Miami, Miami-Dade County

PILO'S STREET TACOS

1100 S MIAMI AVE CU2, Miami, FL 33130

FoodSeating
Latest violations
12
3 High Priority
Sep 13, 2024
City
Miami
County
Miami-Dade
Status
Closed
Inspections
8

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.

Sep 13, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 7Total: 12

22-12-5

Detail 23144679

High Priority - Metal stem-type thermometer soiled.

08A-05-6

Detail 23144682

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over cooked black beans inside reach in cooler at back storage area.

29-42-4

Detail 23144676

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

53A-03-7

Detail 23144680

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed Abelardo Vargas certified by ServSafe expired on 04-26-2024.

31B-02-4

Detail 23144685

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator replaced paper towels at hand washing sink at cook line. Corrected On-Site

32-04-4

Detail 23144678

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

32-12-5

Detail 23144686

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

51-13-4

Detail 23144681

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided to operator via email.

05-09-4

Detail 23144677

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed at all reach in coolers. Repeat Violation

31B-04-4

Detail 23144683

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed inside employees restroom and handwashing sink at cook line.

23-03-4

Detail 23144675

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled at cook line.

14-33-4

Detail 23144684

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed interior reach in cooler shelf rusted at dry storage area.

Apr 24, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 8

11-27-4

Detail 22828966

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Corrected On-Site

05-08-4

Detail 22828961

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Corrected On-Site

16-07-4

Detail 22828964

Basic - Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink.

36-36-4

Detail 22828959

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Around pots and pans station.

05-09-4

Detail 22828963

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Most kitchen RIC.

29-08-4

Detail 22828962

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed loose pipe, cover with tape, employee handwashing sink. Repeat Violation

21-10-4

Detail 22828960

Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.

21-12-4

Detail 22828965

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

Apr 24, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

11-27-4

Detail 22828773

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided paper written procedures and discussed with person in charge. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-24: Time Extended

29-08-4

Detail 22828774

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed pipe under hand washing station comes off and spills water onto floor. Person in charge placed pipe back on. Pipe is loose. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-24: Time Extended

Feb 8, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 3Basic: 3Total: 9

22-41-4

Detail 22629565

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 Both chlorine and quat testing results 0ppm on dish machine. Person in charge does not know what chemical goes into dish machine. Labels have worn off chemical jugs. Last inspection indicated chlorine is used at dish machine. Dish machine line shows pink liquid. Admin Complaint

22-45-4

Detail 22629572

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed dishes inside dish machine not sanitized. Both chlorine and quat testing results 0ppm on dish machine. Person in charge does not know what chemical goes into dish machine. Labels have worn off chemical jugs. Warning

22-43-4

Detail 22629568

High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Three compartment sink quat sanitizer testing at 0ppm. Person in charge changed to new jug of sanitizer retest at 0ppm. Warning

11-27-4

Detail 22629569

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided paper written procedures and discussed with person in charge. Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 22629570

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand washing station used to store dirty utensils before going to ware washing. Discussed with person in charge. Person in charge removed utensils from hand washing station. Corrected On-Site

31B-03-4

Detail 22629567

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand washing station. Person in charge replaced soap. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 22629566

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed multiple gaskets on cook line drawers and back reach in cooler/freezers soiled with food debris.

16-46-4

Detail 22629573

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old stickers on clean stacked food containers.

29-08-4

Detail 22629571

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed pipe under hand washing station comes off and spills water onto floor. Person in charge placed pipe back on. Pipe is loose.

Mar 1, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 10Total: 13

22-41-4

Detail 21825773

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 Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Instructed operator to set up three compartment sink. Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 21825761

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board at flip top cooler at end of cook-line soiled. Observed interior of cooler at cook line soiled.

02C-02-5

Detail 21825765

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked black beans stored in reach in cooler at cook line missing date marking. As per food employees beans were made two days ago.

16-21-4

Detail 21825770

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

16-23-4

Detail 21825763

Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.

23-24-4

Detail 21825771

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.

50-09-4

Detail 21825767

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

08B-38-4

Detail 21825762

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil containers stored on floor in cook line.

23-03-4

Detail 21825764

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

29-49-6

Detail 21825768

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.

29-19-4

Detail 21825769

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

36-27-5

Detail 21825772

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled throughout kitchen.

42-01-4

Detail 21825766

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

Sep 30, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 10Total: 12

29-42-4

Detail 21391656

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Repeat Violation

11-07-5

Detail 21391653

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.

16-03-4

Detail 21391660

Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.

36-36-4

Detail 21391655

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Dry storage area and dishwasher area, Repeat Violation

51-09-4

Detail 21391654

Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed 67 seats in the establishment outside hotel and restaurant license says 45 , issued a seating change form to Operator.

36-24-5

Detail 21391650

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Dishwasher wall.

10-08-5

Detail 21391657

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.

05-09-4

Detail 21391652

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No ambient air thermometer inside most kitchen coolers throughout.

22-16-4

Detail 21391659

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed all kitchen coolers with accumulation of food debris throughout.

06-01-5

Detail 21391661

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw beef Frozen beef inside Standing water.

36-27-5

Detail 21391651

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed food spills throughout kitchen area.

42-01-4

Detail 21391658

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

Mar 1, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 6

29-42-4

Detail 20897393

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

05-10-4

Detail 20897396

Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures. Repeat Violation

16-21-4

Detail 20897394

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

36-36-4

Detail 20897395

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Dry storage area.

24-05-4

Detail 20897391

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

36-24-5

Detail 20897392

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Next to dishwasher.

Oct 26, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 6Total: 9

11-07-5

Detail 20614227

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.

05-08-4

Detail 20614223

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

05-10-4

Detail 20614220

Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.

24-07-4

Detail 20614222

Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Repeat Violation

36-11-4

Detail 20614219

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Cooking area.

08B-38-4

Detail 20614225

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of tomatoes on kitchen floor. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

06-01-5

Detail 20614224

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Fish in room temperature. Repeat Violation

42-01-4

Detail 20614226

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

21-12-4

Detail 20614221

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