Palmetto Bay, Miami-Dade County

PINECREST BAKERY

16165 S DIXIE HWY, Palmetto Bay, FL 33157

FoodSeating
Latest violations
9
3 High Priority
Feb 26, 2026
City
Palmetto Bay
County
Miami-Dade
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.

Feb 26, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 9

12A-20-4

Detail 24399059

High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Observed employee did not washed hands with soap.

03A-02-5

Detail 24399064

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed French fries (60 F - Cold Holding) next to the stove in the kitchen. As per manager French fries were placed outside at 7:00 AM. French fries will be discarded at 11:00 AM.

03F-02-5

Detail 24399058

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control can be determined. Establishment opens at 7:00 AM. Employee was advised to time mark each item listed in the form.

02C-02-5

Detail 24399060

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed desserts not date marked at the front counter. Repeat Violation

40-06-5

Detail 24399063

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a employee thermo stored above food inside the walk in cooler. Employee removed it.Repeat Violation Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

10-06-5

Detail 24399061

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed scoop handle touching the tuna inside the reach in cooler in the kitchen.

31B-04-4

Detail 24399065

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the front counter.

08B-12-5

Detail 24399057

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed empanadas and pastry not covered inside the walk in freezer. Repeat Violation

02D-01-5

Detail 24399062

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container at the front counter not identified. Employee labeled the sugar. Corrected On-Site

Oct 27, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

31A-11-4

Detail 24148448

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed metal bowl at handwashing sink at warewashing area.

14-01-5

Detail 24148446

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed no handle bowl in rice maker used to portion rice at cook line.

40-06-5

Detail 24148444

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee drinks stored on top shelf of walk in cooler not separate from other food items. Observed employee cell phone on prep table at front counter where food is prepared. Employee removed phone. Corrective Action Taken

10-08-5

Detail 24148445

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle touch ice in ice machine at front counter.

08B-12-5

Detail 24148447

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed empanadas and guava pastries not covered on rack at walk in cooler. Observed raw meat and raw beef patties at reach in cooler at cook line not covered.

Apr 29, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

02C-03-5

Detail 23740589

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 tres leches, rice pudding and Catalan cream located at front counter display without production date. As per employee items were delivered one day prior. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-29: Time Extended

Dec 17, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 3Basic: 3Total: 6

02C-03-5

Detail 23430618

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 tres leches, rice pudding and Catalan cream located at front counter display without production date. As per employee items were delivered one day prior. Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 23430620

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed metal tongs hanging on handwashing sink located in the kitchen area. Employee removed tongs and placed them in the triple sink. Corrected On-Site Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 23430622

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. Observed Mildred and Jessica employed more than sixty days no proof of food handler training. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 23430619

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a container of fry shortening stored on the floor in front of oven. Employee removed and stored it on shelf. Corrected On-Site Warning

42-02-4

Detail 23430621

Basic - Improper storage of maintenance equipment that interferes with cleaning. Observed mop sink obstructed with brooms and bucket located in the kitchen area. Employee removed all items from mop sink. Corrected On-Site Warning

36-27-5

Detail 23430623

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed the wall on the right of the walk in cooler soiled with a mold like substance. Warning

Jul 19, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

36-34-5

Detail 22989085

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed kitchen ceiling vent dusted

08B-38-4

Detail 22989086

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed five gallon cooking oil stored on the floor underneath oven. Chef moved it immediately. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 22989087

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler and reach in cooler gasket soiled.

Feb 9, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

08B-38-4

Detail 22630681

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a case with orange stored on the floor.

22-08-4

Detail 22630680

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed oven interior soiled, located in the kitchen.

