EL PIRATA
19511 SW 168 ST, Miami FL 33187 · (786) 439-9847
Last inspected Jul 8, 2025 · 8 visits since December 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
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. Form was provided to operator.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Employee drinking in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee discarded the opened water bottle.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets torn.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at the reach in cooler next to 3 compartment sink.
Mar 25, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket torn.
Mar 19, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Observed water reached 72°F after water was running for about 5 minutes.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed water reached 72°F after water was running for about 5 minutes.
Employee drinking in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed an opened water bottle stored on preparation tables.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket torn.
Sep 17, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 29, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Failure to provide water system sample reports onsite. Operator called Miguel to request water report.
Food stored outside. Observed a hot box stored outside the food truck with croquettes and empanadas. Operator removed the food and placed hot box inside the food truck.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled.
Mar 27, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 19651 SW 168 ST, Miami — this licence has since moved.
1 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed croquettes (102 F - Hot Holding)inside the hot box at the front. Operator increased the hot box temperature.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a small pitcher stored inside the hand wash sink.
No soap provided at handwash sink.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. They offer eggs at breakfast.Form was provided.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed 2 phones stored on top of the preparation table. Employee removed them.
Dec 27, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Recorded at 19651 SW 168 ST, Miami — this licence has since moved.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Consumer advisory was provided.
Dec 19, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 1 high priority.
Recorded at 19651 SW 168 ST, Miami — this licence has since moved.
1 High priority5 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed croquettes at 110° F inside the hot box, as per operator for less than 2 hours.
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. Form was provided to operator.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed two containers with no wheels in the vicinity of the food truck. One of them used as a walk in freezer and walk in cooler and the other one used for dry storage.
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. Form was provided to operator.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Consumer advisory was provided.
Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request. Observed well water testing report was not provided.
Food stored outside. Observed two containers with no wheels in the vicinity of the food truck. One of them used as a walk in freezer, the following food was stored inside : beef, chicken, pork,French fries.and walk in cooler the following food was stored inside : beef, vegetable. And the other one used for dry storage the following food are stored inside: beans, rice.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle is not self-propelled or otherwise movable from place to place. Observed two containers with no wheels in the vicinity of the food truck. One of them used as a walk in freezer and walk in cooler and the other one used for dry storage.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening larger than necessary for food service. Observed the counter is open all the time. They do not close the plastic doors.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed black cloth stored on the preparation table.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a container with sugar not identified.
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