Safety Harbor, Pinellas County

PICO ROJO

2475 MCMULLEN BOOTH RD STE# E, Safety Harbor, FL 33759

FoodSeating
Latest violations
3
2 Intermediate
Mar 10, 2026
City
Safety Harbor
County
Pinellas
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
11

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.

Mar 10, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

22-02-4

Detail 24428048

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris cutting boards in back food prep area

41-17-4

Detail 24428049

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled in dish washing area . Manager labeled spray bottle Corrected On-Site

14-09-4

Detail 24428047

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

Aug 15, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

02C-02-5

Detail 23960491

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked in walk in cooler. Manager date marked food Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 23960490

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled in dishwashing area . Manager labeled spray bottle Corrected On-Site

08B-17-4

Detail 23960492

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food in walk in cooler. Manager rearranged food Corrected On-Site

Mar 14, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 5

03D-02-5

Detail 23632404

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Beans in a covered deep container at 55 F at 2:30 pm cooked at 9:00 pm previous night. Reviewed with manager cooling methods and procedures . See stop sale

01B-36-5

Detail 23632401

High Priority - 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. Beans in a covered deep container at 55 F at 2:30 pm cooked at 9:00 pm previous night. See stop sale.

22-02-4

Detail 23632405

Intermediate - Cutting board on salad prep station soiled with food buildup in cracks. Reviewed with manager

14-09-4

Detail 23632402

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable in back kitchen . Reviewed with manager ..

08B-49-4

Detail 23632403

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public in walk in cooler . Reviewed with manager .

Nov 12, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

02C-04-5

Detail 23349564

Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Cooked empanadas in reach in freezer not dated, date added Corrected On-Site

14-09-4

Detail 23349562

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

21-07-4

Detail 23349563

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 200ppm, operator remade 100ppm Corrected On-Site

Apr 16, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 2Total: 2

53A-03-7

Detail 22807466

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/ Ismael Arnez 1/11/2019 - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-16: Expired.Ismael Arnez expired 1/11/2024 Admin Complaint

53B-05-5

Detail 22807467

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Employee training expired 9/1/2023 - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-16: No employee certification. Admin Complaint

Feb 14, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 1Total: 6

08A-05-6

Detail 22643942

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs stored over ready to eat products in small stand up cooler and walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

03A-02-5

Detail 22643944

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Fresh chopped garlic 71f, put in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

53A-03-7

Detail 22643943

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/ Ismael Arnez 1/11/2019

02C-02-5

Detail 22643945

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked onions. Corrected On-Site

53B-05-5

Detail 22643947

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. Employee training expired 9/1/2023

08B-49-4

Detail 22643946

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Raw shell eggs not segregated from customers food in stand up cooler.

Jul 14, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

08A-05-6

Detail 22123524

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food in glass cooler opposite stove - manager rearranged food Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31A-09-4

Detail 22123526

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Trashcan in front of hand wash sink at cook line - reviewed with manager that hand wash sinks must be accessible at all times - manager relocated trash can Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 22123527

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler compressor dripping water

08B-36-4

Detail 22123525

Basic - Food ( covered cooked chicken ) stored in a location that is exposed to splash from compressor of walk in cooler - manager relocated food and placed a container under the drip Corrected On-Site

Mar 8, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 5

08A-05-6

Detail 21840535

High Priority - Raw animal food ( raw shell eggs) stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.( salad mix) in walk in cooler Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

11-27-4

Detail 21840536

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.

11-26-1

Detail 21840539

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.

08B-38-4

Detail 21840537

Basic - Food ( boxes of oil ) stored on floor near cooker - manager relocated oil Corrected On-Site

08B-12-5

Detail 21840538

Basic - Stored food ( raw chicken ) not covered in walk in cooler Corrected On-Site

Sep 8, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 5Total: 10

03D-02-5

Detail 21339142

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. -5 lbs. cooked chicken (58F, 57F, 56F - Cooling) placed in walk in cooler at 10pm the previous day, tempted at approximately 12:00pm. All chicken was tightly wrapped in aluminum foil when placed in the walk in cooler to cool. Discussed importance of proper cooling methods and procedures.

01B-02-5

Detail 21339140

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -5 lbs cooked chicken (58F, 57F, 56F - Cold Holding)

22-02-4

Detail 21339141

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Interior of reach in cooler has standing water and buildup of food debris, manager had employee clean during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

31A-09-4

Detail 21339145

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Garbage can stored in front of hand wash sink near ovens, operator moved Corrected On-Site

02C-04-5

Detail 21339138

Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. -Frozen homemade chicken empanadas made 4 days ago not date marked inside freezer across from fryers. Manager was able to determine the date made and date marked this item. Corrected On-Site

23-24-4

Detail 21339144

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. -Exterior and handles of reach in cooler and reach in freezer across from stove soiled with buildup up food debris. Manager had employee clean handles. Corrected On-Site

14-09-4

Detail 21339139

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. - In back beep area across from three compartment sink. Repeat Violation

40-06-5

Detail 21339137

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -Two Cell phones stored on top of freezer next to microwave in back kitchen area, employee moved cell phones. Corrected On-Site

12B-13-4

Detail 21339136

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. -Water bottle and SunnyD employee drinks stored inside reach in cooler across from three compartment sink in prep area. Manager discarded. Corrected On-Site

08B-17-4

Detail 21339143

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. -Unwashed red peppers, grapes, celery, and apples stored above other ready to eat foods. Per manager to move shelf below other items.

Apr 18, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

14-09-4

Detail 21018004

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

08B-38-4

Detail 21018005

Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil stored on floor. Operator picked up product. Corrected On-Site

Jan 13, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 3Basic: 3Total: 10

03D-02-5

Detail 20785708

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Black beans in large pot left cooling from last night at 47-48°F. Stop sale issued. Discussed proper cooling methods with operator

01B-36-5

Detail 20785711

High Priority - 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. Black beans in large pot left cooling from last night at 47-48°F.

08A-05-6

Detail 20785715

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over ready-to-eat queso freir in tall single door reach-in cooler. Operator rearranged Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 20785713

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On shelf near three compartment sink: Fresh garlic in oil 66°F. Per operator it was brought out of refrigeration this morning. Operator placed in reach-in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 20785707

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler of back prep area

53B-13-5

Detail 20785706

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 1 out of 2 food handlers missing training and has been employed for 90 days

02C-02-5

Detail 20785710

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Homemade sauce with cooked vegetables made two days ago in walk-in cooler. Employee date marked food.

12B-07-4

Detail 20785714

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottle on prep table of kitchen. Operator removed Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 20785709

Basic - Food stored on floor. Fry oil on floor of kitchen. Operator elevated Corrected On-Site

25-05-4

Detail 20785712

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of to to containers on floor near restrooms for employees and customers. Operator elevated Corrected On-Site