SERGIO'S PINECREST

Name: SERGIO'S PINECREST
Address: 11927 S DIXIE HWY, PINECREST, FL, 33156, US
Rating: 47

11927 S DIXIE HWY, PINECREST, FL 33156

License #2329047

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47 Grade F / 100

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SERGIO'S PINECREST in PINECREST currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 47 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has 3 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on March 24, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 22 total violations — 10 critical, 5 major, 7 minor.

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The latest inspection on March 24, 2026 included 1 critical violation, 1 major, and 1 minor.

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[29-42-4] Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter with no breaker.
[45-04-4] Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Observed induction burners on top of cooler across dry storage racks used for Spanish tortilla.
[51-16-7] No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed original mop sink on plans outside, and replaced with cooler and storage cabinet added with espresso machine on top.

Warning Issued
[03D-02-5] Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed in walk in cooler: cooked macaroni (47/55F - Cooling). Sticker on product made from 2 days prior, operator voluntarily discarded.
[22-31-4] Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rusted bin where avocados are stored in waiter station.
[35A-02-7] Live, small flying insects found. Observed approximately 6 live flies in waiter station near the stored avocados and orange juice machine, not directly touching food.
[45-04-4] Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Observed induction burners on top of cooler across dry storage racks used for Spanish tortilla.
[51-13-4] No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no choking poster. Inspector provided via email and operator printed on site.
[12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed drinking cup on cooler across cook line where food is prepped. Operator had employee remove.
[29-42-4] Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter with no breaker.
[03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed across cook line: onions (90F - Hot Holding). As per operator, less than 4 hours. Operator placed onions into steam table.
[10-17-4] In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife between two coolers across cook line. Operator removed during inspection.
[24-18-4] Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed forks and spoons stored upright in water station.
[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 pastries in warmer at front counter under a 4 hour plan with no written plan. Inspector provided via email.
[11-27-4] 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 form or kit; inspector provided via email and operator printed on site.
[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 waitress touch face and then grab plates to take to customers. Inspector spoke to manager on proper handwashing and provided handout.
[01B-36-5] 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. Observed in walk in cooler: cooked macaroni (47/55F - Cooling). Sticker on product made from 2 days prior, operator voluntarily discarded.
[03A-03-5] Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed at cook line eggs higher than 45F ambient. Operator placed eggs in cooler for rapid chill. As per operator, less than 4 hours.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed case of tortillas on floor of walk in freezer. Operator removed from floor during inspection.
[51-16-7] No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed original mop sink on plans outside, and replaced with cooler and storage cabinet added with espresso machine on top.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at cook line: pooled eggs (55F - Cold Holding). As per operator, less than 4 hours. Operator added more ice.

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