LOS PILARES MIAMI
13488 BISCAYNE BLVD, Miami FL 33181
Last inspected Sep 24, 2025 · 7 visits since August 2023
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
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≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between B and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired since 10/1/2024
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Sep 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate10 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 14 findingsThe state's own report →
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed food items offered undercooked not identified on the menu.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwashing sink in kitchen area.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Sliced ham, cooked pork, and cooked ground beef held for more than 24/hrs without date marked.
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Grooved cutting boards.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler gasket in disrepair.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Food debris inside reach under cooking equipments and food debris under shelves inside walk in cooler.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup inside walk in freezer.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside reach ovens.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Debris inside reach in cooler at front counter.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves rusted and soiled.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop on the floor.
Apr 9, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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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 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.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled.
Feb 7, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired since 10/1/2024
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels by triple sink.
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 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.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Case with ravioli on the floor inside walk in cooler. Manager put it on the shelf.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside ovens.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle.pipe leaking under hand washing sink by reach in cooler.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on top of the preparation table.
Sep 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at both handwashing sink.
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.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at handwashing sink in kitchen area.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Food debris under cooking equipment.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven door handle.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside ovens.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No sign at handwashing sink in kitchen area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hand washing sink soiled
Jun 4, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Both hand washing sinks in kitchen area.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside microwave and oven.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. By triple sink.
Mar 26, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority5 Intermediate8 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken over raw beef. Employee removed chicken and stored it on the bottom shelf.
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. Poster was provided to operator.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Both hand washing sinks in kitchen area.
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 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.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked ground beef held for more than 24/Hrs without date marked inside walk-in cooler,
Equipment in poor repair. Dishwasher machine in disrepair. Dishwasher machine was removed in order to be fixed.
Exhaust/ventilation hood system not designed to prevent grease or condensation from dripping onto food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Hood system soiled
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Food debris under cooking equipments.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed cases with bread on the floor inside walk-in freezer.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup inside reach in freezer.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside microwave and oven.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. By triple sink.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wiping cloth on top of the preparation table. Manager put it inside the sanitizer solution bucket.
Aug 23, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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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. Poster was provided to operator
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
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
No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand sink prep line.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Case with French Fries on the floor inside walk in cooking. Advised manager, placed on the shelf
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside oven
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled under cooking line.
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.