EL PILON AREPAS GRILL
12720 S ORANGE BLOSSOM TRL STE 19
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.1/5)
Based on 3 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection on 3/6/2025
High Priority
5
Intermediate
3
Basic
9
Total
18
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed three tanks at prep area.
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 25 dead small roaches-White reach in refrigerator across from handwashing sink on cooks line 7 dead roaches-Bottom shelf of prep table where microwave is stored, across from grill on cooks line 1 dead roach - on floor underneath speed rack next to walk-in cooler. Operator cleaned and disposed of dead roaches. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink bottle on prep table of front counter.
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation without hair restraint in kitchen.
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Along bottom of exit door by walk-in cooler.
- 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall by exit door at walk-in cooler, and cracked cove molding.
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observe handle of scoop touching ice in igloo container at front counter. Operator placed upright. **Corrected On-Site**
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At handwashing sink in triple sink area. **Repeat Violation**
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed multiple clean containers with old labels throughout facility.
- 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed sunburn cream stored inside reach-in cooler at front counter and white reach-in cooler on cooks line. Operator took out. **Corrected On-Site**
- 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs over cilantro in walk-in cooler. Observed raw pork over cooked vegetables in walk-in cooler.
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked shredded beef and cooked shredded chicken all temping between 47F-50F in walk-in cooler, per operator held in cooler overnight. Milky drink temping at 46F at reach in cooler on front counter. Per operator, held in cooler overnight. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked shredded beef and cooked shredded chicken all temping between 47F-50F in walk-in cooler, per operator held in cooler overnight. Milky drink temping at 46F at reach in cooler on front counter. Per operator, held in cooler overnight. Issued stop sale. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed monitor screen cleaner next to plates and bowls at front counter. Operator moved. **Corrected On-Site**
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed chemical containers inside basin of handwashing sink at triple sink area. Handwashing sink on cooks line blocked by stool. Observed metal grates at both handwashing sinks at front counter. **Repeat Violation**
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwashing by glass door cooler at front counter, handwashing sink at entrance of kitchen, handwashing sink at triple sink, handwashing sink at prep area on cooks line. Operator placed paper towels at some. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At handwashing sink by prep area by cooks line, and handwashing sink at triple sink area. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
- 48-04-4:Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Propane tank inside of facility by exit door.
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/6/2025 revealed 18 total violations (5 high priority, 3 intermediate, 9 basic).
Inspection on 10/25/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
3
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards throughout facility **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-25: **Time Extended**
- 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exit door at back of kitchen **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-25: **Time Extended**
- 22-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave on cooks line **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-25: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/25/2024 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 8/26/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
6
Basic
6
Total
14
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards throughout facility **Warning**
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Five dead roaches in hand washing cabinet located on the front line next to display case. Next unannounced **Warning**
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exit door at back of kitchen **Warning**
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave on cooks line **Warning**
- 16-48-4:Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Handle of in use ice scoop had cilantro and black substance on handle. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in coolers at front line **Warning**
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Chicken salad regular, avocado chicken salad and cut lettuce temping between 46F-50F. Per operator in reach in cooler overnight **Warning**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken salad regular, avocado chicken salad and cut lettuce temping between 46F-50F. Per operator in reach in cooler overnight **Warning**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer at prep area **Warning**
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink by triple sink had chemical and dish soap in sink **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Only hand wash sink at front counter near glass reach in fridge were drinks are stored has paper towel and none at other 5 hand wash sinks **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At any of the 6 hand washing sinks in facility **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 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. Chicken salad in walk in cooler and front line no date mark Milk in reach in cooler at prep area **Warning**
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/26/2024 revealed 14 total violations (2 high priority, 6 intermediate, 6 basic).