Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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PICO DE GALLO

2082 W CR 48 · BUSHNELL · Sumter County · FL 33513

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 24, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3456908
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8756118
DBPR license7000518

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedJuly 24, 2024 2:06 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedJuly 24, 2024 4:41 PM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach & rodent activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
7 High Priority3 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical16 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 7

#7High Priority22-49-4

High Priority – Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm, sanitizer jug empty, operator will get sanitizer tomorrow **Warning**

Warning
#8High Priority14-31-5

High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Cooked rice in black refrigerator Tortillas on cook line, **Warning**

Warning
#9High Priority08A-20-5

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In 3 door cooler on cook line -raw chicken over raw shrimp in reach in cooler , chicken moved to bottom **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#10High Priority35A-23-4

High Priority – Roach excrement and/or droppings present. In prep room in track for shelving unit **Warning**

Warning
#11High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 4 rodent droppings on floor under dry storage rack by 2 door vertical cooler 4 under prep table with can opener attached, all droppings were removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#12High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In black refrigerator on end of cook line- cooked rice (55F – Cold Holding)made yesterday morning at 9 am. In walk in cooler – cooked shredded pork (48F – Cold Holding); cooked shredded chicken (48F – Cold Holding); beans (48F – Cold Holding); cooked chicken breast (48F – Cold Holding) **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#13High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In black refrigerator on end of cook line- cooked rice (55F – Cold Holding)made yesterday morning at 9 am. In walk in cooler – cooked shredded pork (48F – Cold Holding); cooked shredded chicken (48F – Cold Holding); beans (48F – Cold Holding); cooked chicken breast (48F – Cold Holding)operator states he took some temperatures at 10 am, all were at 41F or below, did not log temperatures, see stop sale **Warning**

WarningStop Sale

Intermediate 3

#14Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can operator blade **Warning**

Warning
#15Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Metal scrubby and measuring cup in sink by 3 compartment sink, operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#16Intermediate51-16-7

Intermediate – No plan review submitted and approved – renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Plans are from Previous owner, ice machine moved to storage area by walk in cooler . Vertical freezer and cooler added to storage area on side of kitchen. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 6

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in back room, on sides of inside **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#2Basic36-51-4

Basic – Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Walk in cooler floor, metal is buckled, door in disrepair Unsealed concrete in back storage room by walk in cooler and back storage area with cooler and freezer. Floor tiles missing in kitchen Hole in wall between employee bathrooms Standing water, In corner, back of kitchen by 2 door vertical cooler, operator moped floor **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat ViolationWarning
#3Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach on top,of knife holding magnet by 3 compartment sink 1 dead in reach in cooler on cook line 1 dead in gasket of reach in cooler on cook line **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets of 3 door cooler on cook line torn Exposed insulation, inside door panel missing **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of 3 door cooler on cook line Floor fan on cook line **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#6Basic29-08-4

Basic – Plumbing system in disrepair. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 3:06 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
3 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 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
3 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
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.