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PIONEER RESTAURANT

PIONEER RESTAURANT maintains a 2.2/5 food safety rating based on 8 health department inspections in ZOLFO SPRINGS. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

Last inspection: 2 months ago · 8 reports on file

COR HWY 64/US HWY 17, ZOLFO SPRINGS 33890

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.2/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

12/17/2025· 2mo ago

Visit ID: 13543240

Follow-up Inspection Required

3 int, 8 basic

  • 50-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-17: **Time Extended**
  • 24-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed stack of cups in the wait station with water in between and not properly air drying. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-17: **Time Extended**
  • 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors under equipment and in the kitchen soiled with grease and food debris. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-17: **Time Extended**
  • 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in reach in freezer back of kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-17: **Time Extended**
  • 27-10-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No hot running water at mop sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-17: **Time Extended**
  • 14-33-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler in front of kitchen by wait station, the shelves are rusted. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-17: **Time Extended**
  • 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls are soiled throughout the kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-17: **Time Extended**
  • 29-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed the pipe under the hand wash sink by the cook line is leaking. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-17: **Time Extended**
  • 53A-07-6:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. 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 at this restaurant. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-17: Operator accidentally took the wrong training and test, allowed one time, time extension 60 days. **Time Extended**
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-17: **Time Extended**
  • 53A-14-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed the kitchen manager could not answer basic questions when asked about temperatures of hot holding and cold holding food in the kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-17: **Time Extended**

10/8/2025· 5mo ago

Visit ID: 10916760

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 high, 3 int, 11 basic

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a bowl in a container of the diced potatoes in the walk in cooler, employee moved. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed stack of cups in the wait station with water in between and not properly air drying. Warning
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets on the walk in cooler door and reach in cooler are torn in the kitchen. Observed oven door does not stay shut and is broken on the cook line. Warning
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors under equipment and in the kitchen soiled with grease and food debris. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box of whole turkey on the floor in the walk in freezer, employee moved. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in reach in freezer back of kitchen. Warning
  • 27-10-4:Basic - No hot running water at mop sink. Warning
  • 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler in front of kitchen by wait station, the shelves are rusted. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls are soiled throughout the kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed the pipe under the hand wash sink by the cook line is leaking. Warning
  • 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a bottle of ibuprofen in a container with the flavoring vanilla and other seasonings, employee moved. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed kitchen manager changing gloves while performing tasks in food preparation area without washing hands, educated on the importance of handwashing. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 53A-07-6:Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. 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 at this restaurant. Warning
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Warning
  • 53A-14-4:Intermediate - Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed the kitchen manager could not answer basic questions when asked about temperatures of hot holding and cold holding food in the kitchen. Warning

5/21/2025· 9mo ago

Visit ID: 10713088

Met Inspection Standards

12 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a mold like substance on the ice drop tray inside the ice machine.
  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed 9 ceiling tiles throughout the dining area damaged and a 3 ceiling tiles in the dry storage area. Repeat Violation
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling throughout the kitchen soiled, and observed dust hanging from the tiles. Repeat Violation
  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors under all equipment in the kitchen and dry storage area are soiled. Repeat Violation
  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles missing or broken in several different areas in the kitchen and storage area. Repeat Violation
  • 38-07-4:Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Light shield missing in storage area above the ice machine and another shield missing in the walk in cooler. Repeat Violation
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease build up on hood filters, hood ceiling, walls and dripping down on the outside of the hood.
  • 35B-03-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed both back doors missing auto door closures.
  • 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed stand up reach in cooler by the wait station in the kitchen, the shelves are rusted and starting to chip. Repeat Violation
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed beef and chicken thawing on the back table. Operator moved items to refrigerator. Corrected On-Site
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls are soiled throughout kitchen and dry storage area. Repeat Violation

