EL PULGARCITO GRILL AND BAR LLC
4950 S ORANGE BLOSSOM TRAIL STE G
Overall Food Safety Rating
★☆☆☆☆ (1.1/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 3/28/2025
High Priority
5
Intermediate
1
Basic
4
Total
10
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven door.operator immediately removed Corrected On-Site
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Under flat top grill
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour and salt containers
- 03D-01-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Beans; made at 10am (127F - Cooling); rice made at 10am (107F - Cooling) in kitchen. Advised to put on ice and in cooler. Tempted again at 1:05pm. Temperature range for both was 70-95F. Advised to immediately put in freezer. For proper temperature cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 14-86-1:High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Paper towels on butter and tortillas .
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Tamales in to-go bags. Operator immediately removed and put into ziplock bags Corrected On-Site
- 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shell eggs over unwashed corn and other veggies in walk in cooler. Operator immediately removed Corrected On-Site
- 01B-24-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Pork and eggs mix dated 3/20. Operator immediately discarded Corrected On-Site
- 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/28/2025 revealed 10 total violations (5 high priority, 1 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 7/16/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
1
Total
5
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 35B-03-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Admin Complaint
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. 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. Corrected On-Site
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bowl in sink in kitchen. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/16/2024 revealed 5 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 3/14/2024
High Priority
5
Intermediate
1
Basic
6
Total
12
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Pots and bowls in storage room.
- 12B-14-4:Basic - Employee beverage container in ice machine/ice bin. In bar area. Corrected On-Site
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven and stove
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Thawing chicken at room temperature. Operator put in walk in. Corrected On-Site
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Kitchen.
- 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 beans in walk in cooler from day before 50-56F. Stop sale.
- 14-86-1:High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. In bottom of pans in make line.
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. cooked beans (50-56F) from day before.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked beans (50-56F) from day before.
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Repeat Violation
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/14/2024 revealed 12 total violations (5 high priority, 1 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 10/24/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
5
Total
8
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-45-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Under microwave oven.
- 29-09-4:Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Hot water handle on hand sink is stripped.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Male restroom.
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.
- 36-02-5:Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. In front of walk in cooler.
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose Bibb outside in back of building.
- 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. Provided operator with form. Corrected On-Site
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Sanitizer in dining room
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/24/2023 revealed 8 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 5 basic).