Lucky Dill in Palm Harbor
Last inspected:
33180 Us Hwy 19 N, Palm Harbor, FL 34684Lucky Dill in Palm Harbor has accumulated 343 violations across 31 inspections since 2016, averaging 11.1 per visit. The facility was not shut down but shows a pattern of repeated non-compliance, with administrative complaints recommended multiple times in 2023 and 2024. The most frequently cited violations involve proper ventilation (25), consumer advisories (24), and hand washing procedures (15). Most recently, in December 2025, inspectors found 28 violations including 7 high-priority items, followed by 6 violations at a callback inspection.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Lucky Dill in Palm Harbor: Comparison to Pinellas County Averages
This Facility
11
violations / inspection
11 violations per inspection
Pinellas County Avg
6.13
violations / inspection
6.13 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Pinellas County Avg
0.35
closures / facility
0.35 county average
Lucky Dill in Palm Harbor: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Complaint Full · 45-02-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
Lucky Dill in Palm Harbor: Full Inspection History — DBPR (32)
— 1 inspection6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections17 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— 7 inspections30 violations · 21 high priority
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Complaint Full· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Complaint Full· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— 5 inspections46 violations · 24 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Intermediate Violations
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 13 violations (7 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections39 violations · 26 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Complaint Full· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— 2 inspections11 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections9 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 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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— 1 inspection14 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— 2 inspections24 violations · 17 high priority
— Complaint Full· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
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— Routine - Food· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections30 violations · 20 high priority
— Complaint Full· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections20 violations · 15 high priority
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
Lucky Dill in Palm Harbor: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Lucky Dill in Palm Harbor last inspected?
- Lucky Dill in Palm Harbor was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 25, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Lucky Dill in Palm Harbor?
- The most frequently cited violations at Lucky Dill in Palm Harbor are: Proper ventilation, Consumer advisory, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has Lucky Dill in Palm Harbor had?
- Lucky Dill in Palm Harbor has had 32 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 11 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Lucky Dill in Palm Harbor find?
- Lucky Dill in Palm Harbor was most recently inspected on March 25, 2026 with 10 violation(s), including 3 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Lucky Dill in Palm Harbor ever been shut down?
- No, Lucky Dill in Palm Harbor 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 V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
- Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- Has Lucky Dill in Palm Harbor had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Lucky Dill in Palm Harbor has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Lucky Dill in Palm Harbor operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: The Lucky Dill (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).
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