The Restorative
Last inspected: Mar 26, 2026
70
Score
The health department has logged nine inspections at The Restorative, the earliest from 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 26, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around four violations per visit versus roughly one violation earlier in the record.
“Operator is doing a special process” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.
By comparison, the average Dunedin facility scores 75, putting The Restorative on the weaker side. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 26, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Establishment conducting reduced oxygen packaging on vegetables without a HACCP plan. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03G-50-1
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board grooved on cook line. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing watch on the cook line. Operator had employee remove watch. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-07-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwash sign at sink in restroom. Provided operator with a sign which they posted. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles of water and sauces unlabeled in kitchen. **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Waste receptacle in unisex bathroom uncovered. **Warning**
32-12-6
70
Jun 26, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jun 19, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. See stop sale. Operator states cod and tuna are received fresh, packaged fresh, placed in reduced oxygen packaging, then frozen. **Warning**
03G-04-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Raw chicken liver, raw fish, and raw beef in ROP packaging for over 48 hours. **Warning**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sitting on the cookline: cut tomatoes (58F - Cold Holding); cooked mushroom (49F - Cold Holding); butter (69F - Cold Holding); sautéed vegetables (46F - Cold Holding); goat cheese (52F - Cold Holding) all food was sitting on the cookline for less than 4 hours. Operator relocated food into the cold holding unit. Discussed using time as a public health and sent form to operator. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Establishment packaging time/temperature control for safety food using a reduced oxygen method that does not control the growth of and toxin formation of C. botulinum and the growth of Listeria monocytogenes. Establishment does not have an approved Process Waiver from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Raw chicken liver, raw fish, cooked carrots, cooked green beans, and raw beef in ROP packaging for over 48 hours. **Warning**
03G-43-2
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Carrie has worked at establishment for 6 months, no proof of training. Ronnie has worked at establishment for less than 60 days and chef Adam is a manager. **Warning**
53B-01-5
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 Ronnie and Carrie. Emailed employee reporting agreement. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator is reduce oxygen packaging raw tuna and cod, raw beef, raw chicken liver, cooked carrots and cooked green beans without approved HACCP plan. **Warning**
03G-50-1
43
Dec 27, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jun 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Medicine separated from food and clean utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
86
Jul 26, 2023
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
01C-03-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on prep table, operator moved cell phone
40-06-5
86
Jun 7, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 5, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Warning**
32-12-5
86
Dec 9, 2022
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles and small Bowles of salt not labeled with common name
02D-01-5
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Restorative last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Restorative on file is from Mar 26, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Restorative?
Across the inspection record, “operator is doing a special process” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Restorative.
How does The Restorative compare to other restaurants in Dunedin?
The Restorative most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Dunedin average of 75.
Has The Restorative's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at The Restorative have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at The Restorative 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 Restorative inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Restorative is inspected around three times per year on average.
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