ELLENTON, Manatee County

PIERRE'S EATERY

5461 FACTORY SHOPS BLVD, FACTORY SHOPS BLVD, ELLENTON, FL 34222

FoodNon-Seating

Latest violations

1 High Priority

Jan 16, 2024

City

ELLENTON

County

Manatee

Status

Closed

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 16, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 4

29-34-4

Detail 22565271

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuums breaker on Y fitting at mop sink. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-16: Observed no vacuum breaker at y fitting. Owner hasn't had a chance to purchase. Time Extended

11-26-1

Detail 22565272

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Observed no written plan in place for some employees. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-16: Observed no plan in place for some employees. Time Extended

03F-10-5

Detail 22565274

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed no written plan on site. Inspector will email. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-16: Observed no plan in place. Owner is working on it. Time Extended

50-09-4

Detail 22565273

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed current license not displayed. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-16: Observed license not posted. Time Extended

Nov 14, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 6Total: 11

29-34-4

Detail 22443134

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuums breaker on Y fitting at mop sink.

05-08-4

Detail 22443138

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed no probe thermometer on site.

11-26-1

Detail 22443133

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. Observed no written plan in place for some employees.

03F-10-5

Detail 22443131

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed no written plan on site. Inspector will email. Repeat Violation

53B-05-5

Detail 22443136

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed all food handler training expired. Warning

14-01-5

Detail 22443130

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed portion cup in sugar container. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

50-09-4

Detail 22443129

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed current license not displayed. Repeat Violation

14-09-4

Detail 22443137

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting boards in use. Repeat Violation

40-06-5

Detail 22443139

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed used apron hanging on oven door handle. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

13-07-4

Detail 22443132

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed food handling employee wearing wristwatch. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 22443135

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed handle on steamer broken.

Nov 1, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 4

29-34-4

Detail 22415467

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker on y fitting at mop sink. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-01: Observed no vacuum breaker on y fitting. Owner will purchase. Time Extended

11-26-1

Detail 22415464

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. No proof of written reporting in place. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-01: Observed some employees with written plan in place. Time Extended

03F-10-5

Detail 22415465

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed no written plan in place for products held in time as public health control. Inspector will email form. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-01: No written plan in place. Inspector will email. Time Extended

50-09-4

Detail 22415466

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. No license displayed. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-01: Observed no current license posted. Owner will get printed. License is current in system. Time Extended

Aug 31, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 9Basic: 5Total: 16

08A-05-6

Detail 22248239

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw eggs stored over ready to eat cut produce in walk in cooler. Operator moved eggs. Corrected On-Site Warning

29-34-4

Detail 22248244

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker on y fitting at mop sink. Repeat Violation Warning

11-27-4

Detail 22248249

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. No written plan in place. Repeat Violation Warning

53A-01-7

Detail 22248241

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No proof of current certified food manager certification on site. Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 22248250

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at front hand sink. Operator replaced. Corrected On-Site Warning

05-08-4

Detail 22248242

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed no probe thermometer on site. Repeat Violation Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 22248251

Intermediate - 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 of current food handler training on site. Warning

11-26-1

Detail 22248248

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. No proof of written reporting in place. Warning

31B-03-4

Detail 22248252

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at front hand sink. Repeat Violation Warning

03F-10-5

Detail 22248253

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed no written plan in place for products held in time as public health control. Inspector will email form. Repeat Violation Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 22248240

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed alfredo pasta and Mac and cheese not labeled in walk in cooler. Operator stated they were made on 8-29-2023. Operator labeled. Corrected On-Site Warning

50-09-4

Detail 22248247

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. No license displayed. Warning

14-09-4

Detail 22248243

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed two cutting boards heavily grooved in kitchen. Warning

12B-13-4

Detail 22248246

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee water bottle in front reach in cooler. Warning

08B-12-5

Detail 22248245

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cut produce from pizza station uncovered in walk-in cooler. Warning

02D-01-5

Detail 22248238

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed unlabeled squeeze bottles on front line. Warning

Mar 10, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 6Basic: 3Total: 11

03A-02-5

Detail 21848954

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut lettuce salad held at 59 in front serving case. Operator stated he just cut salad mix 30 minutes ago. Operator placed salad in cooler and added more ice to display. Corrective Action Taken

29-34-4

Detail 21848953

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker on Y fitting at mop sink. Repeat Violation

11-27-4

Detail 21848963

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. Observed no clean up plan in place. Inspector will email.

