Starlite Cafe in Dunedin

Last inspected:

1336 Main St, Dunedin, FL 34698
Overview

Starlite Cafe in Dunedin is a 48-seat restaurant with a record of consistent high-priority violations across 22 inspections spanning from at least 2023 to November 2025, totaling 106 violations. The facility has never been emergency-closed. Shell stock requirements violations appeared in at least 5 separate inspections, and employee health policy or reporting violations were cited in at least 4 inspections, indicating systemic issues with raw shellfish handling and sick worker protocols. The most recent inspection on November 6, 2025 found three high-priority shell stock violations and resulted in a Call Back - Complied disposition, following a November 5 inspection that documented 36 violations including five high-priority findings across hand washing, food contact surfaces, time as control, consumer advisory, and chemical storage. The facility averaged 4.8 violations per inspection, below the Florida statewide average of 5.2, but the concentration of high-priority violations—particularly recurring employee health and shell stock issues—reflects management challenges in food safety compliance.

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

25Inspections
117Violations
0Closures

Last inspected DBPR:

Starlite Cafe in Dunedin: Comparison to Pinellas County Averages

This Facility 4.7 violations / inspection 4.7 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

Starlite Cafe in Dunedin: Full Inspection History — DBPR (25)

— 3 inspections8 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 3 inspections14 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— 3 inspections9 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 2 inspections3 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections15 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections12 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections17 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

Starlite Cafe in Dunedin: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Starlite Cafe in Dunedin last inspected?
Starlite Cafe in Dunedin was last inspected by Florida DBPR on September 2, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Starlite Cafe in Dunedin?
The most frequently cited violations at Starlite Cafe in Dunedin are: Consumer advisory, Shell stock requirements, Chemical properly stored.
How many health inspections has Starlite Cafe in Dunedin had?
Starlite Cafe in Dunedin has had 25 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.7 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Starlite Cafe in Dunedin find?
Starlite Cafe in Dunedin was most recently inspected on September 2, 2026 with 6 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Starlite Cafe in Dunedin ever been shut down?
No, Starlite Cafe in Dunedin has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
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.
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.

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