Highland House
Last inspected: Oct 6, 2025
17
Score
Across the available record, Highland House has 10 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 6, 2025. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around two violations to closer to 11 violations.
Looking across the full record, “live” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
Highland House's latest score of 17 falls below the Dunedin average of 75. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
10
Inspections
7
Critical latest
3
Major latest
9
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 6, 2025
Routine - Food
7 critical violations. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 2 under dish machine 1 behind bar **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Can of ketchup 115oz operator removed.
01B-01-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter installed on faucet no vacuum breaker for hose
29-42-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. tomato bisque (127F - Hot Holding 171); ajoux (126F - Hot Holding 183) **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Food older than 7 days
01B-13-4
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. butter, garlic butter, garlic, ham, cocktail, trurky, frosting, pork chop
02C-01-5
High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. 2 ants in dry storage
35A-09-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Potato dicer. Multiple plates on clean dish shelves covered in unknown substances.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. All expired
16-37-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle in bar. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On line in kitchen.
14-09-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated dust or mold-like substance. Above dish drying area and throughout kitchen.
36-34-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowls used for scooping food in dry storage. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not properly labeled with the production time and date. Pork chops date marked 9/25 in walk in cooler that have been ROP on location with no plan.
03G-53-1
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On line in kitchen 2 sets on oven door. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. In event storage area.
36-24-5
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Several instances in dry storage.
14-38-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Broken tile in event storage area.
36-11-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. iPad in prep area **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
17
Aug 7, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately - 15 Rodent droppings on the floor under clean dish racks in kitchen 9 rodent droppings on the floor under chemical shelf in storage room 40 rodent droppings on floor under coffee station. 8 rodent droppings on floor under dish wash sink 100 droppings on floor back of prep counter. 8 rodent droppings on the floor in storage room 10 rodent droppings on shelf in storage room 2 rodent droppings on the warmer shelf in storage 4 rodent droppingson floor by register screen in bar area. Possible leftover food with chew marks by water heater. 10 rodent droppings on the floor by speed rack in food storage room 5 rodent droppings on shelf by pastas in food storage room. 30 rodent droppings on the floor under food storage shelves in food storage room - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-07: 1 dropping behind register screen behind bar. 3 underneath server prep table. 3 in dry storage room. 2 in ware washing area. 1 in catering closet. Operator removed and discarded all droppings. **Time Extended**
35A-04-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Approximately 3 small flies in mop sink area 4 flies in dish room - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-07: 4 live flies in chemical closet. 2 live flies in dry storage. 1 live fly In catering closet. **Time Extended**
35A-02-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook has no beard guard - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-07: **Time Extended**
13-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Chief no hat on - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-07: **Time Extended**
13-03-4
67
Aug 6, 2025
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Approximately 3 small flies in mop sink area 4 flies in dish room
35A-02-7
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately - 15 Rodent droppings on the floor under clean dish racks in kitchen 9 rodent droppings on the floor under chemical shelf in storage room 40 rodent droppings on floor under coffee station. 8 rodent droppings on floor under dish wash sink 100 droppings on floor back of prep counter. 8 rodent droppings on the floor in storage room 10 rodent droppings on shelf in storage room 2 rodent droppings on the warmer shelf in storage 4 rodent droppingson floor by register screen in bar area. Possible leftover food with chew marks by water heater. 10 rodent droppings on the floor by speed rack in food storage room 5 rodent droppings on shelf by pastas in food storage room. 30 rodent droppings on the floor under food storage shelves in food storage room
35A-04-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Grouper completed thawed in package 22 four oz package. See stop sale
01B-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. rice ball (46F - Cold Holding) operator did not know how long rice was in cooler, operator discarded. Dated for previous day.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Stored utensils in hand wash sink in bar area.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled
22-02-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Ladles in water container Temperature 73F
10-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Chief no hat on
13-03-4
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 Grouper completed thawed in package 22 four oz package. See stop sale
06-09-1
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign for both of hand wash sink in bar area
31B-04-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook has no beard guard
13-04-4
35
Jul 29, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
May 30, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
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. Did not observe food handlers training at time of inspection. - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-30: Operator has scheduled food handlers trainings for all staff. Operator may email certificates to inspector. **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
90
May 28, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. sour cream (70F - Cold Holding); homemade tartar sauce with dairy (68F - Cold Holding); homemade ranch (68F - Cold Holding)
01B-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over French fries in reach in cooler. Operator corrected at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Server area cooler sitting on top of prep table: sour cream (70F - Cold Holding); homemade tartar sauce with dairy (68F - Cold Holding); homemade ranch (68F - Cold Holding) operator believes it was left in the cooler over night. Cold holding unit was not turned on. Operator unsure if temperatures were taken today. Flip top cooler on cook line next to standing cooler: feta cheese (45F - Cold Holding) operator added ice to feta. In cooler over night. No prep done today.
03A-02-5
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. Did not observe food handlers training at time of inspection.
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink in the bar area. Operator stocked with soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Drop plate of ice machine located behind the bar area. Discussed with manager. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
50
Nov 1, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Sep 15, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of chemical stored next to clean plates in the dish room. Dishwasher moved chemical. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-10-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Grocery bags used to store cooked sweet potatoes. Operator removed sweet potatoes from bag. **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched water bottle, touched face and glasses then touched clean prep table no hand wash. Chef corrected employee and asked her to wash her hands **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-10-4
64
May 2, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 21, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Highland House last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Highland House on file is from Oct 6, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Highland House?
Across the inspection record, “live” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Highland House.
How does Highland House compare to other restaurants in Dunedin?
Highland House most recently scored 17 out of 100, which is lower than the Dunedin average of 75.
Has Highland House's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Highland House have averaged around 11 violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Highland House 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 Highland House inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Highland House is inspected around three times per year on average.
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