PICOS CHICKEN GRILL
1570 W 43 PL #20-21
Overall Food Safety Rating
★☆☆☆☆ (1.3/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 2/13/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
3
Basic
3
Total
8
Inspection Details:
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed at kitchen and storage area. Repeat Violation
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at kitchen utensils on standing water 85f
- 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed hand sink at kitchen draining slowly.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over container with cooked rice and beans, inside reach in cooler. Employee stored shell eggs on bottom shelf under ready to eat food. Corrected On-Site
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at kitchen no vacuum breaker on faucet. Repeat Violation
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - 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. Repeat Violation
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic container inside hand wash sink. Operator removed container. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Operator provided soap. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/13/2025 revealed 8 total violations (2 high priority, 3 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 11/15/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
6
Inspection Details:
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinks on top of prep table at kitchen. Manager discarded drink. Corrected On-Site
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside chest freezer at storage area. Repeat Violation
- 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed container with aspirin above food preparation at kitchen. Employee moved container with medicine away from preparation area. Corrected On-Site
- 03A-03-5:High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed container with shell eggs stored at room temperature at kitchen table, according to cook placed out 45 minutes ago. Cook stored shell eggs container inside reach in cooler, for proper storage **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at faucet at kitchen next to stove. Repeat Violation
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee provided paper towels. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/15/2024 revealed 6 total violations (3 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 5/28/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer Observed ice buildup inside chest freezer. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-28: Observed ice buildup inside chest freezer. **Time Extended**
- 10-20-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door. - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-28: tongs on oven door observed. **Time Extended**
- 29-34-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at kitchen next to stove. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-28: Vacuum breaker missing, Observed at kitchen next to stove **Time Extended**
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit available. - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-28: Observed no chlorine test kit available. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/28/2024 revealed 4 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 3/26/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
5
Basic
5
Total
12
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed at storage area. Repeat Violation
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer Observed ice buildup inside chest freezer. Repeat Violation
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door.
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clean containers at drain board
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed boxes with single serve cups stored on the floor at storage area. Repeat Violation
- 03A-03-5:High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed container with shell eggs stored at room temperature at kitchen table, out for one hour according to cook. Employee stored shell eggs container inside reach in cooler, for proper storage. Corrected On-Site
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at kitchen next to stove. Repeat Violation
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards soiled.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed cleaning sponges stored inside hand sink. Employee removed items from in sink. Corrected On-Site
- 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed on menus ceviche mixto to and fish ceviche no identified as containing raw items, on the menus.
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit available.
- 53B-02-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed for Arley Montero no training available hired over 90 days ago.
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/26/2024 revealed 12 total violations (2 high priority, 5 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 10/30/2023
High Priority
4
Intermediate
0
Basic
11
Total
15
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed men's bathroom door not self closing.
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed single serve cup used as sugar scoop in container. Employee removed and discarded the cup. Corrected On-Site
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed a hole in kitchen ceiling over prep area.
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed grease buildup on ceiling and vents.
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap under door near bathrooms.
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed crack and missing pieces of floor tile throughout kitchen.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up in reach in freezer
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clean container at drying rack.
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single serve cups and water bottles stored on floor in storage and front counter area.
- 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking pipe under mop sink located outside
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a container of sugar not in original package not labeled
- 41-05-4:High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed a can of roach killer stored near salt and pepper shakers for customer use. Employee discarded the can. Corrected On-Site
- 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 in reach in freezer frozen chicken stored over frozen pork. Employee removed chicken to begin reorganizing. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 03A-03-5:High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed at kitchen 2 cases of shelled eggs stored at room temperature., according to manage out fir two hours. Employee stored boxes of shelled eggs inside reach in cooler for rapid cooling. Corrected On-Site
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker on hose located in kitchen.
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/30/2023 revealed 15 total violations (4 high priority, 0 intermediate, 11 basic).