CHEZ PORKY'S
1749 S HWY 17, Pomona Park FL 32181 · 386.546.6873
Last inspected Apr 30, 2026 · 12 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In cooler on prep table of cook line, cheese (65/61F - Cold Holding). Operator discarded.
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Inspection history
12 visits, newest first
Apr 30, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. On bottom shelf of storage rack, black olive container with two dents on seal of can.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One food handler present during inspection employed over 60 days with no food handler training.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On shelf over three compartments sink, clean plastic containers stacked while wet.
Equipment in poor repair. Produce reach in cooler with a torn door gasket. Standup reach in freezer by restroom with ice build up on door seal. Standup four door reach in cooler with separated door gasket.
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In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. Dipperwell with ice cream scoop stored in well with water turned off. Operator turned on water.
Feb 4, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 31, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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/. Exterior smoker unit added on concrete slab outside rear exterior door not updated on current plans.
Nov 24, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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/. Exterior smoker unit added on concrete slab outside rear exterior door not updated on current plans.
Sep 19, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In reach in freezer raw Philly steak meat over cooked pork. Operator removed Philly steak meat. In reach in cooler on cook line, raw hamburger beef over ready to eat Mac and cheese. Operator rearranged.
Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer solution over 500ppm quaternary in two sanitizer buckets. Operator emptied and reset to proper ppm.
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/. Exterior smoker unit added on concrete slab outside rear exterior door not updated on current plans.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On shelf over three compartment sink, clean plastic containers stacked while wet. Operator unstacked.
Equipment in poor repair. Cook line reach in cooler door gasket torn.
Mar 26, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the reach in cooler, raw Philly beef over produce. In reach in freezer raw beef patty over burger buns. Operator rearranged.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. In the reach in cooler chicken from 3/18. Operator discarded.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In cooler on prep table of cook line, cheese (65/61F - Cold Holding). Operator discarded.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In cooler on prep table of cook line, cheese (65/61F - Cold Holding). Operator discarded.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. In the reach in cooler under the steam well, container of coleslaw from Friday with no product date marking. Employee date marked.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On shelf over three compartment sink, clean containers stacked while wet.
Equipment in poor repair. Pizza cutters on prep table with chips in the blade. Can opener with rust build up.
Food stored on floor. Soda syrup stored on the floor. Per operator getting removed by pepsi.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Build up of ice on seal of standup reach in freezer and bulk chest freezer on the walls.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on pizza make line prep table.
Jul 17, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. In the flip top reach in cooler on the main cook line, cut lettuce stored in grocery bag. Operator had employee remove the lettuce from the grocery bag.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the standup reach in cooler behind the salad make line, raw ground beef over pitcher of tea and ready to eat deli meat. Operator rearranged cooler storage levels.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the cook line flip top reach in cooler, gyro meat (50F - Cold Holding) per operator left on counter after previous order. Operator added ice on top of the container, all other time/temperature control food for safety in cooler below 41F cold holding.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Debris on the blade of the can opener. Operator removed the can opener to be cleaned.
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Chicken prepared on site with a date mark of 6/21, previously frozen and missing date mark from 7/15 when pulled from freezer. Employee date marked the container of chicken with the pull date.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current license displayed expired 06/01/2024. Operator posted correct license.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On the shelf over the three compartments sink, clean plastic containers stacked while wet.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken wings thawing in three compartment sink without running water. Operator turned on cold water and ran it over the chicken.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored on prep table by slicer and ice cream counter.
Jan 10, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 8, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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/. New section of restaurant has been built out to include pizza oven, fryers griddle, coolers, hand wash sink. Also equipment has been rearranged from left side of kitchen.
Oct 18, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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/. New section of restaurant has been built out to include pizza oven, fryers griddle, coolers, hand wash sink. Also equipment has been rearranged from left side of kitchen.
Oct 13, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler across from pizza oven, tomato, sausage, cheese 44-46F. Person in charge states unit has been open. Fan for pizza oven not on during inspection. Person in charge turned down.
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/. New section of restaurant has been built out to include pizza oven, fryers griddle, coolers, hand wash sink. Also equipment has been rearranged from left side of kitchen.
Oct 5, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Comminuted meat not reaching a minimum internal temperature of 155 degrees Fahrenheit for 17 seconds or equivalent time/temperature combination as specified in cooking chart. Ground beef burger not served under consumer advisory at 135F, person in charge added back to grill and cooked to 160F.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler across from pizza oven, tomato, sausage, cheese 44-46F. Person in charge states unit has been open. Fan for pizza oven not on during inspection. Person in charge turned down.
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/. New section of restaurant has been built out to include pizza oven, fryers griddle, coolers, hand wash sink. Also equipment has been rearranged from left side of kitchen.
Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Metal wrapped basting brush in use with oil. Person in charge replaced with plastic brush.
Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Individually packed desserts not packed on site with no labeling.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing from hand wash sink in new kitchen area, also missing paper towels. Person in charge provided paper towels during inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Philly meat thawing at room temperature in kitchen. Person in charge moved to reach in cooler.
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