PILON MIAMI CORP

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed front counter hand wash sink used as a dump sink. Manager removed it. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cellphone on top of microwave. Chef removed it. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of clear oil stored on the floor in the back area. Chef removed it from the floor. Corrected On-Site

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

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed strainer stored inside hand sink at bar area.

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test kit for chlorine. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink in bar area.

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed multiple knives stored between wall and triple sink in dish area. Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water in kitchen area. Repeat Violation

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

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw shrimp thawing inside standing water in dish area. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter at mop sink, no vacuum breaker.

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test kit for chlorine.

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed establishment using time as a public health control for cooked chicken and sweet plantains, no written procedures. Provided operator with form via email.

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board with cut marks in prep area near pizza oven. Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed octopus thawing on floor in dish area. Operator picked up product and placed inside triple sink under cold running water for proper thawing method. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed multiple knives stored between wall and triple sink.

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water 81F on prep table in kitchen

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken thawing at room temperature, operator moved chicken to reach in cooler. Observed octopus thawing at room temperature in dish area, operator placed octopus in running water. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Observed for ROP packaged raw salmon already thawed still under vacuum located in the reach in cooler drawers cookline, and standing reach in cooler. Repeat Violation

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

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine strength at greater than 200 ppm,operator diluted to 100ppm. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed for ROP packaged raw salmon already thawed still under vacuum located in the reach in cooler,drawers ,and standing reach in cooler.. Repeat Violation

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-01: Time Extended

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Reach in cooler: drawer units:; raw beef patties (84F); raw new york steak (84F - Cold Holding); raw salmon (82F - Cold Holding) as per operator from yesterday, forgot to turn on unit. standing unit,corner:; raw new york steak (46F - Cold Holding);datiles ,sausage (56F - Cold Holding)as Peru operator from yesterday, observed unit packed in a manner not allowing proper air flow.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler: drawer units:; raw beef patties (84F); raw new york steak (84F - Cold Holding); raw salmon (82F - Cold Holding) as per operator from yesterday, forgot to turn on unit. standing unit,corner:; raw new york steak (46F - Cold Holding);datiles ,sausage (56F - Cold Holding)as Peru operator from yesterday. Observed unit packed not allowing proper air flow.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler,sandwich unit, gaskets torn and in disrepair.

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed for all bathrooms.