EL PIMIENTO
16403 NW 67 AVE, Miami Lakes FL 33014 · 305.826.8181
Last inspected Jan 5, 2026 · 6 visits since March 2024
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw beef criquetas in reach in cooler, operator properly stored it.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Jan 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority5 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. On hand sink located at the front counter.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employees name Daira Dominguez with more than 2 months of being hired.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked potatoes, cooked pork, sauce with no date marked, was prepared from more than 24 hours as per operator. Operator properly labeled it.
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed multiple open bottles of water on preparation table.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed double door reach in cooler gasket in disrepair, located in front of walk in cooler door.
Food stored on floor. Observed cases of mussels on walk in freezer floor. Operator properly stored it.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Aug 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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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 machine with chlorine sanitazer solution of 0 ppm. Operator primed the dishwasher machine, rechecked chlorine 100 ppm.
In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in used utensil stored in standing water of 118°F. Operator discarded it.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw beef criquetas in reach in cooler, operator properly stored it.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed winded spray bottle on preparation table.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test kit
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed windex in spray bottle with no label.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife in between wall and preparation table.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Filter soiled.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Feb 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed garlic mixture (68F - Cold Holding) for less than 4 hours as per operator. Operator placed inside reach in cooler.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed filter soiled.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Sep 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed metal container with Cod fish in hand sink, operator removed it.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed white rice, cooked chickpeas, was cooked from more than 24 hours as per operator, with no date marked.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Food stored on floor. Observed cod fish box, mussels box on walk in freezer floor.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Operator removed it.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator removed it.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in used utensils in water at 84°F. Operator discarded it.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Jun 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Mar 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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No soap provided at handwash sink. At the front line.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.