High & Dry Grill

61 Causeway Blvd, Dunedin, FL 34698

American

Last inspected: Apr 21, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, High & Dry Grill has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. High & Dry Grill was last inspected on Apr 21, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “time/temperature control for safety food thawed”, showing up two times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Dunedin restaurant scores 75. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 21, 2026

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed so,e employee training being recently expired.

53B-14-5

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen fish thawing in a container of water. Fish still frozen. Manager corrected. **Corrected On-Site**

06-01-5

Dec 19, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Apr 29, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations.

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High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Over 500ppm. Strip turned blue. Operator corrected to 200ppm **Corrected On-Site**

41-27-4

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. For some employees, Jeff and Mentor. Mentor has worked at establishment for 3 shifts and washes dishes. And Jeff has been employed for over a year. Discussed the need to have all employees read and sign the employee reporting agreement before handling food.

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. For employee Jeff. Operator states the remainder of the employees food handlers trainings are with the owner and not at the establishment.

53B-13-5

Jan 10, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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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. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-10: **Time Extended**

53B-01-5

Nov 5, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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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.

53B-01-5

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.

22-20-5

Feb 20, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

50-17-3

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer stored on prep table. Operator moved sanitizer away from food and clean utensils **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Fish thawing in standing water at room temperature. Operator placed fish under cool running water. Fish still partially frozen. **Corrective Action Taken**

06-01-5

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Operator cut packaging of fish thawing in ROP packaging **Corrective Action Taken**

06-09-1

Oct 26, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Feb 13, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation.

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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 at front counter answered door, touched face and did not wash hands.

12A-25-4

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

50-17-3

11-26-1

Sep 19, 2022

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was High & Dry Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at High & Dry Grill on file is from Apr 21, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at High & Dry Grill?

Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food thawed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at High & Dry Grill.

How does High & Dry Grill compare to other restaurants in Dunedin?

High & Dry Grill most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Dunedin average of 75.

Has High & Dry Grill's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at High & Dry Grill have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at High & Dry Grill 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 High & Dry Grill inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, High & Dry Grill is inspected around three times per year on average.

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