PILO'S STREET TACOS
1100 S MIAMI AVE CU2, Miami FL 33130
Last inspected Sep 13, 2024 · 4 visits since February 2024
□ 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.
FEB 24
APR 24
SEP 24
≈ ERRATIC
3 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
Sep 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 12 findingsThe state's own report →
Metal stem-type thermometer soiled.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over cooked black beans inside reach in cooler at back storage area.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed Abelardo Vargas certified by ServSafe expired on 04-26-2024.
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator replaced paper towels at hand washing sink at cook line.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided to operator via email.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed at all reach in coolers.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed inside employees restroom and handwashing sink at cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled at cook line.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed interior reach in cooler shelf rusted at dry storage area.
Apr 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate6 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.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink.
Ceiling tile missing. Around pots and pans station.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Most kitchen RIC.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed loose pipe, cover with tape, employee handwashing sink.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Apr 24, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 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. Provided paper written procedures and discussed with person in charge.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed pipe under hand washing station comes off and spills water onto floor. Person in charge placed pipe back on. Pipe is loose.
Feb 8, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate3 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 Both chlorine and quat testing results 0ppm on dish machine. Person in charge does not know what chemical goes into dish machine. Labels have worn off chemical jugs. Last inspection indicated chlorine is used at dish machine. Dish machine line shows pink liquid.
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed dishes inside dish machine not sanitized. Both chlorine and quat testing results 0ppm on dish machine. Person in charge does not know what chemical goes into dish machine. Labels have worn off chemical jugs.
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Three compartment sink quat sanitizer testing at 0ppm. Person in charge changed to new jug of sanitizer retest at 0ppm.
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. Provided paper written procedures and discussed with person in charge.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand washing station used to store dirty utensils before going to ware washing. Discussed with person in charge. Person in charge removed utensils from hand washing station.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand washing station. Person in charge replaced soap.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed multiple gaskets on cook line drawers and back reach in cooler/freezers soiled with food debris.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old stickers on clean stacked food containers.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed pipe under hand washing station comes off and spills water onto floor. Person in charge placed pipe back on. Pipe is loose.
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.