Benedicts
Last inspected: Jan 7, 2026
43
Score
Benedicts, located at 201 W Bay Dr in Largo, FL, had a high-risk inspection on January 7, 2026, with a score of 43. The inspection noted three critical, three major, and two minor violations, including an accumulation of mold-like substance in the ice machine, which was a repeat violation corrected on-site. Additionally, time/temperature control for safety food was a concern, with pooled eggs found at 55°F, though corrective action was taken.
9
Inspections
3
Critical latest
3
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 7, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
43
Aug 6, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
64
Feb 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
70
Nov 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
95
Sep 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
82
Mar 5, 2024
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
43
Aug 14, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
70
Mar 10, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
70
Oct 31, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
35
Violations — Jan 7, 2026 Inspection
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**
22-20-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets on some line coolers.
14-11-5
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**
03A-02-5
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.
03F-02-5
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**
03B-01-6
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**
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bucket of ice water observed in hand sink next to convection ovens. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
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**
02C-02-5
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Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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