Brenda's on the Causeway in Dunedin

Last inspected:

314 Causeway Blvd, Dunedin, FL 346981705
Overview

Brenda's on the Causeway in Dunedin has accumulated 127 violations across 24 inspections dating to 2016, averaging 5.3 violations per inspection — slightly above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. Parasite destruction violations appeared in at least 6 of the most recent 8 inspections, alongside recurring high-priority findings in employee health policy, shell stock requirements, and food contact surface sanitation. A fire safety violation on January 15, 2020 noted a marked exit blocked by a mop bucket, which was corrected. The most recent inspection on February 20, 2026 resulted in a Call Back - Complied disposition after 9 violations were cited.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.

25Inspections
133Violations
0Closures
1Fire

Last inspected DBPR:

Brenda's on the Causeway in Dunedin: Comparison to Pinellas County Averages

This Facility 5.3 violations / inspection 5.3 violations per inspection
Pinellas County Avg 6.14 violations / inspection 6.14 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Pinellas County Avg 0.36 closures / facility 0.36 county average

Brenda's on the Causeway in Dunedin: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)

— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Mop bucket, moved **Corrected On-Site**

Brenda's on the Causeway in Dunedin: Full Inspection History — DBPR (25)

— 3 inspections12 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 3 inspections15 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 2 inspections3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— 2 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections19 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 3 inspections8 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— 3 inspections12 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections18 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 1 inspection7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Brenda's on the Causeway in Dunedin: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Brenda's on the Causeway in Dunedin last inspected?
Brenda's on the Causeway in Dunedin was last inspected by Florida DBPR on September 16, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Brenda's on the Causeway in Dunedin?
The most frequently cited violations at Brenda's on the Causeway in Dunedin are: Food contact surfaces, Proper hand/arm washing, Shell stock requirements.
How many health inspections has Brenda's on the Causeway in Dunedin had?
Brenda's on the Causeway in Dunedin has had 25 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.3 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Brenda's on the Causeway in Dunedin find?
Brenda's on the Causeway in Dunedin was most recently inspected on September 16, 2026 with 6 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Brenda's on the Causeway in Dunedin ever been shut down?
No, Brenda's on the Causeway in Dunedin has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
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 Brenda's on the Causeway in Dunedin had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Brenda's on the Causeway in Dunedin has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.

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