Pa Pinones
Last inspected: Aug 5, 2025
43
Score
Across the available record, Pa Pinones has six inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Aug 5, 2025. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around three violations to closer to nine violations.
“Food stored on floor” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
Compared to other Ruskin restaurants (averaging 75), there's room to close the gap. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
6
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
10
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 5, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef 51 F- retemp 49F, chicken 52 F- retemp 49 F, cheese 50 F- retemp 43 F in reach in cooler. Employee removed flan placed in reach in freezer. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple food items in reach in cooler not date marked.
02C-02-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on top of steak. Employee removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil on floor, employee removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Food stored outside. Reach in cooler with flan and sodas stored outside. Employee removed flan and drinks at time of inspection. Discussed with operator cooler is not to be used outside. **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**
08B-42-4
Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle.
50-03-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in standing water temped 99 F. **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of reach in freezer.
23-03-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink in reach in freezer.
12B-13-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezer soiled.
22-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of plastic spoons and forks on floor, manager removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on prep cooler. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
43
Jan 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil, plantains and other items on floor. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-29: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
95
Aug 14, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over margarine in reach in cooler. **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese 51 F, beef 46 F in reach in cooler. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board. **Warning**
22-02-4
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**
53B-01-5
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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Nonself-sufficient mobile food dispensing vehicle operating from an unapproved commissary. Shed with reach in cooler, chest freezers, and single service items. **Warning**
51-22-4
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. Sent to operator at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-27-4
Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. Shed with reach in cooler, chest freezers, and single service items. **Warning**
08B-37-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil, plantains and other items on floor. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in standing water temped 102F. **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table, operator removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
33
Sep 29, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Sep 21, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-21: **Admin Complaint**
50-08-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For Quaternary ammonia - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-21: No chemical test strips for Quaternary ammonia. **Admin Complaint**
16-37-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle is not self-propelled or otherwise movable from place to place. Waste water tank connected to pipe that is not easily disconnected. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-21: Waste water tank is still not able to disconnect without using a tool. **Admin Complaint**
51-36-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-21: No choking poster. **Admin Complaint**
51-13-4
70
Jul 21, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/
50-08-7
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For Quaternary ammonia
16-37-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Chemical spray bottle not labeled.
41-17-4
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle is not self-propelled or otherwise movable from place to place. Waste water tank connected to pipe that is not easily disconnected.
51-36-1
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pa Pinones last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pa Pinones on file is from Aug 5, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pa Pinones?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Pa Pinones.
How does Pa Pinones compare to other restaurants in Ruskin?
Pa Pinones most recently scored 43 out of 100, which is lower than the Ruskin average of 75.
Has Pa Pinones' inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Pa Pinones have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Pa Pinones means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Pa Pinones inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pa Pinones is inspected around three times per year on average.
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