Pioneer Restaurant in Zolfo Springs
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Cor Hwy 64/us Hwy 17, Zolfo Springs, FL 33890Pioneer Restaurant in Zolfo Springs has been emergency-closed twice, both in February 2020 for rodent activity. The facility has accumulated 326 violations across 35 inspections, averaging 9.3 violations per inspection—nearly double the statewide average of 5.2. Handwashing violations appear in nearly every recent inspection, alongside recurring food contact surface violations, toxic substance control violations, and shell stock handling deficiencies. High-priority violations for employee health reporting and proper cooking temperatures have been documented in multiple inspections. The most recent inspection on March 24, 2026 identified 28 violations including high-priority findings for employee health reporting, correct procedures, toxic substance control, and proper cooking temperatures, resulting in a Warning Issued disposition.
Most recent closure: March 5, 2020 for rodent activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Pioneer Restaurant in Zolfo Springs: Comparison to Hardee County Averages
Pioneer Restaurant in Zolfo Springs: Emergency Closure History (2)
Pioneer Restaurant in Zolfo Springs: Full Inspection History — DBPR (35)
— 2 inspections19 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— 3 inspections27 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections24 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
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— 2 inspections13 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 6 inspections28 violations · 17 high priority
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Full· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection11 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 11 inspections51 violations · 33 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Complaint Full· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
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— Complaint Full· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
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— Complaint Full· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 2 violations · Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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— 2 inspections18 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections17 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Pioneer Restaurant in Zolfo Springs: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Pioneer Restaurant in Zolfo Springs last inspected?
- Pioneer Restaurant in Zolfo Springs was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 24, 2026. The result was: Warning Issued.
- When was Pioneer Restaurant in Zolfo Springs last shut down?
- Pioneer Restaurant in Zolfo Springs was last shut down on March 5, 2020 for rodent activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at Pioneer Restaurant in Zolfo Springs?
- The most frequently cited violations at Pioneer Restaurant in Zolfo Springs are: Proper ventilation, Proper hand/arm washing, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has Pioneer Restaurant in Zolfo Springs had?
- Pioneer Restaurant in Zolfo Springs has had 35 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 9.3 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Pioneer Restaurant in Zolfo Springs find?
- Pioneer Restaurant in Zolfo Springs was most recently inspected on March 24, 2026 with 18 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Warning Issued.
- Has Pioneer Restaurant in Zolfo Springs ever been shut down?
- Yes, Pioneer Restaurant in Zolfo Springs has been emergency-closed 2 times by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- 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 V05 (Handwashing procedures) mean?
- Violation 05 (Handwashing procedures) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/05.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
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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.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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