Pico De Gallo
Last inspected: Feb 5, 2026
55
Score
Across the available record, Pico De Gallo has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. On Feb 5, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around six violations each, up from closer to two violations before.
Across the inspection history, “employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.
Pico De Gallo's latest score of 55 falls below the Orlando average of 79. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
8
Inspections
2
Critical latest
3
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 5, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Operator cashed people out handling register and menu then head to the cook line start cooking touching food without hand wash then added her gloves on without hand wash . Spoke to her coaching about washing hand .
12A-07-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shell eggs stored over unwashed lettuce. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked with plastic containers. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At the only hand wash sink at the establishment.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Phuong didn't have any training. **Repeat Violation**
53B-13-5
55
Jul 16, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Drawer under grill ; cooked chicken wings (50F - Cold Holding over night .
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Drawer under grill ; cooked chicken wings (50F - Cold Holding over night
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Phuong didn't have an employee food handlers certification .
53B-13-5
67
Jan 24, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Marinated chicken prepared 1-15-25. Pork belly prepped 1-16-25 Rice noodles 1-10-25
01B-24-5
High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee checking her phone then went to cook without hand wash .
12A-25-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp stored on top of cooked chicken wings at the reach-in cooler under the grill .
08A-05-6
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Marinated chicken prepared 1-15-25. Pork belly prepped 1-16-25 Rice noodles 1-10-25
02C-01-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. The only hand wash sink at the establishment.
31B-02-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food no hair net . She put her hat on . **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. The hoods .
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. The two door reach-in cooler .
22-16-4
41
Aug 15, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Dec 1, 2023
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Garbage can blocking **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
31B-04-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
78
Aug 18, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
95
Mar 8, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 2 cans of pineapple
01B-01-4
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
12A-07-5
High Priority - 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. Took ear plugs out of ear and gloved hands, continued cutting without hand washing.
12A-10-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.
06-09-1
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Coffee cup on counter.
12B-07-4
Basic - Light not functioning. Hood
36-62-4
55
Oct 11, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pico De Gallo last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pico De Gallo on file is from Feb 5, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pico De Gallo?
Across the inspection record, “employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Pico De Gallo.
How does Pico De Gallo compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
Pico De Gallo most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.
Has Pico De Gallo's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Pico De Gallo have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Pico De Gallo 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 Pico De Gallo inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pico De Gallo is inspected around two times per year on average.
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