PIONEER RESTAURANT
COR HWY 64/US HWY 17 · ZOLFO SPRINGS · Hardee County · FL 33890
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
All DBPR Inspector Observations
8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
08A-05-6High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed flats of raw shell eggs over case of tomatoes in walk in cooler. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-05-26: **Time Extended**
Intermediate 1
16-37-1Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-05-26: **Time Extended**
Basic 6
24-08-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Observed stack of cups in wait staff area with water in between and not air drying properly. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-05-26: **Time Extended**
14-11-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets on the reach in cooler and walk in cooler. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-05-26: **Time Extended**
36-73-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor behind and under equipment soiled with grease and food debris in the kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-05-26: **Time Extended**
27-10-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – No hot running water at mop sink. Observed no hot water at mop sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-05-26: **Time Extended**
14-33-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves in the reach in cooler towards front of kitchen by wait station rusted and pitied. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-05-26: **Time Extended**
36-27-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls soiled with grease behind equipment in the kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-05-26: **Time Extended**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 11:09 PM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.