GONZALEZ FOOD SERVICE
585 E MAIN ST, PAHOKEE, FL 33476
License #6051614
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Solid Health Score
How is this score calculated? →GONZALEZ FOOD SERVICE in PAHOKEE currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 88.7 out of 100 — a B grade — generally clean with some minor or moderate violations on record. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on January 29, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 11 total violations — 6 critical, 4 major, 1 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Administrative complaint recommended
- [03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At stove top: cooked chorizo (132F - Hot Holding) As per operator, stored 30mins. Operator placed to reheat to 165+F.
- [12A-03-4] Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee wash hands at triple sink. Employee washed hands at hand wash sink.
- [41-27-4] Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200+ppm) Operator changed to Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm)
- [08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At glass door reach in cooler closest to triple sink: Raw shelled eggs stored over bags of cut cabbage. Advised operator to store properly.
- [53B-14-5] 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.
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GONZALEZ FOOD SERVICE looks fairly solid on paper. Would you eat here?
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