Iona, Lee County

PICKLE AND PUB RESTAURANT INC

15455 OLD MCGREGOR BLVD, Iona, FL 33908

FoodSeating
Latest violations
12
1 High Priority
Apr 23, 2026
City
Iona
County
Lee
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
13

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Apr 23, 2026

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 5Basic: 6Total: 12

03A-02-5

Detail 24535260

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed egg salad 45F cold hold, coleslaw 45F cold hold less than 4 hours. Operator placed egg salad and coleslaw on ice. Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 24535266

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Can opener. Operator cleaned can opener. Corrected On-Site

31A-09-4

Detail 24535262

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwash sink next to food prep blocked by serving tray. Operator removed serving tray. Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 24535267

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed strainer stored inside handwash sink at bar. Operator removed strainer. Corrected On-Site

53B-14-5

Detail 24535265

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Educated operator on importance of updating employee food safety training. Repeat Violation

31B-06-4

Detail 24535263

Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Handwash sink at end of cook line. Operator fixed. Corrected On-Site

50-09-4

Detail 24535261

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

14-69-4

Detail 24535259

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

10-08-5

Detail 24535270

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Bar. Corrected On-Site

33-16-4

Detail 24535268

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator closed dumpster. Corrected On-Site

21-10-4

Detail 24535269

Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Operator discarded cloth. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 24535264

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Brown sugar at bar.

Oct 10, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

53B-14-5

Detail 24105466

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Educated on updating employee foid safety training. Repeat Violation

12B-07-4

Detail 24105468

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Operator removed beverage. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 24105465

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone stored on cutting board. Operator removed cell phone. Corrected On-Site

36-22-4

Detail 24105469

Basic - Floor area in side beverage/wait station covered with standing water.

22-08-4

Detail 24105467

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of grease/food debris.

Jul 7, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 8Total: 13

01B-01-4

Detail 23852461

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed one 6lb can of salsa and one 6lb can of nacho cheese cans dented. Operator separated cans to be distributed to distributor. Corrective Action Taken

03A-02-5

Detail 23852454

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed potato salad 46F cold hold, raw cod 47F cold hold less than 4 hours. Operator turned down reach in cooler and double panned foods with ice. Corrective Action Taken

53B-14-5

Detail 23852457

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Educated operator on importance updating employee food safety training. Repeat Violation

41-17-4

Detail 23852462

Intermediate - Spray bottles in dishwash area containing toxic substance not labeled. Operator labeled bottles. Corrected On-Site

27-17-4

Detail 23852460

Intermediate - Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water. Hand wash sink in women's restroom.

35A-06-4

Detail 23852459

Basic - Accumulation of dead insects in control devices.

13-03-4

Detail 23852458

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook.

36-73-4

Detail 23852455

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris underneath hand wash sink, food prep sink near water heater, and underneath co2 tank.

10-20-4

Detail 23852456

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.

23-03-4

Detail 23852465

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with dust-like substance on fan at kitchen entrance.

21-10-4

Detail 23852464

Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Educated operator on changing wiping cloths when soiled. Operator discarded cloth. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

29-49-6

Detail 23852463

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler next to fryers.

36-27-5

Detail 23852466

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated gray-like substance around hand wash sink at bar.

Oct 3, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 6

12A-07-5

Detail 23225948

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Educated employee. Employee washed hands. Corrected On-Site

41-10-4

Detail 23225951

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored on slicer. Operator removed chemical. Corrected On-Site

53B-14-5

Detail 23225947

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

08B-47-4

Detail 23225946

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed box of rolls stored on floor in walk in freezer.

