ALEJANDRO'S RESTAURANT
Broad Street
Florida, 34601
Hernando County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★☆☆☆☆ (1.2/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 5/9/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
7
Total
8
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 16-23-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-09: Observed same. **Time Extended**
- 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tiles and vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance throughout kitchen and prep area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-09: Observed same. **Time Extended**
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. 1. Observed torn door gasket on three door reach in cooler in kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-09: Observed same. **Time Extended**
- 38-07-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-09: Observed same. **Time Extended**
- 14-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray in kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-09: Observed same. **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Hood filters above cookline in kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-09: Observed same. **Time Extended**
- 29-49-6:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of true single door reach in cooler next to cookline in kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-09: Observed same. **Time Extended**
- 29-34-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on threaded faucet opposite dish machine in ware wash area. Hose observed attached. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-09: Observed same. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/9/2025 revealed 8 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 5/8/2025
High Priority
7
Intermediate
3
Basic
16
Total
26
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Warning
- 16-23-4:Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Warning
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed metal bowl with no handles stored in the ice machine bin. Warning
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling tiles and vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance throughout kitchen and prep area. Warning
- 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed container of fully thawed commercially packaged fish in sealed reduced oxygen packaging. Stored in single door reach in cooler overnight per operator. See Stop Sale. Warning
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. 1. Observed on cutting board at Bain Marie in kitchen. 2. Observed on cutting boards stored at triple sink. Warning
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1, One dead roach observed on top of dish machine in ware wash area. 2. Observed approximately ten dead roaches in light shields in kitchen and prep area. Admin Complaint
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. 1. Observed torn door gasket on three door reach in cooler in kitchen. Warning
- 38-07-4:Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Warning
- 14-73-4:Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray in kitchen. Warning
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at front counter and bar. Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Hood filters above cookline in kitchen. Warning
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single use metal pans stored on floor in dry storage area. Warning
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of true single door reach in cooler next to cookline in kitchen. Warning
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw beef thawing at room temperature at the food prep sink in the kitchen. Warning
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust behind triple sink in ware wash area. Warning
- 12A-17-4:High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands in kitchen. Warning
- 35A-02-7:High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. 1. Observed approximately eight live, small flying insects flying at cookline, prep area, and landing on drain board at triple sink in kitchen. Admin Complaint
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed container of raw fish stored on shelf above uncooked cut onions and green peppers. Operator reorganized. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 08A-17-6:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed opened package of raw black angus beef patties stored on shelf above opened package of churros in reach in freezer in kitchen. Warning
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1. Observed approximately three live roaches crawling on commercial beverage dispenser mounting bracket and soda lines. Admin Complaint
- 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed container of fully thawed commercially packaged fish in sealed reduced oxygen packaging. Stored in single door reach in cooler overnight per operator. See Stop Sale. Warning
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on threaded faucet opposite dish machine in ware wash area. Hose observed attached. Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. 1. Soiled cup stored in hand sink basin in ware wash area. 2. Soiled pan stored in hand sink basin in kitchen. Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at front counter. Warning
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at front counter. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/8/2025 revealed 26 total violations (7 high priority, 3 intermediate, 16 basic).
Inspection on 1/10/2025
High Priority
3
Intermediate
2
Basic
1
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed raw fish - mahi mahi fully thawed still in sealed vacuum packaged bag. Operator discarded. See stop sale. Discussed proper procedure.
