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Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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THE PELICAN BISTRO

3510 S NOVA RD STE 119 · PORT ORANGE · Volusia County · FL 32129

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 5, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3603358
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10887688
DBPR license7407624

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedSeptember 5, 2025 4:24 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedSeptember 6, 2025 11:30 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRodent activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority1 Intermediate8 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

#9High Priority22-41-4

High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0ppm chlorine, tested multiple times. **Warning**

Warning
#10High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. -1 rodent droppings on top of water heater in back end of kitchen -1 rodent dropping on top of box on wall in back of establishment near water heater -5 rodent droppings on top shelf next to wireless/IT electrical equipment above fire extinguisher in back of establishment -4 droppings on the floor under fryer at the cook line -2 droppings behind microwave at end of cook line -2 rodent droppings on floor inside bar connected to dining area/kitchen Operator stated professional pest control services have been called for assistance, employee and manager began attempting to clean affected areas observed. **Admin Complaint**

Admin Complaint
#11High Priority35A-21-4

High Priority – Rodent nesting materials present. -scattered along baseboards in back of kitchen **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 1

#12Intermediate53A-03-7

Intermediate – Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ -frank, expired 8/26/2025

Basic 8

#1Basic36-32-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -some gaps in ceiling tiles in back

#2Basic06-09-1

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. -mahi, snapper, salmon -provided flyer on thawing vacuum sealed fish

#3Basic36-03-4

Basic – Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. -various locations in back of kitchen

#4Basic16-55-4

Basic – Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

#6Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -heavy grease accumulation on cook line floor **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic36-24-5

Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. -small hole near sprayer at 3 compartment sink

#8Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -grease on sides of fryers

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 2:25 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 7 · Food not re-served
1 observation(s)
Category 17 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
3 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
4 observation(s)
Category 54 · Florida Clean Indoor Air Act
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.