Benedict's
Last inspected: Feb 11, 2026
74
Score
Inspectors have visited Benedict's 12 times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Feb 11, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around two violations to closer to 15 violations.
“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing six times across the record.
The city-wide average is 75, putting Benedict's squarely in typical territory. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
12
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 11, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting boards in kitchen at time of inspection.
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a mold like substance inside small ice machine in server area at time of inspection
22-20-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on stacked food containers stored on shelves at time of inspection
16-46-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters stored at bar in open containers. Operator covered containers during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottles on cooks line unlabeled at time of inspection
02D-01-5
74
Nov 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled, cutting boards soiled. Soda gun in bar soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-13: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Grooved cutting board on cook line and on prep table in kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-13: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting containers in ware washing area, wet nesting cups in bar area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-13: **Time Extended**
24-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked and broken containers and lids within ware washing area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-13: **Time Extended**
14-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on containers in ware washing area - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-13: **Time Extended**
16-46-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. Lighting in walk in cooler not sufficient. Actions of cooler to dark to read labels and see items without flashlight. - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-13: **Time Extended**
38-04-4
70
Nov 12, 2025
Routine - Food
9 critical violations. 9 major violations. 16 minor violations.
View 34 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Multiple Bowls of butter packs equivalent to .5lbs of butter left on table to be reserved used for other customers.
01B-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food re-served to customers. Bowls of butter packets left on table. Customers got up from table then new customers sat at same table with the butter not being picked up and new butter being put on tables. **Admin Complaint**
07-08-5
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 4 6lb cans of great northern beans 16lb can of tomato sauce.
01B-01-4
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee on line cracked eggs for cooking, then went on to prepare potatoes on cook line and touched clean plates, No handwash in between.
12A-27-4
High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee on cook line was touching ears and head before preparing food did not wash hands
12A-25-4
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. Employee touched soiled apron then continued working, no hand wash.
12A-28-4
High Priority - Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee drank from plastic water bottle, no hand wash before returning to cooking.
12A-05-4
High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. No hot water throughout restaurant. Water temperature 78°F
12A-19-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw salmon over ready to eat food in reach in cooler on cook line. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled, cutting boards soiled. Soda gun in bar soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sanitizer bucket and wiping cloths dumped in hand wash sink in bar. Tongs and ladle stored on hand sink, discussed with operator qualities of hand skink.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chemical test kit
16-37-1
Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Three compartment sink Measured at 78F
27-06-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink in bar and at hand wash sink in ware washing area.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Operator not in possession of probe Thermometer. Operator later found thermometer in office, moved it to kitchen area.
05-08-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Sausage prepared more then 24 hours ago not date marked.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Wash solution in spray-type chemical warewasher less than 120 degrees Fahrenheit. No hot water in entire restaurant.
16-53-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash sink Water max temped at 78F. No hot water throughout entire restaurant.
27-16-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked and broken containers and lids within ware washing area.
14-38-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets not inverted in wait station.
24-05-4
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Employee drinking from plastic water bottle on cook line with no straw, touching the part he is drinking from
12B-12-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting containers in ware washing area, wet nesting cups in bar area.
24-08-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees in kitchen had no hair restraints. Placed hair nets on after we walked into kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employees wearing watches and bracelets
13-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone over and next to clean dishes in ware washing area. Operator removed phone. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee eating while preparing food. Employee drinking from plastic water bottle on cook line while preparing food.
12B-01-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Measured at 0ppm. Operator corrected bucket and remeasured at 100ppm and 50ppm **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage over clean utensils and bag of grits. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. Lighting in walk in cooler not sufficient. Actions of cooler to dark to read labels and see items without flashlight.
38-04-4
Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. 4 6lb cans of great northern beans 16lb can of tomato sauce.
08B-20-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Grooved cutting board on cook line and on prep table in kitchen.
14-09-4
Basic - Soiled cloths, linen, aprons, coats, or other uniform apparel not kept in a suitable container prior to laundering. Soiled linens and cloths placed next to clean dishes in ware washing area, placed In cook line and preparation table.
