Benedicts in Pinellas Park

Last inspected:

7048 Park Blvd N, Pinellas Park, FL 33781
Overview

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1. **Fire safety violations detail** , You note "0 fire safety violations" but I need to know: Were fire inspections conducted? If so, how many? This affects the narrative.

2. **Disciplinary action detail** , The record shows 1 action for $400. What was the violation type and date? This helps contextualize enforcement.

3. **2023 spike explanation** , The May 2023 inspection jumped to 39 violations (12 high-priority) with "Warning Issued," followed by immediate callback compliance. Was this a new operator, management change, or documented pattern? The data alone doesn't explain the spike.

4. **Current trajectory** , The last three inspections (Jan 2025, Jul 2025, Jan 2026) show only 7 violations each. Is the facility genuinely improving, or is this inspection frequency declining?

5. **Roach/fly closure context** , When was the 1 emergency closure (roach & fly activity)? Was this 2021-09-14 based on the "Emergency order recommended" entry?

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Most recent closure: September 14, 2021 for roach & fly activity.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

30Inspections
380Violations
1Closures
$400in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

Benedicts in Pinellas Park: Comparison to Pinellas County Averages

This Facility 12.7 violations / inspection 12.7 violations per inspection
Pinellas County Avg 6.13 violations / inspection 6.13 county average
This Facility 1 emergency closures 1 closures
Pinellas County Avg 0.35 closures / facility 0.35 county average

Benedicts in Pinellas Park: Emergency Closure History (1)

Emergency closure history for Benedicts in Pinellas Park
DateReasonReopened
Roach & fly activity 07:47:00

Benedicts in Pinellas Park: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)

Total fines on record: $400.00

Disciplinary action history for Benedicts in Pinellas Park
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
3--2021044542 $400.00 Sep 14, 2021 Fort Lauderdale

Benedicts in Pinellas Park: Full Inspection History — DBPR (30)

— 1 inspection6 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections11 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— 3 inspections33 violations · 22 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections46 violations · 28 high priority
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 23 violations (15 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 1 inspection8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 5 inspections47 violations · 37 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 20 violations (14 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections27 violations · 20 high priority
— 3 inspections25 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections27 violations · 21 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 16 violations (13 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 5 inspections31 violations · 26 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Complaint Full· 13 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 1 inspection7 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Benedicts in Pinellas Park: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Benedicts in Pinellas Park last inspected?
Benedicts in Pinellas Park was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 30, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
When was Benedicts in Pinellas Park last shut down?
Benedicts in Pinellas Park was last shut down on September 14, 2021 for roach & fly activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
What are the most common violations at Benedicts in Pinellas Park?
The most frequently cited violations at Benedicts in Pinellas Park are: Food contact surfaces, Employee health policy, Consumer advisory.
How many health inspections has Benedicts in Pinellas Park had?
Benedicts in Pinellas Park has had 30 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 12.7 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Benedicts in Pinellas Park find?
Benedicts in Pinellas Park was most recently inspected on January 30, 2026 with 7 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Benedicts in Pinellas Park ever been shut down?
Yes, Benedicts in Pinellas Park has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
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 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 V21 (Time as control) mean?
Violation 21 (Time as control) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/21.
Has Benedicts in Pinellas Park faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, Benedicts in Pinellas Park has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $400.00 in fines.
How much has Benedicts in Pinellas Park been fined?
Benedicts in Pinellas Park has been fined a total of $400.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.

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