Hialeah Gardens, Miami-Dade County

EL NUEVO PIO PIO CAFE CORP

11300 NW 87 CT #134, Hialeah Gardens, FL 33018

FoodSeating
Latest violations
6
2 Intermediate
Feb 9, 2026
City
Hialeah Gardens
County
Miami-Dade
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
10

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 9, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 6

14-16-4

Detail 24357282

Intermediate - Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Observed plastic food storage cracked in half, stored on the drying shelf above the three compartment sink.

02D-02-4

Detail 24357280

Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed container with oregano not labeled.

22-20-5

Detail 24357283

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin located at front counter.

36-37-5

Detail 24357284

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. At the cook line area.

08B-47-4

Detail 24357281

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed a plastic container with raw onions stored on the kitchen floor.

23-03-4

Detail 24357279

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed food storage shelves next to the steam table with grease buildup. Observed exterior of the microwave soiled. Repeat Violation

Aug 5, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 11

01B-02-5

Detail 23932809

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed at cook line fresh garlic in oil (91F - Cold Holding), as per operator for over 4 hours out of temperature. Operator discarded food on site.

03A-02-5

Detail 23932817

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at cook line fresh garlic in oil (91F - Cold Holding), as per operator for over 4 hours out of temperature. Operator discarded food on site. Corrected On-Site

03B-01-6

Detail 23932810

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on the steam table roasted pork (101F - Hot Holding), as per operator for about an hour. Operator reheating food.

31A-11-4

Detail 23932818

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a bucket stored in the hand wash sink located in the kitchen. Operator removed it. Corrected On-Site

02C-04-5

Detail 23932811

Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed cooked beef frozen not date marked.

24-05-4

Detail 23932808

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed containers not inverted stored above three compartment sink. Repeat Violation

40-06-5

Detail 23932816

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal handbags stored on and above/next to food utensils. Operator removed it on site. Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 23932812

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket torn, unit located by exit door.

22-08-4

Detail 23932814

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed oven interior soiled. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 23932813

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed storage shelves soiled. Observed storage shelf above steam table with some soil buildup. Repeat Violation

08B-12-5

Detail 23932815

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed in the reach in cooler at storage area cooked beef not covered. Operator covered it on site. Corrected On-Site

Jan 9, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 8Total: 9

14-14-4

Detail 23462042

Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food.

24-05-4

Detail 23462041

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed food containers not inverted in shelves above the three compartment sink.

35B-01-4

Detail 23462045

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

36-73-4

Detail 23462040

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed some grease accumulated on the floor at cook line underneath the oven.

36-68-5

Detail 23462046

Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling.

10-08-5

Detail 23462039

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

22-08-4

Detail 23462044

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed both oven at cook line soiled. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 23462047

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed food storage shelves with some grease accumulation, located at cook line. Observed storage shelf above the steam table with some dust accumulation.

21-02-4

Detail 23462043

Basic - Wet wiping cloth used to wipe tableware or carry-out containers.

Jul 17, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 5

03A-03-5

Detail 22982725

High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw eggs stored at room temperature at cook line, employee placed raw eggs in the cooler to rapidly cool.

03B-01-6

Detail 22982726

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On top of the steam table observed cooked beef (125F - Hot Holding), as per employee placed over the container not over 1 hour. Employee reheating food. Corrective Action Taken

31A-11-4

Detail 22982728

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a large cutting board stored in the hand wash sink at kitchen.

22-08-4

Detail 22982727

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven at cook line.

42-01-4

Detail 22982729

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

Feb 16, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

14-69-4

Detail 22649366

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in reach in freezer located next to exit door.

23-03-4

Detail 22649367

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket soiled at reach in freezer located next to exit door. Observed hood filter at kitchen soiled.

Oct 26, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

03A-03-5

Detail 22399755

High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shell eggs observed at ambient temperature under the preparation table. Corrected On-Site

03B-01-6

Detail 22399754

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Over the steam table observed cooked chicken (118F - Hot Holding), as per manager for less than 2 hours.employee reheating food on site. Corrective Action Taken

31A-09-4

Detail 22399757

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed cutting board stored over the hand sink located in the kitchen. Employee removed it on site. Corrected On-Site

08B-36-4

Detail 22399758

Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed raw oxtail stored under the hand sink, employee removed it and placed it in the cooler.

22-08-4

Detail 22399759

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

23-03-4

Detail 22399756

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed food storage shelves next to the steam table soiled with grease buildup.

Nov 7, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Basic: 2Total: 5

50-17-2

Detail 21555827

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

03A-03-5

Detail 21555824

High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed shell eggs carton on top of preparation table at kitchen, out for about 45 minutes, according to cook. Mana stored shell eggs inside reach in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

03B-01-6

Detail 21555828

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at steam table, according to manager prepared early today, cook put pork ribs on stove to reheat. pork ribs (130F - Hot Holding) Corrective Action Taken

36-32-5

Detail 21555825

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed some ceiling tiles cracked on kitchen area. Repeat Violation

24-05-4

Detail 21555826

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Repeat Violation

Jul 12, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 5

08A-05-6

Detail 21184835

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed container with raw chicken stored over washed and peeled plantains and bags containing salami inside reach in cooler. Manager stored raw chicken container on bo shelf under ready to eat foods. Corrected On-Site

31B-05-4

Detail 21184832

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels.

36-32-5

Detail 21184834

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed at kitchen area.

24-05-4

Detail 21184831

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Manager inverted pots and pans. Corrected On-Site

36-73-4

Detail 21184833

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed at storage area by chest freezers.

Nov 9, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

31A-11-4

Detail 20649988

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed lid stored on hand wash sink. Manager removed lid from hand wash sink. Corrected On-Site

31B-03-4

Detail 20649990

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Manager provided soap. Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 20649989

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed on big white chest freezer.

23-03-4

Detail 20649991

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood system soiled.

Jul 19, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

03B-01-6

Detail 20353541

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at steam table red bean soup at 125°f Hot Holding. Manager put red beans in stove to reheat. Corrective Action Taken

23-24-4

Detail 20353543

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed in reach in cooler and chest freezer.

24-05-4

Detail 20353539

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Manager inverted cups bowls and plates. Corrected On-Site

36-17-5

Detail 20353540

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair and/or in disrepair. Observed at kitchen area. Repeat Violation

36-27-5

Detail 20353544

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed at kitchen area Repeat Violation

42-01-4

Detail 20353542

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.