Ubuntu Food Truck
Last inspected: Mar 17, 2026
50
Score
Ubuntu Food Truck has been inspected nine times since 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 17, 2026. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “establishment has no written procedures for employees” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
The city-wide average sits at 75, which Ubuntu Food Truck's 50 doesn't quite reach. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
4
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 17, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs stored above container of blue cheese and sour cream mix. Items moved. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
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 Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (DBPR HR 5030-104) form. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
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/ Observed CFM certificate for operator Raymond Darden with completion date of 12/8/2020 through National Registry Of Food Safety Professionals. **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting boards stained.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Operator plugged in hot water heater. Hand handsink now has hot running water. **Corrected On-Site**
27-16-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Decal sticker observed expired on 2/1/2024.
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Grooved white cutting boards.
14-09-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe under handsink leaking onto the floor.
29-11-4
50
May 29, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked eggs 68f, breaded chicken 51f, **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat sauces. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Both reach in cooler shelves. **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4
70
Jan 2, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pork, sour cream not date marked. Operator was able to determine the prep date of foods, discussed the need to date mark all food held more than 24 hours, - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-02: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Both reach in refrigerators interior soiled - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-02: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach in coolers x2 have rusted shelves with peeling paint - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-02: **Time Extended**
14-33-4
82
Dec 27, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle with chemical stored next to spices on prep table, spray bottle relocated **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.raw eggs stored over ready to eat foods. Eggs moved to bottom shelf **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pork 46F cold hold, cheese sliced 48F cold hold held not held directly in foodservice pan, vegetable based breaded chicken 46F cold. All foods in unit for less than 4 hours. Foods placed in freezer for quick cool and will be relocated into a different unit until it can be determined if the refrigerated unit is working properly
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pork, sour cream not date marked. Operator was able to determine the prep date of foods, discussed the need to date mark all food held more than 24 hours,
02C-02-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Both reach in refrigerators interior soiled
22-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach in coolers x2 have rusted shelves with peeling paint
14-33-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
29-49-6
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired.
14-74-7
47
Mar 11, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. **Warning**
53A-02-7
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 - Food stored on floor. Gal of pickles and Mayonnaise stored on floor. Operator relocated pickles and mayonnaise to be a minimum of 6" off the floor **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles containing food removed from its original containers not labeled with common name. Operator labeled squeeze bottles during inspection. **Warning**
02D-01-5
74
Dec 4, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-04: **Time Extended**
11-27-4
90
Dec 1, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 7 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pulled Pork 45F cold hold, second temperature at 4:45pm 42F cold hood, pulled pork 47F cold hold, second temperature at 4:45pm 43F cooling, pulled pork 44F cold hold, second temperature at 4:45pm 42F cold hold. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
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 soiled door handles and returned to pre no hand wash. **Warning**
12A-29-4
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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on make table stained **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Utensils stored in hand wash sink. Utensils were removed from sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels available for drying hands. Operator supplied paper towels during inspection. **Warning**
31B-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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pulled cooked Pork, cooked Chicken, sour cream. Operator was able to determine the prep dates of foods and dated accordingly. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
50-04-4
Basic - Food stored in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed. **Warning**
08B-43-4
Basic - Food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. 2 chest freezers stored outside of truck. **Warning**
08B-63-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. **Warning**
36-73-4
30
Mar 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cream cheese 44F cold hold, cut tomato 44F cold hold,
03A-02-5
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. Discussed and provided handout pertaining to vomit and diarrheal events
11-27-4
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.
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. Discussed and provided employee agreement
11-26-1
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.
50-04-4
Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle.
50-03-4
58
Aug 19, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Around edges of cutting board soiled, discussed with manger, per manager to have cleaned on this day.
22-02-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. -Spoons and scoops stored without being inspected, discussed with operator. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Ubuntu Food Truck last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Ubuntu Food Truck on file is from Mar 17, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Ubuntu Food Truck?
Across the inspection record, “establishment has no written procedures for employees” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Ubuntu Food Truck.
How does Ubuntu Food Truck compare to other restaurants in Dunedin?
Ubuntu Food Truck most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Dunedin average of 75.
Has Ubuntu Food Truck's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Ubuntu Food Truck have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Ubuntu Food Truck means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Ubuntu Food Truck inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Ubuntu Food Truck is inspected around three times per year on average.
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