EARLY BIRD

Name: EARLY BIRD
Address: 9131 US HWY 19 N, PINELLAS PARK, FL, 33782, US
Rating: 50.6

9131 US HWY 19 N, PINELLAS PARK, FL 33782

License #6216560

50.6 Grade F / 100

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Latest inspection

October 12, 2026 · 13 findings · 2 critical

Complaint Full (follow-up)

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EARLY BIRD in PINELLAS PARK currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 50.6 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on October 12, 2026. Across those visits, DBPR recorded 31 total findings; InspectFL has detailed violation rows for 28 of them so far.

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The latest inspection on October 12, 2026 shows 10 observation rows: 2 critical, 3 major, and 5 minor.

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Disposition: Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food, food stored on the floor, food stored uncovered, and improper storage by minimum cooking temperature.
Establishment lacks documented procedures for employee health reporting, response to vomiting/diarrhea events, or person-in-charge knowledge of foodborne illness.
Employee personal beverage container in food prep area; employees handling food or clean equipment without washing hands first or after touching soiled surfaces.
Cutting boards, equipment, and storage in poor repair — cut marks, ice buildup, rust, missing handles on dispensing utensils.
Single-service items (cups, plates, utensils, straws) stored improperly, exposed to contamination, or reused after intended single use.
Standing water in coolers, leaking pipes, missing vacuum breakers on mop sinks or hose bibbs, plumbing in disrepair.
Handwash sinks used for non-handwashing purposes, blocked, or missing soap, paper towels, or signage.
Bathrooms not properly enclosed with self-closing doors, missing covered receptacles in women's restrooms, doors left open or self-closers broken.
Floors, walls, and ceilings soiled with grease, food debris, dust, or in disrepair. Standing water on floor surfaces.
No proof of state-approved employee training; employee training expired or not available; no certified food manager on duty when required.

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Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Cooking oil containers on floor in rear storage hallway
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand sink next to ice machine, restocked
[53A-01-7] Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Management unable to provide valid proof of food manager certification during inspection
[32-04-4] Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
[08B-39-4] Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Cut avocados on cook line with stickers still attached
[53A-05-6] No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 6 staff members present with no proof of CFM during inspection
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Prep cooler - egg wash (50F - Cold Holding), staff moved to bottom of cooler
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Containers of pooled eggs over uncovered cooked potatoes in walk in cooler, discussed proper order with management
[11-27-4] Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
[11-26-1] No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Several clean ceramic plates staked on cook line with chipped edges
[25-32-4] Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. In use frying pans stacked on top of cardboard shell egg trays on cook line
[29-08-4] Plumbing system in disrepair. Broken hot water valve on hand sink at wait station
[31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand sink next to ice machine, restocked
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under equipment on cook line
[53B-13-5] Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Multiple bins of cooked potatoes uncovered in walk in cooler
[12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Uncovered beverage on top of deli cooler on cook line, relocated