PIONEER RESTAURANT
COR HWY 64/US HWY 17 · ZOLFO SPRINGS · Hardee County · FL 33890
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
10 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
08A-04-5High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken and raw shell eggs over unwashed tomatoes in walk-in cooler. Manager moved tomatoes to another location. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Intermediate 4
11-27-4Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Inspector provided form during inspection via email. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener with old black food debris. **Warning**
53B-01-5Intermediate – 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. Observed that no training was available for any employee. 3 employees working over 60 days. **Warning**
11-26-1Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Inspector provided form during inspection via email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Basic 5
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed cartons of tomatoes on floor ion walk-in cooler. Containers of frozen meats on floor in walk-in freezer. **Warning**
10-17-4Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored between prep tables at cookline.Manager removed to dishwash. **Warning**
36-30-4Basic – Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Walls on kitchen not fully enclosed grease accumulation on hard to clean areas. **Warning**
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. High walls on kitchen with grease on walls . **Warning**
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet cloths stored on prep table at kitchen. Manager removed to dirty linen storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 20, 2026 12:24 PM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.