PIONEER RESTAURANT

Name: PIONEER RESTAURANT
Address: COR HWY 64/US HWY 17, ZOLFO SPRINGS, FL, 33890, US
Rating: 66.7

COR HWY 64/US HWY 17, ZOLFO SPRINGS, FL 33890

License #3500029

66.7 Grade F / 100

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PIONEER RESTAURANT in ZOLFO SPRINGS currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 66.7 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 5 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on May 26, 2026. Across those visits, DBPR recorded 59 total findings; InspectFL has detailed violation rows for 57 of them so far.

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The latest inspection on May 26, 2026 shows 8 observation rows: 1 critical, 1 major, and 6 minor.

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Disposition: Call Back - Complied
[14-33-4] Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves in the reach in cooler towards front of kitchen by wait station rusted and pitied.
[24-08-4] Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed stack of cups in wait staff area with water in between and not air drying properly.
[27-10-4] No hot running water at mop sink. Observed no hot water at mop sink.
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls soiled with grease behind equipment in the kitchen.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed flats of raw shell eggs over case of tomatoes in walk in cooler.
[16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets on the reach in cooler and walk in cooler.
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor behind and under equipment soiled with grease and food debris in the kitchen.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[05-08-4] No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed flats of raw shell eggs over case of tomatoes in walk in cooler.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets on the reach in cooler and walk in cooler.
[16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
[24-08-4] Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed stack of cups in wait staff area with water in between and not air drying properly.
[29-08-4] Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed no hot water at hand wash sink in the kitchen.
[33-16-4] Open dumpster lid.
[27-10-4] No hot running water at mop sink. Observed no hot water at mop sink.
[03F-10-5] No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed 3 flats of hard shell eggs on the preparation table, printed a plan for owner and went over.
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor behind and under equipment soiled with grease and food debris in the kitchen.
[32-05-4] Bathroom facility in disrepair. Plumbing to the hand sinks are backed up in both mens and womens bathroom in the hand wash sinks.
[12A-10-4] 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 cook touching the back of his neck then wipe hand on his pants with no handwashing as proceeded to prepare food, stopped cook educated on handwashing, cook washed hands.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed two containers in the hand wash sink in the kitchen, operator moved.
[53A-05-6] No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. 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 five employees and no certified food manager present.
[12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employees drink on food preparation table in kitchen, employee moved.
[53B-01-5] 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. Staff could not provide any proof of training.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[05-08-4] No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
[29-11-4] Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed the pipe under the hand wash sink by the cook line is leaking.
[50-09-4] Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
[27-10-4] No hot running water at mop sink.
[24-08-4] Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed stack of cups in the wait station with water in between and not properly air drying.
[53A-07-6] No certified food manager for establishment. 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 no certified food manager at this restaurant.
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors under equipment and in the kitchen soiled with grease and food debris.
[53A-14-4] Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed the kitchen manager could not answer basic questions when asked about temperatures of hot holding and cold holding food in the kitchen.
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a bowl in a container of the diced potatoes in the walk in cooler, employee moved.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed box of whole turkey on the floor in the walk in freezer, employee moved.
[12A-07-5] Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed kitchen manager changing gloves while performing tasks in food preparation area without washing hands, educated on the importance of handwashing.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in reach in freezer back of kitchen.
[41-07-4] Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a bottle of ibuprofen in a container with the flavoring vanilla and other seasonings, employee moved.
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls are soiled throughout the kitchen.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets on the walk in cooler door and reach in cooler are torn in the kitchen. Observed oven door does not stay shut and is broken on the cook line.
[14-33-4] Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler in front of kitchen by wait station, the shelves are rusted.

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