Elijah's Place
Last inspected: Mar 27, 2026
82
Score
Elijah's Place appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2022. The most recent visit was on Mar 27, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
The city-wide average for Dunedin sits at 75, putting Elijah's Place on the better side of that line. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Mar 27, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
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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. Certificates are not legible. **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. Provided operator with printed copy of form 5030-103. All employers and signed agreement **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
82
Jun 6, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Torn gasket on stand up cooler.
14-11-5
90
Jan 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Smoked Chicken 121F held in cooler less than 4 hours. Operator placed chicken back in smoker to reheat to 165F.
03B-01-6
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall in storage area of restaurant
36-24-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Restaurant in smoking area, walls in restaurant area
36-73-4
78
Jun 14, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
14-09-4
82
Nov 3, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of onions in basket stored on floor. Operator moved onions to a minimum of 6" off the floor **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Cooler of ice scoop handle touching ice. Handle removed from ice **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
86
Apr 21, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-21: AC in progress from initial inspection **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-21: **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
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. Discussed and provided handout pertaining to vomit and diarrheal events **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-21: **Time Extended**
11-27-4
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. Discussed and provided employee agreement **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-21: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of smoker heavily soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-21: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Ice machine not in use. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-21: **Time Extended**
33-31-5
58
Apr 7, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Advil stored in dry storage next to clean utensils. Discussed the need to separate medications from clean utensils **Warning**
41-07-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Gas can stored next to cooking oil. Operator removed gas can. **Warning**
41-10-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 3 live flies in screened room holding smoker. 1 live fly in restaurant in dry storage **Warning**
35A-02-6
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 **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Water bottles stored in hand wash sink. Operator removed bottles from hand wash sink **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels located at hand wash sink near smoker. Operator replenished paper towels **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
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 **Warning**
11-26-1
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. **Warning**
53B-13-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of smoker heavily soiled. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Screen door open leading to smoker. **Warning**
35B-03-4
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Ice machine not in use. **Warning**
33-31-5
Basic - Interior of smoker has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Warning**
22-08-4
27
Dec 9, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Disinfectant stored next to honey. Operator moved disinfectant **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards near service window.
22-02-4
Basic - Screen around smoker torn/in poor repair - vermin present.
35B-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Near service window
14-09-4
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Elijah's Place last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Elijah's Place on file is from Mar 27, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Elijah's Place?
Across the inspection record, “cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Elijah's Place.
How does Elijah's Place compare to other restaurants in Dunedin?
Elijah's Place most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Dunedin average of 75.
Has Elijah's Place's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Elijah's Place have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Elijah's Place 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 Elijah's Place inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Elijah's Place is inspected around two times per year on average.
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