Early Bird

9131 Us Hwy 19 N, Pinellas Park, FL 33782
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Apr 8, 2026
32
Score
High Risk

The health department has logged 10 inspections at Early Bird, the earliest from 2022. On Apr 8, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around 20 violations to closer to 23 violations per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food-contact surface soiled with food debris”, showing up seven times.

Early Bird's latest score of 32 falls below the Pinellas Park average of 82. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.

10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
5
Major latest
13
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 8, 2026
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 18 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-02: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-08: **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Owner Kjendrim Mehmedi expired 1/21/26, no other staff with valid CFM **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-02: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-08: **Time Extended**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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/ 4 servers and 2 kitchen staff present during inspection with no valid CFM. Owner Kjendrim Mehmedi expired 1/21/26 **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-02: 5 employees present during inspection with no CFM **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-08: **Time Extended**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. 4 servers and 2 kitchen staff present during inspection, none with proof of training. One valid certificate provided for employee not present **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-02: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-08: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-02: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-08: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-02: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-08: **Time Extended**
16-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-02: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-08: **Time Extended**
32-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Walk in cooler shelves **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-02: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-08: **Time Extended**
14-45-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-02: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-08: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic cups at wait station **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-02: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-08: **Time Extended**
24-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Multiple clean ceramic plates stacked on cook line with chipped edges **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-02: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-08: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment using sponges on cleaned and sanitized, or in-use food-contact surface. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-02: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-08: **Time Extended**
21-23-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Accumulation of grease under cook line **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-02: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-08: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-02: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-08: **Time Extended**
21-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hot water valve broken on hand sink at wait station **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-02: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-08: **Time Extended**
29-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Shell egg trays reused on cook line, in use frying pans stacked on top **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-02: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-08: **Time Extended**
25-32-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-02: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-08: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. All mops stored in bottom of mop sink **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-02: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-08: **Time Extended**
42-01-4
32
Apr 2, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 7 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 24 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Service counter - butter packets (71F - Cold Holding), held at room temp, instructed staff to move to recreated unit **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-02: Butter packets 75F stored on counter next to service window, held more than 4 hours, stop sale issued**Time Extended** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. Wait staff observed washing hands at hand sink in wait station with broken hot water valve **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-02: **Admin Complaint**
12A-19-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Staff observed changing gloves multiple times in kitchen with no hand wash **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-02: Employee in kitchen observed washing hands in two compartment sink, then proceeded to touch apron prior to drying hands with paper towels dispensed from wall on cook line where hand sink is missing**Admin Complaint** **Admin Complaint**
12A-07-5
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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-02: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. All kitchen staff washing hands in two compartment sink due to only hand sink on cook line removed **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-02: **Time Extended**
12A-03-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-02: **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Owner Kjendrim Mehmedi expired 1/21/26, no other staff with valid CFM **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-02: **Time Extended**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand sink removed from cook line. No additional hand sinks in kitchen. Kitchen staff advised they wash hands in two compartment sink **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-02: Per owner, hand sink has been ordered and is scheduled to be installed beginning of next week **Time Extended**
31A-04-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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/ 4 servers and 2 kitchen staff present during inspection with no valid CFM. Owner Kjendrim Mehmedi expired 1/21/26 **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-02: 5 employees present during inspection with no CFM **Admin Complaint**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. 4 servers and 2 kitchen staff present during inspection, none with proof of training. One valid certificate provided for employee not present **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-02: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-02: **Time Extended**
16-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-02: **Time Extended**
32-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Walk in cooler shelves **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-02: **Time Extended**
14-45-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-02: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic cups at wait station **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-02: **Time Extended**
24-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Multiple clean ceramic plates stacked on cook line with chipped edges **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-02: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment using sponges on cleaned and sanitized, or in-use food-contact surface. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-02: **Time Extended**
21-23-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Accumulation of grease under cook line **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-02: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-02: **Time Extended**
21-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-02: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hot water valve broken on hand sink at wait station **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-02: **Time Extended**
29-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Shell egg trays reused on cook line, in use frying pans stacked on top **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-02: **Time Extended**
25-32-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-02: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. All mops stored in bottom of mop sink **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-02: **Time Extended**
42-01-4
16
Mar 30, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 9 major violations. 15 minor violations.
