PICO DE GALLO
West Seminole Avenue
Florida, 33513
Sumter County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.2/5)
Based on 9 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 12/3/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
2
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-22-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. By mop sink and water heater room. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-03: Still observed **Time Extended**
- 36-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Missing tiles, unsealed concrete, siding cove molding - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-03: **Time Extended**
- 01B-01-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. 5 cans 20oz pineapple chunks. Del Monte.See stop sale. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-03: Chefs quality 4 cans of tomato sauce dented still observed **Time Extended**
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dawn dish soap in sink in dish room Evidence of ice in server station sink Employee filling pitcher with water in server station hand sink. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-03: Still observed water picture inside hand washing sink **Time Extended**
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Operator moved ice machine to storage area with no hand wash sink in the area. Vertical freezer and cooler added to storage. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-03: Plans have been submitted but not yet approved will check next routine **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/3/2024 revealed 5 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 11/13/2024
High Priority
5
Intermediate
6
Basic
7
Total
18
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. cell phone on prep table Operator removed Corrected On-Site
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Beverage cups and pans Discussed with manager.
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. By mop sink and water heater room.
- 36-11-4:Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Missing tiles, unsealed concrete, siding cove molding
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease Outside of the blender, sides of equipment.
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.
- 29-03-4:Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Hot water heater in mop sink room is leaking onto the ground.
- 03D-02-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Cooked pinto beans in sauce - 55F prepared yesterday afternoon 11/12. See stop sale
- 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. 5 cans 20oz pineapple chunks. Del Monte.See stop sale. Repeat Violation
- 22-49-4:High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 10 ppm Operator ran twice and stated ecolab was called. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Walk in cooler-cut lettuce (47F - Cold Holding); cooked Pinto beans 55F cooling overnight Stop sale
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler; cut lettuce (47F - Cold Holding); Lettuce was cut at 6 pm last night. No temperature monitoring being done today. Stop sale issued Repeat Violation
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dawn dish soap in sink in dish room Evidence of ice in server station sink Employee filling pitcher with water in server station hand sink.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink by server station Manager added towels Men and women's room paper towel holders unable to dispense towels.
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Operator moved ice machine to storage area with no hand wash sink in the area. Vertical freezer and cooler added to storage. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at server station hand sink No soap at cooks line hand sink Operator added soap 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. Tamales made three days ago Operator added date mark Corrected On-Site
- 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand sink in dish area 79F Hand sink by back wall 79F Hand sink in beverage station 79F Operator stated the hot water heater is being replaced and will be here tomorrow.
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/13/2024 revealed 18 total violations (5 high priority, 6 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 10/3/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
4
Total
5
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in back room, on sides of inside Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-24: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-08: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-03: **Time Extended**
- 36-51-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Walk in cooler floor, metal is buckled, door in disrepair Unsealed concrete in back storage room by walk in cooler and back storage area with cooler and freezer. Floor tiles missing in kitchen Hole in wall between employee bathrooms Standing water, In corner, back of kitchen by 2 door vertical cooler, operator moped floor **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-24: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-08: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-03: **Time Extended**
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets of 3 door cooler on cook line torn Exposed insulation, inside door panel missing Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-24: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-08: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-03: **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of 3 door cooler on cook line Floor fan on cook line Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-24: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-08: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-03: **Time Extended**
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Plans are from Previous owner, ice machine moved to storage area by walk in cooler . Vertical freezer and cooler added to storage area on side of kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-24: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-08: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-03: No plans submitted or approved. Spoke to Cindy R there are no plans at this time under review. Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/3/2024 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 8/8/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
5
Total
6
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in back room, on sides of inside Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-24: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-08: **Time Extended**
- 36-51-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Walk in cooler floor, metal is buckled, door in disrepair Unsealed concrete in back storage room by walk in cooler and back storage area with cooler and freezer. Floor tiles missing in kitchen Hole in wall between employee bathrooms Standing water, In corner, back of kitchen by 2 door vertical cooler, operator moped floor **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-24: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-08: **Time Extended**
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets of 3 door cooler on cook line torn Exposed insulation, inside door panel missing Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-24: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-08: **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of 3 door cooler on cook line Floor fan on cook line Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-24: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-08: **Time Extended**
- 29-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-24: Hand wash sinks in kitchen leak, plumber is scheduled to for tomorrow to repair. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-08: Have not been fixed **Time Extended**
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Plans are from Previous owner, ice machine moved to storage area by walk in cooler . Vertical freezer and cooler added to storage area on side of kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-24: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-08: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/8/2024 revealed 6 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 7/24/2024
High Priority
7
Intermediate
3
Basic
6
Total
16
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in back room, on sides of inside Repeat Violation Warning
- 36-51-4:Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Walk in cooler floor, metal is buckled, door in disrepair Unsealed concrete in back storage room by walk in cooler and back storage area with cooler and freezer. Floor tiles missing in kitchen Hole in wall between employee bathrooms Standing water, In corner, back of kitchen by 2 door vertical cooler, operator moped floor **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Warning
