How many health inspections has EARLY BIRD had?

EARLY BIRD has had 29 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has EARLY BIRD ever been shut down?

Yes, EARLY BIRD has been shut down 3 times by state inspectors.

What are the most common violations at EARLY BIRD?

The most frequently cited violations at EARLY BIRD are: Food contact surfaces, Chemical properly stored, Allergen awareness.

What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?

OUTBREAK ENABLER: Food workers who fail to report illness symptoms are the #1 cause of multi-victim outbreaks. Norovirus is shed in billions of viral particles per gram of stool — as few as 18 particles cause infection. One symptomatic worker can infect hundreds of customers before detection. CDC links 70% of Norovirus outbreaks to infected food handlers. Employees must immediately report: vomiting, diarrhea, jaundice, sore throat with fever, infected wounds or boils. Must also report diagnosed illness with Salmonella Typhi, Shigella, E. coli O157:H7, Hepatitis A virus, or Norovirus. Person in charge must exclude or restrict employees per FDA Food Code guidelines.

What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?

TECHNIQUE FAILURE: Improper handwashing technique leaves pathogens on hands even when a handwashing attempt is made. Studies show 95% of people wash hands incorrectly — most don't scrub for 20 seconds or miss fingertips, thumbs, and between fingers. Incomplete washing creates a false sense of security while still transferring E. coli, Norovirus, and Salmonella to food. Correct technique requires: wet hands with clean warm water, apply soap, lather and scrub for 20+ seconds covering all surfaces including fingertips/nails/between fingers/back of hands, rinse thoroughly, dry with single-use towel. Use towel to turn off faucet. Do NOT use hand sanitizer as substitute for handwashing.

What does Florida violation V13 (Parasite destruction) mean?

PARASITE SURVIVAL: Without proper freezing or cooking, parasites in fish (Anisakis, tapeworm), pork (Trichinella), and wild game survive to infect consumers. Anisakis larvae in raw sushi cause severe abdominal pain and allergic reactions. Tapeworm cysts in undercooked pork/beef grow into 15-30 foot worms in intestines. Proper freezing (-4°F for 7 days) kills parasites. Fish intended for raw consumption (sushi, sashimi, ceviche, tartare) must be frozen to -4°F for 7 days, or -31°F for 15 hours before service. Exception: tuna species and aquacultured fish fed processed feed. Pork and wild game must reach minimum internal cooking temperature. Document all freezing records.

EARLY BIRD

9131 US HWY 19 N, Pinellas Park, FL 33782

Pinellas County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: MEHMEDI LLC · License: SEA6216560

EARLY BIRD in Pinellas Park, FL has 29 inspections on record with 276 total violations (9.5 per inspection) and 3 emergency closures.

29Inspections

276Violations

3Closures

Data current as of February 10, 2025

Emergency Closures (3)

Emergency closure history for EARLY BIRD
Date	Reason	Reopened
Dec 20, 2022	Roach activity	15:48:00
Oct 20, 2022	Roach & rodent activity	13:10:00
Oct 7, 2015	Roach activity	16:20:00

Inspection History (29)

Feb 10, 2025 — Routine - Food· 19 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Aug 29, 2024 — Routine - Food· 17 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V32 Proper sanitizing

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

V51 Premises clean

Jan 9, 2024 — Routine - Food· 27 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

V38 Waste properly disposed

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

V51 Premises clean

Aug 8, 2023 — Routine - Food· 22 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V12 Shell stock requirements

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

V40 Wiping cloths usage

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

V51 Premises clean

Feb 20, 2023 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V23 Chemical properly stored

Dec 20, 2022 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Emergency Order Callback Time Extension

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V14 Food contact surfaces

V23 Chemical properly stored

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Dec 20, 2022 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V23 Chemical properly stored

Dec 20, 2022 — Routine - Food· 11 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency order recommended

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V09 No contamination

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V23 Chemical properly stored

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Oct 21, 2022 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Emergency Order Callback Time Extension

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V23 Chemical properly stored

V25 Allergen awareness

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Oct 21, 2022 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Oct 20, 2022 — Routine - Food· 21 violations (6 high priority)· Emergency order recommended

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V07 No bare hand contact

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V11 Food in good condition

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

May 13, 2022 — Routine - Food· 22 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

V53 Outer openings protected

Nov 8, 2021 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Nov 4, 2021 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V14 Food contact surfaces

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Oct 29, 2021 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 19 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

V25 Allergen awareness

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

V40 Wiping cloths usage

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Mar 5, 2021 — Routine - Food· 7 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Feb 26, 2021 — Routine - Food· 12 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V25 Allergen awareness

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Sep 2, 2020 — Routine - Food· 7 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Apr 23, 2020 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements

V22 Consumer advisory

Oct 18, 2019 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V23 Chemical properly stored

Aug 20, 2019 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Aug 19, 2019 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V14 Food contact surfaces

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jan 23, 2019 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V41 Toilet facilities

Aug 13, 2018 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V21 Time as control

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Mar 7, 2018 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

V25 Allergen awareness

Oct 16, 2017 — Routine - Food· 7 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Apr 17, 2017 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

Jan 6, 2017 — Routine - Food· 13 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V25 Allergen awareness

V28 Water supply

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V36 Proper ventilation

V40 Wiping cloths usage

V42 Equipment condition

Sep 23, 2016 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V25 Allergen awareness

How Does This Facility Compare?

EARLY BIRD has had 3 emergency closures, compared to the Pinellas County average of 0.27 closures per facility. It has averaged 9.5 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 4.56.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has EARLY BIRD had?: EARLY BIRD has had 29 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has EARLY BIRD ever been shut down?: Yes, EARLY BIRD has been shut down 3 times by state inspectors.
What are the most common violations at EARLY BIRD?: The most frequently cited violations at EARLY BIRD are: Food contact surfaces, Chemical properly stored, Allergen awareness.

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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight

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.

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Last verified: February 10, 2025 | Our methodology | Editorial standards | Report an error

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