El Pegao Restaurant
Last inspected: Mar 6, 2026
55
Score
Going back to 2023, El Pegao Restaurant has 10 inspections in the public record. El Pegao Restaurant was last inspected on Mar 6, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around eight violations per visit lately, up from roughly four violations before.
Looking across the full record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.
By comparison, the average Orange Park facility scores 73, putting El Pegao Restaurant on the weaker side. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 6, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
55
Sep 22, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
41
Apr 18, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Bacalaito dated 3/24 in small reach in cooler by door between kitchen and front counter. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over cooked beef in reach in cooler across from ovens on cook line. Raw shell eggs stored over tres leches in standing reach in cooler in storage area behind walk in cooler. Also raw chicken stored over raw fish in walk in cooler. All items moved. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw chicken (45F - Cold Holding); raw pork (45F - Cold Holding) in walk in cooler, right next to cooler door, per operator door has been consistently open for maybe 1 hour.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Bacalaito dated 3/24 in small reach in cooler by door between kitchen and front counter.
01B-24-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand wash station at front counter, employee corrected during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Container of cooked cod in reach in cooler across from ovens in kitchen, per operator they were made early yesterday, fish labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hand wash station at front counter.
31B-04-4
43
Oct 15, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker missing on outside mop sink with attached hose.
29-42-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwash sink in kitchen.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Opened milk in reach in cooler not dated, operator states opened three days prior on Saturday 10/12 and marked container. Tres leches in reach in cooler not dated, operator states prepared four days prior on Friday 10/11 and marked date on container. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Wiping cloth solution at front counter tested at 0ppm chlorine. Operator remade solution to 50ppm chlorine. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-07-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Two knives stored between flip top reach in cooler and prep table. Employee removed for cleaning. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Floor under fryers has grease build up.
36-01-4
61
Apr 1, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 21, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
45
Nov 16, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed covered rice on counter in kitchen at 108F. Per operator, rice prepared at 11:00. Temperature taken by inspector at 2:29. Operator moved rice to walk in cooler and removed lid.
03D-01-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Opened raw bacon stored directly on top of container of fresh cut vegetables. Operator moved bacon to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed one broken shell egg in carton from refrigerator at kitchen entrance. Operator removed and discarded cracked egg.
01B-14-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed one broken shell egg in carton from refrigerator at kitchen entrance. Operator removed and discarded cracked egg.
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee used front counter hand wash sink to dump water bucket.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle with clear liquid on rack across from three compartment sink. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed two knives stored between reach in cooler in kitchen and prep table. Operator removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape used to repair interior walk in cooler door. **Repeat Violation**
14-71-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White cutting board on rack by ice machine has deep cuts and no longer smooth and easily cleanable. Operator removed cutting board from supply. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-09-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket at front counter tested at 0ppm chlorine. Employee remade solution to 50ppm chlorine. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-07-4
37
May 25, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
64
Apr 27, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 28, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. ServSafe certificates provided does not represent standard ServSafe certificates. No record of these certificates on ServSafe certificates look up website. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-26: Person in charge is looking into scheduling training. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-28: Operator took class/exam on March 16, 2023. Exam #3707040. ServSafe website checked for results. Operator stated could take up to 2 weeks for results. **Time Extended**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Certificates provided are photo copies of SafeStaff through Florida Restaurant and Lodging association certificates. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-26: Person in charge is still looking into training. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-28: Operator waiting on exam results to be able to administer employee training. **Time Extended**
53B-09-4
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was El Pegao Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at El Pegao Restaurant on file is from Mar 6, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at El Pegao Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at El Pegao Restaurant.
How does El Pegao Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Orange Park?
El Pegao Restaurant most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Orange Park average of 73.
Has El Pegao Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at El Pegao Restaurant have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at El Pegao Restaurant means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is El Pegao Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, El Pegao Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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