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BRENDA'S ON THE CAUSEWAY

BRENDA'S ON THE CAUSEWAY in DUNEDIN has 8 health inspections on record with an overall food safety rating of 3.1/5. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

Last inspection: 2 weeks ago · 8 reports on file

314 CAUSEWAY BLVD, DUNEDIN 346981705

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.1/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

2/20/2026· 2w ago

Visit ID: 13597152

Met Inspection Standards

3 basic

  • 13-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees on cook line not wearing hair restraint. Employee placed on hair restraint. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-20: Employees in establishment have no hair restraints **Time Extended**
  • 36-17-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles in disrepair in cook line and ware washing area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-20: **Time Extended**
  • 14-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked containers stored in ware washing area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-20: **Time Extended**

2/18/2026· 3w ago

Visit ID: 13597603

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 2 basic

  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed operator preparing food without hair restraint. Operator put on hat at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing floor tiles at end of cooks line going to prep room at time of inspection.
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed some foods prepared on site not date marked at time of inspectionnn

12/16/2025· 2mo ago

Visit ID: 10896857

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 high, 1 int, 8 basic

  • 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach in between reach in cooler and oven in dry storage. Operator removed roach and cleaned and sanitized area.. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottle on cook line. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing watch on cook line. Warning
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees on cook line not wearing hair restraint. Employee placed on hair restraint. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting utensils in ware washing area. Warning
  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles in disrepair in cook line and ware washing area. Warning
  • 14-38-4:Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked containers stored in ware washing area. Warning
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored on prep table in dry storage area. Warning
  • 12A-13-4:High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched dirty then clean equipment without handwashing or changing gloves. Discussed with operator Repeat Violation Warning
  • 41-27-4:High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine sanitizer too strong. Tested at 200ppm. Operator corrected to 100ppm. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
  • 53B-01-5: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

2/26/2025· 1y ago

Visit ID: 10719189

Met Inspection Standards

3 high, 1 int, 2 basic

  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. No employee wearing hair restraints.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil stored on the floor in the back kitchen. Operator relocated. Corrected On-Site
  • 12A-13-4:High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee washing dishes touched dirty dishes, then clean dishes without handwashing. Discussed with owner and employee.
  • 01B-14-4:High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. 6 cracked eggs
  • 41-27-4:High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. 200ppm chlorine. Operator corrected to 50ppm Corrected On-Site
  • 02B-02-5:Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Operator had printed consumer advisory but it was not posted. Consumer advisory is no posted. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

1/14/2025· 1y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 10718535

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

11/13/2024· 1y 3mo ago

Visit ID: 8732366

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 int

  • 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/Brenda Hutton 4/16/2019
  • 02B-02-5:Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Printed one for operator. Operator posted. Corrected On-Site

1/24/2024· 2y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 8503860

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 1 basic

  • 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.
  • 12A-27-4:High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands.

9/19/2023· 2y 5mo ago

Visit ID: 8353770

Met Inspection Standards

2 high, 1 basic

  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Operator put on hair restraint during inspection Corrected On-Site
  • 14-86-1:High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Paper towel covering leafy greens. Operator removed paper towel and replaced with deli paper Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of chemical stored on prep table next to mixer. Operator moved chemical. Corrected On-Site