Pisco Express
Last inspected: Dec 19, 2025
82
Score
The health department has logged nine inspections at Pisco Express, the earliest from 2022. Pisco Express was last inspected on Dec 19, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around eight violations to closer to five violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair”, which has been cited three times.
By comparison, the average Wesley Chapel facility scores 85, putting Pisco Express on the weaker side. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Employee stated manager would be coming in later today. Spoke to manager over the phone and discussed need of a certified food manager being present when 4 or more employees are engaged in food preparation. He stated he would be getting another employee trained as a certified food manager for when he needs to be away.
53A-05-6
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed broken floor tiles in kitchen across from fryer. Employee stated they have ordered the new tiles and would be replacing them next week.
36-17-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on all cutting boards. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
82
Jun 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the handwashing sink being used to store the dish soap and scrub brushes. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on the flip top units.
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet stacked containers in the dish drying area.
24-08-4
82
Mar 11, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle on rack over onions on dry storage rack. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-11: **Time Extended**
41-10-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw beef in reach in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-11: Chicken is over tomatoes and eggs in reach in. **Time Extended** **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-11: **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-11: **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
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. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-11: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled with blue liquid on rack in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-11: **Time Extended**
41-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Throughout kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-11: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at handwash sink in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-11: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
45
Jan 7, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 8 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Tylenol bottle on reach in cooler in kitchen. **Warning**
41-07-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw beef in reach in cooler. **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle on rack over onions on dry storage rack. **Warning**
41-10-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 4 employees. **Warning**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. **Warning**
31B-02-4
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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
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.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled with blue liquid on rack in kitchen. **Warning**
41-17-4
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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Throughout kitchen. **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottle on reach in cooler in kitchen. **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at handwash sink in kitchen. **Warning**
31B-04-4
25
Jan 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle filled with blue sanitizer stored on chemical shelf adjacent to 3-compartment sink Corrected -observed employee label **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed use to repair Pamela refrigerator handle on cookline adjacent to stove top on cookline
14-71-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table Corrected -observed employee voluntarily discard **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Ice machine lid broken and not durable
14-11-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed yuca thawing in standing water prep sink Corrected -observed employee place in reachin cooler **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk sugar and flour with no label on shelf above prep table on cookline Corrected -observed employee label **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
70
Dec 7, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Ac unit leaking **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-07: **Time Extended**
28-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed 2 case of bottled water stored on floor in kitchen **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-07: **Time Extended**
08B-47-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed missing at hand sink in dish area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-07: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
86
Oct 4, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
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. Emailed to operator **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
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. Emailed to operator **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Ac unit leaking **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
28-02-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table on cookline **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed 2 case of bottled water stored on floor in kitchen **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-47-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed missing at hand sink in dish area **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed fish thawing in standing water on floor in kitchen Corrected -employee removed fish off floor and placed in cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed green wet wiping cloth stored on prep table on cookline adjacent to grill **Warning**
21-12-4
50
Feb 16, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container.
14-86-1
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee washing dishes without sanitizing. Discussed proper ware washing with manager and employee. Manager set up triple sink and re sanitized dishes. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-45-4
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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Manager placed paper towels by sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-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.
11-26-1
Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. AC unit leaking.
28-02-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Manager posted license. **Corrected On-Site**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Sweater on top of/next to flour , sugar on dry storage shelf. Bag above ketchup bottles.
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Soda bottles and water bottles on floor.
08B-38-4
41
Jul 27, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
31B-04-4
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pisco Express last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pisco Express on file is from Dec 19, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pisco Express?
Across the inspection record, “floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Pisco Express.
How does Pisco Express compare to other restaurants in Wesley Chapel?
Pisco Express most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Wesley Chapel average of 85.
Has Pisco Express' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Pisco Express have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Pisco Express means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Pisco Express inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pisco Express is inspected around three times per year on average.
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