Home Plate in Dunedin
Last inspected:
234 Douglas Ave, Dunedin, FL 34698Home Plate in Dunedin averaged 7.9 violations per inspection across 25 inspections, significantly above the statewide average of 5.2. The facility has recorded 198 total violations with no emergency closures. High-priority violations have been recurring, including employee health policy violations cited in at least 4 inspections between 2023 and 2026, employee health reporting violations in multiple years, and improper chemical storage violations appearing across different inspection dates. Fire safety violations involving locked exit doors were documented in 2018, 2019, and the first incident was corrected on site. The facility received one disciplinary action totaling $160.00. The most recent inspection on February 5, 2026 documented 13 violations and resulted in a Warning Issued, with high-priority findings in employee health policy, food contact surfaces, proper cooking temperatures, and chemical storage.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Home Plate in Dunedin: Comparison to Pinellas County Averages
Home Plate in Dunedin: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $160.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2017046834 | $160.00 | Jun 21, 2017 | Miami (Doral) |
Home Plate in Dunedin: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (3)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 46-04-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 fire violations
— Routine - Food · 46-04-4 · Warning Issued
— Routine - Food · 46-04-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Home Plate in Dunedin: Full Inspection History — DBPR (26)
— 2 inspections20 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 4 inspections7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections16 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections14 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections18 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— 2 inspections27 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 13 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections34 violations · 21 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 14 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection9 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Home Plate in Dunedin: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Home Plate in Dunedin last inspected?
- Home Plate in Dunedin was last inspected by Florida DBPR on May 1, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Home Plate in Dunedin?
- The most frequently cited violations at Home Plate in Dunedin are: Consumer advisory, Food contact surfaces, Proper ventilation.
- How many health inspections has Home Plate in Dunedin had?
- Home Plate in Dunedin has had 26 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 8 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Home Plate in Dunedin find?
- Home Plate in Dunedin was most recently inspected on May 1, 2026 with 10 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Home Plate in Dunedin ever been shut down?
- No, Home Plate 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 V13 (Parasite destruction) mean?
- Violation 13 (Parasite destruction) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/13.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- Has Home Plate in Dunedin had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Home Plate in Dunedin has 3 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Home Plate in Dunedin faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Home Plate in Dunedin has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $160.00 in fines.
- How much has Home Plate in Dunedin been fined?
- Home Plate in Dunedin has been fined a total of $160.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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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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