Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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SCHOONI'S PIZZA PALACE

209 N MAIN ST · LAKE PLACID · Highlands County · FL 33852

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 26, 2019
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number2893995
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID6956151
DBPR license3800292

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedSeptember 26, 2019 2:43 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedSeptember 27, 2019 8:45 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionSewage leaks

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority1 Intermediate9 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical13 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#10High Priority50-17-2

High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator paid cost: reference number :197015666 **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning
#11High Priority08A-09-4

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler. Raw beef over RTE cake. Operator rearranged the cooler to properly store the raw product. **Warning**

Warning
#12High Priority28-26-4

High Priority – Sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drains. Observed gray water to be coming up from two drains: one in the kitchen and one by the dishwasher. The Operator has contacted a plumber who is on the way to fix the issue. In the mean time the Operator has shop vacuum the drains. **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 1

#13Intermediate22-05-4

Intermediate – Cutting board(s) stained/soiled. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 9

#1Basic14-01-4

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Operator removed the item from the cracker meal. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning
#2Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic36-58-4

Basic – Exposed studs/joists/rafters present in food preparation or warewashing area. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic36-41-4

Basic – Fan cover in walk-in cooler/freezer has accumulation of dust or debris. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic14-38-4

Basic – Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic36-31-4

Basic – Hole in ceiling above Pizza oven. **Warning**

Warning
#8Basic23-12-4

Basic – Walk-in cooler and/or walk-in freezer shelves soiled with encrusted food debris. **Warning**

Warning
#9Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 1:21 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 28 · Sewage and wastewater disposal
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
6 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.