Pio Pio
Last inspected: Oct 17, 2025
50
Score
Inspectors have visited Pio Pio four times, with records going back to 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 17, 2025. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around eight violations each.
When inspectors have written things up, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.
That's lower than the typical Orlando restaurant, which scores around 79. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
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Inspections
1
Critical latest
4
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Checked salad 45°f stored inside reach in cooler on the cook line, less than 4 hours recommend to,quick chill. **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed milk not dated marked stored inside reach in cooler.
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed white cutting board has red stains on the surface located on the cook line. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed spoon stored inside hand wash sink
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed spicy ricotta sauce stored inside reach in cooler not date marked.
02C-02-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of sugar not labeled.
02D-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed drink on the prep counter in the kitchen.
12B-07-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed two box containers of oil stored on the floor in the back storage room.
08B-47-4
50
Apr 24, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Checked temperatures salad 44°f yuca 43°/44°f, beef empanadas 44°f stored top panel of reach in cooler less than 4 hours recommend to quick chill product. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored directly above the raw beef, Manager changed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - No color/concentration comparison chart available for chemical test kit used to check sanitizer. Observed no color concentration chart to check sanitizer.
16-36-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle stored on the dish machine.
41-17-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed white cutting board soiled green and yellow discoloration on the surface used on the main cook line.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed trash can stored in front of the hand wash sink located on the cook line. Manager removed at time of inspection **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed aluminum foil on the shelf ripped underneath the counter.
14-20-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed two containers of sanitizer stored on the floor in the kitchen and bar. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed old food debris spilled on the bottom shelves, throughout the kitchen.
23-03-4
43
Dec 27, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Checked temperature of roasted chicken 113°f inside the rotisserie cabinet, must maintain 135°f for hot holding, recommend to increase the temperature on the rotisserie unit.
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels provided for hand wash sink located in the dish machine area. Manager provided paper towels at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Checked hand wash sink has no warm water, found out turned off underneath the sink. Per Person in charge notify the plumber concerning the problem, using another hand sink located in the dish machine area.
27-16-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior white panel in ice machine has old food debris on the surface.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed air conditioner vent around ceiling tiles has terrible dust accumulation near cook line and dishwasher area.
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken handle on the microwave oven located on cook line.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of desserts stored on the floor inside walk in freezer.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed scoop laying on the ice in the ice bin located in the bar. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-08-5
55
Mar 6, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap provided at hand wash sink located near the back cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed two filters attached to the ice machine not dated.
29-28-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop laying on the ice located in ice bin behind. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pio Pio last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pio Pio on file is from Oct 17, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pio Pio?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Pio Pio.
How does Pio Pio compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
Pio Pio most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.
Has Pio Pio's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pio Pio have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Pio Pio 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 Pio Pio inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pio Pio is inspected around two times per year on average.
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