EARLY BIRD

Name: EARLY BIRD
Address: 9131 US HWY 19 N, PINELLAS PARK, FL, 33782, US
Rating: 62.7

9131 US HWY 19 N, PINELLAS PARK, FL 33782

License #6216560

62.7 Grade F / 100

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Latest inspection

October 12, 2026 · 13 findings · 0 critical

Complaint Full (follow-up)

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EARLY BIRD in PINELLAS PARK currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 62.7 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, inspectors documented 31 total violations — 2 critical, 13 major, 16 minor.

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The latest inspection on October 12, 2026 shows 13 observation rows: no critical rows, 6 major, and 7 minor.

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Disposition: Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
[29-08-4] Plumbing system in disrepair. Broken hot water valve on hand sink at wait station
[31B-02-4] Paper towel dispensers empty at hand sinks in kitchen and servers station, staff restocked
[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. Under equipment on cook line
[53A-01-7] According to person in charge, owners still working on completing certified food manager training, no valid CFM certificates available
[12B-07-4] Employee beverage above prep cooler on coo line. Employee beverages on table next to clean glasses at servers station
[08B-12-5] Multiple bins of cooked potatoes uncovered in walk in cooler
[53B-13-5] 1 server was able to provide proof of valid food safety training, 4 additional employees hired over 60 days with no proof of training
[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
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Several clean ceramic plates staked on cook line with chipped edges
[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.
[53A-05-6] 5 total employees present during inspection with no valid CFM (3 servers and 2 kitchen staff)

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Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended
[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
[11-26-1] 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-38-4] Food stored on floor. Cooking oil containers on floor in rear storage hallway
[08B-39-4] Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Cut avocados on cook line with stickers still attached
[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
[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
[32-04-4] Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
[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
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Multiple bins of cooked potatoes uncovered in walk in cooler
[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
[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
[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.