The Pinery
Last inspected: Mar 31, 2026
35
Score
Inspectors have visited The Pinery 11 times, with records going back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 31, 2026. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around eight violations lately compared to roughly four violations before.
“Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in Orlando average 79, so The Pinery trails the local norm. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
11
Inspections
1
Critical latest
4
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 31, 2026
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
35
Jan 9, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
39
Jul 24, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Salmon and talipia in reach in cooler completely thawed in ROP bag. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-24: **Time Extended**
01B-13-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw beef over veggies in walk-in cooler. Operator placed beef underneath. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-24: **Time Extended**
08A-04-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Beef removed from package over juice in ziplock bags in walk in freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-24: **Time Extended**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-24: **Time Extended**
01C-05-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-24: **Time Extended**
01C-03-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Brisket in reach in cooler more than 24 hours per operator. Made Saturday per operator. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-24: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Above 3 compartment sink and cooks line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-24: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Shrimp on drain board thawing at room temperature. Pork belly in 3 compartment sink thawing at room temperature. Operator removed and placed in walk in cooler to thaw under refrigeration. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-24: **Time Extended**
06-01-5
43
Jul 14, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
33
Jan 22, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Towel used in live clams container to keep clams moist. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-86-1
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
01C-05-4
Intermediate - Clams/mussels/oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied. Operator placed tag in container.
01C-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer on prep table.
22-02-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Blue cutting board underneath prep table.
14-09-4
61
Dec 5, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 4, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Unknown amount of time make table tripped. Front small make table; homemade blue cheese dressing (70F - Cold Holding); roasted beets (73F - Cold Holding); arugula (73F - Cold Holding); kale (73F - Cold Holding); pimento cheese mix 74 (73F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (73F - Cold Holding) **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker installed wrong part of splitter at mop sink. Operator moved hose to side with splitter **Corrected On-Site**
29-42-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Front small make table; homemade blue cheese dressing (70F - Cold Holding); homemade Caesar (73F - Cold Holding); roasted beets (73F - Cold Holding); arugula (73F - Cold Holding); kale (73F - Cold Holding); pimento cheese mix 74 (73F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (73F - Cold Holding) **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. No date mark on tags for last sold
01C-03-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand sink missing hand wash sign end cook line
31B-04-4
55
May 29, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bar hand wash by dish machine cutting board and knife inside. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Bar dish machine chlorine.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Batteries dead. Operator replaced. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-05-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator closed lid. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
70
Sep 21, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
95
Mar 10, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 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. **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. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in bulk container of flour. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone on prep table. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
74
Nov 1, 2022
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Food stored on floor in freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone on prep table. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl stored in bulk containers. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Pinery last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Pinery on file is from Mar 31, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Pinery?
Across the inspection record, “bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Pinery.
How does The Pinery compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
The Pinery most recently scored 35 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.
Has The Pinery's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at The Pinery have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at The Pinery 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 The Pinery inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Pinery is inspected around three times per year on average.
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