Pineapple Jack's
Last inspected: Apr 2, 2026
35
Score
Pineapple Jack's appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 2, 2026. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around 11 violations per visit lately, up from roughly three violations before.
“Ceiling not smooth” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
Pineapple Jack's latest score of 35 falls below the Dunedin average of 75. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
7
Inspections
3
Critical latest
2
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 2, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 1 live fly in bar 1 live fly in kitchen. **Warning**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw shell eggs over raw fish in walk in cooler. Operator moved eggs. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5
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. Dishmachine sanitizer measured at 0ppm. Instructed operator to disco he use of dish machine and to use three compartment sink. **Warning**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of soda nozzles on soda machine in waitstation soiled with debris, can opener soiled with debris **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink in bar used to store towels and soap. Operator moved towels and soap from sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling in kitchen acoustic tiles. Not smooth and easily cleanable. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-37-5
Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Dish machine not dispensing sanitizer. Instructed operator to utilize three compartment sink until fixed.
16-55-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on shelf above prep station in cook line. Operator moved phone. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing wrist watch on cook line. Operator had employee remove watch. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-07-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives in between prep stations on cook line. Operator moved knives, **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on handle of pushcart on cook line. Operator moved tongs. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on container in ware washing area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-46-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles of sauce unlabeled on cook line. **Warning**
02D-01-5
35
Nov 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 8oz raw ahi tuna defrosted in vacuum sealed bag. Packaging states for it to be removed from packaging. 8lbs Mahi Mahi defrosted in vacuum sealed bag. Packaging states for it to be removed from packaging. **Repeat Violation**
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink by ware washing area blocked by empty c02 canisters. Operator moved canisters. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Test kit expired.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink in ware washing area. Operator provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Benjamin Zabroske 10/2025 Jack Harrington 10/2025
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener, soda gun soiled
22-02-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drinks on prep tables in kitchen and prep area.
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting containers in ware asking area.
24-08-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Broken container lids used and in storage in ware washing area
14-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment on cart handle on cook line. Operator removed tongs. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave soiled with food debris
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on containers in drying rack in ware washing area.
16-46-4
Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Soda gun in bar missing hose line.
29-17-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Wash cloth chlorine measured at over 200ppm. Operator remade bucket at 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
Basic - Dishmachine has no data plate/operating specifications. No data plate on dish machine in ware washing area.
16-01-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Acoustic tiles throughout kitchen and dry storage area.
36-37-5
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. 8oz raw ahi tuna defrosted in vacuum sealed bag. Packaging states for it to be removed from packaging. 8lbs Mahi Mahi defrosted in vacuum sealed bag. Packaging states for it to be removed from packaging. **Repeat Violation**
06-09-1
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on cook line and in ware washing station grooved.
14-09-4
27
Jul 11, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
May 9, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Tuna in reduced oxygen package fully thawed in package. **Warning**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/01/2024. Operator was unable to renew online at the time of inspection, but called and renewed over the phone. Confirmation # 246073487. **Corrective Action Taken** **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Seared Ahi Tuna not identified on menu as being undercooked. **Warning**
02B-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. Tuna fully thawed in package that states to be removed from package and then thawed . **Warning**
06-09-1
64
Dec 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. chowder 105f, chili 89f, items put back on reheat mode. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Server alley
31B-02-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
74
May 23, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Acoustic tile used in prep area, cook line and storage areas.
36-37-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. 1 opened employee beverage located in the walk in cooler 1 employee beverage located I the well of make table in cook line. Beverages were removed from area of food and clean equipment. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles on cooks line containing food removed from its original containers not labeled with common name. Discussed with operator the need to label all food once it is removed from its original container.
02D-01-5
86
Mar 24, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pineapple Jack's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pineapple Jack's on file is from Apr 2, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pineapple Jack's?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling not smooth” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Pineapple Jack's.
How does Pineapple Jack's compare to other restaurants in Dunedin?
Pineapple Jack's most recently scored 35 out of 100, which is lower than the Dunedin average of 75.
Has Pineapple Jack's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Pineapple Jack's have averaged around 11 violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Pineapple Jack's 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 Pineapple Jack's inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pineapple Jack's is inspected around two times per year on average.
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