22-16-4

Detail 23225950

Basic - Reach-in cooler in side togo station interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

21-10-4

Detail 23225949

Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Corrected On-Site

Jul 2, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 1, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 7Total: 11

35A-02-6

Detail 22952771

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in dishwash area. Observed 3 small flying insects flying in dishwash area landing on equipment. Warning

35A-04-4

Detail 22952773

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 3 dried rodent droppings underneath shelving in dry storage. Operator discarded rodent droppings. Corrective Action Taken Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 22952779

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at side coffee to go window station. Operator placed paper towels at hand wash sink. Corrected On-Site Warning

11-26-1

Detail 22952772

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. Operator completed form. Corrected On-Site Warning

23-24-4

Detail 22952775

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on outside of equipment/walls in dishwash area and on/around water heater. Warning

36-73-4

Detail 22952778

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris underneath shelving in dry storage, dishwash area, and underneath hand wash sink in side coffee station. Warning

33-19-4

Detail 22952770

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Warning

25-06-4

Detail 22952776

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Operator inverted containers. Corrected On-Site Warning

29-49-6

Detail 22952774

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler near soup station. Warning

29-19-4

Detail 22952769

Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly underneath dumpster. Warning

29-20-5

Detail 22952777

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in outside mop/can wash inside dumpster enclosure. Warning

Oct 31, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 6Total: 9

22-02-4

Detail 22410661

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Microwave oven.

31A-09-4

Detail 22410656

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink in middle of kitchen blocked by serving tray. Educated operator on having hand wash sink unblocked. Operator removed tray. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31B-02-4

Detail 22410659

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink at kitchen entrance. Educated operator on importance of having paper towels. Operator placed paper towels at hand wash sink. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

35A-06-4

Detail 22410657

Basic - Accumulation of dead insects in control devices.

40-06-5

Detail 22410655

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed breath mints stored on top of refrigerator at cook line. Educated operator on proper storage of personal belongings. Operator removed breath mints. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-13-4

Detail 22410658

Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Can opener blade.

23-03-4

Detail 22410660

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime. Beer walk in cooler fan guards.

33-16-4

Detail 22410662

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Educated operator on importance of having dumpster lid closed. Repeat Violation

36-27-5

Detail 22410654

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated gray-like substance next to hand wash sink at bar.

Jul 28, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 21, 2023

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 6Basic: 9Total: 19

41-07-4

Detail 22139806

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored on top of refrigerator. Warning

22-41-4

Detail 22139811

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine concentration at 0 ppm. Operator primed sanitizer. Corrective Action Taken Warning

50-17-3

Detail 22139799

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 12/01/22. Admin Complaint

41-10-4

Detail 22139796

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed clean chemical stored by slicer. Operator removed chemical. Corrected On-Site Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 22139814

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink at front kitchen entrance blocked by fan. Operator removed fan. Corrected On-Site Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 22139798

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink at kitchen entrance. Operator placed paper towels at hand wash sink. Corrected On-Site Warning

11-26-1

Detail 22139804

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. Operator completed forms before leaving inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 22139807

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed chili, sliced tomatoes, and cut lettuce not date marked. Operator date marked foods. Corrected On-Site Warning

53B-14-5

Detail 22139808

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

41-17-4

Detail 22139803

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled in dishwash area. Operator labeled bottle. Corrected On-Site Warning

40-06-5

Detail 22139802

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cellphone stored on cutting board at cook line. Warning

36-73-4

Detail 22139813

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris/grease underneath fryers. Warning

08B-47-4

Detail 22139801

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed boxes of potatoes/food stored on floor in walk in freezer. Educated operator on importance of storing food off of floor. Repeat Violation Warning

31B-04-4

Detail 22139810

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink at bar. Educated operator on importance of having hand wash signs. Repeat Violation Warning

33-16-4

Detail 22139797

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Educated operator on importance of keeping dumpster lid closed. Repeat Violation Warning

12B-13-4

Detail 22139812

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Corrected On-Site Warning

25-06-4

Detail 22139800

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters. Warning

29-20-5

Detail 22139809

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink in men's restroom. Warning

02D-01-5

Detail 22139805

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour containers. Warning

Nov 21, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 10Total: 14

09-01-4

Detail 21586886

High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed barehand contact with ready to eat lettuce. Educated employee. Employee used tongs. Corrected On-Site

02C-03-5

Detail 21586883

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed opened cheddar cheese, sliced ham, and cut lettuce not date marked in walk in cooler.

31A-09-4

Detail 21586885

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink at beverage station in kitchen blocked by mop bucket.

