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 78 total violations — 8 critical, 22 major, 48 minor.

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Inspection History

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Call Back - Extension given, pending
[16-03-4] Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
[32-04-4] Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
[14-45-4] Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Walk in cooler shelves
[50-09-4] Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
[24-08-4] Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic cups at wait station
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Multiple clean ceramic plates stacked on cook line with chipped edges
[21-23-4] Establishment using sponges on cleaned and sanitized, or in-use food-contact surface.
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Accumulation of grease under cook line
[21-04-4] In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
[29-08-4] Plumbing system in disrepair. Hot water valve broken on hand sink at wait station
[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
[14-17-4] Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
[42-01-4] Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. All mops stored in bottom of mop sink
[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.
[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
[53A-05-6] 5 employees present during inspection with no CFM
[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
[16-03-4] Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
[32-04-4] Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
[14-45-4] Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Walk in cooler shelves
[50-09-4] Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
[24-08-4] Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic cups at wait station
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Multiple clean ceramic plates stacked on cook line with chipped edges
[21-23-4] Establishment using sponges on cleaned and sanitized, or in-use food-contact surface.
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Accumulation of grease under cook line
[21-04-4] In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled
[29-08-4] Plumbing system in disrepair. Hot water valve broken on hand sink at wait station
[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
[14-17-4] Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
[42-01-4] Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. All mops stored in bottom of mop sink
[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
[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
[03A-02-5] Butter packets 75F stored on counter next to service window, held more than 4 hours, stop sale issued
[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
[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.
[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
[31A-04-4] Per owner, hand sink has been ordered and is scheduled to be installed beginning of next week
[53A-05-6] 5 employees present during inspection with no CFM
[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.

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
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade 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
[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
[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
[14-45-4] Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Walk in cooler shelves
[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
[21-04-4] In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
[16-03-4] Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
[12A-07-5] Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Staff observed changing gloves multiple times in kitchen with no hand wash
[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
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled
[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
[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
[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.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Multiple clean ceramic plates stacked on cook line with chipped edges

Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[21-23-4] Establishment using sponges on cleaned and sanitized, or in-use food-contact surface.
[24-08-4] Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups at wait station
[29-08-4] Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand sink on cook line not operational
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink on cook line
[50-09-4] Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
[12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverages on shelf with bread
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Pooled eggs over uncovered cooked potatoes in walk in cooler
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Accumulation of grease on sides of fryers and adjoining metal shelf Slicer guard soiled
[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.
[35A-02-7] Live, small flying insects found 1 live fly in dry storage area
[51-11-4] Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Next to ice machine
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting boards Accumulation of grease on stove surface
[25-32-4] Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Shell egg trays reused on cook line
[14-42-4] Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. All hood filters removed over stove for cleaning
[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/ Owner with valid CFM arrived during inspection

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