Pinecrest Gardens (Cypress Hall)

11000 Sw 57 Ave, Pinecrest, FL 33156

American

Last inspected: Feb 18, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

The health department has logged eight inspections at Pinecrest Gardens (Cypress Hall), the earliest from 2022. The most recent report on file is from Feb 18, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface”, showing up two times.

Pinecrest Gardens (Cypress Hall)'s latest score of 67 sits above the Pinecrest average of 55. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 18, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.

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High Priority - Hose attached to faucet at three-compartment/food preparation/handwash sink eliminating required air gap. Observed at mop sink.

29-45-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed grate to cover insulation in poor repair; reach in next to entrance of kitchen.

14-11-5

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed in back of kitchen near walk in cooler.

36-22-4

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle in ice, not on hook. Employee removed during inspection to be cleaned. **Corrective Action Taken**

10-08-5

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in reach in cooler next to kitchen entrance.

14-33-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in kitchen.

36-34-5

Oct 2, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed interior reach in next to kitchen entrance.

14-33-4

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled.

22-08-4

Mar 26, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Nov 18, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Apr 29, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed spray bottle with (chlorine) Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine + 200 ppm). Water was added to get 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

41-27-4

Intermediate - No running water at three-compartment sink. Observed on of the faucet was shut down at three compartment sink front counter.

27-09-4

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in family's bathroom.

32-12-5

Nov 3, 2023

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - No Lactic Acid chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**

16-37-1

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. The plan approved is missing the front counter with three compartment sink, refrigerators, hand sink, coffee maker and ice machine. **Warning**

51-16-7

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink located at preparation area. **Warning**

31B-03-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees located at preparation area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

31B-04-4

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution other than chlorine, quaternary ammonia or iodine, not at proper minimum strength, not used according to label instructions. Unable to know the concentration because they don't have the testing strips. **Warning**

21-45-1

Apr 11, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved for establishment previously licensed by the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Service or the Department of Health. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/.

51-12-5

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the kitchen area no hand wash sign and no hand soap

31B-04-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

42-01-4

Sep 9, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed the license expired Oct 1 , 2021 **Admin Complaint**

50-17-2

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed operator the chocking poster

51-13-4

Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Observed black unwrapped knifes at the front counter not all presenting the handle first

25-02-4

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

32-12-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pinecrest Gardens (Cypress Hall) last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pinecrest Gardens (Cypress Hall) on file is from Feb 18, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Pinecrest Gardens (Cypress Hall)?

Across the inspection record, “reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Pinecrest Gardens (Cypress Hall).

How does Pinecrest Gardens (Cypress Hall) compare to other restaurants in Pinecrest?

Pinecrest Gardens (Cypress Hall) most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is higher than the Pinecrest average of 55.

Has Pinecrest Gardens (Cypress Hall)'s inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pinecrest Gardens (Cypress Hall) have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Pinecrest Gardens (Cypress Hall) 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 Pinecrest Gardens (Cypress Hall) inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Pinecrest Gardens (Cypress Hall) is inspected around two times per year on average.

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