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OZONA PIG

311 ORANGE ST, Palm Harbor FL 34683 · 7277730744

Last inspected Apr 24, 2026 · 10 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats50
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6215831
Grade history
APR 24
NOV 24
MAR 25
JAN 26
APR 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

10 visits, newest first

Apr 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. 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 least 7 employees present with no CFM. Manager Jorge C. only valid certificate provider during inspection (not present)
Intermediate/53A-05-6
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves.prep table next to cook line
Basic/14-45-4
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Cook line
Basic/21-04-4
Jan 22, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stained.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Return visit Jan 22, 2026 · Time Extended
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelves of walk in cooler rusted.
Basic/14-17-4/Return visit Jan 22, 2026 · Time Extended
Jan 21, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority1 Intermediate10 Basic
Show 14 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw bacon over ready to eat potato salad. Operator moved bacon to walk in cooler.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Food was prepared yesterday. Operator put food in steam table at 8:30. No temperature monitoring. Chicken soup temped at 135F 4qts Cooked brisket 120F 18lbs Cooked pork 125F 12lbs
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Food was prepared yesterday. Operator put food in steam table at 8:30. No temperature monitoring. Chicken soup temped at 135F 4qts Cooked brisket 120F 18lbs Cooked pork 125F 12lbs
High priority/03E-02-5
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stained.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine soiled. Operator cleaned interior of ice machine.
Basic/22-20-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets not inverted. Operator inverted ice buckets,
Basic/24-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Spatula stored between three compartment sink and wall. Operator removed,
Basic/24-14-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage over prep table on cook line. Operator moved beverage.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee no hair restraint. Employee placed on hair net.
Basic/13-03-4/Corrective Action Taken
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting cups by soda station.
Basic/24-08-4
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked containers in ware washing area.
Basic/14-38-4
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives between cutting board and shelf. Operator removed knives,
Basic/10-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of soda machine soiled with debris. Operator cleaned area of soda machine.
Basic/23-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelves of walk in cooler rusted.
Basic/14-17-4
Mar 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Upper wall of ice machine. Not in contact with ice. Operator cleaned at time of inspection.
Basic/22-20-5/Corrected On-Site
Nov 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. White chest freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
Aug 29, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 25, 2024Call 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
Show 1 finding ▾
Shed in rear of building holding food and supplies not on plans. 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/.
Intermediate/51-16-7/Warning/Return visit Jun 19, 2024 · Spoke with Supervisor Craig. We are giving a 30day time extension. The plans have been sent certified mail but have not yet been received by plan review Time Extended/Return visit Jul 25, 2024 · Discussed inspection with Rory in plan review. Plans were approved 7/24/25 with the exception that operator paints the floor,walls and ceiling of shed. All must be smooth and easily cleanable. Shed contains single service items in packaging, and a cabinet with canned goods inside. Time Extended
Jun 19, 2024Call 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
Show 1 finding ▾
Shed in rear of building holding food and supplies not on plans. 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/.
Intermediate/51-16-7/Warning/Return visit Jun 19, 2024 · Spoke with Supervisor Craig. We are giving a 30day time extension. The plans have been sent certified mail but have not yet been received by plan review Time Extended
Apr 19, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Macaroni and Cheese 115F hot holding, operator reheated the Mac and cheese to 165F reheat.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Warning
Shed in rear of building holding food and supplies not on plans. 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/.
Intermediate/51-16-7/Warning
Oct 26, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Employee washed hands with no soap.
High priority/12A-20-4
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Smoked pork 45F cold hold.
High priority/03A-02-5

This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.