COOL PICKLE IN PARADISE
8501 PLACIDA RD UNIT A4
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.2/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 5/12/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
5
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed on stand up, double door cooler, (next to stand up freezer) backside handles with food debris. Observed employee cleaning handles.
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed in bar area , hanging insulation and leaking from rain. Also, observed leak in walk in coolers.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed stand up freezer next to office with torn gasket. Repeat Violation
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed in server ally, microwave with food debris inside. Observed cook cleaning microwave.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed on stand up freezer, gasket with black mold like substance on it. Observed employee cleaning gasket. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/12/2025 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 2/12/2025
High Priority
3
Intermediate
6
Basic
3
Total
12
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-11-5:Basic - Observed - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed in reach in coolers with food on make line, torn gaskets. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-12: Observed gaskets on order during call back inspection. ** Time Extended ** **Corrective Action Taken**
- 27-10-4:Basic - Observed - From initial inspection : Basic - No hot running water at mop sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-12: Observed hot water tank replaced and operating. Hot water throughout establishment during call back inspection. **Complied**
- 23-03-4:Basic - Observed - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets in reach in coolers on line, in kitchen soiled with food debris on them. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-12: Observed gaskets on line clean during call back inspection. **Complied**
- 12A-19-4:High Priority - Observed - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. Observed no hot water in establishment Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-12: Observed hot water tank replaced and operating. Hot water throughout establishment during call back inspection. **Complied**
- 12A-08-4:High Priority - Observed - From initial inspection : High Priority - No hot water and / or takes too long to reach handwash sink resulting in employees using only cold water to wash their hands. Observed no hot water at hand washing sinks. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-12: Observed hot water tank replaced and operating. Hot water throughout establishment during call back inspection. **Complied**
- 35A-04-4:High Priority - Observed - From initial inspection : High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 4 rodent droppings on server room floor, 8 rodent droppings on cook line floor, 10 rodent droppings on dry storage floor. 5 rodent droppings on bar floor, Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-12: Observed no rodent droppings throughout establishment during call back inspection. **Complied**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Observed - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener put away clean, with food debris on blade. Observed cutting boards in kitchen with black mold like substance on them. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-12: Observed can opener clean during call back inspection. **Complied**
- 27-18-4:Intermediate - Observed - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Hot water supply not maintained during peak periods. Observed no hot water in establishment at all. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-12: Observed hot water tank replaced and operating. Hot water throughout establishment during call back inspection. **Complied**
- 53A-05-6:Intermediate - Observed - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/ handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotelsrestaurants/ food-lodging/food-manager. Observed no certified food manager on premises. Three documents hanging up for CFM's, none present. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-12: Observed no certified food manager on premises. Three documents hanging up for CFM's, none present during call back inspection. **Time Extended**
- 27-08-4:Intermediate - Observed - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No hot water provided at handwash sink/three-compartment sink/mop sink when dishmachine is running. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-12: Observed hot water tank replaced and operating. Hot water throughout establishment during call back inspection. **Complied**
- 16-54-4:Intermediate - Observed - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Wash solution in spray type hot water sanitizing dishmachine not reaching proper temperature according to manufacturer's specifications. Observed no hot water in establishment. Operator stated that a pipe broke, plumber on site repairing pipe, and hot water tank went out. No status on tank repair. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-12: Observed hot water tank replaced and operating. Hot water throughout establishment during call back inspection. **Complied**
- 27-16-4:Intermediate - Observed - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water at any handwashing sinks in establishment. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-12: Observed hot water tank replaced and operating. Hot water throughout establishment during call back inspection. **Complied**
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/12/2025 revealed 12 total violations (3 high priority, 6 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 2/11/2025
High Priority
3
Intermediate
6
Basic
3
Total
12
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed
Inspection Details:
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed in reach in coolers with food on make line, torn gaskets. Repeat Violation Warning
- 27-10-4:Basic - No hot running water at mop sink. Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets in reach in coolers on line, in kitchen soiled with food debris on them. Repeat Violation Warning
