Brenda's on the Causeway
Last inspected: Feb 20, 2026
86
Score
Public records show 10 inspections at Brenda's on the Causeway stretching back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Feb 20, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around six violations each, up from closer to three violations before.
“Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.
Among Dunedin restaurants, the typical score is 75; Brenda's on the Causeway is comfortably above that bar. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 20, 2026
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees on cook line not wearing hair restraint. Employee placed on hair restraint. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-20: Employees in establishment have no hair restraints **Time Extended**
13-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles in disrepair in cook line and ware washing area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-20: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked containers stored in ware washing area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-20: **Time Extended**
14-38-4
86
Feb 18, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed some foods prepared on site not date marked at time of inspectionnn
02C-02-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed operator preparing food without hair restraint. Operator put on hat at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing floor tiles at end of cooks line going to prep room at time of inspection.
36-17-5
82
Dec 16, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
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High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine sanitizer too strong. Tested at 200ppm. Operator corrected to 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
41-27-4
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched dirty then clean equipment without handwashing or changing gloves. Discussed with operator **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
12A-13-4
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**
53B-01-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach in between reach in cooler and oven in dry storage. Operator removed roach and cleaned and sanitized area.. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottle on cook line. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing watch on cook line. **Warning**
13-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees on cook line not wearing hair restraint. Employee placed on hair restraint. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting utensils in ware washing area. **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles in disrepair in cook line and ware washing area. **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked containers stored in ware washing area. **Warning**
14-38-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored on prep table in dry storage area. **Warning**
21-12-4
45
Feb 26, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
52
Jan 14, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 13, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
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Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/Brenda Hutton 4/16/2019
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Printed one for operator. Operator posted. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-02-5
82
Jan 24, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands.
12A-27-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.
12B-13-4
82
Sep 19, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of chemical stored on prep table next to mixer. Operator moved chemical. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Paper towel covering leafy greens. Operator removed paper towel and replaced with deli paper **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-86-1
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Operator put on hair restraint during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
70
Mar 30, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ham 56F held over the wells of the make table. Less than 4 hours. Operator moved the ham into the lower refrigerated unit. **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Bacon stored on paper towel behind front counter. Discussed the need to used surfaces approved for food contact such as coffee filters or deli paper under bacon. Operator removed paper towel **Corrected On-Site**
14-86-1
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. Discussed and provided handout pertaining to vomit and diarrheal events
11-27-4
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. Discussed and provided employee agreement.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. Paint stored in kitchen under prep table. Medication stored over prep sink 3 in 1 oil stored over prep table. Discussed the importance of proper storage of chemicals and medicines.
41-04-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Opened employee soda stored on top shelf of reach in cooler. Operator removed employee beverage. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees involved in food preparation not wearing hair restraint
13-03-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone stored on cutting board behind front counter. Operator removed phone. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. In rear prep area.
14-09-4
45
Oct 7, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
58
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Brenda's on the Causeway last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Brenda's on the Causeway on file is from Feb 20, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Brenda's on the Causeway?
Across the inspection record, “opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Brenda's on the Causeway.
How does Brenda's on the Causeway compare to other restaurants in Dunedin?
Brenda's on the Causeway most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Dunedin average of 75.
Has Brenda's on the Causeway's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Brenda's on the Causeway have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Brenda's on the Causeway means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Brenda's on the Causeway inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Brenda's on the Causeway is inspected around three times per year on average.
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