PINE STREET PUB

108 North Pine Avenue
Florida, 34450
Citrus County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★½☆ (3.5/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 6/18/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10858793

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 6/12/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10733683

  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler under microwave. Operator states temperatures were taken in cooler around 11am and all items were below 41F. Operator moved items to walk in cooler to rapidly cool. sausage (48F - Cold Holding); mozzarella cheese (51F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding); hard boiled eggs (47F - Cold Holding); chicken salad (49F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (50F - Cold Holding)

Inspection Date: 4/14/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10775240

  • 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves rusted. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-14: **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/. 3 chest coolers added outside restaurant in parking lot, behind seating deck, deck also not shown on previous plans. There is also a seating area in the front of the establishment on the sidewalk. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-07: 3 chest coolers added outside restaurant in parking lot, behind seating deck, deck also not shown on previous plans. There is also a seating area in the front of the establishment on the sidewalk. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-14: Discussed with Cindy in plan review who stated plans were submitted 3/14/25. Deficiency letter sent on 4/1/25 by Robin S. to remove chest freezers. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 2/7/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10733468

  • 08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Two boxes of food stored on floor in walk in cooler. Manager moved to store correctly. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-07: **Time Extended**
  • 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves rusted. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-07: **Time Extended**
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice in hand wash sink behind bar. Employee stated a drink was just dumped in there. Discussed using handwash sink for handwashing only. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-07: Drinks still being dumped. **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/. 3 chest coolers added outside restaurant in parking lot, behind seating deck, deck also not shown on previous plans. There is also a seating area in the front of the establishment on the sidewalk. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-07: 3 chest coolers added outside restaurant in parking lot, behind seating deck, deck also not shown on previous plans. There is also a seating area in the front of the establishment on the sidewalk. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 12/3/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8735181

  • 51-09-4:Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. License is registered as a 25 seat restaurant how with the addition of a back deck there are now 92 seats, also including the back deck area. Warning
  • 51-15-4:Basic - Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. 92 seats total between added back deck and inside establishment. Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Two boxes of food stored on floor in walk in cooler. Manager moved to store correctly. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves rusted. Warning
  • 12A-29-4:High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee brought in dirty dishes, then placed hands on cutting board, no handwash. Warning
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. .5 lb of melted butter. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Melted butter 60F in squeeze tube since 10:00 am. 1/2 pound see stop sale. Warning
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice in hand wash sink behind bar. Employee stated a drink was just dumped in there. Discussed using handwash sink for handwashing only. 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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. 3 chest coolers added outside restaurant in parking lot, behind seating deck, deck also not shown on previous plans. There is also a seating area in the front of the establishment on the sidewalk. Warning

Inspection Date: 3/13/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8630985

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 3/12/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8504959

  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler with 51F ambient temperature Warning
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In walk in cooler with 51F ambient temperature- sausage kale soup (55F - Cold Holding); sour cream (54F - Cold Holding); queso fresco (54F - Cold Holding); salad mix (56F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (52F - Cold Holding); gravy (55F - Cold Holding); mashed potatoes (54F - Cold Holding); shepherds pie mix (52F - Cold Holding); sausage (51F - Cold Holding); chicken breasts (52F - Cold Holding) Operator states no temperatures were taken in cooler today. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk in cooler with 51F ambient temperature- sausage kale soup (55F - Cold Holding); sour cream (54F - Cold Holding); queso fresco (54F - Cold Holding); salad mix (56F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (52F - Cold Holding); gravy (55F - Cold Holding); mashed potatoes (54F - Cold Holding); shepherds pie mix (52F - Cold Holding); sausage (51F - Cold Holding); chicken breasts (52F - Cold Holding) Operator states no temperatures were taken in cooler today. See stop sale. Warning

Inspection Date: 9/20/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8356988

  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on reach in cooler in cook line area
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • 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
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of soda gun in bar area