Home Plate
Last inspected: Feb 5, 2026
37
Score
Across the available record, Home Plate has 10 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent visit was on Feb 5, 2026. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around six violations per visit versus roughly two violations earlier in the record.
When inspectors have written things up, “working containers of food removed” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.
Restaurants in Dunedin average 75, so Home Plate trails the local norm. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
13
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 5, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Butane fuel stored on shelf above brown sugar. **Warning**
41-10-4
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. Rachel Dulceak expired on 3 9 25 **Warning**
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink in ware washing area blocked by fan. Operator moved fan. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on containers stored in ware washing area. **Warning**
16-46-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach in cooler near cook line has rusted shelves. **Warning**
14-33-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelves of walk in cooler rusted. **Warning**
14-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles of oil, butter and water unlabeled and not identified. Operator put labels on bottles. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic container used as scoop for salt. Operator removed container. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling throughout kitchen is using acoustic tiles. Not smooth and easily cleanable. **Warning**
36-37-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket not inverted in ware washing area. **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cellphone stored on top of filled salt grinders on rack in ware washing area. **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee beverage stored on dry storage rack next to cook line. **Warning**
08B-49-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Door handles of each in cooler near cook line broken and in poor repair. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked containers stored in ware washing area. **Warning**
14-38-4
Basic - Interior of ice machine/bin with rust that has pitted the surface Interior of ice machine has rust that has pitted to the surface. **Warning**
14-34-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Surface of fan in ware washing area soiled with debris. **Warning**
23-03-4
37
Jun 9, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cream of asparagus soup (91F - Hot Holding) operator states it was in the hot holding process. All other food in steam table was at temperature. Operator reheated to 168F. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Operator has a consumer advisory on the menu, but there is no asterisk next to the consumer advisory or the Benedict's containing poached egg. Asterisk is to be next to consumer advisory and poached egg menu items. Discussed with person in charge. **Warning**
02B-01-5
78
Dec 9, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
86
Mar 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - -From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-22: Dish machine not sanitizing properly, establishment is using dish machine with no sanitizer sink set up to sanitize dishes, inspector had operator set up sink to sanitize dishes, chlorine sanitizer 100ppm **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-25: **Complied**
22-41-4
86
Mar 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-22: Dish machine not sanitizing properly, establishment is using dish machine with no sanitizer sink set up to sanitize dishes, inspector had operator set up sink to sanitize dishes, chlorine sanitizer 100ppm **Admin Complaint**
22-41-4
86
Mar 11, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm **Warning**
22-41-4
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. Dish washer went from soiled to clean dishes no hand wash. **Warning**
12A-13-4
74
Sep 18, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter 61F cold hold second temperature 44F at 10:12am, butter 101F hot hold secon temperature 150F reheat 10:15am.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sing in server area used as dump sink, ice present, observed waitress pouring liquid in sink. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed avocados with stickers remaining stored with cut apples.
08B-17-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cartons of soup, oats and soda stored on the floor behind front counter.
08B-38-4
70
Mar 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Strainer filled with ice and lemon stored in hand wash sink in server area. Discussed the importance of keeping hand wash sink used for hand washing only. Employee removed items from the sink and communicated to other server that the sink needs to be kept empty. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Clean equipment and utensils stored in a room that is not fully enclosed (open to outdoors/screened). Clean pitchers and coffee cups stored in outside area not fully Inclosed. Discussed the need to store equipment in a fully enclosed protected area.
24-24-4
Basic - Single-service articles stored outside or in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed (open to outdoors/screened). Napkins stored outside in area not fully enclosed. Discussed the importance of storing single service items in a fully enclosed area.
25-11-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottle on cook line not labeled with common name. Discussed the need to label all foods removed from its original container with its common name. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
78
Oct 27, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Home Plate last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Home Plate on file is from Feb 5, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Home Plate?
Across the inspection record, “working containers of food removed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Home Plate.
How does Home Plate compare to other restaurants in Dunedin?
Home Plate most recently scored 37 out of 100, which is lower than the Dunedin average of 75.
Has Home Plate's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Home Plate have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Home Plate 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 Home Plate inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Home Plate is inspected around three times per year on average.
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