensed at time of licensing inspection 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,A 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visitA http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ **Warning**

50-08-7

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Plans on file are for previous owner. New owner has a different menu and concept. Rice cookers are removed, grill is removed. Prep sink in back removed. Toaster oven, blender, new rice cooker installed at front counter. Espresso machine at front counter. Multiple coolers installed throughout the establishment. Display cooler by front counter **Warning**

51-16-7

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap or hand washing sign at any of the hand sinks **Warning**

31B-03-4

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. Emailed operator form 5030-104 **Warning**

11-27-4

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**

16-37-1

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed operator form 5030-105 **Warning**

51-13-4

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling tiles missing from front counter/prep area **Warning**

36-37-5

Feb 23, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Aug 15, 2023

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Mar 7, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Oct 26, 2022

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Balance last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Balance on file is from Mar 23, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does Balance compare to other restaurants in Dunedin?

Balance most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Dunedin average of 75.

Has Balance's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Balance have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Balance means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is Balance inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Balance is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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