- 08B-56-4:High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Observed container of lemons stored in soda station ice bin in kitchen. Operator removed and discarded surrounding ice.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chorizo and raw fish stored over cut and washed vegetables in reach-in cooler to the right of the cook line. Employees moved and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site
- 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed raw fish - mahi mahi fully thawed still in sealed vacuum packaged bag. - Food stored in ice used for drinks. Observed container of lemons stored in soda station ice bin in kitchen.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed cut lettuce in bottom of handwash sink off cook line. Employee removed and cleaned handwash sink. Handwash sink in bar has ice at bottom of sink and spoon stored in sink. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
- 02B-02-5:Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Menu offers undercooking of eggs with no consumer advisory posted. Inspector printed consumer advisory, and operator posted at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/10/2025 revealed 6 total violations (3 high priority, 2 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 4/16/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
3
Basic
5
Total
9
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Mahi on cooks line thawed while sealed in rop Repeat Violation
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on clean prep table near cooks line. Operator removed Corrected On-Site
- 27-10-4:Basic - No hot running water at mop sink. Repeat Violation
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Items thawing in prep sink with no water running. Operator removed Corrected On-Site
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef above Ready to eat items in Reach-in-Cooler. Fish above cut vegetables in prep area cooler Operator moved Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled Repeat Violation
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Items stored in dish area hand sink. Operator removed Corrected On-Site
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items in Reach-in-Cooler not date marked
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/16/2024 revealed 9 total violations (1 high priority, 3 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 1/17/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
9
Total
12
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured behind bar
- 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Acoustic ceiling tiles in kitchen area, some stained
- 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Vacuum packaged ROP mahi on cooks line thawed in sealed packages
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups in server area stacked without proper air drying
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor under/behind cook line equipment soiled/has accumulation of debris. Repeat Violation
- 33-11-4:Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
- 27-10-4:Basic - No hot running water at mop sink. Repeat Violation
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.
- 14-20-4:Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover in kitchen area Repeat Violation
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish above cut vegetable in cook line cooler. Operator moved. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Horchata in bar area cooler not date marked
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/17/2024 revealed 12 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 9 basic).
Inspection on 11/17/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
3
Basic
6
Total
10
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 24-14-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Knives stored between sink and wall behind bar. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-17: **Time Extended**
- 36-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture under hand wash sink in prep area broken/missing. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-17: **Time Extended**
- 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled Behind/under cook line equipment in kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-17: **Time Extended**
- 27-10-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No hot running water at mop sink. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-17: **Time Extended**
- 14-20-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover under cook line and prep area prep table - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-17: **Time Extended**
- 35B-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair - vermin present. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-17: **Time Extended**
- 14-31-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Plastic Togo bags used to store cooked rice and prepared beef - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-17: **Time Extended**
- 53A-05-6:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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/ - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-17: **Time Extended**
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in prep area - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-17: **Time Extended**
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Rice, prepared meats not date marked in reach in cooler - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-17: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/17/2023 revealed 10 total violations (1 high priority, 3 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 11/17/2023
High Priority
5
Intermediate
4
Basic
10
Total
19
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed
Inspection Details:
- 24-14-4:Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Knives stored between sink and wall behind bar.
- 36-03-4:Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture under hand wash sink in prep area broken/missing.
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table in prep area. Operator removed Corrected On-Site
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee drink and keys on prep table in prep area. Operator removed Corrected On-Site
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled Behind/under cook line equipment in kitchen
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice, operator removed Corrected On-Site
- 27-10-4:Basic - No hot running water at mop sink.
- 14-20-4:Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover under cook line and prep area prep table
- 35B-09-4:Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair - vermin present.
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. -items thawing in sink no water running. Operator turned on water. Corrected On-Site
- 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine stored on top of beer cooler near clean glasses in bar area. Operator removed Corrected On-Site
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Plastic Togo bags used to store cooked rice and prepared beef
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In cooks line cooler cut onions and peppers stored below raw fish and pork. Operator moved Corrected On-Site
- 08A-24-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other during preparation based upon minimum required cooking temperature. -frozen packaged raw chicken with frozen packaged raw pork in rear prep sink, no water running. Operator removed Corrected On-Site
- 35A-04-4:High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 10 under reach in cooler in prep area 53 under soda fountain in kitchen 46 under roll top reach in cooler on cooks line 66 behind/on top of bar keg cooler (between top of keg reach in cooler and bottom of bar top)
- 12A-03-4:Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee rinsed hands in three compartment sink
- 53A-05-6:Intermediate - 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/
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in prep area
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Rice, prepared meats not date marked in reach in cooler
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/17/2023 revealed 19 total violations (5 high priority, 4 intermediate, 10 basic).