Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report

Q5 PHO

1525 NW 26 AVE · CHIEFLAND · Levy County · FL 32626

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 10, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3754386
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13792888
DBPR license4800658

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
9 High Priority3 Intermediate11 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical23 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 9

#12High Priority10-05-5

High Priority – In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice utensils, stored in standing water 83°F

#13High Priority14-15-4

High Priority – Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage – direct contact with food. Chicken wings stored in a to go bag. Discarded during this inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#14High Priority50-17-3

High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment observed preparing, serving, and selling food to customers with an expired license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants dated June 1, 2025 **Admin Complaint**

Admin Complaint
#15High Priority08A-14-5

High Priority – Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. Open bag of Raw shrimp stored over open ice cream in three door freezer. Move during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#16High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Three rodent droppings in dry storage. Cleaned up during this inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#17High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Old rice held on stove and 98°F overnight.

Stop Sale
#18High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Bean sprouts and standing water at 61°F. Reach in cooler: Veggie egg rolls 81°F. Cook line cooler: in cooler overnight Chicken 58°F Beef 51°F Meatballs, 49°F **Warning**

Warning
#19High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice on stove held overnight at 98°F.

#20High Priority29-34-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Outside faucet does not have a backflow on the faucet.

Intermediate 3

#21Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At cook line in washing sink. Replace during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#22Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Beef soup made three days ago not dated. Dated during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#23Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Cleaning solution not labeled. Labeled during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 11

#1Basic21-05-5

Basic – Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Basil covered with a cloth towel. Removed during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink over prep table. Removed during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic08B-49-4

Basic – Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food stored above restaurant food in double door cooler.

#4Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee hats over prep table. Removed during this inspection **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Side door in dining area has a gap around it.

#6Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Heavy grease and old food buildup behind cooking equipment.

#7Basic33-29-4

Basic – Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing. Grease receptacle on side of building has lid propped open with pot.

#8Basic10-01-5

Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Measuring cup handles stored, touching the food product in the dry storage area.

#9Basic16-46-4

Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on cooking equipment.

#10Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of produce cooler has old food buildup.

#11Basic14-06-4

Basic – Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Raw untreated wood observed behind cook line, hand wash sink, and to the access to the attic.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 2:17 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
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.