Pierson, Volusia County

PIERSON FAMILY RESTAURANT

302 S CENTER ST, Pierson, FL 32180

FoodSeating
Latest violations
6
2 High Priority
Apr 29, 2026
City
Pierson
County
Volusia
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
14

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.

Apr 29, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 4Total: 6

03A-02-5

Detail 24546883

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -cut tomato at 53°f in top area of reach in cooler. Advised operator to place container below fill line.

41-27-4

Detail 24546884

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. -quaternary sanitizer exceeds 400ppm.

29-09-4

Detail 24546881

Basic - Faucet handle for cold water is stripped at handwashing sink at front counter.

22-08-4

Detail 24546880

Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of food debris. Corrected On-Site

05-09-4

Detail 24546885

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. -cooler under counter in server area.

23-03-4

Detail 24546882

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt,or dust. -wire shelving in walk in cooler soiled.

Oct 30, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 4Total: 4

14-69-4

Detail 24158515

Basic - Ice buildup in chest freezer.

10-12-5

Detail 24158516

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on top of ice machine between uses.

23-03-4

Detail 24158517

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, or dust. -shelving above prep table soiled with food debris.

25-05-4

Detail 24158518

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -sleeve of cups stored on floor by front counter.

May 27, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 9

35A-02-7

Detail 23791185

High Priority - 1 live, small flying insects found in kitchen.

22-41-4

Detail 23791188

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. -chlorine sanitizer at 25ppm, corrected to 50ppm.

01B-13-4

Detail 23791183

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. -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.

31A-09-4

Detail 23791190

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -handwash sink by ice machine blocked by mop bucket.

53B-14-5

Detail 23791186

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

22-20-5

Detail 23791184

Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.

06-09-1

Detail 23791189

Basic - 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.

36-73-4

Detail 23791191

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -grease under cooking equipment.

31B-04-4

Detail 23791187

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees by walk in cooler.

Nov 22, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Nov 21, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 5

22-49-4

Detail 23377196

High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 23377197

Intermediate - Strainer stored in hand wash sink by ice machine. Warning

31B-04-4

Detail 23377198

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -handwashing sink next to ice machine. Warning

08B-12-5

Detail 23377199

Basic - Stored food not covered. -container of flour at cookline. Warning

02D-01-5

Detail 23377200

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -container with flour at cookline. Warning

May 13, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

08A-04-5

Detail 22868346

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce.Raw ground beef Pattie's stored over mushrooms in reach in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-13: Time Extended

14-42-4

Detail 22868344

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-13: Time Extended

42-01-4

Detail 22868345

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-13: Time Extended

May 13, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

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

08A-04-5

Detail 22867738

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce.Raw ground beef Pattie's stored over mushrooms in reach in cooler. Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 22867739

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. Warning

14-42-4

Detail 22867737

Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Warning

42-01-4

Detail 22867736

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Warning

Nov 13, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Basic: 3Total: 6

12A-07-5

Detail 22438583

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Corrected On-Site

09-01-4

Detail 22438586

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. Employee handling lettuce and bread without gloves. Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 22438585

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over individual containers of dressings.

22-20-5

Detail 22438587

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

22-08-4

Detail 22438584

Basic - Interior of of microwave has accumulation of food debris.

31B-04-4

Detail 22438588

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Repeat Violation

Jun 2, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 3Total: 3

14-01-5

Detail 22031350

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-02: Time Extended

10-12-5

Detail 22031348

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on top of ice machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-02: Time Extended

31B-04-4

Detail 22031349

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-02: Time Extended

Mar 30, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 6Total: 10

03A-02-5

Detail 21899922

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sliced salami at 54°f in top area of reach in cooler. Was out of container for lunch rush. Advised operator to place below fill line of cooler. Corrective Action Taken Warning

02C-03-5

Detail 21899917

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Open package of feta in walk in cooler. Warning

53A-03-7

Detail 21899923

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/ Warning

31B-03-4

Detail 21899921

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Warning

14-01-5

Detail 21899920

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Warning

10-12-5

Detail 21899916

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on top of ice machine. Warning

10-02-4

Detail 21899918

Basic - In-use utensil, cast iron utensil stored on used egg stored on soiled egg flat carton. Warning

05-09-4

Detail 21899924

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Warning

31B-04-4

Detail 21899925

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

14-20-4

Detail 21899919

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

Nov 4, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

22-41-4

Detail 21551110

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Corrected On-Site

09-01-4

Detail 21551112

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.

08A-05-6

Detail 21551111

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw burgers over mushrooms in reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site

31A-09-4

Detail 21551109

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 21551113

Basic - Food stored on floor, bag of potatoes in walk in cooler.

02D-01-5

Detail 21551114

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour container in kitchen.

Aug 5, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

May 9, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

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

12A-07-5

Detail 21071630

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 21071626

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. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 21071629

Basic - Food stored on floor, case of potatoes in walk in cooler. Warning

05-09-4

Detail 21071625

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit, small under counter cooler in server area. Warning

31B-04-4

Detail 21071628

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

25-05-4

Detail 21071627

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored, case of cups in back kitchen area. Warning

Dec 6, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

08A-08-5

Detail 20703169

High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Raw bacon in the same container as cooked ham. Advised operator to heat ham to 145°f.

08A-05-6

Detail 20703168

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw ground beef stored over mushrooms.

31A-09-4

Detail 20703166

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.

22-20-5

Detail 20703171

Basic - Accumulation of mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

40-06-5

Detail 20703167

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.

02D-01-5

Detail 20703170

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour at cookline.