Sandpiper
Last inspected: Mar 16, 2026
55
Score
The health department has logged 10 inspections at Sandpiper, the earliest from 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 16, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around five violations each, up from closer to one violation before.
“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
Compared to other Dunedin restaurants (averaging 75), there's room to close the gap. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
4
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 16, 2026
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed operator form HR 5030-104
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards soiled
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink blocked by push cart. Operator moved cart. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink used to dump coffee.
31A-11-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards on cook line grooved.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employees wearing rings and bracelet on cook line.
13-07-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Plastic containers near cook line cracked,
14-38-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach in cooler shelves has rust pitted to surface.
14-33-4
55
Jul 16, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on prep table. Employee relocated. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee beverage in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee beverage on prep table next to equipment. Operator relocated. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-02-4
90
Feb 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 02/01/2025
50-17-3
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris Stained cutting boards
22-02-4
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. For some employees that have worked at establishment for less than 60 days: Alexis and Valeria. Missing for one employee Roosevelt.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. For one employee named Roosevelt who is washing dishes.
53B-13-5
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee food on prep table next to sliced beef. Operator relocated. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-02-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee washing dishes with no hair restraint. Employee put on hair restraint. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
58
Oct 25, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 14, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Eggs Benedict not identified on menu as containing raw ingredients **Warning**
02B-01-5
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Mushrooms not washed before cut. Discussed the importance of of washing produce before cutting. **Warning**
08B-39-4
86
Feb 29, 2024
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. Sausage patties pre cooked 51F held on counter. Operator placed in reach in cooler. Sausage was out less than 4 hours. **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Front counter
21-12-4
82
Jul 10, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some 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 2023-07-10: **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
90
Jul 6, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ham 50F cold hold, sausage 47F cold hold, sliced cheese 46F cold hold, sliced tomatoes 47F cold hold, diced tomatoes 47F cold hold, Pico 46zF cold hold. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-13-5
67
Jan 31, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ham 55F cold hold, shredded cheese 50F cold hold. Operator placed ice on ham and cheese for quick cool. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
86
Oct 18, 2022
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sandpiper last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sandpiper on file is from Mar 16, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sandpiper?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Sandpiper.
How does Sandpiper compare to other restaurants in Dunedin?
Sandpiper most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Dunedin average of 75.
Has Sandpiper's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Sandpiper have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Sandpiper means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Sandpiper inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sandpiper is inspected around three times per year on average.
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