Pierre's Eatery
Last inspected: Nov 14, 2023
43
Score
Across the available record, Pierre's Eatery has four inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent report on file is from Nov 14, 2023. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about. Pierre's Eatery's record stops at Nov 14, 2023, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around eight violations to closer to 11 violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
Compared to other Ellenton restaurants (averaging 78), there's room to close the gap. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 14, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuums breaker on *Y* fitting at mop sink.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed all food handler training expired. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed no probe thermometer on site.
05-08-4
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 no written plan in place for some employees.
11-26-1
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed no written plan on site. Inspector will email. **Repeat Violation**
03F-10-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed current license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed portion cup in sugar container. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting boards in use. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed used apron hanging on oven door handle. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed food handling employee wearing wristwatch. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed handle on steamer broken.
14-11-5
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Nov 1, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker on y fitting at mop sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-01: Observed no vacuum breaker on y fitting. Owner will purchase. **Time Extended**
29-34-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. No proof of written reporting in place. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-01: Observed some employees with written plan in place. **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed no written plan in place for products held in time as public health control. Inspector will email form. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-01: No written plan in place. Inspector will email. **Time Extended**
03F-10-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. No license displayed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-01: Observed no current license posted. Owner will get printed. License is current in system. **Time Extended**
50-09-4
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Mar 10, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut lettuce salad held at 59 in front serving case. Operator stated he just cut salad mix 30 minutes ago. Operator placed salad in cooler and added more ice to display. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker on Y fitting at mop sink. **Repeat Violation**
29-34-4
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. Observed no clean up plan in place. Inspector will email.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed flour and dough buildup on stand mixer.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed no probe thermometer on site. **Repeat Violation**
05-08-4
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 no employee reporting forms present. Inspector will email.
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at both hand sinks. Operator put soap at sinks.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. No written plan in place. Instructor will email.
03F-10-5
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Observed no drain cover on floor drain adjacent to ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
29-18-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. No choking poster present. **Repeat Violation**
51-13-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometers in place in reach in coolers.
05-09-4
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Nov 2, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vac breaker on Y connector at mop sink. **Warning**
29-34-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ observed Metal Bulduk certificate expired 5/25/2022, Servsafe. **Warning**
53A-03-7
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. Observed employee on duty no proof of training. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed no probe thermometer on site. **Warning**
05-08-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed no written time plan. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03F-10-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed five unsecured co2 tanks next to bag in box rack. **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Observed spatula on shelf bracket next to wall. **Warning**
24-14-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed no current license displayed. Account setup email sent to operator. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Observed no drain cover adjacent to ice machine. **Warning**
29-18-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no choking poster posted. **Warning**
51-13-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no sign at front hand wash sink. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed heavily soiled shaft and housing on floor mixer. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed ice machine leaking into pan on floor. **Warning**
29-08-4
Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Observed plastic knives and forks handle down at front counter. **Warning**
25-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed buildup of black substance interior of ice machine. **Warning**
22-20-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pierre's Eatery last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pierre's Eatery on file is from Nov 14, 2023. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pierre's Eatery?
Across the inspection record, “vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Pierre's Eatery.
How does Pierre's Eatery compare to other restaurants in Ellenton?
Pierre's Eatery most recently scored 43 out of 100, which is lower than the Ellenton average of 78.
Has Pierre's Eatery's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Pierre's Eatery have averaged around 11 violations per visit, up from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Pierre's Eatery 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.
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