Chiefland, Levy County

Q5 PHO

1525 NW 26 AVE, Chiefland, FL 32626

FoodSeating
Latest violations
0
No violations
Feb 20, 2026
City
Chiefland
County
Levy
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
4

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.

Feb 20, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 11, 2026

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

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

14-31-5

Detail 24365438

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Several bags containing raw meats stored inside grocery bags. Manager placed the bags in food-grade containers during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 24365436

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1. Inside top of refrigerated make-table at cookline: cooked beef (53F - Cold Holding). Manager stated the beef was placed into this cooler from another cooler three hours prior, then covered the beef with ice to rapidly cool it to 41F. 2. On counter at cookline: raw shell eggs (79F ambient - Cold Holding). Manager stated the raw shell eggs have been stored at room temperature at the cookline for 30 minutes, then placed them back inside a cooler during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

01B-38-5

Detail 24365441

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from ambient temperature to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within four hours. See stop sale. Inside top of refrigerated make-table at cookline: cooked beef (53F - Cold Holding). Manager stated the beef was placed into this cooler from another cooler three hours prior, then covered the beef with ice to rapidly cool it to 41F. cooked beef (53F 1:10, 44F-48F 2:10 - Cooling)

03D-06-5

Detail 24365433

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Inside top of refrigerated make-table at cookline: cooked beef (53F - Cold Holding). Manager stated the beef was placed into this cooler from another cooler three hours prior, then covered the beef with ice to rapidly cool it to 41F. cooked beef (53F 1:10, 44F-48F 2:10 - Cooling) Stop sale issued.

03B-01-6

Detail 24365440

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 1. In fryer basket on prep table in kitchen: pork egg rolls (80F - Hot Holding). Manager stated the egg rolls were cooked appropriately 15 minutes prior, then reheated the egg rolls during this inspection. pork egg rolls (80F 1:35, 190F 1:45 - Reheating) 2. In pan at cookline: rice (115F - Hot Holding). Manager stated the rice was cooked approximately 30 minutes prior, the placed in a pan held at room temperature. Inspector had the manager begin reheating the rice during this inspection.

41-10-4

Detail 24365442

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Several bottles containing glass cleaner and furniture polish stored on shelf directly beside single-use cups below front counter. Manager removed all chemicals from the shelf during this inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

12A-03-4

Detail 24365439

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee in rear prep area washed hands in the three-compartment sink.

31B-02-4

Detail 24365444

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No towels at handwash sink near cookline. Employee replenished the towels during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

53B-01-5

Detail 24365432

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of food handler training available for any employees. Inspector observed three employees handling food during this inspection. Warning

11-26-1

Detail 24365445

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. No proof of food handler training for any employees or proof employees have been informed of their health reporting responsibilities. Inspector provided manager a new copy of the employee health reporting agreement during this inspection.

14-05-4

Detail 24365435

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Cardboard used to line shelving inside several reach-in coolers throughout kitchen. Manager discarded all cardboard during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

36-32-5

Detail 24365431

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Section of ceiling removed in back of kitchen, near dish storage rack. Repeat Violation

24-05-4

Detail 24365429

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Several bowls stored not inverted on shelf near back door of kitchen. Repeat Violation

12B-07-4

Detail 24365434

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink cups stored on top of microwave and on top of dish storage shelf in server station. Manager removed both drinks from the area during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 24365447

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee's jacket stored in shelf in dry storage area above salt and starch bins. Manager removed the jacket from the shelf during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

13-07-4

Detail 24365443

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Several employees handling food with bracelets and/or watches on wrists.

35B-01-4

Detail 24365446

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Wide gap below back door of kitchen, leading to outside.

33-16-4

Detail 24365430

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Both lids of dumpster left open. An employee closed the dumpster lids during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

25-05-4

Detail 24365437

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Boxes containing single-use lids and single-use chopsticks stored directly on floor in dry storage room.

Nov 18, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Nov 17, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 3Basic: 16Total: 23

35A-02-7

Detail 24195578

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. One fly flying in dry storage room.

14-15-4

Detail 24195580

High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. 1. Sugar and salt stored inside nonfood-grade plastic containers on shelf in dry storage area. 2. Cut cabbage stored inside of grocery bag. Manager placed cabbage in a food-grade bag during this inspection. Corrective Action Taken

41-10-4

Detail 24195569

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Jug containing bleach and jug containing soap stored on shelf directly above sanitizer compartment in three-compartment sink. Manager removed chemicals from the area during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

29-34-4

Detail 24195576

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Backflow prevention device missing at hose connection on backside of building.

16-37-1

Detail 24195565

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chemical test kit available for testing chlorine in the three-compartment sink.

41-17-4

Detail 24195564

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing sanitizer missing label on cart at front counter. Manager added the proper label during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

29-28-4

Detail 24195566

Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Water filter behind ice machine not dated.

32-04-4

Detail 24195583

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Doors to both restrooms not self-closing.

14-45-4

Detail 24195572

Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Cardboard used to line several shelves near back door of kitchen. Manager removed cardboard from shelves during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

36-32-5

Detail 24195561

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Two holes around pipes on ceiling in kitchen, near three-compartment sink.

24-05-4

Detail 24195582

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Large pot not inverted on shelf above three-compartment sink. Manager inverted the pot during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

35A-03-4

Detail 24195575

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach on floor beside water heater. Manager swept the area during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

33-23-4

Detail 24195581

Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Dumpster stored directly on grass, not on nonabsorbent pad.

14-69-4

Detail 24195567

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Buildup of ice on doors of reach-in freezer near dry storage room.

10-01-5

Detail 24195574

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle of scoop stored down inside sugar inside bin in dry storage room. Manager rearranged the scoop during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

35B-02-4

Detail 24195579

Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Insect pest control device installed on the wall at kitchen entrance, directly above prep table.

38-07-4

Detail 24195563

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Fluorescent lights in dry storage room not shielded.

33-11-4

Detail 24195573

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Drain plug missing from dumpster.

29-27-4

Detail 24195571

Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. No drain pipe installed below mop sink behind building. Warning

24-18-4

Detail 24195562

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Spoons and forks stored food-contact surface upwards inside bin at front counter.

42-03-5

Detail 24195570

Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Visibly soiled extension cord stored directly on top of package containing paper towels inside water heater room. Manager removed the extension cord from the area during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

33-31-5

Detail 24195568

Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Accumulation of building materials behind establishment.

14-06-4

Detail 24195577

Basic - Wood surface not properly sealed. Several small wooden shelves not sealed.