The Food Dude

933 Huntley, Dunedin, FL 34698
American
Last inspected: May 23, 2024
64
Score
Medium Risk

The health department has logged four inspections at The Food Dude, the earliest from 2022. The latest inspection on file is from May 23, 2024. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food-contact surface soiled with food debris”, showing up two times.

The Food Dude's latest score of 64 falls below the Dunedin average of 75. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Knife guard in hand wash sink, food debris in hand wash sink. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Rim of make table. Cutting board **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Heavy accumulation of dirt and debris. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Warning**
22-16-4
64
Oct 4, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board, 3 comp sink,interior of reach in cooler **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken wings, coleslaw, hot dogs **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Dry goods stored on the floor. Operator moved them a minimum of 6" off the floor **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
74
May 30, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
70
Oct 19, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Food Dude last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Food Dude on file is from May 23, 2024. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Food Dude?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Food Dude.

How does The Food Dude compare to other restaurants in Dunedin?

The Food Dude most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Dunedin average of 75.

Has The Food Dude's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Food Dude have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at The Food Dude 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 The Food Dude inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Food Dude is inspected around three times per year on average.