PACIFICO
1098 W 29 ST, Hialeah FL 33012 · 786.554.3391
Last inspected Jun 3, 2026 · 9 visits since December 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. smell like sewage by bathrooms on the back of building outside.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $1,200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2020039798 | Aug 10, 2020 | Jul 14, 2021 | $400 |
| 1--2021004258 | Jan 27, 2021 | May 26, 2021 | $400 |
| 1--2018043988 | Aug 15, 2018 | Sep 27, 2018 | $400 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jun 3, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee changed from food handing to cleaning, put new gloves without washing hands his hands first. Coached employee on proper hand washing and gloves use. Employee washed his hands, and put gloves on.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed WD40 lubricant stored above food containers with dry rice and flour. Manager stored lubricant away from food storage.
Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed at kitchen.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at kitchen and front counter.
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Food stored on floor. Observed bucket with soy sauce stored on the floor storage area.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tongs utensil ps on standing water at 85 F. Operator stored utensils on a vpclean dry container.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed two employee bottles of water inside reach in freezer. Manager removed bottles.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves.
Apr 30, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 22 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority1 Intermediate16 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed White rice (57F - Cooling) inside walk in cooler shelf at kitchen area. As per operator the rice was in the walk in cooler from the day before. Operator discarded during inspection.
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed one employee coming inside the kitchen and putting gloves on without washing hands. Coached employee on proper procedure. Employee removed gloves and washed hands at the time of inspection.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored on top of cooked pork ribs on shelf at walk in cooler.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed White rice (57F - Cooling) inside walk in cooler shelf at kitchen area. As per operator the rice was in the walk in cooler from the day before. Operator discarded during inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Beans sprouts (47F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler at kitchen area. As per operator for less than 2 hours. Operator placed it inside walk in cooler for rapid cooling.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed degreaser spray bottles not identified under dishwasher machine at kitchen area.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance inside ice machine at front counter.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in freezers door handles soiled all around kitchen area, storage area and front counter.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed all around kitchen area and dry storage.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed holes on the ceiling at dry storage and kitchen area. Also observed ceiling tiles with water damage at kitchen area and dry storage.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cloth, glasses and phone stored on top of gallon of sauces on shelf at dry storage area. Operator removed them and stored them properly during inspection.
Food stored on floor. Observed soy spice container stored on the floor on storage room at dining area.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs hanging on preparation table at kitchen area. Operator removed during inspection.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave interior soiled on shelf next to reach in freezers at kitchen area.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in freezers gaskets soiled all around kitchen area, storage area and front counter.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in freezers soiled at kitchen area, front counter and storage area.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed all around kitchen area.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves with rust accumulation at kitchen area.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls soiled all around kitchen area and walk in cooler.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar, salt and msg containers not identified on top of preparation table next to cook line at kitchen area.
Aug 13, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at reach in cooler at kitchen raw chicken (48F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (50F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (50F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp(50F - Cold Holding); cooked shrimp (53F - Cold Holding) According to manager placed 90 minutes ago. Operator put ice bags on top of food items for rapid chill. Top was left open.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed rusted shelves under prep tables.
Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Observed around grease receptacle.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Trough out kitchen splashed food on walls.
Aug 12, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 17 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate13 Basic
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Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed Employee touched face while frying food, no hand washing, no gloves changed. Inspector talk to manager, manager coached employee on proper glove use and hand washing.
Grease interceptor/trap overflowing onto floor/ground. Observed outside manhole covers overflowing with sewer like water, strong odor, Back of building front of bathrooms on the street.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at reach in cooler at kitchen raw chicken (48F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (50F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (50F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp(50F - Cold Holding); cooked shrimp (53F - Cold Holding) According to manager placed 90 minutes ago. Operator put ice bags on top of food items for rapid chill. Top was left open.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed all purpose cleaning, and degreaser on spray bottles no labeled, next to dish machine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cans used to dispense rice, no handles. Operator discarded cans.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed rusted shelves under prep tables.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Inside walk in cooler pizza prep and kitchen floor soiled.
Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil and soy sauce buckets on the floor storage area, plastic container with pork ribs on Floor inside walk in cooler.
Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Observed around grease receptacle.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed at kitchen.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Operator discarded water and stored utensils on a dry clean container.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. smell like sewage by bathrooms on the back of building outside.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Stored food not covered. Observed inside walk in cooler, cooked noodles, raw pork ribs, cooked pork ribs, cooked breaded chicken, cut onions, cut broccoli containers no covered.
Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. Observed very slow draining toilets.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Trough out kitchen splashed food on walls.
Apr 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employees no changing gloves after changing task or touching dirty aprons. Manager coach employees on proper hand washing.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic container inside hand sink at kitchen. Employee removed container.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottles containing degreaser and all purpose cleaner by dish machine no labeled.
Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dusty vents and water stains on ceiling tiles
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed cook no hair restraint while preparing food at kitchen.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed grout missing and some tiles cracked at kitchen area.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife's stored at kitchen between utility sink and prep table.
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 buried inside flour container. Manager stored properly.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee drink inside cooler at kitchen. Manager discarded beverage.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed as not inverted at prep area kitchen. Employee inverted as containers.
Nov 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed cooked pork stored inside thank you bags, inside reach in freezer at kitchen.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottles containing degreaser no labeled at kitchen.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed tin can used to dispense rice no handles.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed walk in cooler handles soiled.
Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed at kitchen floor.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled vents.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored between sink and prep table at the kitchen.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed towels at kitchen counter not stored in sanitizer solution between uses.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour containers no labeled.
Jun 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate5 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 (Chlorine 00ppm) Manager replaced chlorine bucket on dish machine. After cycling Dishwasher (Chlorine 50ppm).
Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employees began to work with food, without washing his hand first. Manager coached employees on proper hand washing.
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed wontons container lined by cardboard.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled and cutting board
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink used as a dump sink at kitchen.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spry bottles containing degreaser and sanitizer no labeled At ware washing area.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed can used to dispense rice.
Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed soiled cardboard at kitchen floor
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed phone above preparation table. Employee moved phone away from prep area.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed between prep table sink at kitchen.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed msg and salt containers no labeled. Manager labeled containers.
Feb 6, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spry bottles containing degreaser no labeled At ware washing area.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed walk in cooler and reach in freezer handles soiled.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dusty vents and stain ceiling tiles.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees no hair restraints while preparing food.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed between prep table sink at kitchen.
Dec 7, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spry bottles containing degreaser no labeled At ware washing area.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed walk in cooler and reach in freezer handles soiled.
Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed at kitchen floor.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dusty vents and stain ceiling tiles.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees no hair restraints while preparing food.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed between prep table sink at kitchen.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed at kitchen Manager replaced towels.
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.