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach on top,of knife holding magnet by 3 compartment sink 1 dead in reach in cooler on cook line 1 dead in gasket of reach in cooler on cook line Warning
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets of 3 door cooler on cook line torn Exposed insulation, inside door panel missing Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of 3 door cooler on cook line Floor fan on cook line Repeat Violation Warning
- 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Warning
- 22-49-4:High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm, sanitizer jug empty, operator will get sanitizer tomorrow Warning
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Cooked rice in black refrigerator Tortillas on cook line, Warning
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In 3 door cooler on cook line -raw chicken over raw shrimp in reach in cooler , chicken moved to bottom Corrected On-Site Warning
- 35A-23-4:High Priority - Roach excrement and/or droppings present. In prep room in track for shelving unit Warning
- 35A-04-4:High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 4 rodent droppings on floor under dry storage rack by 2 door vertical cooler 4 under prep table with can opener attached, all droppings were removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In black refrigerator on end of cook line- cooked rice (55F - Cold Holding)made yesterday morning at 9 am. In walk in cooler - cooked shredded pork (48F - Cold Holding); cooked shredded chicken (48F - Cold Holding); beans (48F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken breast (48F - Cold Holding) Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In black refrigerator on end of cook line- cooked rice (55F - Cold Holding)made yesterday morning at 9 am. In walk in cooler - cooked shredded pork (48F - Cold Holding); cooked shredded chicken (48F - Cold Holding); beans (48F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken breast (48F - Cold Holding)operator states he took some temperatures at 10 am, all were at 41F or below, did not log temperatures, see stop sale Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can operator blade Warning
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Metal scrubby and measuring cup in sink by 3 compartment sink, operator removed Corrected On-Site Warning
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Plans are from Previous owner, ice machine moved to storage area by walk in cooler . Vertical freezer and cooler added to storage area on side of kitchen. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/24/2024 revealed 16 total violations (7 high priority, 3 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 7/24/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
5
Total
7
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in back room, on sides of inside Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-24: **Time Extended**
- 36-51-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Walk in cooler floor, metal is buckled, door in disrepair Unsealed concrete in back storage room by walk in cooler and back storage area with cooler and freezer. Floor tiles missing in kitchen Hole in wall between employee bathrooms Standing water, In corner, back of kitchen by 2 door vertical cooler, operator moped floor **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-24: **Time Extended**
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets of 3 door cooler on cook line torn Exposed insulation, inside door panel missing Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-24: **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of 3 door cooler on cook line Floor fan on cook line Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-24: **Time Extended**
- 29-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-24: Hand wash sinks in kitchen leak, plumber is scheduled to for tomorrow to repair. **Time Extended**
- 22-49-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm, sanitizer jug empty, operator will get sanitizer tomorrow Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-24: **Time Extended**
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Plans are from Previous owner, ice machine moved to storage area by walk in cooler . Vertical freezer and cooler added to storage area on side of kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-24: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/24/2024 revealed 7 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 2/15/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
11
Total
11
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior metal guard of smaller ice machine has mold like growth
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Foam Cup used to scoop sangria from bucket
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks near bag in box station not adequately secured. Repeat Violation
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee cup on top of cooks line shelf. Operator removed Corrected On-Site
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups stacked in server area not fully dried
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Interior metal of walk in cooler door damaged Doors of keg cooler in server area rusted Large ice machine in rear storage area inoperable
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in dish and server area Repeat Violation
- 08B-37-4:Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. Lemon juice stored on chemical rack in electrical room below cleaning chemicals.
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice in server area at soda fountain. Operator removed Corrected On-Site
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -floor fan on cooks line soiled
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/15/2024 revealed 11 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 11 basic).
Inspection on 11/28/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
4
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-17-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in dish area and server area - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-28: **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -walk in cooler fan guards soiled -dry storage shelves rusted, soiled - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-28: **Time Extended**
- 29-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. -faucet handle missing on faucet at curbed mop area. Pliers used as handle - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-28: **Time Extended**
- 14-33-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler in storage area shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-28: **Time Extended**
- 29-34-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb in curbed mop area. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-28: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/28/2023 revealed 5 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 11/27/2023
High Priority
4
Intermediate
1
Basic
6
Total
11
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed
Inspection Details:
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks near bag in box station not adequately secured.
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in dish area and server area
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Buckets of food stored on walk in cooler floor. Operator removed Corrected On-Site
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -walk in cooler fan guards soiled -dry storage shelves rusted, soiled
- 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. -faucet handle missing on faucet at curbed mop area. Pliers used as handle
- 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler in storage area shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
- 01B-32-4:High Priority - Food stored in a container that previously held a toxic substance. See stop sale. Dishwasher chemical buckets used as food storage containers
- 14-15-4:High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Tomato salsa, salsa verde, cooked beans, red sauce, cooked tomatoes, sangria, cut lettuce being stored in used toxic dish chemical buckets.
- 35A-04-4:High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 68 droppings on top of hot water heaters and pipes in chemical storage area of kitchen near cooks line 22 on wooden storage shelf adjacent to ice machine in rear storage room near walk in cooler door 3 on floor next to wooden shelving behind co2 tanks in rear storage area 5 on floor under prep table near reach in coolers in prep room 37 under storage racks in dry food storage area near prep room
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb in curbed mop area.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in dish area
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/27/2023 revealed 11 total violations (4 high priority, 1 intermediate, 6 basic).