Pal Pinchorreo

2911 Fifth St W, Lehigh Acres, FL 33971

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Sep 6, 2024

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Pal Pinchorreo has three inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Sep 6, 2024. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around one violation, down from roughly five violations earlier in the record.

Restaurants in Lehigh Acres average 78, so Pal Pinchorreo is doing better than most peers. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 6, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil for fryer stored on floor next to fryer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-06: **Time Extended**

08B-38-4

Jun 20, 2024

Routine - Food

4 critical violations. 5 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken and pork over ready-to-eat beverages in tall silver reach-in cooler. Also raw chicken and pork over ready-to-eat vegetables in smaller reach-in cooler. Discussed with operator proper food storage. **Warning**

08A-05-6

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On counter next to small fryer, fresh garlic in oil (58F - Cold Holding) for one hour per operator. Discussed with operator potentially hazardous foods and the use of time as a public health control , provided operator with time as a public health control form. **Warning**

03A-02-5

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee change gloves after handling raw pork directly with gloves, no handwash when donning new gloves. Explained proper handwashing techniques to employee. **Warning**

12A-07-5

High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Container used to stored bread in far left corner of unit is not food grade. **Warning**

14-15-4

Intermediate - Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. One unlabeled chemical bottle under triple sink. **Warning**

41-04-4

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. Provided operator employee reporting agreement, (HR 5030-309) manager health reporting responsibilities (HR 5030-101)and employee health reporting responsibilities (HR 5030-103], discussed with operator importance of employee heath. **Warning**

11-26-1

Intermediate - No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Operator purchased approved sanitizer for food contact surfaces at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

22-38-5

Intermediate - 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/ at time of inspection, operator unable to provide certification. **Warning**

53A-07-6

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One cook handling food employed more than 60 days no proof of training - Francis. **Warning**

53B-02-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil for fryer stored on floor next to fryer. **Warning**

08B-38-4

Aug 11, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pal Pinchorreo last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pal Pinchorreo on file is from Sep 6, 2024. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Pal Pinchorreo compare to other restaurants in Lehigh Acres?

Pal Pinchorreo most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Lehigh Acres average of 78.

Has Pal Pinchorreo's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Pal Pinchorreo have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Pal Pinchorreo means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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