Hopscotch Cafe
Last inspected: Apr 9, 2026
86
Score
Going back to 2023, Hopscotch Cafe has five inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Apr 9, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around six violations to closer to two violations per visit over the last few inspections.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Dunedin restaurant scores 74. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 9, 2026
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Surface of cutting board soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-09: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on prep table in kitchen grooved, **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-09: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
86
Feb 18, 2026
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 6 live flys under handwash sink at bar. **Warning**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Establishment unable to be licensed at time of licensing inspection from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ **Warning**
50-08-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Surface of cutting board soiled. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwash sink in bar. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Employee bathroom in kitchen no longer there, replaced with storage closer. Mop sink removed No ice machine across from employee restroom. No refrigerator across from employee restroom. Operator added freezer and refrigerator next to former bathroom. Not listed on plans. Reach in cooler added across from three compartment sink Vegetable sink removed. Oven on top of prep table. Sandwich press next to prep table. **Warning**
51-16-7
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling in kitchen is acoustic tiles, not smooth and easily cleanable **Warning**
36-37-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Missing tiles in kitchen, exposed concrete with deep handprints near back door. **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked plastic containers on shelf above prep table. **Warning**
14-38-4
Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Establishment has no mop sink. **Warning**
29-27-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 roach egg sack in employee restroom near public restroom. Operator cleaned eggs sack and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on prep table in kitchen grooved, **Warning**
14-09-4
41
Apr 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Stained cutting boards. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-24: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White cutting board on flip top cutting board. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-24: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
86
Mar 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-01: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-01: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles stored in toilet room/locker room/garbage room/mechanical room. Food storage bags and other single service items stored in bathroom **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-01: **Time Extended**
25-18-4
82
Feb 2, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter 74F held on the counter less than 4 hours. Operator placed butter in the refrigerator **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board
22-02-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles not label with common name. Prepared food not labeled with common name in refrigerator Discussed the need to label all foods prepared or removed from their original container the it's most common name. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Both white cutting boards deeply grooved.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook- hair clipped back but falling forward on the sides
13-03-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hopscotch Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hopscotch Cafe on file is from Apr 9, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.
How does Hopscotch Cafe compare to other restaurants in Dunedin?
Hopscotch Cafe most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Dunedin average of 74.
Has Hopscotch Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Hopscotch Cafe have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Hopscotch Cafe 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 Hopscotch Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Hopscotch Cafe is inspected around two times per year on average.
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