View 27 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Service counter - butter packets (71F - Cold Holding), held at room temp, instructed staff to move to recreated unit **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. Wait staff observed washing hands at hand sink in wait station with broken hot water valve **Warning**
12A-19-4
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Staff observed changing gloves multiple times in kitchen with no hand wash **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. All kitchen staff washing hands in two compartment sink due to only hand sink on cook line removed **Warning**
12A-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. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Owner Kjendrim Mehmedi expired 1/21/26, no other staff with valid CFM **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand sink removed from cook line. No additional hand sinks in kitchen. Kitchen staff advised they wash hands in two compartment sink **Warning**
31A-04-4
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/ 4 servers and 2 kitchen staff present during inspection with no valid CFM. Owner Kjendrim Mehmedi expired 1/21/26 **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink at wait station **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-02-4
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. 4 servers and 2 kitchen staff present during inspection, none with proof of training. One valid certificate provided for employee not present **Warning**
53B-01-5
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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic cups at wait station **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Walk in cooler shelves **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-45-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Warning**
32-04-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Warning**
16-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Opened canned beverage over food in walk in cooler **Warning**
12B-13-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hot water valve broken on hand sink at wait station **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
29-08-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Shell egg trays reused on cook line, in use frying pans stacked on top **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
25-32-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-17-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. All mops stored in bottom of mop sink **Warning**
42-01-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Warning**
21-04-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Accumulation of grease under cook line **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Establishment using sponges on cleaned and sanitized, or in-use food-contact surface. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
21-23-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Multiple clean ceramic plates stacked on cook line with chipped edges **Warning**
14-11-5
12
Oct 15, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 16 minor violations.
View 24 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee in kitchen cracked shell eggs, then proceeded to change gloves with no hand wash. Discussed proper hand washing with staff
12A-07-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 1 live fly in dry storage area
35A-02-7
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Pooled eggs over uncovered cooked potatoes in walk in cooler
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting boards Accumulation of grease on stove surface
22-02-4
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/ Owner with valid CFM arrived during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink on cook line
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand sink on cook line
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-13-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Shelves in walk in cooler
14-45-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Next to ice machine
51-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Cooked potatoes in walk in not covered
08B-12-5
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Shell egg trays reused on cook line
25-32-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand sink on cook line not operational
29-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Accumulation of grease on sides of fryers and adjoining metal shelf Slicer guard soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. All hood filters removed over stove for cleaning
14-42-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil on floor
08B-38-4
Basic - Establishment using sponges on cleaned and sanitized, or in-use food-contact surface.
21-23-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn cooler gaskets
14-11-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups at wait station
24-08-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food uncovered sausage in walk in cooler
08B-49-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverages on shelf with bread
12B-07-4
17
Feb 10, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Stove top - gravy (92F - Hot Holding); soup (84F - Hot Holding), operators turned on burners to reheat, retemp soup 174F, gravy 167F **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Front counter - butter packets (77F - Cold Holding), moved to cooler **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting boards on cook line Can opener blade soiled
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink at wait station, restocked **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand sink at wait station, restocked **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-13-5
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Walk in cooler shelves
14-05-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Jacket on dry storage shelf
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Both employees on cook line
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic cups at wait station
24-08-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Bread crates on floor in rear hallway, operator placed empty crates underneath **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler vent covers soiled Accumulation of grease on rear of equipment on cook line Hood filters soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Plumbing at hand sink on cook line rattles sink when water turned on
29-08-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. She'll egg trays on cook line
25-32-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Cooked potatoes in walk-in cooler
08B-12-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
26
Aug 29, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. egg wash (48F - Cold Holding); placed in ice bath **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Pill containers on shelf with food in walk-in cooler, removed **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand sink on cook line, restocked **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Staff using prep sink in kitchen to wash hands due to hws on cook line with plumbing issues
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink on cook line blocked by bread racks, removed **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink on cook line, restocked **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Bathroom facility in disrepair. Men's restroom plumbing in disrepair
32-05-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Metal shelves in walk-in cooler
14-05-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open beverage over heat lamp on service swindow
12B-07-4
Basic - Establishment using sponges on cleaned and sanitized, or in-use food-contact surface. Next to prep sink in kitchen
21-23-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Accumulation of grease on metal rack next to fryer Hood filters soiled Sides of fryers soiled with grease
23-03-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hot and cold water knobs on hand sink on cook line not functioning, staff required to use main water cut off valve under sink to turn water on and off
29-08-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0ppm, operator corrected 100ppm **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
27
Jan 9, 2024
Routine - Food
7 critical violations. 3 major violations. 17 minor violations.
View 27 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. sausage links (127F - Hot Holding), recommend item be added to time as a public health control **Repeat Violation**
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. Shell eggs on cook line, held less than 4 hrs
03F-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sliced swiss (46F - Cold Holding) on cook line, recommended less quantity and keep item covered **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared in a food establishment and dispensed in a vending machine not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparation. See stop sale. Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Milk in glass cooler dated 1/1/24
01B-29-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Pooled eggs over cooked potatoes in walk-in cooler