21-14-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on containers in ware washing area
16-46-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives stored in between prep tables on cook line. Operator removed knives. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
5
Feb 19, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
70
Nov 13, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Cook cracked shell eggs, scrambled them and moved on to touch clean equipment and utensils without washing hands. Discussed proper hand washing. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-06: Cook cracked fresh shell eggs and touched clean plate **Time Extended**
12A-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand wash sink at the end of the cooks line has no water turned on to it. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-06: **Time Extended**
31A-04-4
78
Nov 5, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Corned beef Hash 118F held on shelf above stove, cooked mushrooms 121F held on shelf above stove Operator stated the foods were placed above stove less than 4 hours ago. Second temperatures were unable to be completed due to the time frame of corrective action **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
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. Egg mixture, shell eggs, fruit cups. Operator was able to determine the when the food was placed on time and time stamped accordingly. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. shredded cheddar (46F - Cold Holding); feta cheese (45F - Cold Holding); burger patties (48F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (45F - Cold Holding). All items besides the hamburger patties were brought up to the cooler less than 4 hours prior. Items were placed on ice and the thermostat was turned down to a lower setting. Stop sale issued on burger patties. Second temperatures were unable to be completed due to the time frame of corrective action **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Hamburger patties Raw 48F cold hold **Repeat Violation**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Cook cracked shell eggs, scrambled them and moved on to touch clean equipment and utensils without washing hands. Discussed proper hand washing.
12A-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. 2 handwashing sinks blocked in kitchen. The sink at the end of cook line blocked by cart, hand wash sink near entrance blocked by portable air conditioner. Sinks were cleared during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand wash sink at the end of the cooks line has no water turned on to it.
31A-04-4
Intermediate - No handwash sink located in vending machine area where employees service bulk food machines. 2 hand wash sinks were being used for other purposes. The sink behind busing area near kitchen entrance was being used as a dump sink in scraping dishes. The sink at the end of the cook line was being used to hold large food container. Discussed the need to keep hand wash sinks clear and used for washing hands only.
31A-01-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Ice machine located in bussing area near the entrance of the kitchen has mold like substance in interior
22-20-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Panned food and a case of food was stored under the bottom shelf in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles on cook line containing food removed from its original container not labeled with common name. Discussed the need to label all foods once removed from its original container.
02D-01-5
30
Sep 26, 2023
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee engaged in food preparation no hair restraint **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-26: **Time Extended**
13-03-4
95
Sep 22, 2023
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef (55F - Cold Holding); Ham (52F - Cold Holding); ; canadian bacon (51F - Cold Holding) Food have been in unit for more than 4 hours. See stop sale. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Beef (55F - Cold Holding); Ham (52F - Cold Holding); ; canadian bacon (51F - Cold Holding) **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Employee drank a beverage then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
12A-05-4
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. Dishwasher 0ppm. Corrected to 50 ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting board used to cut fruit at the front of the cook line **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Walk in cooler **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bottled water stored on the floor in hallway near restrooms. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee engaged in food preparation no hair restraint **Warning**
13-03-4
43
Jul 19, 2023
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer stored on prep table near raw vegetables
41-10-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 1 tub cooked potatoes 50F cooling overnight 1 tub cooked potatoes 48F cooling overnight
01B-02-5
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Cook cracked raw shell eggs and then handled clean equipment no glove change or hand wash **Repeat Violation**
12A-27-4
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. 2 tubs of potatoes cooked 7-18-23 temperature on 7-19-23 50F cooling and 48F cooling. Approximately 30lbs . See Stop Sale
03D-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on cooks line soiled/ stained Slicer near kitchen entrance soiled with dried food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Operator corrected menu to reflect raw ingredients in the form of poached eggs during the inspection **Corrected On-Site**
02B-01-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Wiping cloth under cutting board on cook line. Operator removed wiping cloth from under cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Carrots and celery not washed before cut.
08B-39-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles on cook line containing foods removed from its original container not labeled with common name. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
39
Feb 15, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards to the left of cook line and on cook line. Slicer soiled with dry food debris on slicer to the left after entering the kitchen. Soiled lids stored with clean in containers near dish machine Soda gun behind breakfast counter has mold like substance around nozzle. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-15: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 necessary forms needed for reporting responsibilities via email. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-15: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Clean dishes stored in soiled containers on the wire rack across from dish washer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-15: **Time Extended**
24-06-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage stored on wire rack storing clean dishes near dish washer. Operator moved employee beverage. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-15: **Time Extended**
12B-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. 192 seats counted licensed for 180 **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-15: **Time Extended**
51-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Cooking area, prep area storage area and walk in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-15: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles on cook line not labeled with common name. Discussed the importance of labeling all food removed from its original container with its common name. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-15: **Time Extended**
02D-01-5
64
Sep 22, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Benedict's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Benedict's on file is from Feb 11, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Benedict's?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Benedict's.
How does Benedict's compare to other restaurants in Dunedin?
Benedict's most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Dunedin average of 75.
Has Benedict's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Benedict's have averaged around 15 violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Benedict's means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Benedict's inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Benedict's is inspected around four times per year on average.
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