Starlite Cafe
Last inspected: Apr 6, 2026
70
Score
The health department has logged 10 inspections at Starlite Cafe, the earliest from 2022. The most recent report on file is from Apr 6, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around seven violations per visit lately, up from roughly two violations before.
“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
That's lower than the typical Dunedin restaurant, which scores around 75. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 6, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 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. Dish machine not dispensing sanitizer. Measured at 0ppm. Instructed operator to use three compartment sink until fixed. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on cook line stained. **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Floor drain draining very slowly, floods when dish machine is used. **Warning**
29-19-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Doors of reach in coolers soiled with residue. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-24-4
70
Nov 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Cook did not wash hands before putting on gloves and cooking food. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-06: Not observed **Time Extended**
12A-07-5
86
Nov 5, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray paint stored next to canned product in dry storage. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw bacon over ready to eat, Shell eggs over bread in refrigerator in kitchen. Operator moved both. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Cook did not wash hands before putting on gloves and cooking food. **Warning**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Operator cracked eggs. Rinsed glove in water for a second then touched plates for service. **Warning**
12A-27-4
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. Measured at 0ppm. Operator placed new sanitizer. Remeasured at 100ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-41-4
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. Provided operator form HR 5030-104. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Deli Slicer was soiled, fry baskets soiled, broiler soiled. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwash sink used for storage of wiping cloths. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Spray paint and paint tray in dry storage next to food equipment and seasonings. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
42-03-5
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed carrots stored above bread. In stand up refrigerator **Warning**
08B-17-4
Basic - Utensils in poor condition. rubber spatula in disrepair **Warning**
14-12-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. We wiping cloth stored outside cutting board. Operator moved cloth. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Bathroom facility not clean. Men's room in clean. Area around toilet soiled. Interior of bathroom cabinet soiled. **Warning**
32-07-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 3 dead in storage room 2 under refrigerator in kitchen 1 roach egg sack on tray in storage room. 2 roach egg sacks on plate in storage room 47 egg sacks under shelves in storage room 6 egg sacks on floor between fridge and fryer 4 by chemical cart in back of kitchen **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Deli slicer not able to remain stationary. Rubber spatula is used to hold in place. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of steam table sticky and soiled. **Warning**
23-03-4
23
Jan 27, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Operator had breakfast on prep table. Discussed the need to have breakfast outside of food prep and storage areas
12B-02-4
95
Jul 19, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 11, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
58
Jan 22, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Operator touched baseball cap on head and then picked up bacon to put on the grill with gloved hands no hand wash. operator cracked fresh raw eggs and touched clean utensils no hand wash. Discussed proper hand washing
12A-28-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked potatoes stored on the counter 67F. Operator placed potatoes in reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stained at prep unit
22-02-4
Intermediate - Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. Paint stored on floor in kitchen. Discussed the need to remove paint from kitchen area.
41-04-4
61
Aug 24, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
70
Mar 7, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Potatoes 81F held on counter. Discussed the importance of holding hot foods at a minimum of 135F. Operator reheated potatoes on grill. Unable to get second temperature.
03B-01-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray paint stored on shelf next to canned mushrooms and above bagged potatoes. Discussed with Operator the need to separate chemicals from food. Operator relocated spray paint **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-10-4
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. Handout provided to operator discussed need have a process for cleaning vomit and Diarrheal events.
11-27-4
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. Provided handout contains the employee agreement required for each employee.
11-26-1
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles on cooks line containing foods removed from its original container but not labeled with common name. Discussed the importance of labeling foods removed from its original container. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Cook line, prep areas, storage areas.
36-73-4
47
Nov 17, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemicals stored above unwashed potatoes. Operator moved the chemical. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles not labeled. Discussed the importance of labeling food once it is removed from its original container
02D-01-5
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Starlite Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Starlite Cafe on file is from Apr 6, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Starlite Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Starlite Cafe.
How does Starlite Cafe compare to other restaurants in Dunedin?
Starlite Cafe most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Dunedin average of 75.
Has Starlite Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Starlite Cafe have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Starlite Cafe 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 Starlite Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Starlite Cafe is inspected around three times per year on average.
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