Inspection Report

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 dateNovember 17, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3339608
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8358867
DBPR license3701145

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedNovember 17, 2023 1:37 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedNovember 17, 2023 3:52 PM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRodent activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority4 Intermediate10 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical19 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 5

#11High Priority41-07-4

High Priority – Container of medicine stored on top of beer cooler near clean glasses in bar area. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#12High Priority14-31-5

High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Plastic Togo bags used to store cooked rice and prepared beef

#13High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In cooks line cooler cut onions and peppers stored below raw fish and pork. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#14High Priority08A-24-5

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other during preparation based upon minimum required cooking temperature. -frozen packaged raw chicken with frozen packaged raw pork in rear prep sink, no water running. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#15High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 10 under reach in cooler in prep area 53 under soda fountain in kitchen 46 under roll top reach in cooler on cooks line 66 behind/on top of bar keg cooler (between top of keg reach in cooler and bottom of bar top)

Intermediate 4

#16Intermediate12A-03-4

Intermediate – Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee rinsed hands in three compartment sink

#17Intermediate53A-05-6

Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/

#18Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in prep area

#19Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Rice, prepared meats not date marked in reach in cooler

Basic 10

#1Basic24-14-4

Basic – Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Knives stored between sink and wall behind bar.

#2Basic36-03-4

Basic – Cove molding at floor/wall juncture under hand wash sink in prep area broken/missing.

#3Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table in prep area. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#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 drink and keys on prep table in prep area. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled Behind/under cook line equipment in kitchen

#6Basic10-08-5

Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice, operator removed **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7Basic27-10-4

Basic – No hot running water at mop sink.

#8Basic14-20-4

Basic – Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover under cook line and prep area prep table

#9Basic35B-09-4

Basic – Screen in door torn/in poor repair – vermin present.

#10Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. -items thawing in sink no water running. Operator turned on water. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 8:27 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 27 · Safe water source and hot/cold water under pressure
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.