22-02-4

Detail 21848957

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed flour and dough buildup on stand mixer.

05-08-4

Detail 21848961

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed no probe thermometer on site. Repeat Violation

11-26-1

Detail 21848955

31B-03-4

Detail 21848959

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at both hand sinks. Operator put soap at sinks.

03F-10-5

Detail 21848962

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. No written plan in place. Instructor will email.

29-18-4

Detail 21848956

Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Observed no drain cover on floor drain adjacent to ice machine. Repeat Violation

51-13-4

Detail 21848960

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. No choking poster present. Repeat Violation

05-09-4

Detail 21848958

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometers in place in reach in coolers.

Dec 29, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 6Total: 11

29-34-4

Detail 21667770

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vac breaker on Y connector at mop sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-29: Observed no vacuums breaker on Y fitting with hose attached at mop sink faucet. Admin Complaint

53A-03-7

Detail 21667767

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ observed Metal Bulduk certificate expired 5/25/2022, Servsafe. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-29: Observed no current certified food manager documentation present. Admin Complaint

05-08-4

Detail 21667771

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed no probe thermometer on site. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-29: Observed no probe thermometer on site. Admin Complaint

53B-01-5

Detail 21667772

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. Observed employee on duty no proof of training. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-29: Observed no employee food handling training documentation present. Admin Complaint

03F-10-5

Detail 21667764

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed no written time plan. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-29: Observed no written plan for products on time as a public health control program. Admin Complaint

22-20-5

Detail 21667769

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed buildup of black substance interior of ice machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-29: Observed accumulation of black substance interior of ice machine. Admin Complaint

51-11-4

Detail 21667768

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed five unsecured co2 tanks next to bag in box rack. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-29: Observed eight unsecured c02 tanks in kitchen area. Admin Complaint

50-09-4

Detail 21667765

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed no current license displayed. Account setup email sent to operator. Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-29: Observed no current business license displayed. Admin Complaint

29-18-4

Detail 21667763

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Observed no drain cover adjacent to ice machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-29: Observed no floor drain cover adjacent to ice machine. Admin Complaint

51-13-4

Detail 21667773

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no choking poster posted. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-29: Observed no choking poster posted on site. Admin Complaint

23-03-4

Detail 21667766

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed heavily soiled shaft and housing on floor mixer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-29: Observed heavily soiled shaft and housing on floor mixer. Admin Complaint

Nov 2, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 10Total: 15

29-34-4

Detail 21546914

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vac breaker on Y connector at mop sink. Warning

53A-03-7

Detail 21546917

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ observed Metal Bulduk certificate expired 5/25/2022, Servsafe. Warning

05-08-4

Detail 21546920

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed no probe thermometer on site. Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 21546926

Intermediate - 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. Observed employee on duty no proof of training. Warning

03F-10-5

Detail 21546925

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed no written time plan. Repeat Violation Warning

22-20-5

Detail 21546924

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed buildup of black substance interior of ice machine. Warning

51-11-4

Detail 21546916

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed five unsecured co2 tanks next to bag in box rack. Warning

24-14-4

Detail 21546919

Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Observed spatula on shelf bracket next to wall. Warning

50-09-4

Detail 21546918

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed no current license displayed. Account setup email sent to operator. Corrective Action Taken Warning

29-18-4

Detail 21546923

Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Observed no drain cover adjacent to ice machine. Warning

51-13-4

Detail 21546915

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no choking poster posted. Warning

31B-04-4

Detail 21546928

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no sign at front hand wash sink. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 21546927

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed heavily soiled shaft and housing on floor mixer. Warning

29-08-4

Detail 21546922

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed ice machine leaking into pan on floor. Warning

25-02-4

Detail 21546921

Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Observed plastic knives and forks handle down at front counter. Warning