- 12A-19-4:High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. Observed no hot water in establishment Warning
- 12A-08-4:High Priority - No hot water and / or takes too long to reach handwash sink resulting in employees using only cold water to wash their hands. Observed no hot water at hand washing sinks. Warning
- 35A-04-4:High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 4 rodent droppings on server room floor, 8 rodent droppings on cook line floor, 10 rodent droppings on dry storage floor. 5 rodent droppings on bar floor, Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener put away clean, with food debris on blade. Observed cutting boards in kitchen with black mold like substance on them. Repeat Violation Warning
- 27-18-4:Intermediate - Hot water supply not maintained during peak periods. Observed no hot water in establishment at all. Warning
- 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager. Observed no certified food manager on premises. Three documents hanging up for CFM's, none present. Warning
- 27-08-4:Intermediate - No hot water provided at handwash sink/three-compartment sink/mop sink when dishmachine is running. Warning
- 16-54-4:Intermediate - Wash solution in spray type hot water sanitizing dishmachine not reaching proper temperature according to manufacturer's specifications. Observed no hot water in establishment. Operator stated that a pipe broke, plumber on site repairing pipe, and hot water tank went out. No status on tank repair. Warning
- 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water at any handwashing sinks in establishment. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/11/2025 revealed 12 total violations (3 high priority, 6 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 9/3/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
10
Total
11
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 32-07-4:Basic - Bathroom facility not clean. Observed build up under rim of urnals in men's room, that can be seen as soon as you open door to restroom. Observed employee starting to clean bathrooms **Corrective Action Taken**
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a small plastic drinking glass being used as a scoop for sugar with out handle. Observed operator remove and put glass in dish. Corrected On-Site
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed on reach in cooler handles with build up n back side of handles through out kitchen. Observed cook cleaning handles. Corrected On-Site
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed through out establishment air vents with accumulation of black dust like substance.
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards throughout out kitchen with multiple grooves on board.
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic drinking glasses stacked wet nesting in server area. Observed operator starting to separate glasses. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at back door by restrooms a gap on the bottom of the door
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets through out reach in coolers with black mold like substance on them. Observed chef cleaning gaskets. Corrected On-Site
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed at hostess station Togo containers not inverted. Observed operator inverting Togo containers properly. Corrected On-Site
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop that is used for restrooms, in a bucket by restrooms with mop head stored down. Observed operator remove mop and store correctly inverted with mop head up. Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards throughout kitchen with stains on them.
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/3/2024 revealed 11 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 10 basic).
Inspection on 12/12/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed un covered receptacles in ladies room. Operator will get covered ones.
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop inside a mop bucket with mop head inside bucket. Observed operator removing mop and placing outside and stored properly Corrected On-Site
- 09-01-4:High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Corrected On-Site
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand washing sink in server area with Brillo pads and utensils inside them. Observed operator removing said items. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/12/2023 revealed 4 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 8/8/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
6
Total
8
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. Observed ice bin with black like mold substance around lid. Corrected On-Site
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed in bar area next to keg cooler a Co2 tank not secured.
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed forks in storage cup not inverted with handles up. Observed General Manager removing, re washing and storing handles up. Corrected On-Site
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal cell phone in server area on counter next to reach in cooler. Observed General Manager removing cell phone to proper location. Corrected On-Site
- 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed multiple drinks in reach in cooler at server station. Observed General Manager segregating items to bottom of cooler. Corrected On-Site
- 25-34-4:Basic - Oyster/clam/mussel/crab or other shells purchased from a supplier reused to serve food. Observed large white real mollusks shells being used to serve New England style stuffers, then being saved, and being washed for re use. Explained to General Manager that, that is not allowed and observed General Manager throwing them away. Corrected On-Site
- 14-86-1:High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed ed white cloths being used under cheese to absorb condensation. Spoke with Chef about this. Observed Chef removing cloths, removing cheese that touched cloths and discarded. Observed Chef using food grade wax paper to put cheese on. Corrected On-Site
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand washing sink in server area with tea stains in it. Using sink as a dump station.
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/8/2023 revealed 8 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 6 basic).