Benedicts Restaurant in Seminole
Last inspected:
9342 Oakhurst Rd, Seminole, FL 33776Benedicts Restaurant in Seminole has been inspected 28 times since 2016, averaging 9.7 violations per inspection—nearly double Florida's statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced any emergency closures. High-priority violations dominate the record, with employee health reporting cited in 7 of the most recent 8 inspections, chemical storage violations in every inspection since January 2023, and consumer advisory failures appearing consistently across inspections. Food contact surface sanitation has been flagged as a high-priority issue in 6 of the last 8 inspections. A warning was issued on August 19, 2024 following inspection findings of management awareness failures and toxic substance control violations. The most recent inspection on January 26, 2026 documented 27 violations including three high-priority findings and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Benedicts Restaurant in Seminole: Comparison to Pinellas County Averages
Benedicts Restaurant in Seminole: Full Inspection History — DBPR (28)
— 1 inspection9 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections26 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 16 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections27 violations · 22 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections26 violations · 20 high priority
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (11 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections28 violations · 21 high priority
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (11 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 13 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections21 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection4 violations · 2 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 6 inspections26 violations · 20 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 3 inspections11 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections26 violations · 20 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection1 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
Benedicts Restaurant in Seminole: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Benedicts Restaurant in Seminole last inspected?
- Benedicts Restaurant in Seminole was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 26, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Benedicts Restaurant in Seminole?
- The most frequently cited violations at Benedicts Restaurant in Seminole are: Consumer advisory, Food contact surfaces, Proper hand/arm washing.
- How many health inspections has Benedicts Restaurant in Seminole had?
- Benedicts Restaurant in Seminole has had 28 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 9.7 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Benedicts Restaurant in Seminole find?
- Benedicts Restaurant in Seminole was most recently inspected on January 26, 2026 with 11 violation(s), including 3 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Benedicts Restaurant in Seminole ever been shut down?
- No, Benedicts Restaurant in Seminole has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- 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.
- 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.
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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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