The Proper Pie Company
Last inspected: Apr 8, 2026
78
Score
The health department has logged seven inspections at The Proper Pie Company, the earliest from 2022. The Proper Pie Company was last inspected on Apr 8, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around six violations to closer to eight violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “food stored on floor” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
Restaurants in Haines City average 90, so The Proper Pie Company trails the local norm. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 8, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Operator replaced soap **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Side of grills
23-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Shield, operator cleaned and sanitized ice shield **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Refrigerator by entrance door
14-11-5
78
Sep 25, 2025
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink in the kitchen area across from the beverage syrup rack and behind the wall off from the fryers. Blocked by a prep table denying access.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Across from the 3 compartment sink.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. The person in charge went and bought the correct chlorine sanitizer for food contact surface. **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**
22-38-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. In the dishwasher area across from the 3 compartment sink.
27-16-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. A 50lb bag of Sysco All Purpose Flour A case of potatoes. In the dry storage area.
08B-38-4
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Product in the self serve displays in the dining room. Chicken and mushroom pies. Banger rolls.
02D-03-4
Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Inside the black refrigerator in the kitchen area.
36-64-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Black refrigerator in the kitchen area.
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall above the 3 compartment sink is soiled with a buildup of black mold-like substance. Floor near the ice machine soiled with a white buildup.
36-27-5
45
Aug 16, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Haddock 4lbs cod 1 lbs left in cooler overnight per operator at 50f.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Haddock 4lbs cod 1 lbs left in cooler overnight per operator at 50f.
01B-02-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator has quaternary test strips but is using chlorine for sanitizer.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.
05-10-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Container with old label on it in ware washing area.
16-46-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Operator turned all containers face down. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk container of flour. Operator label container. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-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 on cook line. Employee removed phone from table. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food prep with no hair restraint. Employee put hat on during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
47
Jan 12, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Food stored on floor. Boxes of oil on floor in dry storage. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Bug zapper on and over single service items. **Corrected On-Site**
35B-02-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. On storage shelf in prep area. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
86
Jul 18, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw tubes of ground beef stored over containers of coleslaw inside the side by side reach in cooler next to the walk in cooler. The cole slaw was relocated. Eggs over an open gallon of milk. Eggs over milk. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
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. Provided a copy. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-27-4
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. Provided a copy. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Across from the reach in cooler. **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. A case of Idaho potatoes on the floor next to the hand washing sink across in the back prep area. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee engaged in food prep in the kitchen without a hair restraint. **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Yellow mop inside a red mop bucket with water inside the bucket next to the walk in cool. **Warning**
42-01-4
Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Plastic forks and knives at the condiment station. Forks was inverted. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-02-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on the prep table in the kitchen while an employee is engaging in food preparation. Cell phone was removed and the surface was sanitized. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
45
Sep 21, 2022
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
67
Jul 29, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Proper Pie Company last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Proper Pie Company on file is from Apr 8, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Proper Pie Company?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at The Proper Pie Company.
How does The Proper Pie Company compare to other restaurants in Haines City?
The Proper Pie Company most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Haines City average of 90.
Has The Proper Pie Company's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at The Proper Pie Company have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at The Proper Pie Company 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 The Proper Pie Company inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Proper Pie Company is inspected around two times per year on average.
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