EARLY BIRD

Name: EARLY BIRD
Address: 9131 US HWY 19 N, PINELLAS PARK, FL, 33782, US
Rating: 0

9131 US HWY 19 N, PINELLAS PARK, FL 33782

License #6216560

0 Grade F / 100

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EARLY BIRD in PINELLAS PARK currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 0 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has 4 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on April 8, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 67 total violations — 6 critical, 18 major, 43 minor.

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The latest inspection on April 8, 2026 had no critical findings, but inspectors still documented 5 major and 10 minor violations.

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Call Back - Extension given, pending
[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.
[21-04-4] In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
[25-32-4] Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Shell egg trays reused on cook line, in use frying pans stacked on top
[29-08-4] Plumbing system in disrepair. Hot water valve broken on hand sink at wait station
[32-04-4] Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Accumulation of grease under cook line
[42-01-4] Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. All mops stored in bottom of mop sink
[50-09-4] Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
[16-03-4] Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
[53A-03-7] Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Owner Kjendrim Mehmedi expired 1/21/26, no other staff with valid CFM
[14-17-4] Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
[53A-05-6] 5 employees present during inspection with no CFM
[24-08-4] Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic cups at wait station
[53B-01-5] No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 4 servers and 2 kitchen staff present during inspection, none with proof of training. One valid certificate provided for employee not present
[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.

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
[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.
[14-17-4] Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled
[25-32-4] Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Shell egg trays reused on cook line, in use frying pans stacked on top
[29-08-4] Plumbing system in disrepair. Hot water valve broken on hand sink at wait station
[31A-04-4] Per owner, hand sink has been ordered and is scheduled to be installed beginning of next week
[50-09-4] Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
[16-03-4] Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
[24-08-4] Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic cups at wait station
[21-23-4] Establishment using sponges on cleaned and sanitized, or in-use food-contact surface.
[12A-07-5] Employee in kitchen observed washing hands in two compartment sink, then proceeded to touch apron prior to drying hands with paper towels dispensed from wall on cook line where hand sink is missing
[42-01-4] Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. All mops stored in bottom of mop sink
[03A-02-5] Butter packets 75F stored on counter next to service window, held more than 4 hours, stop sale issued
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Accumulation of grease under cook line
[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.
[53A-05-6] 5 employees present during inspection with no CFM
[32-04-4] Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
[53A-03-7] Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Owner Kjendrim Mehmedi expired 1/21/26, no other staff with valid CFM

Administrative complaint recommended
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Service counter - butter packets (71F - Cold Holding), held at room temp, instructed staff to move to recreated unit
[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.
[21-23-4] Establishment using sponges on cleaned and sanitized, or in-use food-contact surface.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled
[25-32-4] Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Shell egg trays reused on cook line, in use frying pans stacked on top
[29-08-4] Plumbing system in disrepair. Hot water valve broken on hand sink at wait station
[31A-04-4] Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand sink removed from cook line. No additional hand sinks in kitchen. Kitchen staff advised they wash hands in two compartment sink
[14-17-4] Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
[32-04-4] Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Accumulation of grease under cook line
[12B-13-4] Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Opened canned beverage over food in walk in cooler
[12A-19-4] Employee washed hands with cold water. Wait staff observed washing hands at hand sink in wait station with broken hot water valve
[50-09-4] Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
[12A-03-4] Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. All kitchen staff washing hands in two compartment sink due to only hand sink on cook line removed
[42-01-4] Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. All mops stored in bottom of mop sink
[24-08-4] Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic cups at wait station
[53B-01-5] No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 4 servers and 2 kitchen staff present during inspection, none with proof of training. One valid certificate provided for employee not present
[16-03-4] Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.

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