PASTELES EDWARD
12805 SW 42 ST, Miami FL 33175
Last inspected Jul 21, 2026 · 7 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections trending up, 20 points better than where it started.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter (60F - Cold Holding) at cook line, as per cook for 30 minutes prior.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2021010532 | Jan 21, 2021 | Nov 8, 2021 | $160 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jul 21, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter (60F - Cold Holding) at cook line, as per cook for 30 minutes prior.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
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Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Mar 4, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate10 Basic
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Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed over 200 ppm for chlorine concentration at three compartment sink. Operator diluted, second test 100ppm.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed incorrect test strip kit. Operator had quaternary test kits but chlorine is being used. Operator ordered test kits at the time of inspection.
No handwash sink located in vending machine area where employees service bulk food machines. Observed food equipment and orange wet cloth inside handwash sink in the kitchen. Employee removed.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed for unisex bathroom.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed three personal water bottles stored next to Kerig coffee machine used for customers. Operator removed and place it on shelf used for POS and office supplies.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed male employee while prepping dough. Employee placed a cap on.
Exterior door has a gap above secondary lock that opens to the outside.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed on floor tiles missing near 3 compartment sink.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed for unit under prep counter.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on clean food pans above 3 compartment sink.
Open dumpster lid.
Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Observed slow draining at handwash sink.
Sep 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs by margarine bars inside reach in cooler by cook line. Operator stored products as per safety protocols.
Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Observed 3 chocolate mousse and 3 lemon mousse without a proper invoice inside reach in cooler at front counter.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand wash sink by three compartment sink in kitchen. Operator provided soap.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towel stored on prep table in kitchen. Operator stored towel inside bucket with sanitizer.
Mar 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Oct 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate10 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed tomatoes stored in non food grade bag in reach in cooler on cook line. Coached employees that ready to eat food cannot be stored in non food grade bags.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef and raw chicken stored over French fries and raw empanadas. Coached operator on proper storage method.
Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Triple Sink (Chlorine +200ppm); operator added water to get proper ppm at Triple Sink (Chlorine 100ppm)
Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Observed 2 employees without knowledge of how to calibrate thermometer and without knowledge of minimum cooking temperature of chicken.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee wash hands in 3 compartment sink. Coached employees on proper hand washing at hand washing sink.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing at entrance of kitchen.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles with evidence of water damage.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed no current license displayed.
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 employee drinking beverage from an open container at prep table.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee with a plate of food on food prep surface and eating a plate of food at cook line. Employee was informed that eating cannot take place in a food preparation area.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed 2 broken floor tiles at 3 compartment sink.
Food stored on floor. Observed cases of oil stored on floor by back door.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed Lights in food preparation missing shield.
Open dumpster lid.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Mar 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate10 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over tomato sauce. Observed raw chicken empanadas stored over cooked shrimp at reach in freezer.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior food containers soiled with old food debris at steam table.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee eating lunch at preparation table.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee milk at reach in cooler not identified.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee medicine ( Januvia ) stored on food storage shelf at kitchen.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket torn at chest reach in freezer.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at reach in freezer.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clean equipments at 3 compartment sink.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed slow draining at hand sink next to 3 compartment sink.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on preparation table not stored on sanitizer bucket.
Nov 2, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. In hall of establishment.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Small toaster oven on hot line.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
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.