Inspection Report

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PAL PINCHORREO

2911 FIFTH ST W · LEHIGH ACRES · Lee County · FL 33971

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJune 20, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number1279964
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8470259
DBPR license4651045

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority5 Intermediate1 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical10 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#2High Priority12A-07-5

High Priority – Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee change gloves after handling raw pork directly with gloves, no handwash when donning new gloves. Explained proper handwashing techniques to employee. **Warning**

Warning
#3High Priority14-15-4

High Priority – Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage – direct contact with food. Container used to stored bread in far left corner of unit is not food grade. **Warning**

Warning
#4High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken and pork over ready-to-eat beverages in tall silver reach-in cooler. Also raw chicken and pork over ready-to-eat vegetables in smaller reach-in cooler. Discussed with operator proper food storage. **Warning**

Warning
#5High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On counter next to small fryer, fresh garlic in oil (58F – Cold Holding) for one hour per operator. Discussed with operator potentially hazardous foods and the use of time as a public health control , provided operator with time as a public health control form. **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 5

#6Intermediate53A-07-6

Intermediate – No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ at time of inspection, operator unable to provide certification. **Warning**

Warning
#7Intermediate53B-02-5

Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One cook handling food employed more than 60 days no proof of training – Francis. **Warning**

Warning
#8Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – 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. Provided operator employee reporting agreement, (HR 5030-309) manager health reporting responsibilities (HR 5030-101)and employee health reporting responsibilities (HR 5030-103], discussed with operator importance of employee heath. **Warning**

Warning
#9Intermediate22-38-5

Intermediate – No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Operator purchased approved sanitizer for food contact surfaces at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#10Intermediate41-04-4

Intermediate – Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. One unlabeled chemical bottle under triple sink. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 1

#1Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Oil for fryer stored on floor next to fryer. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 3, 2026 12:22 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
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 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.