Pikalonga

5407 W Hwy 192, Kissimmee, FL 34746

African

Last inspected: Dec 6, 2024

Score

High Risk

Pikalonga has been inspected five times since 2022. On Dec 6, 2024, the health department conducted the most recent visit. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around nine violations per visit lately, up from roughly six violations before.

“Handwash sink not accessible for employee use” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

The city-wide average sits at 78, which Pikalonga's 39 doesn't quite reach. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 6, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.

View 9 violations

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Apr 24, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 8 violations

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 4/1/24.

50-17-3

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over sauce in cookline cooler

08A-05-6

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary ammonium test kit. Operator has chlorine test strips and chlorine based sanitizer on truck. But if also using quaternary ammonium then must have them too.

16-37-1

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 copy to operator, **Corrective Action Taken**

11-26-1

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. Gertrudis

53B-13-5

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bag of produce in sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

31A-09-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. By stove.

14-09-4

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Spoons and ladles.

24-18-4

Nov 3, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soiled cutting board

22-02-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.frozen meat places in the sink **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Water bottles on the floor

08B-38-4

May 26, 2023

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Washing Fruits and Vegetables

FL-42

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Oct 13, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pikalonga last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pikalonga on file is from Dec 6, 2024. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Pikalonga?

Across the inspection record, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Pikalonga.

How does Pikalonga compare to other restaurants in Kissimmee?

Pikalonga most recently scored 39 out of 100, which is lower than the Kissimmee average of 78.

Has Pikalonga's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Pikalonga have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Pikalonga 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 Pikalonga inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Pikalonga is inspected around two times per year on average.

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