Feb 9, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Nov 6, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

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

03A-03-5

Detail 22424524

High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shell eggs in a container stored at ambient temperature over the reach in cooler located in the kitchen. Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 22424522

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In the hot holding unit located at front counter observed beef empanadas (123F - Hot Holding); chicken empanadas (126F - Hot Holding); ham croquettes (120F - Hot Holding), as per employee for less than one hour, empty reheating the food on site. Corrective Action Taken Warning

11-27-4

Detail 22424523

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. Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 22424526

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. Daniela Echenique, Claudia barona. Warning

11-26-1

Detail 22424527

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. Warning

10-20-4

Detail 22424521

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

10-01-5

Detail 22424525

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle touching the sugar. Warning

31B-04-4

Detail 22424520

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink located in the kitchen. Warning

Feb 7, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 6, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 6Basic: 5Total: 15

08A-05-6

Detail 21755352

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the reach-in cooler located next to the flat grill in the kitchen observed raw shrimps stored over cut tomatoes, cut lettuce, manager placed raw shrimps underneath the ready to eat food items onsite. Corrected On-Site Warning

03A-03-5

Detail 21755351

High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shell eggs stored over the reach-in cooler at approximately 60F, as per employee for less than 2 hours. Employee placed eggs back in the cooler for a rapid cool. Corrective Action Taken Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 21755359

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Stored In trays, over the cooler located at front counter observed (75F - Cold Holding); chicken sandwiches (70 F - Cold Holding); ham and cheese sandwiches (72F - Cold Holding), as per manager for less than 4 hours. Manager placed food in the reach in cooler for a rapid cool. Corrective Action Taken Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 21755364

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At front counter in the hot holding unit observed beef empanadas (112F - Hot Holding); cheese sticks (124F - Hot Holding); stuffed potatoes (122F - Hot Holding), as per manager for 3 hours, manager reheating food. Warning

11-07-5

Detail 21755357

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. Provided person in charge Sahily Gutierrez big 6 poster. Corrective Action Taken Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 21755361

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed aluminum to go plates stored in the hand sink located next to the three compartment sink in the kitchen. Warning

16-37-1

Detail 21755354

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test strips. Warning

53A-05-6

Detail 21755356

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. NOT a certified manager present during the routine inspection. Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 21755365

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. For employees Claudia Varona, Daylen Villalobos, Daniela Echenique, Elder Barreda, Girlberto Varcalcel. Warning

14-14-4

Detail 21755355

Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Used at front counter in the coffee station. Warning

10-08-5

Detail 21755360

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 21755362

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed old food debris in the HWS located in the kitchen. Warning

16-46-4

Detail 21755353

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Warning

06-01-5

Detail 21755363

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed sweet plantains thawing at room temperature in the 3 compartment sink. Warning

02D-01-5

Detail 21755358

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Underneath the prep table in the kitchen observed bottles with chimichurri and cuban mojo not properly labeled. Warning

Sep 2, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 31, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 5Basic: 1Total: 8

03A-02-5

Detail 21320866

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On preparation table in the cook line observed raw eggs (50F - Cold Holding), as per employee for less than 1 hour. Employee placed eggs back in the cooler for a rapid cool. Corrective Action Taken Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 21320864

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On preparation table in rice cooker observed cooked rice (120 F - Hot Holding, as per manager held out of temperature for less than 4 hours. Employee reheating food. In hot holding at front counter observed cheese sticks (112F - Hot Holding); stuffed yuca (120F - Hot Holding); beef, cheese, chicken empanadas (121F - Hot Holding); ham croquettes (125F - Hot Holding), manager stated that the food was held in this unit for less than 4 hours. Employee reheating food. Corrective Action Taken Warning

11-07-5

Detail 21320870

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. Provided big 6 handout poster to manager. Corrected On-Site Warning

53A-10-4

Detail 21320869

Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Manager was unable to answer minimum food temperatures for hot and cold holding. Reviewed with manager basic Food Code cold and hot holding temperatures. Corrected On-Site Warning

05-08-4

Detail 21320868

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

53B-01-5

Detail 21320867

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 food safety training provided for the following employees: Claudia Varona, Dailen Billalovos, Claudia Varga, Dainery Cortes, Daniela. Warning

02B-02-5

Detail 21320871

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Sent and printed consumer advisory to manager. Manager posted sign on site. Corrected On-Site Warning

50-09-4

Detail 21320865

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning

Feb 2, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 2Total: 5

31B-02-4

Detail 20830438

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator brought the paper towel while we were conducting the inspection. Corrected On-Site

05-08-4

Detail 20830437

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

31B-03-4

Detail 20830441

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Operator brought the soap while we were conducting the inspection. Corrected On-Site

51-13-4

Detail 20830439

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Poster was emailed to the operator. Corrective Action Taken

31B-04-4

Detail 20830440

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Operator order the signs waiting on the delivery. Corrective Action Taken