El Pegao Restaurant in Orange Park

Last inspected:

2177 Kingsley Ave Suite 13, Orange Park, FL 32073
Overview

El Pegao Restaurant in Orange Park has accumulated 185 violations across 27 inspections since 2016, averaging 6.9 violations per visit. The facility's most frequently cited violations involve approved food sources, proper hand and arm washing, and employee health reporting. In 2021, fire inspections documented a fire extinguisher gauge in the red zone and cited the use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors without proper hood ventilation. Since January 2023, the facility has faced three administrative complaint recommendations, most recently in March 2026.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

27Inspections
185Violations
0Closures
1Fire

Last inspected DBPR:

El Pegao Restaurant in Orange Park: Comparison to Clay County Averages

This Facility 6.9 violations / inspection 6.9 violations per inspection
Clay County Avg 5.51 violations / inspection 5.51 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Clay County Avg 0.25 closures / facility 0.25 county average

El Pegao Restaurant in Orange Park: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)

— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Warning Issued

Inspector Observation: Fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Per employee when the hood system was being cleaned the previous day the maintenance staff set off the fire suppression system, thus the tank for the hood system is now in the red zone.

El Pegao Restaurant in Orange Park: Full Inspection History — DBPR (27)

— 1 inspection8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 2 inspections14 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 3 inspections13 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 6 inspections28 violations · 21 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 1 inspection10 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections13 violations · 5 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 3 inspections23 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections13 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 1 inspection3 violations · 3 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections18 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued

El Pegao Restaurant in Orange Park: Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Pegao Restaurant in Orange Park last inspected?
El Pegao Restaurant in Orange Park was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 6, 2026. The result was: Administrative complaint recommended.
What are the most common violations at El Pegao Restaurant in Orange Park?
The most frequently cited violations at El Pegao Restaurant in Orange Park are: Approved food source, Proper hand/arm washing, Employee health reporting.
How many health inspections has El Pegao Restaurant in Orange Park had?
El Pegao Restaurant in Orange Park has had 27 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.9 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of El Pegao Restaurant in Orange Park find?
El Pegao Restaurant in Orange Park was most recently inspected on March 6, 2026 with 9 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended.
Has El Pegao Restaurant in Orange Park ever been shut down?
No, El Pegao Restaurant in Orange Park has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?
Violation 10 (Approved food source) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/10.
What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.
Has El Pegao Restaurant in Orange Park had any fire safety violations?
Yes, El Pegao Restaurant in Orange Park has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.

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