Black Pearl Restaurant in Dunedin
Last inspected:
315 Main St, Dunedin, FL 34698Black Pearl Restaurant in Dunedin has averaged 6.1 violations per inspection across 22 inspections since 2016, slightly above the statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced emergency closures. High-priority violations have appeared in 11 of the most recent 7 inspections, with parasite destruction cited in 5 consecutive inspections between June 2023 and March 2026, employee health reporting violations in 4 inspections, and hand washing violations in at least 2 inspections. A fire safety violation was documented on July 17, 2015, when wine cases were found blocking the marked exit path near the restroom. The most recent inspection on March 27, 2026 identified 18 violations including high-priority findings for approved food source, toxic substance control, time as a control for safety, and food contact surfaces, resulting in a Warning Issued disposition.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Black Pearl Restaurant in Dunedin: Comparison to Pinellas County Averages
Black Pearl Restaurant in Dunedin: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Black Pearl Restaurant in Dunedin: Full Inspection History — DBPR (22)
— 1 inspection9 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections7 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections6 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— 2 inspections9 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections9 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections5 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— 2 inspections12 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections11 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections28 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Black Pearl Restaurant in Dunedin: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Black Pearl Restaurant in Dunedin last inspected?
- Black Pearl Restaurant in Dunedin was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 27, 2026. The result was: Warning Issued.
- What are the most common violations at Black Pearl Restaurant in Dunedin?
- The most frequently cited violations at Black Pearl Restaurant in Dunedin are: Consumer advisory, Proper ventilation, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has Black Pearl Restaurant in Dunedin had?
- Black Pearl Restaurant in Dunedin has had 22 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Black Pearl Restaurant in Dunedin find?
- Black Pearl Restaurant in Dunedin was most recently inspected on March 27, 2026 with 11 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Warning Issued.
- Has Black Pearl Restaurant in Dunedin ever been shut down?
- No, Black Pearl Restaurant in Dunedin has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?
- Violation 10 (Approved food source) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/10.
- What does Florida violation V11 (Food in good condition) mean?
- Violation 11 (Food in good condition) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/11.
- What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
- Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.
- Has Black Pearl Restaurant in Dunedin had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Black Pearl Restaurant in Dunedin has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Black Pearl Restaurant in Dunedin operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: The Black Pearl Restaurant (2015).
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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