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Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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ALEJANDRO'S RESTAURANT

7380 BROAD ST · BROOKSVILLE · Hernando County · FL 34601

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 15, 2020
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3005643
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID7293992
DBPR license3701145

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedJuly 15, 2020 3:01 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedJuly 15, 2020 5:52 PM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRodent activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority1 Intermediate9 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

#10High Priority35A-02-6

High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Three flies in kitchen **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#11High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 7 droppings in ware washing room under dishwasher next to mouse trap. 3 droppings by hole in the wall by the dish machine 60 droppings behind bar under prep sink Operator started cleaning during inspection.

Intermediate 1

#12Intermediate31A-13-4

Intermediate – Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink. Pepper seeds and stems in cooks line hand sink

Basic 9

#1Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cooks line cutting boards **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic36-24-5

Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall where baseboard is missing by door going into the bar area. One side is closed up with steel wool

#3Basic10-08-5

Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Server ice bin **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic22-04-4

Basic – Lime scale build-up inside ice machine.

#5Basic36-64-5

Basic – Objectionable odors in dish room or other areas of the establishment. Strong urine smell in dish room

#6Basic12B-13-4

Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Drink on shelf in three door cooler on cooks line

#7Basic35B-09-4

Basic – Screen in door torn/in poor repair – vermin present. Back screen door. Outside door is open **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#8Basic06-04-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed at room temperature. Chicken and beef sitting on counter by prep sink Operator put beef in the cooler and started cooking chicken during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#9Basic14-06-4

Basic – Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Raw wood shelving behind bar **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 6:46 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 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 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)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.