Pioneer Restaurant
Last inspected: Mar 24, 2026
25
Score
Pioneer Restaurant appears in inspection records 11 times, starting in 2022. Pioneer Restaurant was last inspected on Mar 24, 2026. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around 14 violations to closer to 12 violations per visit over the last few inspections.
“Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
That's lower than the typical Florida restaurant, which scores around 72. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
11
Inspections
2
Critical latest
5
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 24, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
25
Dec 17, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. 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 no certified food manager at this restaurant. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-17: Operator accidentally took the wrong training and test, allowed one time, time extension 60 days. **Time Extended**
53A-07-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-17: **Time Extended**
05-08-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed the kitchen manager could not answer basic questions when asked about temperatures of hot holding and cold holding food in the kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-17: **Time Extended**
53A-14-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls are soiled throughout the kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-17: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed the pipe under the hand wash sink by the cook line is leaking. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-17: **Time Extended**
29-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-17: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed stack of cups in the wait station with water in between and not properly air drying. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-17: **Time Extended**
24-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors under equipment and in the kitchen soiled with grease and food debris. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-17: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in reach in freezer back of kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-17: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No hot running water at mop sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-17: **Time Extended**
27-10-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler in front of kitchen by wait station, the shelves are rusted. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-17: **Time Extended**
14-33-4
50
Oct 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
32
May 21, 2025
Routine - Food
12 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling throughout the kitchen soiled, and observed dust hanging from the tiles. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed 9 ceiling tiles throughout the dining area damaged and a 3 ceiling tiles in the dry storage area. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a mold like substance on the ice drop tray inside the ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors under all equipment in the kitchen and dry storage area are soiled. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles missing or broken in several different areas in the kitchen and storage area. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Light shield missing in storage area above the ice machine and another shield missing in the walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
38-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease build up on hood filters, hood ceiling, walls and dripping down on the outside of the hood.
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed both back doors missing auto door closures.
35B-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed stand up reach in cooler by the wait station in the kitchen, the shelves are rusted and starting to chip. **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed beef and chicken thawing on the back table. Operator moved items to refrigerator. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls are soiled throughout kitchen and dry storage area. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
55
Nov 6, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-06: **Time Extended**
05-08-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand washing sink in the men's bathroom, no hot water. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-06: **Time Extended**
27-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles missing or broken in several different areas in the kitchen and storage area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-06: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Light shied missing in storage area above the ice machine and another shield missing in the walk in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-06: **Time Extended**
38-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. The exhaust fan in the screened in area behind the kitchen is soiled and all floor fans in the kitchen soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-06: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed stand up reach in cooler by the wait station in the kitchen, the shelves are rusted and starting to chip. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-06: **Time Extended**
14-33-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls are soiled throughout kitchen and dry storage area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-06: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed 9 ceiling tiles throughout the dining area damaged and a 3 ceiling tiles in the dry storage area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-06: **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling throughout the kitchen soiled, and observed dust hanging from the tiles. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-06: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open employee beverages stored on prep tables throughout the kitchen. Manager removed the cups. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-06: **Time Extended**
12B-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. The gaskets are torn in walk in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-06: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors under all equipment in the kitchen and dry storage area are soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-06: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
50
Nov 5, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. All following items were stored on thee cook line at room temperature, Diced ham (81F - Cold Holding); Uncooked bacon (67F - Cold Holding); Hard shell eggs-ambient temperature (79F - Cold Holding); Cut lettuce (67F - Cold Holding); Sliced tomatoes (61F - Cold Holding). Employee stated all items were at room temperature for approximately one hour. Employee placed all items in walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw hamburger patty's stored over ready to eat beets in the walk in cooler. Manager removed the beets. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Employee coughed, sneezed, used a handkerchief or disposable tissue then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee coughed into their hand and touched reach in cooler door. Employee washed their hands and sanitized the door.. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-14-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed manuel can opener was soiled on blade, manager removed the can opener to be sanitized.**Corrected On-Site** **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
05-08-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand washing sink in the men's bathroom, no hot water. **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed stand up reach in cooler by the wait station in the kitchen, the shelves are rusted and starting to chip. **Warning**
14-33-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls are soiled throughout kitchen and dry storage area. **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed seven dead roaches in a glue trap on floor under bottom shelf in dry storage. **Warning**
35A-06-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed 9 ceiling tiles throughout the dining area damaged and a 3 ceiling tiles in the dry storage area. **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling throughout the kitchen soiled, and observed dust hanging from the tiles. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 8 dead roaches on the floor in dry storage area. **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open employee beverages stored on prep tables throughout the kitchen. Manager removed the cups. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. The gaskets are torn in walk in cooler. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors under all equipment in the kitchen and dry storage area are soiled. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles missing or broken in several different areas in the kitchen and storage area. **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Light shied missing in storage area above the ice machine and another shield missing in the walk in cooler. **Warning**
38-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. The exhaust fan in the screened in area behind the kitchen is soiled and all floor fans in the kitchen soiled. **Warning**
23-03-4
26
Apr 3, 2024
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
70
Jan 25, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Walls on kitchen not fully enclosed grease accumulation on hard to clean areas. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-25: **Time Extended**
36-30-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. High walls on kitchen with grease on walls . **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-25: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
90
Oct 19, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken and raw shell eggs over unwashed tomatoes in walk-in cooler. Manager moved tomatoes to another location. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-04-5
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 that no training was available for any employee. 3 employees working over 60 days. **Warning**
53B-01-5
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. Inspector provided form during inspection via email. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener with old black food debris. **Warning**
22-02-4
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. Inspector provided form during inspection via email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cartons of tomatoes on floor ion walk-in cooler. Containers of frozen meats on floor in walk-in freezer. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored between prep tables at cookline.Manager removed to dishwash. **Warning**
10-17-4
Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Walls on kitchen not fully enclosed grease accumulation on hard to clean areas. **Warning**
36-30-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. High walls on kitchen with grease on walls . **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet cloths stored on prep table at kitchen. Manager removed to dirty linen storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-12-4
45
Mar 17, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple Sink (Chlorine 200+ppm)strip turned black. corrected to 100ppm
22-42-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw burger roll packages stored over jars of mayonnaise at back prep reachin cooler. Manager moved mayonnaise. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
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. Operator gave handout at inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
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. Operator gave handout at inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed stored beef Pattie's in reach in upright cooler at back prep uncovered. Manager covered tray. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Operator gave handout at inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
51-13-4
Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken.
33-15-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
50
Sep 14, 2022
Complaint Full
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. No conveniently located handsink for wait staff. No handsonk in back where preparation of raw foods takes place. No handsink at ice machine in back where raw food prep takes place. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-14: **Time Extended**
31A-07-4
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pioneer Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pioneer Restaurant on file is from Mar 24, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pioneer Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Pioneer Restaurant.
Has Pioneer Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Pioneer Restaurant have averaged around 12 violations per visit, down from roughly 14 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Pioneer Restaurant 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 Pioneer Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pioneer Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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