Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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PINK FLAMINGO

19726 NW US HWY 441 · HIGH SPRINGS · Alachua County · FL 32643

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 9, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3450708
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8739735
DBPR license1102860

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
6 High Priority3 Intermediate3 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 6

#4High Priority22-41-4

High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0ppm. **Warning**

Warning
#5High Priority12A-27-4

High Priority – Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee cracked eggs the touched clean plate and spatula for service, spoke to employee about changing gloves and washing hands.

#6High Priority01B-24-5

High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Mushroom gravy 7/2, vegan chili 7/2, and meatballs 7/1. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin ComplaintStop Sale
#7High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cheesecake (46F – Cold Holding) item in display cooler, cooler digital thermometer says 38, other items are at 43, employee moved to freezer. Retemped at below 41F. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#8High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bleach bottle and spray chemicals by bbq sauce bottle on cooks line, employee moved bbq sauce away from chemicals. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#9High Priority41-18-4

High Priority – Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Quaternary ammonia observed at 500 ppm, employee added water retested at 400ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 3

#10Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on steam well on cooks line stained. Interior left side deflector plate ice machine downstairs.

#11Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sanitizer bucket inside Handwash sink in corner of cooks line. Employee moved bucket. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#12Intermediate53B-14-5

Intermediate – Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 2 employees expired February and May.

Basic 3

#1Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Blue cheese container lid is cracked in walk in cooler. Reach in cooler on cooks line gasket is torn. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. In dishwasher machine room.

#3Basic29-49-6

Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In prep cooler next to oven.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 2, 2026 1:58 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
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
2 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
2 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.