08A-05-6
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. Staff loaded dish machine then proceeded to stack clean equipment without washing hands. Server cleared table of dirty dishes then proceeded to run food without washing hands
12A-13-4
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Staff cracked shell eggs then continued to prepare food without changing gloves or washing hands **Repeat Violation**
12A-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink on cook line not operational due to operator turning off water. Per operator, plumbing leaks
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand sink at wait station, replaced **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Shelves next to fryer
14-05-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Next to ice machine **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. End of cook line
36-06-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Keys and wallet over heat lamp at service window. Employee jacket next to bread on storage rack **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Male employee on cook line **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups at wait station
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Broken cooler drawer handle on cook line **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cook line
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave on cook line
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Accumulation of grease on sides of fryer. Hood filters soiled **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Egg carton trays used to hold in use equipment on cook line **Repeat Violation**
25-32-4
Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. Interior light not functioning in walk-in freezer
38-04-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 200ppm, corrected 100ppm **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
11
Aug 8, 2023
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 15 minor violations.
View 22 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line- pooled eggs (56F - Cold Holding); shell eggs (65F - Cold Holding); corned beef hash (72F - Cold Holding), all items held less than 4 hrs, pooled eggs added to ice bath, shell eggs and corned beef moved to walk-in. Discussed adding to time as a public health control, form emailed during inspection. Retemp corned beef 36F, pooled eggs 42F, Shell eggs 44F. Cooler on cook line-diced tomatoes (61F - Cold Holding); sausage (63F - Cold Holding); ham (62F - Cold Holding); shredded cheddar (58F - Cold Holding); sliced swiss (68F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (65F - Cold Holding), all items moved to walk-in freezer. Retemp sausage 42F, ham 39F, shredded cheddar 38F, sliced Swiss 42f, cut lettuce 37F, tomatoes 39F. Front counter-butter packets (71F - Cold Holding), moved to walk-in cooler. Discussed adding to time as a public health control. Retemp butter packets 61F. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Discussed proper hand washing with kitchen staff
12A-20-4
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee cracked shell eggs, removed gloves then continued to handle in use equipment with no hand wash
12A-27-4
High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Chlorine sanitizer bucket 200ppm, corrected 50ppm **Corrected On-Site**
41-15-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line-cooked sausage links (96F - Hot Holding), held less than 4 hrs, moved to walk-in. Retemp 73F. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled
22-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Next to soda machine, replaced **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair.fans covers soiled in walk-in cooler
36-51-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Next to ice machine
51-11-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. In dry storage hallway
36-03-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cook line **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Walk-in cooler gaskets repaired with duct tape
14-71-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage over heat lamp on service window and next to clean cups at servers station, removed **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Keys on heat lamp over service window, removed **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Two males on cook line with no hair or beard restraints
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Lid of reach in cooler on cook line damaged
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters with accumulation of grease Accumulation of grease on sides of fryers and metal shelves on cook line. Slicer guard soiled with food debris **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Egg cartons under frying pans on cook line
25-32-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. On cook line
21-10-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
18
Dec 20, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Smoked salmon not identified as being served raw on menu. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-20: **Time Extended**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 2 of 3 employees with no proof of training **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-20: **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On cook line **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-20: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup on floor of walk-in freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-20: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on ice machine soiled **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-20: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
70
Oct 21, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Ceiling tiles by walk-in cooler and cook line. Brackets holding shelves on cook line. Gaskets of reach in cooler on cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-21: **Time Extended**
35A-23-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 4 live roaches in bag of masks on wall near entrance to cook line. 1 live roach on exterior of door of walk-in cooler. 2 live roaches in ceiling tile near ware washing area 3 live roaches in ceiling tiles by walk-in cooler. 13 live roaches behind menus pinned against wall by walk-in cooler and cook line. 10 live roaches behind calendar pinned on wall near walk-in cooler and cook line 3 live roaches under dish machine 1 live roach in plastic wrap box 2 live on backside of oven 13 live roaches in gaskets of reach-in cooler on cook line 5 live roaches on brackets that hold shelves on cook line 2 live roaches between wall and reach-in cooler of expo line 1 live roach under reach-in cooler of expo line 1 live roach in between pipe and wall near entrance to kitchen **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-21: 1 live roach on floor of cook line 2 live roaches in brackets holding up shelves on cook line. Operator exterminated roaches and cleaned them up. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
35A-05-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzles at server's station **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-21: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Eggs Benedict not disclosed as being raw on menu. Salmon not disclosed as being raw on menu **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-21: **Time Extended**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-21: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-21: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 3 dead roaches on soap bucket under dish machine 3 dead roach on shelf under service window 4 dead roaches under glass reach in cooler on expo line 2 dead roaches on floor behind oven **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-21: 1 dead roach on wall by walk-in cooler. 2 dead roaches under three compartment sink. Operator cleaned up roaches. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
35A-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on ice machine **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-21: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Egg cartons used to hold pans on cook line **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-21: **Time Extended**
25-32-4
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Early Bird last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Early Bird on file is from Apr 8, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Early Bird?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Early Bird.

How does Early Bird compare to other restaurants in Pinellas Park?

Early Bird most recently scored 32 out of 100, which is lower than the Pinellas Park average of 82.

Has Early Bird's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Early Bird have averaged around 23 violations per visit, up from roughly 20 earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Early Bird 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 Early Bird inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Early Bird is inspected around three times per year on average.