Dunedin, Pinellas County

PETE'S RESTAURANT

2140 MAIN ST, Dunedin, FL 34698

FoodSeating
Latest violations
3
1 High Priority
Mar 25, 2026
City
Dunedin
County
Pinellas
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
11

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Mar 25, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 3

08A-05-6

Detail 24465713

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw burger over cooked soup. Items moved. Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 24465712

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Lemon soup date mark added. Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 24465714

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets on two door reach in.

Aug 8, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

53B-13-5

Detail 23941452

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Sherry H and expired for Nick. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-08: Time Extended

Jul 29, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 5

22-41-4

Detail 23910298

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. 0ppm chlorine. Sanitizer bucket was empty. Refilled sanitizer. Operator ran dish machine 2 more times and both readings were 0ppm. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization (3-compartment sink) until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Triple sink 100ppm chlorine. Corrective Action Taken Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 23910300

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. sausage gravy (96F - Hot Holding) in steam table. Was cooked an hour ago. Operator reheated to 171F. Corrected On-Site Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 23910297

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink blocked by trash can in the ware washing area. Trash can was relocated. Corrected On-Site Warning

53B-13-5

Detail 23910301

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Sherry H and expired for Nick. Warning

13-03-4

Detail 23910299

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee washing dishes without a hair restraint. Operator put on hair net. Corrected On-Site Warning

Feb 14, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Total: 3

31A-09-4

Detail 23555874

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink in ware washing area blocked by trash can. Operator relocated. Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 23555875

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee filled sanitizer bucket in handwash sink. Discussed with owner.

31B-03-4

Detail 23555873

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at handwash sink in ware washing area. Operator refilled soap. Corrected On-Site

Nov 6, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

10-07-4

Detail 23336219

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. No water available. Corrected On-Site

May 9, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

08A-04-5

Detail 22862331

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Ground beef stored with unwashed cabbage. Operator moved ground beef to gain compliance.

03A-02-5

Detail 22862332

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Milk 45F cold hold. Repeat Violation

02D-01-5

Detail 22862330

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles containing food that has been removed from its original container not labeled with common name Repeat Violation

Oct 25, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 6

03A-02-5

Detail 22392917

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. shredded cheese (49F - Cold Holding,second temperature 43F cooling); ham (47F - Cold Holding Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31A-09-4

Detail 22392919

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Food film stored on hand wash sink. Operator removed film Corrected On-Site

02B-01-5

Detail 22392918

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Poached eggs not identified on menu as containing raw ingredients Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

08B-49-4

Detail 22392915

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Operator stated that food thawing on the counter is personal food for home. Food not identified as personal food

36-11-4

Detail 22392920

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Cook line Repeat Violation

02D-01-5

Detail 22392916

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles used on cook line contain food removed from its original container and are not labeled with common name Repeat Violation

Jun 5, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 3Total: 8

08A-04-5

Detail 22034257

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Ground beef packaged stored over unwashed vegetables, bacon stored over unwashed tomatoes. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

03A-02-5

Detail 22034255

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Lettuce 54F cold hold. Operator placed on ice for quick cool.

11-27-4

Detail 22034259

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.

02B-01-5

Detail 22034260

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Poached eggs not identified as having raw ingredients. Operator posted a sign disclosing raw ingredient on poached eggs. Operator will permanently place on menu Corrected On-Site

11-26-1

Detail 22034254

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

13-03-4

Detail 22034258

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

36-11-4

Detail 22034253

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable.

02D-01-5

Detail 22034256

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles on cook line not labeled. Discussed the importance of labeling all food that is removed from its original container with its common name

Nov 21, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 7

03D-01-5

Detail 21585055

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hoursBrown gravy made from drippings 47F cooling over night see stop sale

22-41-4

Detail 21585050

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. Chlorine sanitizer 0ppm in dishwasher. Operator to utilize 3 compartment sink to sanitize dishes until dish washer can be repaired

08A-20-5

Detail 21585051

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Corrected On-Site

01B-02-5

Detail 21585053

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Brown gravy cooled over night 47F

02C-02-5

Detail 21585052

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Coleslaw, potato salad

40-06-5

Detail 21585054

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee items stored above single service items behind the front counter. Employee moved items Corrected On-Site

21-12-4

Detail 21585049

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored on cutting board of prep table.

Apr 11, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 1Total: 5

22-45-4

Detail 20998320

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Operator rinsing wiping cloth in sink and wiping prep table. No sanitizer

31A-09-4

Detail 20998318

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by garbage can Repeat Violation

31B-03-4

Detail 20998321

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink next to dish washer Corrected On-Site

53B-05-5

Detail 20998319

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.

08B-38-4

Detail 20998322

Basic - Food stored on floor. Jar of pickles and 2 liter soda on floor in walk in cooler Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Dec 21, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 7

31A-09-4

Detail 20741245

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink blocked by trash pails. Pails removed after discussion with operator. Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 20741242

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle on storage shelf in kitchen. Operator labeled bottle (degreaser) after discussion. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 20741244

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed jar of pickles stored on floor in Walk in cooler. Operator removed pickles and placed on shelf. Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 20741240

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed hand wash sign missing from hand wash sink at rear prep area.will provide operator with proper sign. Corrective Action Taken

33-16-4

Detail 20741241

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator closed lid after discussion. Corrected On-Site

12B-13-4

Detail 20741239

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Corrected On-Site

24-18-4

Detail 20741243

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed utensils not inverted in containers on cook line. Operator inverted utensils after discussion. Corrected On-Site