How many health inspections has PIONEER RESTAURANT had?

PIONEER RESTAURANT has had 31 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has PIONEER RESTAURANT ever been shut down?

Yes, PIONEER RESTAURANT has been shut down 2 times by state inspectors.

What are the most common violations at PIONEER RESTAURANT?

The most frequently cited violations at PIONEER RESTAURANT are: Proper ventilation, Proper hand/arm washing, Employee health reporting.

What does Florida violation V06 (Handwashing facilities) mean?

HYGIENE INFRASTRUCTURE FAILURE: Without adequate handwashing facilities, proper hand hygiene is impossible. Studies show handwashing compliance drops to 5% when sinks are inaccessible or poorly equipped. No hot water means grease and biofilms remain on hands. No soap reduces bacterial removal from 99.9% to 25%. No towels means wet hands spread 1,000x more bacteria. Provide handwashing facilities with: hot and cold running water (minimum 100°F), soap in dispensers, single-use paper towels or air dryers, waste receptacle. Sinks must be accessible at all times — never blocked by equipment, supplies, or used for other purposes. Install handwashing signs in employee language(s).

What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?

CROSS-CONTAMINATION: Improperly cleaned food contact surfaces are a primary vehicle for bacterial transfer. Cutting boards can harbor 200x more fecal bacteria than a toilet seat. Biofilms form on surfaces within 24 hours, protecting Listeria, Salmonella, and E. coli from routine cleaning. One contaminated surface can transfer pathogens to dozens of food items throughout the day. Clean and sanitize ALL food contact surfaces: after each use, between different food types (especially raw meat to ready-to-eat), every 4 hours during continuous use, and when contaminated. Use proper sanitizer concentration: chlorine 50-100 ppm, quaternary ammonium 200-400 ppm. Air dry — do not towel dry. Test sanitizer concentration every 2 hours.

What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?

INFORMED CHOICE: Without consumer advisory, customers with compromised immune systems, elderly, pregnant women, and young children cannot make informed decisions about consuming raw or undercooked foods. Raw oysters carry Vibrio vulnificus (50% fatality in at-risk groups). Undercooked eggs carry Salmonella Enteritidis. Raw fish may contain Anisakis parasites. Provide written consumer advisory with: disclosure identifying menu items containing raw or undercooked animal foods (eggs, meat, fish, shellfish), and a reminder statement about increased risk of foodborne illness. Must be on menu, placard, or other conspicuous written format. Covers items like rare burgers, sushi, sunny-side-up eggs, raw oysters.

PIONEER RESTAURANT

COR HWY 64/US HWY 17, Zolfo Springs, FL 33890

Hardee County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: JEWELL ANNIE BELL · License: SEA3500029

PIONEER RESTAURANT in Zolfo Springs, FL has 31 inspections on record with 275 total violations (8.9 per inspection) and 2 emergency closures.

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Data current as of May 21, 2025

Emergency Closures (2)

Emergency closure history for PIONEER RESTAURANT
Date	Reason	Reopened
Mar 5, 2020	Rodent activity	14:43:00
Feb 19, 2020	Rodent activity	08:21:00

Inspection History (31)

May 21, 2025 — Routine - Food· 12 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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