Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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PINO GELATO CAFE BAYTOWN

134 FISHERMANS COVE · DESTIN · Walton County · FL 32550

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 27, 2018
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number2709887
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID6289226
DBPR license7601874

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedMarch 27, 2018 5:28 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedMarch 28, 2018 12:32 PM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRodent activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority3 Intermediate7 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 2

#8High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by one live roach found underneath the kitchen handwash sink on a glue trap. **Warning**

Warning
#9High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by approximately 30 dry rodent droppings found inside compressor area of front counter gelato reach-in freezer. **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 3

#10Intermediate53A-01-5

Intermediate – Manager lacking proof of food manager certification. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/hr/food-lodging/managercertification.html. **Warning**

Warning
#11Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in the kitchen, near the walk-in cooler. **Warning**

Warning
#12Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 7

#1Basic36-32-5

Basic – Ceiling at entry of walk-in cooler shows signs of water damage and is no longer smooth and easily cleanable. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. 2017 license currently displayed. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach found under front counter gelato reach-in freezer. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic14-11-4

Basic – Equipment in poor repair – Shelf system in both the walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer is in disrepair being held together with zip ties. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of toaster oven has heavy accumulation of food debris. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic36-72-4

Basic – Walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer floors soiled with old food debris. **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stored in wet mop bucket. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 2:18 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 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 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.