Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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COOL PICKLE IN PARADISE

8501 PLACIDA RD UNIT A4 · PLACIDA · Charlotte County · FL 33946

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateFebruary 11, 2025
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3581060
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10776162
DBPR license1801509

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedFebruary 11, 2025 12:18 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedFebruary 12, 2025 1:19 PM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRodent activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority6 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical12 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#4High Priority12A-19-4

High Priority – Employee washed hands with cold water. Observed no hot water in establishment **Warning**

Warning
#5High Priority12A-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**

Warning
#6High Priority35A-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**

Warning

Intermediate 6

#7Intermediate22-02-4

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**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#8Intermediate27-18-4

Intermediate – Hot water supply not maintained during peak periods. Observed no hot water in establishment at all. **Warning**

Warning
#9Intermediate53A-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**

Warning
#10Intermediate27-08-4

Intermediate – No hot water provided at handwash sink/three-compartment sink/mop sink when dishmachine is running. **Warning**

Warning
#11Intermediate16-54-4

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**

Warning
#12Intermediate27-16-4

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**

Warning

Basic 3

#1Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed in reach in coolers with food on make line, torn gaskets. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#2Basic27-10-4

Basic – No hot running water at mop sink. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic23-03-4

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**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 2:41 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 27 · Safe water source and hot/cold water under pressure
4 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.