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PINECREST GARDENS

11000 SW 57 AVE, Pinecrest FL 33156 · 3056696990

Last inspected Feb 18, 2026 · 7 visits since November 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats195
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2330873
Grade history
APR 24
NOV 24
MAR 25
OCT 25
FEB 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 13 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
No running water at three-compartment sink. Observed on of the faucet was shut down at three compartment sink front counter.
Intermediate/27-09-4
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $200

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
1--2023001418Sep 9, 2022Feb 3, 2023$200

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Feb 18, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findings
Hose attached to faucet at three-compartment/food preparation/handwash sink eliminating required air gap. Observed at mop sink.
High priority/29-45-4
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in kitchen.
Basic/36-34-5
Equipment in poor repair. Observed grate to cover insulation in poor repair; reach in next to entrance of kitchen.
Basic/14-11-5
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed in back of kitchen near walk in cooler.
Basic/36-22-4
Show the remaining 2 findings ▾
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle in ice, not on hook. Employee removed during inspection to be cleaned.
Basic/10-08-5/Corrective Action Taken
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in reach in cooler next to kitchen entrance.
Basic/14-33-4
The state's own report →
Oct 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
Basic/22-08-4
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed interior reach in next to kitchen entrance.
Basic/14-33-4
Mar 26, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at kitchen.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
Apr 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed spray bottle with (chlorine) Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine + 200 ppm). Water was added to get 100 ppm.
High priority/41-27-4/Corrected On-Site
No running water at three-compartment sink. Observed on of the faucet was shut down at three compartment sink front counter.
Intermediate/27-09-4
Covered waste receptacle not provided in family's bathroom.
Basic/32-12-5
Feb 8, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 3, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.

0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
No Lactic Acid chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Intermediate/16-37-1/Warning
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/. The plan approved is missing the front counter with three compartment sink, refrigerators, hand sink, coffee maker and ice machine.
Intermediate/51-16-7/Warning
No soap provided at handwash sink located at preparation area.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Warning
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees located at preparation area.
Basic/31B-04-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution other than chlorine, quaternary ammonia or iodine, not at proper minimum strength, not used according to label instructions. Unable to know the concentration because they don't have the testing strips.
Basic/21-45-1/Warning

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.