SERGIO'S PINECREST
11927 S DIXIE HWY, Pinecrest FL 33156 · 305.733.3322
Last inspected May 26, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Live, small flying insects found. Observed approximately 6 live flies in waiter station near the stored avocados and orange juice machine, not directly touching food.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
May 26, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
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/. Observed original mop sink on plans outside, and replaced with cooler and storage cabinet added with espresso machine on top.
Mar 24, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter with no breaker.
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/. Observed original mop sink on plans outside, and replaced with cooler and storage cabinet added with espresso machine on top.
- From initial inspection : Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Observed induction burners on top of cooler across dry storage racks used for Spanish tortilla.
Mar 23, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 18 recorded, 8 high priority.
8 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed in walk in cooler: cooked macaroni (47/55F - Cooling). Sticker on product made from 2 days prior, operator voluntarily discarded.
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Observed in walk in cooler: cooked macaroni (47/55F - Cooling). Sticker on product made from 2 days prior, operator voluntarily discarded.
Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed waitress touch face and then grab plates to take to customers. Inspector spoke to manager on proper handwashing and provided handout.
Live, small flying insects found. Observed approximately 6 live flies in waiter station near the stored avocados and orange juice machine, not directly touching food.
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed at cook line eggs higher than 45F ambient. Operator placed eggs in cooler for rapid chill. As per operator, less than 4 hours.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at cook line: pooled eggs (55F - Cold Holding). As per operator, less than 4 hours. Operator added more ice.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed across cook line: onions (90F - Hot Holding). As per operator, less than 4 hours. Operator placed onions into steam table.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter with no breaker.
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. Observed no form or kit; inspector provided via email and operator printed on site.
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/. Observed original mop sink on plans outside, and replaced with cooler and storage cabinet added with espresso machine on top.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed pastries in warmer at front counter under a 4 hour plan with no written plan. Inspector provided via email.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rusted bin where avocados are stored in waiter station.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed drinking cup on cooler across cook line where food is prepped. Operator had employee remove.
Food stored on floor. Observed case of tortillas on floor of walk in freezer. Operator removed from floor during inspection.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at waiter station. Operator removed during inspection and brought new one out of kitchen.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife between two coolers across cook line. Operator removed during inspection.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no choking poster. Inspector provided via email and operator printed on site.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed forks and spoons stored upright in water station.
Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Observed induction burners on top of cooler across dry storage racks used for Spanish tortilla.
Nov 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed mop sink with breaker; no splitter. Operator had plumber install one at time of inspection.
Sep 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed sanitizer buckets stored next to single service articles at front counter and next to soda dispenser. Sanitizer buckets were relocated.
Boxes of potatoes and breaded chicken stored under dripping water line at walk in cooler. Operator relocated the boxes.
Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed deep grout at preparation area, with accumulation of food and debris.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler at preparation area.
Mar 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
In-use scraper stored in cracks between the grill.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed unit located in front of stove without thermometer.
Sep 21, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
Open dumpster lid.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 100 ppm) at preparation area. Operator changed the sanitizer. Final concentration 200 ppm.
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.