Pioneer, Hendry County

GATOR BAIT PUB & GRILL

13983 ET STATE RD 80, Pioneer, FL 33440

FoodSeating

Latest violations

3 Basic

Jan 23, 2023

City

Pioneer

County

Hendry

Status

Ownership Changed

Inspections

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Jan 23, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 3Total: 3

36-32-5

Detail 21717584

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair at air conditioner, with hole. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-23: Time Extended

50-09-4

Detail 21717585

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-23: Time Extended

36-73-4

Detail 21717586

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris throughout kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-23: Some progress noted, behind grill still soiled. Time Extended

Jan 19, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 4Basic: 7Total: 13

35A-02-6

Detail 21709734

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed two small flying insects in kitchen, not landing on food. Warning

35A-04-4

Detail 21709731

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Four on air conditioner duct in hallway not near food.Operator removed, cleaned and sanitized area. Operator will contact pest control. Corrected On-Site Warning

11-27-4

Detail 21709737

Intermediate - 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. Provided operator with the Vomiting and Diarrhea clean up form. Corrected On-Site Warning

22-02-4

Detail 21709739

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime: cutting boards in kitchen. Warning

16-36-4

Detail 21709740

Intermediate - No color/concentration comparison chart available for chemical test kit used to check sanitizer for chlorine. Repeat Violation Warning

11-26-1

Detail 21709736

Intermediate - 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 obtained form. Corrective Action Taken Warning

36-32-5

Detail 21709735

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair at air conditioner, with hole. Warning

50-09-4

Detail 21709733

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning

14-09-4

Detail 21709738

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable in kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning

36-73-4

Detail 21709728

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris throughout kitchen. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 21709732

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust: hood filters at grill. Warning

14-20-4

Detail 21709729

Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Warning

36-27-5

Detail 21709730

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust at grill. Warning

Sep 8, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 9Total: 11

22-02-4

Detail 21339106

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime: cutting board.

16-37-1

Detail 21339107

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths, for chlorine.

36-03-4

Detail 21339109

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing at dishwasher area.

14-09-4

Detail 21339114

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

08B-38-4

Detail 21339105

Basic - Food stored on floor, sugar in dry storage. Operator removed and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site

36-24-5

Detail 21339111

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall at air conditioning unit.

10-01-5

Detail 21339112

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Sugar scoop handle touching sugar. Operator removed and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site

22-08-4

Detail 21339110

Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

16-46-4

Detail 21339113

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning at sink.

36-27-5

Detail 21339108

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust in kitchen.

02D-01-5

Detail 21339104

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar removed from bulk not labeled. Operator placed label on container. Corrected On-Site

Mar 30, 2022

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

22-02-4

Detail 20968791

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime, cutting board. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-30: Time Extended

14-09-4

Detail 20968790

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-30: Time Extended

Mar 29, 2022

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 7

09-01-4

Detail 20965292

High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Operator put bun on top of hamburger, without gloves, and without heating bun to 145F. Operator was educated on proper technique. Corrective Action Taken

35A-02-6

Detail 20965291

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed ten small flying insects in kitchen area, not landing on food but on cutting boards. Operator clean and sanitized areas, whisked out flies. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 20965295

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime, cutting board. Repeat Violation

31A-11-4

Detail 20965294

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.

14-09-4

Detail 20965293

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation

13-03-4

Detail 20965296

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

25-06-4

Detail 20965290

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters not protected. Operator protected item. Corrected On-Site

Feb 1, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 8

22-02-4

Detail 20828624

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime cutting board.

31B-02-4

Detail 20828622

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in women's restroom. Operator placed paper towels at location. Corrected On-Site

14-05-4

Detail 20828619

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves.

14-09-4

Detail 20828617

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

36-73-4

Detail 20828618

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris by cook line , fry station. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 20828620

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust plumbing at sink soiled, and ice machine.

14-20-4

Detail 20828621

Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.

36-27-5

Detail 20828623

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust by sink, and line.

Sep 27, 2021

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 27, 2021

Routine - Food

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 1Basic: 6Total: 7

01B-01-4

Detail 20541233

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. One dented can of ketchup. Operator removed and voluntarily discarded. Corrected On-Site Warning

24-14-4

Detail 20541231

Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall at the 3 compartment sink. Warning

35A-20-4

Detail 20541230

Basic - Dead rodent present. Two dead rodents at ac unit, in hallway. Operator removed the dead rodents and cleaned sanitized area. Corrective Action Taken Warning

36-73-4

Detail 20541228

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris at corner by grill and fry station. Warning

36-24-5

Detail 20541227

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall at the three compartment sink. Operator called maintenance to get to repair. Corrective Action Taken Warning

16-46-4

Detail 20541229

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Repeat Violation Warning

14-20-4

Detail 20541232

Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover, at grill side make station. Warning

Jul 22, 2021

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 10Total: 11

22-02-4

Detail 20366471

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Operator removed the cutting board and gasket. Corrected On-Site

36-34-5

Detail 20366473

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.

24-07-4

Detail 20366463

Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Operator removed the item and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site

36-03-4

Detail 20366467

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing at hand wash sink.

14-09-4

Detail 20366472

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

29-18-4

Detail 20366465

Basic - Drain cover(s) missing at bar.

33-20-4

Detail 20366466

Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.

36-24-5

Detail 20366468

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall at the Three Compartment Sink.

23-03-4

Detail 20366469

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust , mop sink.

16-46-4

Detail 20366464

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

02D-01-5

Detail 20366470

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk sugar removed from container not date marked. Operator placed a date mark on the item. Corrected On-Site