11/6/2024· 1y 4mo ago

Visit ID: 10712592

Met Inspection Standards

2 int, 10 basic

  • 36-32-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed 9 ceiling tiles throughout the dining area damaged and a 3 ceiling tiles in the dry storage area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-06: **Time Extended**
  • 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling throughout the kitchen soiled, and observed dust hanging from the tiles. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-06: **Time Extended**
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open employee beverages stored on prep tables throughout the kitchen. Manager removed the cups. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-06: **Time Extended**
  • 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. The gaskets are torn in walk in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-06: **Time Extended**
  • 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors under all equipment in the kitchen and dry storage area are soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-06: **Time Extended**
  • 36-17-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles missing or broken in several different areas in the kitchen and storage area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-06: **Time Extended**
  • 38-07-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Light shied missing in storage area above the ice machine and another shield missing in the walk in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-06: **Time Extended**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. The exhaust fan in the screened in area behind the kitchen is soiled and all floor fans in the kitchen soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-06: **Time Extended**
  • 14-33-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed stand up reach in cooler by the wait station in the kitchen, the shelves are rusted and starting to chip. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-06: **Time Extended**
  • 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls are soiled throughout kitchen and dry storage area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-06: **Time Extended**
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-06: **Time Extended**
  • 27-16-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand washing sink in the men's bathroom, no hot water. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-06: **Time Extended**

11/5/2024· 1y 4mo ago

Visit ID: 8747942

Follow-up Inspection Required

3 high, 3 int, 12 basic

  • 35A-06-4:Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed seven dead roaches in a glue trap on floor under bottom shelf in dry storage. Warning
  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed 9 ceiling tiles throughout the dining area damaged and a 3 ceiling tiles in the dry storage area. Warning
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling throughout the kitchen soiled, and observed dust hanging from the tiles. Warning
  • 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 8 dead roaches on the floor in dry storage area. Warning
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open employee beverages stored on prep tables throughout the kitchen. Manager removed the cups. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. The gaskets are torn in walk in cooler. Warning
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors under all equipment in the kitchen and dry storage area are soiled. Warning
  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles missing or broken in several different areas in the kitchen and storage area. Warning
  • 38-07-4:Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Light shied missing in storage area above the ice machine and another shield missing in the walk in cooler. Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. The exhaust fan in the screened in area behind the kitchen is soiled and all floor fans in the kitchen soiled. Warning
  • 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed stand up reach in cooler by the wait station in the kitchen, the shelves are rusted and starting to chip. Warning
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls are soiled throughout kitchen and dry storage area. Warning
  • 12A-14-4:High Priority - Employee coughed, sneezed, used a handkerchief or disposable tissue then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee coughed into their hand and touched reach in cooler door. Employee washed their hands and sanitized the door.. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw hamburger patty's stored over ready to eat beets in the walk in cooler. Manager removed the beets. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. All following items were stored on thee cook line at room temperature, Diced ham (81F - Cold Holding); Uncooked bacon (67F - Cold Holding); Hard shell eggs-ambient temperature (79F - Cold Holding); Cut lettuce (67F - Cold Holding); Sliced tomatoes (61F - Cold Holding). Employee stated all items were at room temperature for approximately one hour. Employee placed all items in walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed manuel can opener was soiled on blade, manager removed the can opener to be sanitized.Corrected On-Site **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Warning
  • 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand washing sink in the men's bathroom, no hot water. Warning

4/3/2024· 1y 11mo ago

Visit ID: 8532244

Met Inspection Standards

7 basic

  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Manager secured tank. Corrected On-Site
  • 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee with bracelet working with foods in kitchen . Employee removed and washed hands. Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed containers of meats stored on floor in walk-in freezer.
  • 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop buried in sugar at dry storage. Manager removed scoop Corrected On-Site
  • 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Inspector emailed handout. Corrected On-Site
  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee/ tea filters stored open on wire shelving.
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Bulk sugar uncovered at dry storage. Manager covered. Corrected On-Site

1/25/2024· 2y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 8531807

Met Inspection Standards

2 basic

  • 36-30-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Walls on kitchen not fully enclosed grease accumulation on hard to clean areas. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-25: **Time Extended**
  • 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. High walls on kitchen with grease on walls . Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-25: **Time Extended**

10/19/2023· 2y 4mo ago

Visit ID: 8364236

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 4 int, 5 basic

  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cartons of tomatoes on floor ion walk-in cooler. Containers of frozen meats on floor in walk-in freezer. Warning
  • 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored between prep tables at cookline.Manager removed to dishwash. Warning
  • 36-30-4:Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Walls on kitchen not fully enclosed grease accumulation on hard to clean areas. Warning
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. High walls on kitchen with grease on walls . Warning
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet cloths stored on prep table at kitchen. Manager removed to dirty linen storage. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken and raw shell eggs over unwashed tomatoes in walk-in cooler. Manager moved tomatoes to another location. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 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. Inspector provided form during inspection via email. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener with old black food debris. 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. Observed that no training was available for any employee. 3 employees working over 60 days. Warning
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Inspector provided form during inspection via email. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning