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PINGS KITCHEN

2710 PLACIDA RD, Englewood FL 34224 · 941.698.9973

Last inspected Jan 23, 2026 · 6 visits since January 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats28
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA1801689
Grade history
APR 24
NOV 24
MAR 25
SEP 25
JAN 26
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.

Worst finding on record
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken over raw pork at Walk in Freezer. Operator switched the food items.
High priority/08A-17-6/Corrected On-Site
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Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Jan 23, 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
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed women's restroom door not tight fitting.
Basic/32-04-4/Repeat Violation
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt and sugar not labeled at cookline. Operator labeled the food items.
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Sep 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp over sauce at Make Table. Operator removed the sauce from underneath raw shrimp.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee rinsing hands at 3 compartment sink. Educated the employee to compliance by washing their hands at ware washing area handwash sink.
Intermediate/12A-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt and sugar containers not labeled at cookline. Operator labeled the food items.
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Mar 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Observed raw shrimp over oyster sauce at Make Table. Operator removed the oyster sauce to a different location.
High priority/08A-13-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed incomplete written plan of time as a public health control. Emailed the additional pages of the written procedure.
Intermediate/03F-10-5
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed chicken and egg rolls not date marked. Operator date marked the food item.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour container not labeled at kitchen. Operator labeled the food item.
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Nov 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed open package of raw chicken over raw pork at Walk in Freezer. Operator placed raw chicken to the bottom of tray rack.
High priority/08A-17-6/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Operator completed the documents during inspection.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Observed egg rolls at Walk in Cooler removed from Walk in Freezer not date marked. Operator date marked the food item.
Intermediate/02C-08-5/Corrected On-Site
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked chicken and cooked egg rolls not date marked at Reach in Cooler. Operator date marked the food item.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed both men's and women's restroom not tight fitting.
Basic/32-04-4
Apr 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touching soiled apron. Educated the employee to compliance by washing hands.
High priority/12A-28-4/Corrected On-Site
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef over flour at Walk in Cooler. Operator removed the raw beef on top of the flour and placed in a safe and proper location.
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site
Food stored on floor. Observed multiple food items at Walk in Cooler and Freezer. Operator removed the food items off the floor.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Observed rice underneath handwash sink exposed to splash. Operator removed the food item to a proper and safe location.
Basic/08B-54-4/Corrected On-Site
Jan 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

3 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Observed raw shrimp over ready to eat sauce at Make Table. Operator removed the sauce from underneath inside the Make Table.
High priority/08A-13-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork over sauce at Walk in Cooler. Operator removed the raw pork over sauce.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken over raw pork at Walk in Freezer. Operator switched the food items.
High priority/08A-17-6/Corrected On-Site

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