Olde Bay Cafe

51 Main St Unit 1, Dunedin, FL 34698

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Apr 20, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Olde Bay Cafe appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. On Apr 20, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

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

When inspectors have written things up, “employee personal items stored” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

The city-wide average for Dunedin sits at 74, putting Olde Bay Cafe on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Minor latest

Inspection History

Apr 20, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 5 packages of diced raw tuna still thawed out in its packaging even though packaging states to remove before thawing. Stop sale issued. Manager discarded. **Corrective Action Taken**

01B-13-4

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. Observed 5 packages of raw tuna still thawed out in its packaging even though packaging states to remove before thawing. Stop sale issued. Manager discarded item. **Corrective Action Taken**

06-09-1

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

14-17-4

Dec 16, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting on reach in deli cooler in cook line.

22-02-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Grooved cutting on reach in deli cooler in cook line.

14-09-4

Mar 5, 2025

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use

FL-06

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Nov 1, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Mar 25, 2024

Complaint Full

2 minor violations.

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Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use

FL-06

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Feb 29, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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

50-17-3

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink blocked by rack holding single service disposables **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees jacket hanging from wire rack holding single service disposables **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Oct 4, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

May 15, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 4 flies flying around prep area. No direct contamination observed. Recommend closing the back door, open window at bar area and door leading from open deck seating to kitchen area. Will reevaluate on next unannounced inspection.

35A-02-6

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Deli Turkey 46F cold hold. Ambient temperature of the holding unit 38F.

03A-02-5

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. Discuand provided employee agreement

11-26-1

Basic - Food stored on floor. Potato chips, alcoholic beverages

08B-38-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone in prep area. **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Nov 14, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Delinturkey 49F cold hold. Operator placed fish in walk in cooler.

03A-02-5

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottom cook line not labeled. Discussed with operator the importance of labeling foods once they are removed from the original container with the most common name.

02D-01-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Olde Bay Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Olde Bay Cafe on file is from Apr 20, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Olde Bay Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “employee personal items stored” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Olde Bay Cafe.

How does Olde Bay Cafe compare to other restaurants in Dunedin?

Olde Bay Cafe most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is higher than the Dunedin average of 74.

Has Olde Bay Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Olde Bay Cafe have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Olde Bay 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 Olde Bay Cafe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Olde Bay Cafe is inspected around three times per year on average.

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