The Dunedin Smokehouse
Last inspected: Apr 17, 2026
78
Score
Inspectors have visited The Dunedin Smokehouse 10 times, with records going back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 17, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.
Across the inspection history, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded five times.
Compared to the broader Dunedin restaurant scene, where the average is 75, this is a stronger showing. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 17, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed build up in the interior of the soda gun dispenser.
22-02-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on flip top u it.
14-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed a black/green build up on the under exterior part of the soda fountain machine.
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
78
Dec 15, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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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 person in charge DBPR Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events form. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting boards on reach in deli cooler on cook line.
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior soiled with black mold like substance.
22-20-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed expired 2/1/2025.
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Grooved cutting boards on reach in deli cooler on cook line.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee back packs and sweater stored on rack above bag of onions and bottle oils. Items moved. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of fryer oil on floor across from single stand alone freezer. Item moved off floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife in between reach in deli cooler and sliding lid. Items removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
61
Mar 27, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan in walk in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-27: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
95
Mar 25, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. egg rolls (48F - Cold Holding); shrimp (49F - Cold Holding)
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler in kitchen: egg rolls (48F - Cold Holding); shrimp (49F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (45F - Cold Holding) no temperatures taken today. High temperatures on the bottom shelf of cooler. Operator relocated chicken. See stop sale for shrimp and egg rolls. In served station: cheese (50F - Cold Holding) operator using ice but the ice was not surrounding product. Operator corrected. Second temp 43F. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
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/ Expired manager certification for Melissa. Expired on 8/26/2024
53A-03-7
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan in walk in cooler.
23-03-4
64
Nov 13, 2024
Complaint Full
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors heavily soiled on cooks line, in prep areas and in storage areas particularly under and behind equipment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-13: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-13: **Time Extended**
36-02-5
90
Oct 31, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
52
Jan 19, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. shredded cheese (50F - Cold Holding) cheese double panned with only the bottom of the inner container against ice. Discussed proper minimum temperatures and more effective ways to cold hold. Cheese placed in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Pork ribs 124F hot hold. Operator placed in oven to reheat, unable to obtain a second temperature during inspection. **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched cell phone and proceeded to food prep no hand was **Warning**
12A-29-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone stored over prep area next to plates. Operator removed the cell phone. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
13-04-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-02-5
50
Jul 6, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corn salsa 44F cold hold. Operator placed food further into ice. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 3 live flies in garbage can near hand wash sink at entrance of the kitchen.
35A-02-6
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Spray bottle and squeeze bottle containing food removed from its original container not labeled with common name
02D-01-5
67
Jan 31, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Fries raw thawed. 60F held on cart Butter67F held on counter. Both items held out for less than 4 hours. Butter placed on ice. Fries placed on ice. **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Front and back of establishment. **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Ope moved employee beverages from prep table. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled fan
23-03-4
74
Sep 23, 2022
Complaint Full
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. Shredded cheddar 56F cold hold on ice. Operator added ice. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Deep food containers stained.
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tiles in prep area show damage and ha paint peeling from surface. Condensation causing issue has been repaired per operator.
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Mold like spots located in 1 restroom and the office. Condensation causing issue has been repaired per operator.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Operator moved employee beverage. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Unsealed concrete in kitchen, prep and storage areas.
36-02-5
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Dunedin Smokehouse last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Dunedin Smokehouse on file is from Apr 17, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Dunedin Smokehouse?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at The Dunedin Smokehouse.
How does The Dunedin Smokehouse compare to other restaurants in Dunedin?
The Dunedin Smokehouse most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is higher than the Dunedin average of 75.
Has The Dunedin Smokehouse's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Dunedin Smokehouse have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at The Dunedin Smokehouse 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 The Dunedin Smokehouse inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Dunedin Smokehouse is inspected around three times per year on average.
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