PICOS CHICKEN GRILL
1570 W 43 PL #20-21, Hialeah FL 33012 · 305-400-8760
Last inspected Feb 12, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed a can of roach killer stored near salt and pepper shakers for customer use. Employee discarded the can.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2017022010 | May 3, 2017 | Aug 10, 2017 | $400 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Feb 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at kitchen.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic container inside hand wash sink. Operator removed container.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator provided paper towels.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at kitchen.
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Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed on door to outside by bathrooms.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed at kitchen and storage area.
Food stored on floor. Observed water bottles stored on the floor. Operator stored water bottles six inches above the floor.
Sep 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Operator put gloves on after handling soiled equipment, without washing hands first. Manager coached employees on proper hand washing and correct glove use.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed container with raw beef stored over container with cooked rice and bans. Operator stored rice and beans container on shelf above raw beef.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer soiled.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic container inside hand washing sink at kitchen. Operator removed plastic container from inside hand washing sink.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test test strips.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator provided paper.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed ice machine and reach in cooler stored on back area. No working.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed on back storage cracked tiles.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed chest freezer ice buildup.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Feb 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over container with cooked rice and beans, inside reach in cooler. Employee stored shell eggs on bottom shelf under ready to eat food.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at kitchen no vacuum breaker on faucet.
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.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic container inside hand wash sink. Operator removed container.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Operator provided soap.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed at kitchen and storage area.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at kitchen utensils on standing water 85f
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed hand sink at kitchen draining slowly.
Nov 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed container with aspirin above food preparation at kitchen. Employee moved container with medicine away from preparation area.
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed container with shell eggs stored at room temperature at kitchen table, according to cook placed out 45 minutes ago. Cook stored shell eggs container inside reach in cooler, for proper storage
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at faucet at kitchen next to stove.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee provided paper towels.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinks on top of prep table at kitchen. Manager discarded drink.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside chest freezer at storage area.
May 28, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at kitchen next to stove.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit available.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer Observed ice buildup inside chest freezer.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door.
Mar 26, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority5 Intermediate5 Basic
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Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed container with shell eggs stored at room temperature at kitchen table, out for one hour according to cook. Employee stored shell eggs container inside reach in cooler, for proper storage.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at kitchen next to stove.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards soiled.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed cleaning sponges stored inside hand sink. Employee removed items from in sink.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed on menus ceviche mixto to and fish ceviche no identified as containing raw items, on the menus.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit available.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed for Arley Montero no training available hired over 90 days ago.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed at storage area.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer Observed ice buildup inside chest freezer.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clean containers at drain board
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed boxes with single serve cups stored on the floor at storage area.
Oct 30, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority0 Intermediate11 Basic
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Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed a can of roach killer stored near salt and pepper shakers for customer use. Employee discarded the can.
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 in reach in freezer frozen chicken stored over frozen pork. Employee removed chicken to begin reorganizing.
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed at kitchen 2 cases of shelled eggs stored at room temperature., according to manage out fir two hours. Employee stored boxes of shelled eggs inside reach in cooler for rapid cooling.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker on hose located in kitchen.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed men's bathroom door not self closing.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed single serve cup used as sugar scoop in container. Employee removed and discarded the cup.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed a hole in kitchen ceiling over prep area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed grease buildup on ceiling and vents.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap under door near bathrooms.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed crack and missing pieces of floor tile throughout kitchen.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up in reach in freezer
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clean container at drying rack.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single serve cups and water bottles stored on floor in storage and front counter area.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking pipe under mop sink located outside
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a container of sugar not in original package not labeled
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.