How many health inspections has EL PEGAO RESTAURANT had?

EL PEGAO RESTAURANT has had 25 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has EL PEGAO RESTAURANT ever been shut down?

No, EL PEGAO RESTAURANT has no emergency closures on record.

What are the most common violations at EL PEGAO RESTAURANT?

The most frequently cited violations at EL PEGAO RESTAURANT are: Proper hand/arm washing, Approved food source, Employee health reporting.

What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?

MANAGEMENT FAILURE: CDC data shows establishments without active managerial control have 3x more critical violations. The person in charge must demonstrate knowledge of foodborne illness prevention, HACCP principles, and Florida food safety law. Without oversight, violations go uncorrected, creating compounding risk of multi-pathogen outbreaks. Person in charge must be present during ALL hours of operation and must demonstrate knowledge of: foodborne illness risk factors, proper cooking temperatures, handwashing procedures, allergen management, and employee health policy. Must hold a valid Food Manager Certification per Florida Statute 509.039.

What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?

DISEASE TRANSMISSION: Without a written employee health policy, sick food workers transmit Norovirus (20 million US cases/year), Hepatitis A (causes liver failure), Salmonella, Shigella, and E. coli O157:H7. CDC estimates 40% of restaurant outbreaks involve ill food workers. A single infected employee can contaminate food for thousands of customers. Maintain written employee health policy addressing: reporting of symptoms (vomiting, diarrhea, jaundice, sore throat with fever), diagnosed illnesses (Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, Shigella, E. coli), exclusion and restriction criteria, and return-to-work requirements. Train all employees on policy at hiring and annually.

What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?

OUTBREAK ENABLER: Food workers who fail to report illness symptoms are the #1 cause of multi-victim outbreaks. Norovirus is shed in billions of viral particles per gram of stool — as few as 18 particles cause infection. One symptomatic worker can infect hundreds of customers before detection. CDC links 70% of Norovirus outbreaks to infected food handlers. Employees must immediately report: vomiting, diarrhea, jaundice, sore throat with fever, infected wounds or boils. Must also report diagnosed illness with Salmonella Typhi, Shigella, E. coli O157:H7, Hepatitis A virus, or Norovirus. Person in charge must exclude or restrict employees per FDA Food Code guidelines.

EL PEGAO RESTAURANT

2177 KINGSLEY AVE SUITE 13, Orange Park, FL 32073

Clay County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: EL PEGAO RESTAURANT LLC · License: SEA2000840

EL PEGAO RESTAURANT in Orange Park, FL has 25 inspections on record with 166 total violations (6.6 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

25Inspections

166Violations

0Closures

Data current as of April 18, 2025

Inspection History (25)

Apr 18, 2025 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Oct 15, 2024 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V10 Approved food source

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

Apr 1, 2024 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 21, 2024 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V41 Toilet facilities

Nov 16, 2023 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V41 Toilet facilities

May 25, 2023 — Routine - Food· 8 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V21 Time as control

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

Apr 27, 2023 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 28, 2023 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jan 26, 2023 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jan 23, 2023 — Routine - Food· 17 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued

May 10, 2022 — Routine - Food· 13 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V13 Parasite destruction

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V35 Single-use items

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Aug 16, 2021 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V35 Single-use items

Jan 14, 2021 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 13, 2021 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V32 Proper sanitizing

V36 Proper ventilation

V38 Waste properly disposed

Basic Violations

V45 Floor maintenance

Sep 29, 2020 — Routine - Food· 16 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

V38 Waste properly disposed

May 19, 2020 — Routine - Food· 14 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Feb 28, 2020 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

Jun 28, 2019 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

Feb 21, 2019 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 22, 2019 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V06 Handwashing facilities

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

V53 Outer openings protected

Jun 13, 2018 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

Aug 29, 2017 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V13 Parasite destruction

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V35 Single-use items

May 9, 2017 — Routine - Food· 12 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V35 Single-use items

Oct 18, 2016 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 17, 2016 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V24 Toxic substance control

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

How Does This Facility Compare?

EL PEGAO RESTAURANT has had 0 emergency closures, compared to the Clay County average of 0.19 closures per facility. It has averaged 6.6 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 4.22.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has EL PEGAO RESTAURANT had?: EL PEGAO RESTAURANT has had 25 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has EL PEGAO RESTAURANT ever been shut down?: No, EL PEGAO RESTAURANT has no emergency closures on record.
What are the most common violations at EL PEGAO RESTAURANT?: The most frequently cited violations at EL PEGAO RESTAURANT are: Proper hand/arm washing, Approved food source, Employee health reporting.

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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight

Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).

Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.

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