PISCO EXPRESS
5903 GOLDENVIEW PKWY STE 109/111, Wesley Chapel FL 33544 · 813-703-2725
Last inspected Aug 3, 2026 · 9 visits since October 2023
JAN 25
JUN 25
DEC 25
APR 26
AUG 26
▼ IMPROVING
5 inspections trending up, 52 points better than where it started.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 3, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sink being used to hold strainer with food. Manager moved and we discussed hand sinks being used for just hand washing.
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed bug zapper sitting on bar top that customers eat at. Manager moved
Apr 30, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed two coffees on prep table where rice was being portion prepped. Spoke with employees and drinks were moved.
Dec 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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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/ Employee stated manager would be coming in later today. Spoke to manager over the phone and discussed need of a certified food manager being present when 4 or more employees are engaged in food preparation. He stated he would be getting another employee trained as a certified food manager for when he needs to be away.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on all cutting boards.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed broken floor tiles in kitchen across from fryer. Employee stated they have ordered the new tiles and would be replacing them next week.
Jun 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the handwashing sink being used to store the dish soap and scrub brushes.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on the flip top units.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet stacked containers in the dish drying area.
Mar 11, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
2 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw beef in reach in cooler.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle on rack over onions on dry storage rack.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen.
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.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled with blue liquid on rack in kitchen.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Throughout kitchen.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at handwash sink in kitchen.
Jan 7, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority8 Intermediate3 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Tylenol bottle on reach in cooler in kitchen.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw beef in reach in cooler.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle on rack over onions on dry storage rack.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
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/ 4 employees.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
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.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled with blue liquid on rack in kitchen.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottle on reach in cooler in kitchen.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Throughout kitchen.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at handwash sink in kitchen.
Jan 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle filled with blue sanitizer stored on chemical shelf adjacent to 3-compartment sink Corrected -observed employee label
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed use to repair Pamela refrigerator handle on cookline adjacent to stove top on cookline
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table Corrected -observed employee voluntarily discard
Equipment in poor repair. Ice machine lid broken and not durable
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed yuca thawing in standing water prep sink Corrected -observed employee place in reachin cooler
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk sugar and flour with no label on shelf above prep table on cookline Corrected -observed employee label
Dec 7, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Ac unit leaking
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed 2 case of bottled water stored on floor in kitchen
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed missing at hand sink in dish area
Oct 4, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded.
0 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
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Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed to operator
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
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. Emailed to operator
Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Ac unit leaking
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table on cookline
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed 2 case of bottled water stored on floor in kitchen
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed missing at hand sink in dish area
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed fish thawing in standing water on floor in kitchen Corrected -employee removed fish off floor and placed in cooler
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed green wet wiping cloth stored on prep table on cookline adjacent to grill
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.