31B-03-4

Detail 21586877

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at side station near ice machine. Educated operator on importance of having soap at hand wash sink. Repeat Violation

35A-06-4

Detail 21586880

Basic - Accumulation of dead insects in control devices. Repeat Violation

08B-47-4

Detail 21586884

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed box of potatoes stored on floor in kitchen. Observed container of potatoes stored on floor in walk in cooler and boxes of food stored on floor in walk in freezer.

14-69-4

Detail 21586879

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

10-17-4

Detail 21586878

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.

10-20-4

Detail 21586876

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Repeat Violation

31B-04-4

Detail 21586882

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink at side station near ice machine and hand wash sink at bar. Repeat Violation

36-27-5

Detail 21586888

Basic - Observed buildup of gray-like substance on fan guard in beer walk in cooler. Repeat Violation

33-16-4

Detail 21586881

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

25-05-4

Detail 21586875

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed box of drink cups stored on floor in dry storage.

21-12-4

Detail 21586887

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

Jul 26, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 5Total: 8

22-02-4

Detail 21221698

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Microwave at end of cook line.

31A-09-4

Detail 21221695

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink in middle of kitchen blocked by tray. Operator removed tray. Corrected On-Site

31B-03-4

Detail 21221697

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink in side station near ice machine.

35A-06-4

Detail 21221701

Basic - Accumulation of dead insects in light fixtures and insect control devices.

10-20-4

Detail 21221696

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Educated operator on importance of proper storage of tongs. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31B-04-4

Detail 21221699

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Bar.

23-03-4

Detail 21221700

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, gray-like substance on outside of breadcrumb container. Operator switched to clean container. Corrected On-Site

36-27-5

Detail 21221694

Basic - Observed beer walk in cooler fan guards with buildup of gray-like substance. Repeat Violation

Feb 1, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 7Total: 9

22-41-4

Detail 20828522

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine concentration at 0 ppm. Operator primed sanitizer. Rechecked chlorine concentration at 100 ppm. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 20828526

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris metal tray and cooling rack in walk in cooler.

40-06-5

Detail 20828530

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed coat and purse stored on shelving next to clean cooking equipment. Corrected On-Site

36-73-4

Detail 20828527

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed accumulation of grease underneath reach in cooler at cook line. Repeat Violation

33-20-4

Detail 20828528

Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Repeat Violation

10-20-4

Detail 20828529

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 20828523

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, dust underneath microwave at end of cook line. Corrected On-Site

36-27-5

Detail 20828525

Basic - Observed beer walk in cooler fan guard soiled with accumulated dust. Repeat Violation

22-16-4

Detail 20828524

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Corrected On-Site

Sep 9, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 4Basic: 8Total: 14

08A-05-6

Detail 20497160

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed containers of raw chicken stored over ready to eat cold cuts. Observed raw shell eggs stored over bottled water in reach in cooler at cookline. Eggs switched to bottom. Chicken switched to bottom.Corrected On-Site Corrected On-Site

12A-09-4

Detail 20497149

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee not washing hands before putting on gloves after touching raw hamburger. Educated employee. Employee washed hands before putting on gloves before leaving inspection. Corrected On-Site

02C-03-5

Detail 20497151

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed opened cheddar cheese and provolone cheese not date marked.

31B-02-4

Detail 20497158

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink in beverage/wait station. Corrected On-Site

31B-03-4

Detail 20497161

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink next to water heater. Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 20497159

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Precooked sauces in walk in cooler.

35A-06-4

Detail 20497152

Basic - Accumulation of dead insects/lizards in control devices. Control devices discarded. Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 20497153

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense salsa. Corrected On-Site

36-73-4

Detail 20497154

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris behind/between coolers near dry storage room. Observed buildup of grease underneath equipment at cookline. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

33-20-4

Detail 20497156

Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.

10-20-4

Detail 20497157

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 20497162

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Bar. Repeat Violation

36-27-5

Detail 20497155

Basic - Observed beer walk in cooler fan guard with gray-like substance.

12B-13-4

Detail 20497150

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Corrected On-Site