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PILON MIAMI CORP

12750 SW 128 ST SUITE 105-106, Miami FL 33186 · 201-981-0045

Last inspected Jan 16, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats150
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2337118
Grade history
FEB 24
DEC 24
APR 25
SEP 25
JAN 26
≈ ERRATIC

5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
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 operator with form with procedures.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
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Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Jan 16, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed front counter hand wash sink used as a dump sink. Manager removed it.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cellphone on top of microwave. Chef removed it.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Food stored on floor. Observed cases of clear oil stored on the floor in the back area. Chef removed it from the floor.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Sep 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter at mop sink missing vacuum breaker.
High priority/29-42-4/Repeat Violation
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed strainer stored inside hand sink at bar area.
Intermediate/31A-11-4
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test kit for chlorine.
Intermediate/16-37-1/Repeat Violation
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink in bar area.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed multiple knives stored between wall and triple sink in dish area.
Basic/10-17-4/Repeat Violation
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water in kitchen area.
Basic/10-07-4/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled in prep area.
Basic/23-03-4
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw shrimp thawing inside standing water in dish area.
Basic/06-01-5/Repeat Violation
Apr 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter at mop sink, no vacuum breaker.
High priority/29-42-4
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test kit for chlorine.
Intermediate/16-37-1
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed establishment using time as a public health control for cooked chicken and sweet plantains, no written procedures. Provided operator with form via email.
Intermediate/03F-10-5
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board with cut marks in prep area near pizza oven.
Basic/14-09-4/Repeat Violation
Food stored on floor. Observed octopus thawing on floor in dish area. Operator picked up product and placed inside triple sink under cold running water for proper thawing method.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed multiple knives stored between wall and triple sink.
Basic/10-17-4
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water 81F on prep table in kitchen
Basic/10-07-4
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken thawing at room temperature, operator moved chicken to reach in cooler. Observed octopus thawing at room temperature in dish area, operator placed octopus in running water.
Basic/06-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Dec 11, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 10, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 4 high priority.

4 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 12 findings ▾
Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee engaging in food preparation then touched phone and kept in food preparation without washing hands. Coached employee on proper handwashing procedures.
High priority/12A-16-4/Warning
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over cooked rice inside cold drawers at kitchen.
High priority/08A-05-6/Warning
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked chicken (52F - Cold Holding); tomato soup (51F - Cold Holding); beef patties (53F - Cold Holding); raw NY steak (53F - Cold Holding); cooked pasta (53F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler by the wall. As per operator for more than a day.
High priority/01B-02-5/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken (52F - Cold Holding); tomato soup (51F - Cold Holding); beef patties (53F - Cold Holding); raw NY steak (53F - Cold Holding); cooked pasta (53F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler by the wall. As per operator for more than a day.
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed strainer stored inside hand sink next across dishwasher.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Warning
Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed clean bowls and plates stored next to hand sink without splash guard at kitchen.
Basic/24-27-4/Warning
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at pizza station.
Basic/14-09-4/Warning
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee water on prep table across cook line.
Basic/12B-07-4/Warning
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparing without hair restraint.
Basic/13-03-4/Warning
Food stored on floor. Observed yellow plantains stored on floor undear water heater.
Basic/08B-38-4/Warning
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee water inside reach in cooler across cook line.
Basic/12B-13-4/Warning
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed bucket on cutting board at pizza station.
Basic/21-44-1/Warning
Feb 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Observed for ROP packaged raw salmon already thawed still under vacuum located in the reach in cooler drawers cookline, and standing reach in cooler.
High priority/01B-03-5/Repeat Violation
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
High priority/29-42-4/Repeat Violation
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine strength at greater than 200 ppm,operator diluted to 100ppm.
High priority/41-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed for ROP packaged raw salmon already thawed still under vacuum located in the reach in cooler,drawers,and standing reach in cooler..
Basic/06-09-1/Repeat Violation
Dec 1, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
High priority/29-42-4/Warning/Return visit Dec 1, 2023 · Time Extended
Sep 27, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 13 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed marinated chicken stored above cheese cake located in the 3 door reach in freezer.
High priority/08A-02-6/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed for the raw salmon located in the reach in cooler drawers thawed while under ROP.
High priority/01B-13-4/Warning
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
High priority/29-42-4/Warning
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 operator with form with procedures.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. 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 4 employees at the time of the inspection,as per operator all handles food.
Intermediate/53A-05-6/Warning
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 Yudimig P, Maryoury G as per operator both working at the establishment for more than 2 months.
Intermediate/53B-02-5/Warning
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.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Warning
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed for the raw salmon located in the reach in cooler drawers thawed while under ROP.
Basic/06-09-1/Warning
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed at the cookline.
Basic/13-03-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses.
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed for the pizza unit
Basic/29-49-6/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not removed from its package within 48 hours after packaging. Observed for the marinated chicken located in the 3 door reach in freezer.
Basic/03G-54-1/Warning
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed for the bulk flour,sugar bins.
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning

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.