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ALEJANDRO'S RESTAURANT

7380 BROAD ST · BROOKSVILLE · Hernando County · FL 34601

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMay 8, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3578660
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10757697
DBPR license3701145

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
7 High Priority3 Intermediate16 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical26 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

26 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 7

#17High Priority12A-17-4

High Priority – Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands in kitchen. **Warning**

Warning
#18High Priority35A-02-7

High Priority – Live, small flying insects found. 1. Observed approximately eight live, small flying insects flying at cookline, prep area, and landing on drain board at triple sink in kitchen. **Admin Complaint**

Admin Complaint
#19High Priority08A-20-5

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed container of raw fish stored on shelf above uncooked cut onions and green peppers. Operator reorganized. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#20High Priority08A-17-6

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Observed opened package of raw black angus beef patties stored on shelf above opened package of churros in reach in freezer in kitchen. **Warning**

Warning
#21High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1. Observed approximately three live roaches crawling on commercial beverage dispenser mounting bracket and soda lines. **Admin Complaint**

Admin Complaint
#22High Priority01B-13-4

High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed container of fully thawed commercially packaged fish in sealed reduced oxygen packaging. Stored in single door reach in cooler overnight per operator. See Stop Sale. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#23High Priority29-34-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on threaded faucet opposite dish machine in ware wash area. Hose observed attached. **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 3

#24Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. 1. Soiled cup stored in hand sink basin in ware wash area. 2. Soiled pan stored in hand sink basin in kitchen. **Warning**

Warning
#25Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at front counter. **Warning**

Warning
#26Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink at front counter. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 16

#1Basic16-21-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic16-23-4

Basic – Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed metal bowl with no handles stored in the ice machine bin. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling tiles and vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance throughout kitchen and prep area. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic06-09-1

Basic – Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed container of fully thawed commercially packaged fish in sealed reduced oxygen packaging. Stored in single door reach in cooler overnight per operator. See Stop Sale. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#6Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. 1. Observed on cutting board at Bain Marie in kitchen. 2. Observed on cutting boards stored at triple sink. **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. 1, One dead roach observed on top of dish machine in ware wash area. 2. Observed approximately ten dead roaches in light shields in kitchen and prep area. **Admin Complaint**

Admin Complaint
#8Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. 1. Observed torn door gasket on three door reach in cooler in kitchen. **Warning**

Warning
#9Basic38-07-4

Basic – Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. **Warning**

Warning
#10Basic14-73-4

Basic – No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray in kitchen. **Warning**

Warning
#11Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at front counter and bar. **Warning**

Warning
#12Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Hood filters above cookline in kitchen. **Warning**

Warning
#13Basic25-05-4

Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single use metal pans stored on floor in dry storage area. **Warning**

Warning
#14Basic29-49-6

Basic – Standing water in bottom of true single door reach in cooler next to cookline in kitchen. **Warning**

Warning
#15Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw beef thawing at room temperature at the food prep sink in the kitchen. **Warning**

Warning
#16Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust behind triple sink in ware wash area. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 10, 2026 12:00 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
2 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
4 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
2 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
4 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
3 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 38 · Required lighting and protected fixtures/bulbs
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.