Elia @Pinecrest
Last inspected: Feb 27, 2026
86
Score
Public records show seven inspections at Elia @Pinecrest stretching back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Feb 27, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around seven violations to closer to three violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Pinecrest restaurant scores 55. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Inspection History
Feb 27, 2026
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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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. Observed no form or kit; inspector provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no poster; inspector provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
51-13-4
86
Mar 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
95
Oct 21, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef stored over açaí at reach in freezer. Operator moved the raw beef to the bottom part of the reach in freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Quinoa (45 F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler. As per operator was outside 30 minutes ago. Operator moved the product to another reach in cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
29-49-6
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit front counter.
05-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Operator started to clean up the ice machine. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-20-5
61
Apr 11, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed vitamin bottle stored inside of reach in cooler.
41-07-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a spray bottle with alcohol sanitizer spray and squeeze bottle with soup stored in front of (next to) orange juice equipment. The bottles were removed. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed white rice (50 F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler. As per operator was outside lest than 30 minutes ago. Operator moved the product to the reach in freezer for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken and raw beef stored over shrimp at reach in freezer. Operator relocated the products. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shells eggs stored over feta cheese and marinated sauce at reach in cooler. Operator was informed that he needs to relocate the products.
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed two spatulas stored on the hand wash sink.
31A-11-4
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. Observed a new employee no proof of Food Employee Reporting Agreement. Employee signed the food employee reporting agreement. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - In-use two spatulas stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed two spatulas stored between preparation table and grill. Operator removed the spatulas. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed the white rice with old label 04-02-24 and as per the manager was made 04-09-24. Operator changed the label. **Corrected On-Site**
16-46-4
35
Oct 10, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed spicy feta cheese date marked 9-30-2023. Observed segregated the products to be discarded. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-24-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken in the same container with raw shrimp at reach in freezer. Operator relocated the raw chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken stored in the same container with precooked sausages at reach in freezer. Operator relocated the raw chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed macaroni and cheese not properly date marked. As per operator was made three days ago. Operator was informed that the products need to be date marked. **Corrective Action Taken**
02C-02-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator moved the scoop handle. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed hummus and spicy feta cheese inside of Greek yogurt containers at reach in cooler.
25-32-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service articles stored on the top of reach in cooler without any protection.
25-06-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed vegetables stored over hummus and feta cheese at reach in cooler.
08B-17-4
47
Apr 11, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Advised operator of the need to clean the hands when changing gloves
12A-07-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed at the counter cardboard containers not inverted or protected. The containers were inverted. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
25-06-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Scoop location was corrected **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed the squeeze bottles without name label.
02D-01-5
70
Sep 9, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Elia @Pinecrest last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Elia @Pinecrest on file is from Feb 27, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Elia @Pinecrest?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Elia @Pinecrest.
How does Elia @Pinecrest compare to other restaurants in Pinecrest?
Elia @Pinecrest most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Pinecrest average of 55.
Has Elia @Pinecrest's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Elia @Pinecrest have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Elia @Pinecrest means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Elia @Pinecrest inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Elia @Pinecrest is inspected around two times per year on average.
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