PUDGEE'S
8435 E ROSKO CT, Floral City FL 34436 · 352-344-3773
Last inspected Apr 23, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 2 rodent droppings on floor behind ice machine. Operator cleaned and sanitized the area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Apr 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 31, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food received from unapproved source/no invoice provided to verify source. See Stop Sale. Observed jars of preserved peppers, pickles, preserved garlic and pickled beets for sale in the establishment. Operator is unable to provide documentation that items are from a license facility.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Mahi fully thawed in reduced oxygen package
Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. preserved peppers, pickles, preserved garlic and pickled beets
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Mahi fully thawed in reduced oxygen package
Covered waste receptacle not provided in unisex bathrooms.
Jun 5, 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
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Covered waste receptacle not provided in unisex bathrooms.
Jan 7, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Establishment operating with changed menu and/or increased seating without septic system approval for such change. Licensed for 32 seats, operator has 36 seats outside and 58 inside.
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Licensed for 32 seats, operator has 36 seats outside and 58 inside.
Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. Licensed for 32 seats, operator has 36 seats outside and 58 inside.
Dec 26, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Establishment operating with changed menu and/or increased seating without septic system approval for such change. Licensed for 32 seats, operator has 36 seats outside and 58 inside.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken tenders stored over jalapeno poppers in vertical reach in freezer. Operator corrected shelves.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 2 rodent droppings on floor behind ice machine. Operator cleaned and sanitized the area.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash sink in coffee bar area 68F after running approximately 2 minutes
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Licensed for 32 seats, operator has 36 seats outside and 58 inside.
Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. Licensed for 32 seats, operator has 36 seats outside and 58 inside.
Apr 23, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. Establishment is licensed for 32 seats, currently has 58 seats outdoors and 58 seats inside for 116 seats total.
Feb 20, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Gallons of milk opened more than 24 hours ago. Not dated. Operator dated items.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Plastic container in hand sink in storage area. Operator removed
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/. Establishment has extended dining area and seating area, added coffee bar with coolers, espresso machine, hand sinks and cabinet/storage space, display coolers. Current plans on file do not show any of current additions.
Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. Establishment is licensed for 32 seats, currently has 58 seats outdoors and 58 seats inside for 116 seats total.
Jul 20, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored over hot dogs in reach in freezer
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. grilled peppers (76F - Hot Holding); grilled onions (105F - Hot Holding) cooked approximately 1 hour ago. Operator moved onions and peppers to flat top grill to reheat. Recheck peppers- 171F onions- 184F
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test strips
Food stored on floor. Cases of oil in prep area Case of water bottles in prep area Operator moved to shelf.
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Overnight oats and macaroni salad in grab and go cooler.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Mini fridge in coffee bar area. Operator installed thermometer
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. In coffee bar area. Operator moved to crate.
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.